Parasol /ˈpærəsɒl/
A parasol is a large umbrella that stands upright to give shade outdoors.
It is often found on beaches, where people use it to stay cool in the sun.
Parasols are also common outside cafés, helping guests sit comfortably on warm days.
The top of a parasol is made of strong fabric, and the long stick keeps it standing in place.
Most parasols are easy to open or close, so people can move them when needed.
They come in many colors and sizes to suit different places and uses.
直立式太阳伞是一种立在户外可遮阴的大伞。
它在沙滩上很常见，人们用它在阳光下保持凉快。
在咖啡厅的户外区域也常能看到太阳伞，为客人提供舒适的座位。
太阳伞的顶部由坚固布料制成，长杆让伞能稳稳立住。
大多数太阳伞可以轻松打开或收起，方便人们移动。
太阳伞有多种颜色和尺寸，适合不同场合和用途。
配套练习✍️
🔍 完形填空（Cloze Test）
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A parasol gives people ______ outdoors.
（a. food / b. shade / c. water） -
Many people use parasols on the ______ to stay cool.
（a. road / b. beach / c. office） -
Parasols are also found outside ______.
（a. cafés / b. supermarkets / c. schools） -
The top of a parasol is made from strong ______.
（a. glass / b. wood / c. fabric） -
A parasol often has a long ______ to make it stand up.
（a. stick / b. roof / c. wall）
✅ 选择题（Multiple Choice）
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Where do people use parasols to sit comfortably on warm days?
A) Outdoor cafés
B) In cars
C) In classrooms -
Which part of the parasol helps it stand?
A) The small handle
B) The long stick
C) The foot pedal -
What is a main purpose of a parasol?
A) To hold drinks
B) To block the sun
C) To make noise
✏️ 填空题（Fill in the Blanks）
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People open a parasol when the weather is very ______.
（可选答案：sunny, rainy, cold） -
Parasols can be moved or ______ when not needed.
（可选答案：closed, drawn, turned） -
Many parasols outside cafés are used by ______.
（可选答案：guests, drivers, players） -
Parasols often come in many ______ and sizes.
（可选答案：colors, weeks, shoes）
练习答案✅
完形填空
- b. shade
- b. beach
- a. cafés
- c. fabric
- a. stick
选择题
6. A) Outdoor cafés
7. B) The long stick
8. B) To block the sun
填空题
9. sunny
10. closed
11. guests
12. colors
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