网址：http://m.1010jiajiao.com/timu3_id_2832215[举报]
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 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 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. 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?" Usually 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 be offered wine at a "coffee" party.
Coffeehouse 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(股票)Exchange is believed to have
started from these coffeehouses.
B. loved fine tea and beautiful china tea cups in the tea party
C. wanted to share some nice food and some fine tea with her friends
D. found people felt hungry during the long wait between the two meals
B. will be asked to have a chat with him or her
C. are asked what you would like to drink or eat
D. are invited to take part in an afternoon tea party
B. businessmen went to coffeehouses just for coffee
C. coffeehouses are still used by bankers in Britain
D. people don't go to coffeehouses because of the noise
B. British and Chinese Cultures
C. English Tea and Coffee Culture
D. The Beginning of Tea and Coffee
| |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 从方框中选出适当的句子补全对话。 | |
| A: Hi, Sally. I’m going to the USA as an exchange student. B: Great. A: But I don't know much of the customs and manners there. ___1___? B: Sure. A: ___2___? B: Well, they think it's important to be on time when you're invited to lunch, dinner or supper. ___3___. As it is usually planned to have the meal at the exact hour given in the invitation. A: Then how long may I stay there? B: ___4___, lest(以免)you seem to have come only for the meal. An evening dinner invitation usually implies(暗示)that___5___.The hostess often plans some after dinner entertainment. | |
|
B. What can I do for you?
C. Thank you very much.
D. Please do it like that.
B. We have supper at three quarters past five.
C. We won’t have supper today.
D. Sorry,I can’t.
B. Kate doesn’t like pets.
C. Kate is going to have a pet dog.
D. Kate has a lovely cat.
B. The Browns is a foreigner.
C. Browns is an Englishman.
D. The Browns is living in England.
B. I forgot where I went.
C. I didn’t remember who you are.
D. I didn’t remember what I said.
B. I don’t know which floor he is living on.
C. I don’t want to tell you.
D. They don’t go to school today.
| |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||