Asia has long tradition of tea- drinking. And China is no exception.
However, lately more and more Chinese people are turning to a different drink. Coffee has become an increasingly popular choice of Chinese people living abroad and in the country's huge cities. It is also a popular crop among those living in the mountains of southern Yunnan Province.
In big cities such as Beijing, coffee shops seem to be on nearly every major street corner. These shops are not just selling drinks from Starbucks, the world-famous coffee company. Coffee businesses from South Korea, Taiwan, HongKong and Britain are also operating in China.
Tea-drinking is steeped in the culture and traditions of many countries, like China and Japan. But is that changing? Are young people from Asia now choosing a cup of coffee instead of tea?
BeiBei Su is from China. She has been living in the United States for the past eight years. Before that, she lived in Italy for two years. Ms. Su says she likes tea better than coffee. But she adds that may not be true among the young generation in China. Many young Chinese people drink coffee socially --when meeting with friends. Yang Lin lives in the U.S. but comes from an area in China famous for growing tea. She used to only drink tea while in China. But now, she says, she drinks both and for different reasons.
Yang Lin says that drinking coffee for her is a social event. She and her co-workers like to sit in a cafe and talk over a cup of coffee. Voyo is another Chinese woman who now lives in Washington, D.C. She says that after moving to the U.S. Her tastes changed. We would call her a coffee convert, someone who now chooses to drink coffee.
With more people drinking coffee, many see an economic（经济的）opportunity for Chinese -grown beans. China-grown coffee could be a money- maker even if most of the coffee on sale in China is imported.
1.What does the author mainly introduce?
A. Chinese people have long tradition of tea-drinking.
B. More and more Chinese are choosing coffee to drink
C. People in big cities like drinking coffee better than tea.
D. More Asian people are turning to different drinks.
2.The underlined word “convert” in paragraph6 means _________.
A. A person who has changed to drink coffee.
B. A person who has changed to drink tea.
C. A person who has changed to grow tea.
D. A person who has changed to grow coffee.
3.Why does YangLin drink coffee?
A. Because she lives in the U.S. Now.
B. Because she can talk with friends.
C. Because she has drunk tea so long.
D. Because her tastes has changed.
4.From the last paragraph, we can infer that _____
A. less and less coffee will be imported in China in the future.
B. the China-grown coffee beans will be sold to the world soon.
C. the need of coffee will offer more chances to make money.
D. Chinese economy will depend on coffee beans in the future.
高一英语阅读理解中等难度题
Asia has long tradition of tea- drinking. And China is no exception.
However, lately more and more Chinese people are turning to a different drink. Coffee has become an increasingly popular choice of Chinese people living abroad and in the country's huge cities. It is also a popular crop among those living in the mountains of southern Yunnan Province.
In big cities such as Beijing, coffee shops seem to be on nearly every major street corner. These shops are not just selling drinks from Starbucks, the world-famous coffee company. Coffee businesses from South Korea, Taiwan, HongKong and Britain are also operating in China.
Tea-drinking is steeped in the culture and traditions of many countries, like China and Japan. But is that changing? Are young people from Asia now choosing a cup of coffee instead of tea?
BeiBei Su is from China. She has been living in the United States for the past eight years. Before that, she lived in Italy for two years. Ms. Su says she likes tea better than coffee. But she adds that may not be true among the young generation in China. Many young Chinese people drink coffee socially --when meeting with friends. Yang Lin lives in the U.S. but comes from an area in China famous for growing tea. She used to only drink tea while in China. But now, she says, she drinks both and for different reasons.
Yang Lin says that drinking coffee for her is a social event. She and her co-workers like to sit in a cafe and talk over a cup of coffee. Voyo is another Chinese woman who now lives in Washington, D.C. She says that after moving to the U.S. Her tastes changed. We would call her a coffee convert, someone who now chooses to drink coffee.
With more people drinking coffee, many see an economic（经济的）opportunity for Chinese -grown beans. China-grown coffee could be a money- maker even if most of the coffee on sale in China is imported.
1.What does the author mainly introduce?
A. Chinese people have long tradition of tea-drinking.
B. More and more Chinese are choosing coffee to drink
C. People in big cities like drinking coffee better than tea.
D. More Asian people are turning to different drinks.
2.The underlined word “convert” in paragraph6 means _________.
A. A person who has changed to drink coffee.
B. A person who has changed to drink tea.
C. A person who has changed to grow tea.
D. A person who has changed to grow coffee.
3.Why does YangLin drink coffee?
