Chewing Gum /ˈtʃuːɪŋ ɡʌm/
Chewing gum is a soft, rubbery candy that people chew but do not swallow.
It is made from a gum base, sweeteners, and different flavors like mint or fruit.
Chewing gum can be found in many shapes, such as sticks, balls, or cubes.
This sweet is popular in many countries, enjoyed by both children and adults.
People often chew gum to freshen their breath or to enjoy the taste for a long time.
Some types of chewing gum can help clean teeth after eating.
口香糖是一种可以嚼但不会吞下的软质糖果。
它由胶基、甜味剂和各种薄荷或水果味制成。
口香糖有很多不同的形状，如条状、球状或方块状。
在许多国家，口香糖很受欢迎，无论大人还是孩子都爱嚼。
人们嚼口香糖是为了口气清新，或是长时间享受味道。
有些口香糖还有助于餐后清洁牙齿。
配套练习✍️
🔍 完形填空（Cloze Test）
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People chew chewing gum but do not ______ it.
（a. smell / b. swallow / c. cook） -
Chewing gum is made from a gum base, sweeteners, and ______.
（a. flour / b. flavors / c. water） -
You can find chewing gum in shapes like sticks, balls, or ______.
（a. cubes / b. stars / c. leaves） -
Many people use chewing gum to make their breath ______.
（a. fresh / b. loud / c. bitter） -
Some chewing gum helps clean your ______ after eating.
（a. hands / b. teeth / c. shoes）
✅ 选择题（Multiple Choice）
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Why do people usually chew gum?
A) To read books
B) To enjoy the taste
C) To wash their mouth -
Who likes chewing gum?
A) Only children
B) Children and adults
C) Only teachers -
What flavor is common in chewing gum?
A) Mint
B) Potato
C) Cheese
✏️ 填空题（Fill in the Blanks）
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The gum base in chewing gum makes it ______.
（可选答案：chewy, spicy, dry） -
Chewing gum is not meant to be ______.
（可选答案：swallowed, painted, thrown） -
Some people chew gum after a ______.
（可选答案：meal, walk, nap） -
Many people choose gum to keep their ______ clean.
（可选答案：teeth, hair, hands）
练习答案✅
完形填空
- b. swallow
- b. flavors
- a. cubes
- a. fresh
- b. teeth
选择题
6. B) To enjoy the taste
7. B) Children and adults
8. A) Mint
填空题
9. chewy
10. swallowed
11. meal
12. teeth
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