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  • 1. (2019九上·庐阳期中) 读下列短文,从每小题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出一个最佳选项。

        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 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 continueto 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 homefor 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 todrink coffee. In fact the London Stock(股票)Exchange is believed to have started from these coffeehouses.

    1. (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
    2. (2) If someone says to you "Will you come for coffee?", you___.
      A . will be offered coffee only B . will be asked to have a chat with him or her C . are asked what you would like to drink D . are invited to take part in an afternoon tea party
    3. (3) From the last paragraph we can see___.
      A . a new business was started in coffeehouses B . businessmen and bankers went to coffeehouses just for coffee C . coffeehouses are still used by businessmen and bankers D . people don't go to coffeehouses because of the noise
    4. (4) 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
    5. (5) Which is the best title of the article?
      A . Coffeehouses and Business B . English Tea and Coffee Culture C . British and Chinese Cultures D . The Beginning of Tea and Coffee

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