A. Because she lives in the U.S. Now.
B. Because she can talk with friends.
C. Because she has drunk tea so long.
D. Because her tastes has changed.
4.From the last paragraph, we can infer that _____
A. less and less coffee will be imported in China in the future.
B. the China-grown coffee beans will be sold to the world soon.
C. the need of coffee will offer more chances to make money.
D. Chinese economy will depend on coffee beans in the future.
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There is a long history for Chinese to drink tea. And it had been widely spread in China for more than 1,000 years 1. first appearing in Europe. Tea drinking is popular throughout history. Many people now go to expensively decorated teahouses 2. (talk) business. However, tea drinking is very complex. Many things contribute to an 3. (enjoy) experience. It starts with surroundings. In the past, it took place in a setting 4. “spring water runs on marble”. At present, to create such an atmosphere, teahouses 5. (decorate) with traditional paintings and furniture. Besides, there is always a 6. (perform) of a traditional Chinese music instrument, such as guzheng, pipa and erhu. Water 7. (use) for tea also matters. In old days, water 8. came from melted snow was regarded as the best; but today, people no longer use it due to pollution. Black tea, together with green tea, oolong tea and pu’er tea, 9. (rank) the top four favorites. Meanwhile, those kinds of tea are made by 10. (total) different methods.
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Crosstalk, a traditional form of comic storytelling, is making a comeback in China’s tea houses and theaters. Audiences can laugh the night away every Saturday at the Qianxiangyi Teahouse in Tianjin, entertained by the apprentices(徒弟) of Hou Baolin, Ma Sanli or Yin Shoushan—all leading crosstalk artists of years past—for only 20 yuan.
The success in Tianjin has also caused the rejuvenation (复活) of crosstalk in Beijing and other places.
Although the art form originated in Beijing in the Qing Dynasty(1644-1911), Tianjin became a place where rising stars formed their styles and new pieces were tried out. The city was well-known nationwide for the quality of its crosstalk performances.
Known in Chinese as xiangsheng (literally, “face and voice”), crosstalk was the chief form of comedy throughout most of the 205th century. In the old days in Tianjin and elsewhere, temple fairs and markets were the main places for crosstalkers to perform, although they occasionally also appeared in teahouses or theaters.
Crosstalk pieces draw on every aspect of Chinese culture, from history and folk tales to social issues of the time. Although there’re hundreds of traditional pieces, they’re constantly rewritten to suit the times and audience, while new works are written as well. It’s one of the features that have made crosstalk a public art form throughout its history.
“Crosstalk was in the doldrums(萎靡不振) with competition from other art forms, especially TV,” said Wang Xiaochun, headmaster of the Northern Storytelling Arts School of China (NSAS). “But it has regained its status with crosstalk fans, especially young people, growing aware (意识到) of its rare qualities.
“More and more students are coming to NSAS to study crosstalk, including some girl students”, said Wang. “They’re sure that crosstalk will have a strong market.”
1.In Chinese crosstalk means “_________”.
A. storytelling B. face and voice C. folk tale D. dialogue
2.From the text, we can know_________.
A. crosstalk first arouse in Tianjin
B. crosstalk was mainly performed at teahouses in the past
C. crosstalk was the most popular art form in the 20th century
D. crosstalk has a history of over 100 years
3.Crosstalk has been a public art form party because_________.
A. it is a popular traditional art after all
B. the pieces contain some famous folk tales
C. the crosstalkers make it return to teahouses
D. the pieces are made to suit the times and the audience
4.We can learn that the future of crosstalk first lies in_________.
A. setting up more storytelling art schools
B. beating TV and other arts
C. young people’s understanding of its value
D. a strong market
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In China, tea is a traditional drink, which is not only good for your health but can also enrich your mind. The following are some information of teahouses.
Guozijian Yicheng Teahouse
Run by two beautiful girls who play the seven-stringed guqin, this place is elegant and classic. Guests here not only enjoy fragrant(芬芳的)tea but also the beautiful music of guqin.
Address : No. 8, Guozijian Avenue，Dongcheng District
Minghui Teahouse
Located in an old temple, this teahouse will provide you a place of serenity. The teahouses here are divided into six private（私人的） rooms so guests can be fully relaxed in the comfortable environment. The workers are all dressed in traditional clothes of the Qing Dynasty. When enjoying a cup of tea, you may feel your troubles have disappeared.
