Formal Afternoon Teas
A pot of tea, a plate of finger sandwiches and a selection of pastries and scones: In America, this wonderful way to wile away the afternoon is commonly, though mistakenly, known as “high tea.” In Britain, where it originated, “high tea” is simply an old-fashioned name for the evening meal; it’s also called “meal tea.” The light, elegant, scone-centric meal served at fancy hotels is called “low tea” or “afternoon tea”. Whatever you call it, here are four places to get afternoon tea on Long Island. Prices are per person.
Chat Noir
230 Merrick Rd., Rockville Centre
516-208-8521, chatnoirtea.com
Owner Emma Tso is a talented pastry chef, and her afternoon tea($22) includes sandwiches, miniature pastries, warm scones, cream and jam and a pot of tea. Open 7 days a week. Reservations required.
Robinson’s Tea Room
97-E Main St., Stony Brook
631-751-1232
Robinson’s service afternoon tea Tuesday to Sunday. $26 buys unlimited tea, about 10 finger sandwiches, fresh scones, cream and jam and desserts. Reservations required.
The Secret Garden Tea Cafe& Gift Shoppe
225 Main St., Port Jefferson
631-476-8327, thesecretgardentearoom.com
The Street Garden’s menu has more modest options, but the full afternoon tea, $26.95, includes scones, fresh fruit, tea sandwiches, mini desserts and a pot of tea. Open Tuesday to Sunday.
The Hidden Oak Cafe
Bayard Cutting Arboretum, Montauk Highway, Great River
631-277-3895, bayardcuttingarboretum.org
The cafe is open Tuesday to Sunday. Afternoon tea($25.95) includes tea sandwiches, desserts and pastries, scones with cream and jam and a pot of tea. Reservations required 24 hours in advance.
1.What do we know about British afternoon tea?
A. It’s known as “meal tea”. B. It’s centered on desserts.
C. It’s served at fancy hotels. D. It’s originated from America.
2.Which number should you call to reserve for a Monday afternoon tea?
A. 516-208-8521 B. 631-751-1232
C. 631-476-8327 D. 631-277-3895
3.Where can you get afternoon tea with fresh fruit?
A. At Chat Noir B. At Robinson’s Tea Room
C. At the Hidden Oak Cafe D. At the Secret Garden Tea Cafe& Gift Shoppe
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The dad of the two youngest survivors of US Airways Flight 1549’s incredible landing in the Hudson River said the near-death experience “brought out the best in humanity.” It has been a decade since US Airways Flight 1549 landed in the Hudson River.
Sosa, now 58, told The Post in an email Monday. “As strange as the experience was, it brought out the best in humanity as witnessed by the selfless efforts of so many men and women who came to our aid without thinking twice about their safety. I am grateful to all of them.”
Sosa and his wife Tess were traveling to Charlotte, North Carolina, that day with 9-month-old Damian and 4-year-old Sofia. The couple were sitting several rows apart when the Airbus A320 suddenly struck a flock of Canada geese moments after taking off from LaGuardia Airport.
Sosa could smell jet fuel burning and immediately knew they were in danger. “There was an explosion in the left engine which I could see from my seat,” he recalled. “The next thing I knew the plane went dead silent when both engines broke down. I got a quick glance at Tess seated ahead of me when we both realized we were in trouble.”
The next three minutes were harrowing(折磨). The powerless plane plunged over The Bronx and pointed toward the Hudson, where it would eventually ditch(在水上迫降), thanks to a split-second decision by Capt. Sullenberger. All 155 people on board could survive. Works helped with the rescue mission after the US Airways plane crashed into the Hudson River in the afternoon on January 15 in New York City.
The dad this year 2019 who welcomed a new child, Phoebe, with Tess in the years after the incident — said “To date, it remains an unforgettable memory, a key point in our lives from which we perceive(感知) the world and process our day-to-day experiences,” said Sosa. “When you survive a near-miss experience, I think it makes one more tolerant. It makes you appreciate every day as a gift.”
1.When did the US Airways plane crashed into the Hudson River?
A. 2007 B. 2009
C. 2011 D. 2019
2.The underlined sentence most probably means_____.
A. making efforts B. expressing gratitude
C. displaying virtues D. showing anger
3.What can be learned about Sosa and Tess?
A. The disaster made them cherish every day.
B. They were traveling to Charlotte, South Carolina that day.
C. They realized they were in danger when the left engine failed.
D. They were sitting together when the plane struck a flock of Canada geese.
4.What may be the best title of the passage?
A. Landing in the Hudson B. Unforgettable flight
C. Horrifying flight D. Miracle on the Hudson
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Have you ever spent an afternoon in the backyard, maybe grilling or enjoying a basketball game, when suddenly you notice that everything goes quiet? There is an old phrase “calm before the storm”, often used in a situation---a quiet period just before a great activity or excitement. According to our own experience, we know there is actually calm before the storm. But what causes this calm? And is it always calm before the storm?
