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Culinary herbs are fragrant plants which are fit to eat and used in small amounts to add favor to dishes. Most herbs are found in food and also have medicinal uses. There are four herbs for you.·Curry leavesThe curry tree is native to India and Sri Lanka The leaves are dark green and shiny, releasing a pleasant nut- like scent when they are fried in oil. They are a main component of South Indian cuisine, used in the same way as bay leaves are in Western cuisines.·ShisoShiso is a Japanese herb with a unique flavor, whose green leaves are often used as a garnish（装饰） for traditional Japanese dishes. Whether red or green, it can be used in various other ways: mixed into salads, put into green tea, or added to stir- fries.·BasilBasil has shiny, deep green, pointed leaves and a sweet- and- savory flavor, which is used in both fresh and dried forms to flavor dishes ranging from Italian sauces to meat dishes to Asian curries. When cooking, add it towards the end to maintain flavor.·MintMint has a delicately sweet flavor and creates a distinct cooling feeling due to the menthol（薄荷醇） in the herb. Used for cooking and a variety of medicinal purposes, mint has soft, bright green leaves that are commonly used in drinks like mint tea, as well as dishes like Vietnamese and Thai stir- fries While dried mint is used in tea making, fresh mint is the preferred form of the herb for cooking. （1） Which of the following statement about Curry leaves is true? A . They are only native to Sri Lanka. B . They enjoy great popularity among Westerners. C . They smell pleasant, like fried nuts. D . They play an important role in South Indian cuisine. （2） Which herbs can be used both in tea drinks and stir- fries? A . Mint and Basil. B . Basil and Shiso. C . Curry leaves and Basil. D . Mint and Shiso. （3） Where is the text probably taken from? A . A biology textbook. B . An academic paper. C . A botanical magazine. D . A commercial poster. 答案： D D C

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