Some people call mangoes the "king of fruit," while others just call them delicious! Those who love mangoes anxiously await the first ripe ones of the season. And not only do mangoes taste great but they also are good for you!
Did you know ...
- People think mangoes were first cultivated over 5,000 years ago in India.
- The countries of India and the Philippines have declared mango their national fruit.
- A mango tree can live up to 300 years.
- Countries that are major mango producers include Mexico, Egypt, Pakistan, Brazil, Indonesia, Australia and Israel.
- A cup of the fruit has only 100 calories and is nearly fat-free.
- Mangoes are a vital food source for millions of people.
- One cup of mango contains 100 percent of the daily requirement for vitamin C.
- Mangoes contain over 20 vitamins and minerals, making them a "superfood."
- The fruit can be eaten raw, cooked, dried or canned.
So treat yourself to a mouthwatering mango today!
Editor's Summary
Today's article talks about the king of fruit: mango!
In fact, both India and the Philippines have declared it their national fruit.
We learned a lot of facts about mangoes today.
Did you know that mango is almost totally fat free?
And, in fact, one cup only has 100 calories.
And while mangoes may be low in calories, they are high in vitamin C.
One cup meets the daily requirement for vitamin C.
And you can eat it in so many different ways: raw, cooked, dried, or canned.
Making me hungry.
I think I am going to get some of this mouthwatering treat, so bye for now.
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Grammar Gym
Those who love mangoes anxiously await the first ripe ones of the season.
await: to wait for
- You can await the first ripe mangoes of the season.
= You can wait for the first ripe mangoes of the season.
- The people await the coming of spring.
= The people waited for spring to come.
- I await good news.
= I'm waiting for good news.
- The driver walked into the lobby where people were waiting. (can't use await)
Language Lab
cultivate v.
to prepare and use land for growing crops and plants;
to plant and take care of a particular crop [= grow]:
- Cocoa plants are cultivated in this area.
- Hank cultivated his land using modern technology.
to work hard to develop a particular skill, attitude, or quality:
- Rita is trying to cultivate a positive attitude toward life.
declare v.
to state officially and publicly that a particular situation exists or that something is true:
- After the earthquake, the government declared a state of emergency.
declaration n.
an important official statement about a particular situation or plan, or the act of making this statement:
- The stock market was immediately impacted by the declaration of war.
calorie n. 卡路里, 計算食物熱量的單位
a unit for measuring the amount of energy that food will produce:
- There are over 500 calories in this banana split.
- My daily food intake can't exceed 1500 calories.
- The contestants are on a calorie-controlled diet.
mouthwatering adj. 好吃的, 令人垂涎三尺的
food that is mouth-watering looks or smells extremely good:
- Mom's mouthwatering fried chicken is my favorite.
- The mouthwatering desserts displayed in the window drew me inside the bakery.
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