A period of calm happens in a particular kind of storm, the simplest kind of storm---a single-cell thunderstorm. In this type of thunderstorm, there is usually only one main stream of current, which is warm, damp air and drawn from places near the ground. Storms need warm and damp air as fuel, so they typically draw that air in from surrounding environment. Storms can draw in the air that fit their need from all directions—even from the direction in which the storm is traveling.
As the warm, damp air is pulled into a storm system, it leaves a low-pressure vacuum(真空) coming after. The rising air meets the cold dry air that has already existed in the storm clouds, thus the temperature of the warm, damp air drops, and the water vapor in it changes into tiny drops that are a precondition of rain. These drops accumulate and build on larger particles(颗粒) like dust, until they grow large enough to form raindrops.
This warm, damp air keeps moving upwards, but it becomes cooler and drier during its trip through cloud. When it reaches the top of the cloud, the air is squeezed out at the top. This air is sent rolling out over the big thunderclouds. From there, the air goes down. Warm and dry air is relatively stable, and once it covers a region, that air, in turn, causes the calm before a storm.
Most thunderstorms, though, don't start with calm. That's because most are actually groups of storms with complex wind patterns. There's so much air moving up and down storm groups that the calm before the storm never happens. Instead, before the storm, it might be really windy!
1.Which best fits the description of a particular kind of storm?
A. A thunderstorm with a single shape.
B. A thunderstorm without strong winds.
C. A storm with air drawn from every direction.
D. A storm fueled by moving air from the ground.
2.What does the underlined word “it” in Paragraph 3 refer to?
A. Warm and wet air. B. Warm and dry air.
C. Cold and wet air. D. Cold and dry air.
3.Which does the writer most likely agree to?
A. Presence of the calm relies on stable air.
B. All thunderstorms don’t start with the calm.
C. The drier the air is, the bigger the storm will be.
D. Storm happens without air moving up and down.
4.What is the passage mainly about?
A. A brief introduction of a peaceful storm.
B. A personal experience of a heavy storm.
C. An explanation of the calm before a storm.
D. An analysis of causes and effects of a storm.
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As the international demand for narrative(叙事的) film/TV content continues to increase with popular streaming services like Netflix and others the two questions then come: will the coming generations receive most of their entertainment through visual means rather than through the written word and will such an increase of narrative film/ TV reduce the importance of reading?
Growing examples of this trend include the diminishment(减少) of fiction in the common core (核心的)curriculum, the ever－rising culture of computer games, the wave of streaming services of wide international reach, and movies filled with special effects made for children and teenagers. Nor must we ignore the economic dangers that lie ahead for the written word. The narrative film industry is a moneymaker that dwarfs(使相形见绌) the publishing industry.
The other underlying question, of course, is “does it really matter if the written word bows to the world of film/TV?” From my point of view, any diminishment of fiction delivered by words is a loss for mankind.
There is no greater human feature than the imagination. It lies at the very soul of the human species. It is the brain’s most powerful engine. It is the essential muscle of life and like all muscles it must be exercised and strengthened.
Writing and reading are the principal tools that inspire, create and empower our imagination. Anything that diminishes that power is the enemy of mankind.
It should be known that I am not opposed to new media and technological advances. Instead, I have always felt it necessary to adapt to advancing technology. In fact, a number of my novels are in various stages of development for film, TV, and live stage productions. My hope is that the written word will only stand to be complemented(补充)by its visual counterparts(对应物), not pushed to the edge of extinction.
Of course, there are those who will present arguments for the superiority of the moving image over the written word. Each has its place. My argument is for finding the right balance between it and the moving image.
1.In what way does narrative film/TV embarrass the written word?
A. Economic benefits B. International reach
C. Cultural influence D. Educational importance
2.Why does the author value the role of the written word?
A. It strengthens our muscles. B. It helps sharpen imagination.
C. It distinguishes man from each other. D. It paves the way for narrative film/TV.
3.What is the author’s attitude towards technology?
A. Cautious B. Skeptical
C. Positive D. Critical
4.What’s the author concerned about?
A. The fate of reading. B. The extinction of fiction.
C. The impact of the written word. D. The future of the moving image.
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How to Improve Your Study Habits
Perhaps you are an average student with average intelligence. You do well enough in school, but you probably think you will never be a top student. 1. Yes, even students of average intelligence can be top students without additional work. Here are some tips for you:
◆ Plan your time carefully. Make a list of your weekly tasks. Then make a schedule or chart of your time. Fill in committed time such as eating, sleeping, meetings, classes, etc. Then decide on good, regular times for studying.2. It’s important to set aside time for relaxation, hobbies, and entertainment as well. Furthermore, it will enable you to plan your activities so that you have enough time for both work and play.
◆ 3. It may be a desk or a chair at home or in the school library, but it should be comfortable, and it should not have distractions. When you begin to work, you should be able to concentrate on the subject.
