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1 In 1949， Gladys Otto Garrett started selling caramel popcorn in a small shop inChicago. Today， the company has spread to countries around the world. Every year， peoplein the United States consume an estimated 17 billion quarts of popcorn. This favorite snackwith a variety of flavors， is celebrated each year on National Popcorn Day， January 19.

2 To get more information， I contacted LindsayAlberti. She is the director of marketing for GarrettPopcorn Shops in Chicago， Illinois.“In 2024， wewill be celebrating our 75th year of business sinceour founder， Gladys Otto Garrett， brought hersecret family recipes to Chicago and opened herfirst shop at 10 West Madison Street，”Alberti told me via email.

3 Garrett Popcorn has always been made with care. The kernels are popped in copperkettles （銅壺） and mixed by hand， maintaining the traditional method since 1949. Whatstarted as a single shop in Chicago is now global. Garrett ships popcorn to countries aroundthe world.“Fans can also visit shops in Singapore， Malaysia， Thailand， China， Japan， theUnited Arab Emirates and Korea，”Alberti noted.

4 Garrett Popcorn offers several flavors， but the Garrett Mix stands out.“Our fansinvented our world?famous Garrett Mix recipe， which combines CaramelCrisp withCheeseCorn，”Alberti told me.“Back in the 1970s， they would request both recipes and an extra bag to mix them in. We listened to their snacking demands and officially added theGarrett Mix to the menu in 1977.”

5 The original recipe for Garrett＇s caramel popcorn came from a family popcorn?making competition. Garrett Popcorn Shops appreciated the support they got from thecommunity. In return， they contributed to several local organizations， including LurieChildren＇s Hospital of Chicago， Chicago Public Schools and breast cancer awarenessefforts.“It has always been important for us to support the communities we serve， which iswhy we created Garrett Cares， our social impact program，”Alberti said.

6 From its beginnings， Garrett has helped bring the Illinois State snack to the world.The company also works to give back to the community and Garrett fans. As Alberti said，“We would not be where we are today without them.”

Reading Check

Detail

1. Who founded Garrett Popcorn？

A. Garrett Mix.

B. Lindsay Alberti.

C. Romeo and Juliet.

D. Gladys Otto Garrett.

Detail

2. What is unique about the Garrett Mix flavor？

A. It is the oldest recipe.

B. It is made in copper kettles.

C. It was created by the companys founder.

D. It combines CaramelCrisp with CheeseCorn.

Detail

3. What was officially added to Garrett Popcorns menu in 1977？

A. Garrett Mix.

B. Copper kettles.

C. CheeseCorn.

D. Snacking demands.

Gist

4. What is the text mainly about？

A. The history of popcorn in the United States.

B. The process of making Garrett Popcorn.

C. The story of a local popcorn shop becoming an international brand.

D. The development of popular popcorn flavors around the world.

Language Study

Ⅰ. 日積月累

caramel n. 焦糖

quart n. 夸脫（容量單位）

flavor n. 味道

recipe n. 食譜

kernel n. 谷粒

tradition n. 傳統

community n. 社區

awareness n. 意識

appreciation n. 感激

contribute to 有助于

in return for 作為……的回報

social impact 社會影響

be celebrated for 因……而受到贊揚

mix with 與……混合

Ⅱ. 單句填空

1. Her?________ （tradition） methods were admired by everyone.

2. They expressed their?________ （appreciate） for the support.

3. The plan aimed to raise?________ （aware） of health.

4. This program will contribute?________ improving local education.

5. The meeting discussed the?________ （society） impact of technology.