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One thing that British and Chinese cultures share is a love for fine tea. Today, when we think of Western tea culture, we often think of the English and beautiful china tea cups.
Afternoon tea
People believe that an English lady, Anna, first introduced the idea of afternoon tea. In the 18th and 19th centuries, the English ate only two main meals each day: breakfast and a heavy supper that would last for several hours in the evening. As a result, people often got very hungry during the long wait between these two meals. To solve this problem, Anna came up with the clever idea of inviting some friends to join her for an afternoon meal between four and five o’clock. This meal included cakes and sandwiches. And tea was served(供应) to wash down the food. In order to make this afternoon meal important, fine china cups and plates and silver teapots, knives, forks and spoons were used. Soon, afternoon tea parties became popular social occasions. Today, afternoon tea parties continue to play an important part in the social life in modern Britain.
Will you come for coffee?
Coffee also has an important role in British culture. People often use the words “Will you come for coffee” to mean “Would you like to come to my home for a chat?” Normally, several different drinks such as tea, hot chocolate or a soft drink like orange juice will be served as well as coffee, and you will be asked what you would like. However, you will not normally be offered wine at a “coffee” party.
Coffeehouses and the London Stock Exchange
In the 17th century London, coffeehouses were busy and noisy places. Businessmen and bankers went to coffeehouses to do their business, as well as to drink coffee. In fact, the London Stock Exchange(伦敦股票交易所) is believed to have started from these coffeehouses.
【小题1】Anna introduced the idea of drinking afternoon tea because she ______.
A.enjoyed chatting with her friends at home
B.loved fine tea and beautiful china tea cups
C.wanted to share nice food with her friends
D.found people felt hungry during the long wait between the two meals
【小题2】What does “social occasions” mean in Chinese?
A.集体婚礼B.社交活动C.社区表演D.公共场合
【小题3】If someone says to you “Will you come for coffee,” you ______.
A.will be offered coffee only
B.are asked what you would like to drink
C.will be asked to have a chat with him or her
D.you are invited to take part in an afternoon tea party
【小题4】 From the last paragraph we can see______
A.a new business was started in coffeehouses.
B.coffeehouses are still used by businessmen and bankers.
C.businessmen and bankers went to coffeehouses just for coffee.
D.most people wouldn’t like to go to coffeehouses because of the noise.
【小题5】 Which is the best title of the article?
A.British and Chinese cultures.B.The beginning of Tea and Coffee.
C.Coffeehouse and Business. D.English tea and coffee culture.
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On a hot summer day, Holmes and Dr. Watson went on a camping trip. After a good meal and a bottle of wine, they lay down in a tent for the night and went to sleep.

Some hours later, Holmes woke up and pushed his friend. “Watson, look! What can you see in the sky?"

Watson replied, “I see millions and millions of stars.”

“What does that tell you?” asked Holmes.

Watson thought for a while. “First, it tells me that we will have a beautiful clear day tomorrow. Second, it tells me that the time is about twelve o’clock. And…”

“What else?” Holmes asked.

“Well, it also reminds me that the world is so big and we are so small. What does that tell you?” Holmes said with a grin on his face, “You silly guy! It only tells me that someone has stolen our tent!”

1.Holmes woke up _____.

A. in the middle of the night               B. early in the morning

C. soon after he fell asleep                D. after Watson pushed him

2.Watson thought of at least _____ things after he saw the stars.

A. two          B. three                C. four                 D. five

3.Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?

A. The story happened in the afternoon.

B. They had some wine before they went to sleep.

C. Holmes asked Watson questions because Holmes didn’t know what happened.

D. Holmes and Watson were in their tent while they were talking about the question.

 

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