◆ Study regularly.4.Review important points mentioned in class as well as points you remain confused about. If you review your notes and textbook regularly, the material will become more meaningful and you will remember it longer. Regular review leads to improved performances on test.
◆ Develop a good attitude about tests. The purpose of a test is to show what you have learned about a subject. The world won’t end if you don’t pass a test, so don’t worry excessively about a single test. Tests provide more than grades.5.
A. Find a good place to study.
B. Adjust yourself to a proper place to study.
C. Go over your notes as soon as you can after class.
D. Those who make the best of their time study with more ease.
E. This is not necessary the case, however. You can receive better grades if you want to.
F. They also let you know what you need to spend more time studying on.
G. Of course, studying shouldn’t occupy all of the free time on the schedule.
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Last week I was driving back to town from the airport during a heavy rainstorm when I saw something rather large______ of the busy road as the traffic drove past_______close.
As I got ______, I found out that it was a turtle, and I hit the ______. I got out of my car with traffic being ______behind me and dashed into the middle of the road. I saw that it was very much______ but refusing to ______.
Although I'm an animal lover, I’m not one to touch an animal like a turtle that isn't ________,but I wasn’t going to______ him there. I looked through my car______for something with which to _______ the turtle--paper towels, a rag, anything. But there was nothing.
A woman drove in the opposite direction stopped and saw the______situation. I asked her if she had anything ______ I could use to pick this rather large turtle up, and she ______me a white towel. As I_______my friend, he quickly _________his head and feet, and I set him down by the river to ______ .
I thanked the woman with the towel who came to my _______----and the turtle does, too! I’m also_______to the drivers behind me. They were______for over half an hour but none complained at all!
1.A. in the middle B. on the side C. at the end D. on the corner
2.A. reasonably B. increasingly C. strangely D. dangerously
3.A. father B. nearer C. nearly D. further
4.A. wheel B. door C. brake D. window
5.A. reduced B. followed C. avoided D. blocked
6.A. alive B. gentle C. heavy D. large
7.A. dash B. move C. slip D. run
8.A. cute B. lucky C. mild D. brave
9.A. put B. take C. send D. leave
10.A. slowly B. nervously C. wildly D. occasionally
11.A. turn over B. throw away C. pick up D. put up
12.A. hopeless B. difficult C. ridiculous D. different
13.A. at the airport B. on the road C. by the river D. in her car
14.A. sold B. lent C. threw D. showed
15.A. found out B. wrapped up C. came across D. stared at
16.A. raised B. pulled C. withdrew D. lowered
17.A. keep on B. live on C. work on D. decide on
18.A. attention B. mind C. rescue D. memory
19.A. grateful B. generous C. helpful D. sensitive
20.A. challenged B. prepared C. panicked D. delayed
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阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。
Louis Cha, better known by his pen name Jin Yong, was a Chinese wuxia novelist and essayist, 1.co-founded the Hong Kong daily newspaper Ming Bao in 1959 and 2. (serve) as the first editor-in-chief. He was Hong Kong’s most famous writer.
His wuxia novels have 3. widespread following in Chinese communities worldwide. His 15 works 4. (write) between 1955 and 1972 earned him a reputation as one of the greatest and most popular wuxia writers ever. By the time of his 5. (die) he was the best-selling Chinese author, and over 100 million copies of his works have been sold worldwide. His works have the unusual ability 6. (go) beyond geographical and ideological barriers separating Chinese communities of the world, achieving 7. (great) success than any other contemporary writer.
Most of his works 8. (translate) into many languages so far, including English, French, etc. Even the asteroid (小行星) 10930 Jinyong (1998 CR2) is named 9. him.We cannot thank him more for 10. he has done in novel literature.
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假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处错误，每句中最多有两处，每处仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。
增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（^），并在其下面写出该加的词。
删除：把多余的词用斜线（\）划掉。
修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。
注意：1. 每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；
2. 只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。
We each is thinking about the future. What is me? I have made up my mind become a middle school teacher. Does it sound surprising? I begin to have this dream when I was only the child. I love children. I don’t think that is a waste of time to deal with them all the year around. On the contrary, to me it would mean happiness and joyful. Although teachers are badly needed in our country, but not many of us want to become teachers. The main reason for this is that teaching is one of the most stressed jobs. In spite of that, I’m determined to give all my lives to the cause of education.
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假定你是李华，你的美国朋友Tom在学习中国文化时读到中国成语“囊萤映雪”,向你求助了解其寓意并了解有关知识，请给他回信，要点如下：
1. 该成语的寓意；
2. 中国成语的特点（简洁有意义，源自文学经典，历史故事，民间口语）
注意：1. 词数100左右；
2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
3. 开头已给出，不计入总词数
参考词汇： 萤火虫 firefly 中国成语 Chinese idiom
Dear Tom,
It’s great to hear from you. I’m delighted to know you are interested in Chinese idioms.
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Yours faithfully,
LiHua.
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