Address : Inside Dajue Temple, Haidian District
Peng Chacha
Besides fragrant tea, this place is also famous for its entertainment facilities(娱乐设施) as it offers playing cards, chess and many other games. Guests here can enjoy tea while chatting and playing games. On the first floor, there are many kinds of nuts and snacks to try. And the second floor has many small rooms, which offer more privacy for conversation.
Address : No. 549, Jianhe Road, Changning District
Taihe Teahouse
Showcasing（展览） a lot of special furniture from the Ming and Qing Dynasties, this place attracts many people who appreciate traditional Chinese culture. As for the tea, its selection and quality may be beyond your imagination. Even the water for making tea is transported from the famous Hutiao Spring in Hangzhou.
Address: No. 569,Pudong Avenue, Pudong New District
1.If you want to enjoy the music Of guqin while drinking tea, you must go to __.
A. Taihe Teahouse B. Guozijian Yicheng Teahouse
C. Peng Chacha D. Minghui Teahouse
2. The underlined word" serenity" probably means ＿＿.
A. calm and peace B. anxiety and tiredness
C. noise and sorrow D. joy and happiness
3. Which of the following is the one that the guests can NOT do in Peng Chacha?
A. Enjoying tea. B. Playing games. C. Watching plays. D. Chatting.
4.We know from the text that ＿＿.
A. drinking tea is not good for your health but can enrich your mind
B. the workers in Peng Chacha are all dressed in traditional clothes of the Qing Dynasty
C. there are many kinds of nuts and snacks to try on the second floor in Peng Chacha
D. the water for making tea in Taihe Teahouse is transported from the famous Hutiao Spring in Hangzhou
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China, endowed with rich agricultural resources, has a long history of farming. The traditional farming practice with intensive(精细的) cultivation(耕作) as its essence is one of the most important achievements of the human civilization. The development of agriculture and rural areas in China is faced with many problems. The Chinese government has made a number of important policies and measures to cause a faster growth of farmers’ income and narrow the ever enlarging income gap between rural and urban residents as soon as possible mainly through finishing a strategy of balanced social and economic development. We’ll give top priority in all work to solving problems facing agriculture, farmers and rural areas, focusing on the following seven aspects.
Firstly we’ll promote faster increase of farmers’ income. Secondly we’ll protect and increase the overall capacity of grain production. Thirdly we will continue to promote strategic restructuring of agriculture. Fourthly we’ll actively promote progress in agro-science and enhance work of agricultural high-tech and key research programs, and increase its reserve level. Fifthly we’ll further open agriculture to the outside world and actively develop agricultural trade with other countries. Sixthly we’ll speed up the transfer of rural labors and develop rural secondary and tertiary(第三的) industries. Seventhly we’ll continue to deepen rural reforms.
Priorities(优先权) will be placed on reform of rural land system, tax and administrative charges, grain distribution system and rural financial system. However, agricultural development has difficult tasks and a long way to go. The road ahead is by no means smooth. Nevertheless , China’s agriculture will give full play to its advantages, overcome any difficulties, enter a new stage of development and match towards a brighter new future in the new century!
1.What’s the China’s ancient civilization?
A.The rich agricultural resources.
B.The intensive cultivation.
C.The capacity of grain production.
D.The strategy of balanced development.
2.What does the underlined word “enhance ” in Paragraph 2 mean?
A.weaken B.design C.strengthen D.effect
3.What policy do you think is the most important?
A.Promoting faster increase of farmers’ income.
B.Protecting the capacity of grain production.
C.Promoting strategic restructuring of agriculture.
D.Continuing to deepen rural reforms.
4.What kind of future does China have?
A.The future road ahead is smooth.
B.China’s advantages can not overcome any difficulty.
C.China won’t enter a new stage of reform.
D.China will have a brighter future.
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阅读下面短文，在空白处填入一个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Chinese Calligraphy, which has a long tradition in China, is a visual art1.(relate) to writing. Chinese Calligraphy, along with playing stringed musical instrument, the board game “go”, and painting, 2. (consider) as one of the four best friends of ancient Chinese literati (文人).
Calligraphy has led to the development of various3.(form) of art in China, including seal carving, ornate paperweights, and inkstones. Now, Chinese calligraphy is4.(wide) practised across East Asia5.it is shown great respect for.
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in the east of Asia, China is a developing country with a long history.
| A．Located | B．To locate | C．Locate | D．Locating |
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Afternoon tea is quite a new tradition in England. Drinking tea dates as far back as 3,000 BC in China, yet it made its first appearance in England in the mid 17th century.
