蘋果好處多多. 今天吃顆蘋果吧!
There's nothing as good as the taste of a fresh, ripe apple, especially in the fall. Apples grow in many parts of the United States and in many other countries around the world. In the regions where apples grow, they play a central role in local recipes and traditions.
Health benefits
For years, people have said, " An apple a day keeps the doctor away." And scientific evidence shows this may actually be true!
** Apples have high amounts of fiber, which can help prevent many health problem. Fiber helps decrease your risk of cancer, is good for digestion and benefits your heart. It also helps you feel full, so eating apples may help you lose weight.
** Apple peels also contain lots of you feel full, so eating apples may help you lose weight.
** Apple peels also contain lots of antioxidants, chemicals that help your body resist disease. Some studies indicate that these antioxidants may be even more helpful for your body than vitamin supplements.
** Eating apples can help protect your teeth.
** Studies suggest that consuming apples regularly can help prevent several diseases, such as Alzheimer's.
Time to celebrate
Each fall, many communities in countries like the U.S., Canada, Germany and Australia hold apple festivals. They include many activities and booths that sell souvenirs and crafts. Anyone can stop to enjoy some live music or watch an antique car show or a parade. Children can play games or ride in trucks full of hay.
One apple festival, Applebutter Fest in Grand Rapids, Ohio, celebrates local history. People can see how the pioneers who settled in the region made lace, candles, furniture and more. If visitors like military history, they can check out the demonstrations of weapons from the 18th to the 20th century.
The heart of these festivals is food- especially apples. Many treats made from apples, such as pies, apple pancakes and apples dipped in caramel are available for sampling. Cider, a drink made of pressed apples, and apple butter, a thick spread made of cooked apples, are essential to many festivals. Some festivals are even named for one of them.
People of all ages will enjoy the food and fun of these lively events that celebrate the apple.
Grammar Tips:
Studies suggest that consuming apples regularly can help prevent several diseases, such as Alzheimer's.
"suggest" - give someone something to think about.
I don't know which one to choose, what do you suggest?
"Studies suggest...- something has not really get approve, just give some thing what they believe..
Although the police are still investigating the mysterious break-in at the museum, evidence suggests that it was an inside job.
Although most research suggests that the species had died out because of diseases, the scientist believes they died as a result of climate change.
Vocabulary Tips:
fiber -纤维。important elements are in the fruits and vegetables that help digest the food.
*The doctor suggested Gina eat whole grains, which are rich in fiber.
*The fiber is woven into a beautiful fabric.
*This raincoat was made with artificial fiber.
digestion - 消化，消化作用。digest -消化。 stomach break down food what we ate and absorb its nutrition.
*Spicy food can sometimes speed up your digestion.
*Billy has great digestion, he can eat almost anything.
consume - refer to eat or drink, or use up, finish something.吃，喝。消耗。
*My son and his friends consumed all the food in our fridge in no time.吃光。。
*Compact cars consume less gasoline than sedans. 。。消耗汽油。。
recipe - an instruction of making food.
antique (adj) -古董的，古代的，时代久远的。made long time ago, well built old items.
*The store sells antique French furniture.
*This antique necklace costs $200,000.
antique (n) - 古董
*Grandma's wardrobe is actually a valuable antique. 衣橱
caramel - 焦糖。sticky brown sugar, very sweet, burned a bit, smell and taste are good.
*Mom loves to add caramel syrup to her coffee.
*The kitchen is full of the aroma of caramel.
*The caramel filling in the chocolate is so delicious.
essential -必需的，不可或缺的，necessary, it needed, have to have.
*A nutritious diet and sufficient sleep are essential to children.营养的餐点，充足的睡眠对小孩是必需的。
*Great music is essential to a successful party.
hay - a kind of grass, that feed animals.
Fest - Festival.
pioneer - people to move to a place or area, stay there. similar with "settler".
press - push hard, squeeze hard to get the juice out.
Chat Room:
There's nothing as good as the taste of a fresh ripe apple.
ripe- (fruits) 成熟的 ， (people) 高龄的。年纪很高的。 (time) 时机成熟。
The time is ripe for action -时机成熟， 是行动的大好机会。
He lived to a ripe old age. 他高龄才去世的。
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seasonal vegetable/ fruit - vegetable or fruit are in seasonal. 当时盛产的蔬菜或水果。
season - There are for seasons in a year. （季节）
season - John put seasoning to his salad. (调味料）
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live (adj)- （i 发“ai “的音）现场直播，现场的。现场实况转播。
live TV show. 现场节目直播
live music - 音乐人在现场表演的。
live (v.) - （i发"i" 的音）住，居住。
He lives in Taipei.
" live" placed in front of noun, " alive" placed after the noun. (i都发“ ai”的音 )
That farm sells live chickens. 卖活鸡。
That farm chickens are alive. 鸡都是活的
Farmers' live chicken are alive.
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