A Family and Their Chocolates(b)|令你口口满足的费列罗家族

As Ferrero's commercials suggest, it's the stuff dreams are made of. Their confections are delicious, and eating them is an unforgettable experience. It might actually surprise you to know how many of today's popular and well-known sweets come from the Ferrero factory. They include the previously mentioned alternative to peanut butter, Nutella, along with Ferrero Rocher, Pocket Coffee, Tic Tacs, and the Kinder line of products, just to name a few. The Ferrero Rocher is one example of Ferrero's expertise in confection making. The center is a whole roasted hazelnut surrounded by hazelnut cream, a thin wafer crust, milk chocolate, and chopped hazelnuts. Keeping each delicate layer intact is gold foil and a brown mini-cupcake liner, which makes it unmistakably Ferrero.

For anyone who loves coffee, Pocket Coffee pralines combine the kick and flavor of Italian espresso with the richness of dark chocolate. Tic Tacs are tiny breath mints that are easy to carry because of their small plastic boxes with pop-open flaps, which have made them fun favorites with both children and adults. Last but not least, Ferrero goodies include the Kinder line of products. Geared towards kids, they include hollow chocolate eggs with toys inside, chocolate bars, and sprinkle-covered hippo-shaped cookies.

Whether it is to satisfy the most particular tastes, impress friends, entertain the family, or simply make the day better, Ferrero has treats to suit all your needs. Who knows what delicious and exciting new creations the Ferrero family will share next with the world.

1.  Which member of the Ferrero family pushed the company forward?

(A) Piera.

(B) Pietro.

(C) Michele.

(D) Giovanni.

2.  According to the article, which of the following characterizes the Ferrero family?

(A) They worked hard together and became very successful because of it.

(B) Lacking in creativity, they hired experts to come up with products for them.

(C) They were the first to have production sites and offices in Italy.

(D) They became successful by sheer luck.

3.  What is a product that Ferrero does NOT make?

(A) Small candies that make people's breath smell better.

(B) Nuts surrounded with chocolate.

(C) A spread to put on toast.

(D) Gummi hippos.

4.  What is the Ferrero family credited with?

(A) Farming the world's best hazelnuts.

(B) Creating high quality confections.

(C) Becoming the world's first international confectionary.

(D) Having three generations of the same family in charge.

正如费列罗广告暗示的一样，梦想是用原料堆砌而成的。他们的甜点十分美味，吃他们的甜点是一场难忘的经验。你若发现现今有多少受欢迎的著名甜点来自于费列罗工厂，你可能会大吃一惊。包括之前提到的花生酱替代品 Nutella、金莎巧克力、口袋咖啡、Tic Tac 薄荷糖，以及健达系列产品，族繁不及备载。金莎巧克力是费列罗制作甜点的专业典范之一。中间是 1 整颗烤过的榛果，周围是榛果酱、1 层威化薄饼、牛奶巧克力，还有榛果碎粒。在这一层层细致的馅料外面，包着金箔和棕色迷你蛋糕衬杯，就成了正港的金莎巧克力。

对咖啡爱好者而言，口袋咖啡糖融合了意大利浓缩咖啡的强烈风味，以及黑巧克力的浓郁。Tic Tac 薄荷糖则是爽口糖，因为小塑料盒包装附有弹开式盖口，所以方便携带，成为大人、小孩的最爱。最后压轴的费列罗甜点包括健达系列的各式产品。这系列专为孩童设计的糖果包括里面有玩具的中空巧克力蛋（编按：即『奇趣蛋』）、巧克力条和洒满糖粒的河马造型饼干。

不论是要满足最独特的口味、让朋友留下深刻印象、带给家人快乐，或是单纯想要让日子更加美好，费列罗有各种甜食可以满足你所有需要。谁知道费列罗家族下一步会和世人分享什么美味刺激的新发明呢？

答案：1. (C)2. (A)3. (D)4. (B)

意大利巧克力及零食生产商费列罗集团执行长皮特罗．费列罗于 2011 年 4 月到南非洽公期间，不幸在骑自行车时摔车身亡，得年 47岁。开普敦警方表示，1 名路人目击皮特罗从车上摔下，救护车抵达后，初步分析他疑似因心脏病发作而丧命。（数据源：中央社新闻网）