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1. When mangoes were imported to the American colonies in the 17th century, they were p _ _ _ l _ _ (醃製) when green because there were no refrigerators.

2. People keep mangoes at room temperature to let them _ i _ _ n (成熟).

3. Mangoes are native to some regions in t _ _ _ _ _ _ l Asia but can now be planted in such countries as China, Australia and the US.

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4. The "H _ _ _ e _ _ _ method" is the commonest way of cutting mangoes.

5. Mango symbolises friendship in _ _ _ _ _ (印度).

6. Mango is the national fruit of three countries, including the _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ (菲律賓).

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