Pick 'n' Mix /pɪk ən mɪks/
Pick 'n' mix is a type of candy collection where people choose different kinds of sweets for themselves.
This way of picking candy lets each person fill a bag or box with flavors they like best.
Pick 'n' mix often includes a wide variety, such as gummies, jelly beans, toffees, and chocolates.
Children and adults both enjoy choosing their own mix and tasting many different types.
Pick 'n' mix is popular at events such as parties and festivals in many countries.
These candies are usually shared with friends or family, making them a treat for groups.
自选糖果是一种由人们自己挑选不同糖果组合的方式。
每个人都可以根据自己喜欢的口味把糖果装进袋子或盒子里。
自选糖果通常包含各种类型,比如软糖、果冻豆、太妃糖和巧克力。
无论大人还是小孩,都喜欢自己挑选不同的搭配,品尝多种风味。
在很多国家,自选糖果在派对和节日等活动上很受欢迎。
这些糖果通常会与朋友或家人一起分享,是大家聚会时的常见小点心。
注意:美式 penny candy /ˈpɛni ˈkændi/ 指 廉价散装糖果(原指1美分/颗),强调低价;英式 pick 'n' mix /pɪk ən mɪks/ 侧重 自选混搭糖果,强调自由搭配乐趣。
配套练习✍️
🔍 完形填空(Cloze Test)
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With pick 'n' mix, people can choose ______ kinds of sweets.
(a. only two / b. many / c. just one) -
After picking, sweets are put into a ______ or box.
(a. glass / b. bag / c. shoe) -
Popular pick 'n' mix sweets include gummies, ______, and chocolates.
(a. tomatoes / b. jelly beans / c. eggs) -
This type of candy is popular during ______.
(a. work meetings / b. parties / c. lessons) -
Pick 'n' mix is often shared with ______.
(a. friends / b. teachers / c. strangers)
✅ 选择题(Multiple Choice)
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How does pick 'n' mix work?
A) Everyone eats the same sweet
B) People select different candies they like
C) Only chocolate is allowed -
Who enjoys picking their own mix?
A) Only older people
B) Children and adults
C) Only workers -
Where can pick 'n' mix be seen?
A) On the moon
B) At parties and festivals
C) Underwater
✏️ 填空题(Fill in the Blanks)
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People fill a bag or ______ with their favorite sweets.
(可选答案:box, plate, umbrella) -
Pick 'n' mix lets people taste ______ types of candy.
(可选答案:different, one, spicy) -
These candies are a treat for groups to ______.
(可选答案:share, climb, hide) -
Many ______ include pick 'n' mix to make gatherings fun.
(可选答案:events, islands, plans)
练习答案✅
完形填空
- b. many
- b. bag
- b. jelly beans
- b. parties
- a. friends
选择题
6. B) People select different candies they like
7. B) Children and adults
8. B) At parties and festivals
填空题
9. box
10. different
11. share
12. events
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