The King Of Fruit Is Stinky
What is that smell in the market?
Interesting Facts in Easy English
Pre-Listening Vocabulary
- acquired taste: a flavour that you learn to appreciate after repeated exposure
- put someone off: to cause someone to want to stay away from someone or something
- pulp: the fleshy part of a fruit
- hull: the outer layer or shell of some fruit, vegetables or seeds
- pungent: strong smelling
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The King Of Fruit Is Stinky
Comprehension Questions
- Why is durian called the king of fruit?
- Why do many people find durian revolting?
- Why does the report mention mass transit?
Discussion Questions: What type of food do you find revolting? What puts you off about it, and how would you describe its taste and smell? What food have you acquired a taste for?
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The King Of Fruit Is Stinky
Durian, known as “the king of fruit” in southeast Asia, is an acquired taste. The smell of this tropical fruit is what usually puts people off. While some people find durian revolting, others are addicted to the strong, unique flavour of its pulp. The durian is known as the king of fruit because of its large size and thick, spiky hull. A single piece of fruit can weigh as much as three kilograms (seven pounds) and cost up to ten dollars. Durian is mainly grown in Malaysia and Indonesia. Because of its pungent odour, durian is banned in some public places and on mass transit. When asked to describe its taste, many people have a tough time. Some describe it as garlic or onion mixed with fruit. Others compare it to fruity cream cheese or custard.
- Durian is called the king of fruit because it is large and heavy and has a thick, spiky hull.
- Many people find durian revolting because of its pungent odour.
- The report mentions mass transit because it may be banned on buses and trains due to the odour it carries.