Afternoon tea was introduced in the country by Anna, the seventh Duchess of Bedford, in the year 1840. The Duchess would become hungry around four o’clock in the afternoon. The evening meal in her family was usually served late at eight o’clock, thus leaving a long period of time between lunch and dinner. The Duchess asked that a tray（盘）of tea, bread and butter and cakes should be brought to her room during the late afternoon. This became a habit of hers and she began inviting friends to join her.
Traditional afternoon tea is made up of a choice of nice sandwiches, scones served with cream and jam. Cakes and pastries are also served. Tea grown in India or Ceylon is poured（倾倒）from silver teapots into bone china cups.
Nowadays, however, in the average suburban home, afternoon tea is likely to be just a biscuit or small cake and a cup of tea, usually produced using a teabag.
For those hoping to try an afternoon tea, there are many tea rooms up and down the country. The UK has a variety of holiday destinations, and whether you choose a stay in the villages of Yorkshire or the coastal resorts of the south, afternoon tea is never far away.
1.When did tea first appear in England?
A. In 3,000 BC. B. In 1840.
C. In the mid 17th century. D. In the seventh century.
2.The Duchess wanted a ray of tea, bread and butter and cakes in the late afternoon because ________.
A. she became hungry. B. she invited her friends.
C. she got into a bad habit. D. she introduced afternoon tea.
3.What do people use while making afternoon tea at present?
A. Teabags. B. Silver teapots.
C. Average cups. D. Bone china cups.
高一英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析
Asia is the birthplace of the world's three ancient civilizations: ancient China, ancient India and Babylon. Each
gave the world different architectural styles and global landmarks. Let's take a look at the architecture of Asian civilizations.
1. The Great Wall of China
The Great Wall of China is an ancient defense project with the longest construction time and the largest workload put into a landmark, extending to a total length of more than 50,000 kilometers. Only when you have been to the Great Wall and experienced its majesty can you truly say you have visited China.
2. Angkor Wat, Cambodia
The Angkor Wat in Cambodia is one of the largest religious (宗教的）sights in the world, built on a site measuring 162.6 hectares. It was built by the Khmer King Suryavarman II in the early 12th century in Yasodharapura (present-day Angkor), the capital of the Khmer Empire, as his state temple and eventual mausoleum(陵墓）。
3.Taj Mahal, India
The Taj Mahal is an ivory-white mausoleum on the south bank of the river Yamuna in the Indian city of Agra. It was constructed in 1632 by Mughal emperor Shah as the tomb of his favorite wife, Mumtaz Mahal. The Taj Mahal was named a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983 for being “the jewel of Muslim art in India and one of the universally admired masterpieces of the world's heritage”.
4.The Senso-ji, Japan
The Senso-ji is an ancient Buddhist temple in Asakusa, Tokyo, Japan. It is Tokyo's oldest temple, and one of its most significant. Close to the temple is a five-story pagoda, Shinto shrine, the Asakusa Shrine, as well as shops with traditional goods in the Nakamise-dori. The Sensoji temple is dedicated to Kannon Bosatsu(观音菩萨）, the Bodhisattva of compassion.
1.Of the four sites,which one is NOT related to religion?
A.The Great Wall. B.Angkor Wat.
C.Taj Mahal D.The Senso-ji.
2.What do Angkor Wat and Taj Mahal have in common?
A.They both cover large areas. B.They both date back to 17th century.
C.They are both Muslim art. D.They are both mausoleums.
3.What can't tourists do in The Senso-ji?
A.Know about Muslim culture. B.Appreciate Japanese ancient architecture.
C.Buy some souvenirs. D.Admire Kannon Bosatsu.
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Farming and Gardening
Agriculture has a long history in China. Much of the wisdom_______by early Chinese scientists is still useful for farmers and gardeners today. One of China's early_______scientists was Jia Sixie, who lived in the sixth century AD. He spent his time doing_______into agriculture. He collected information, studied it, did experiments and learned from the_______of farmers.
Around 540 A.D., he wrote a book called Qimin Yaoshu. The book is about both farming and_______. It includes advice on the following_______ : growing green vegetables and fruit trees, keeping animals, and fish in lakes. There are also_______for making wine. Jia Sixie's book is a(n)_______guide for farming. Firstly, as a farmer you should do things at the right time of the year. If you sow seeds and_______young plants in the fields at the correct time of the year, your work will be less and________will be better. But if you________nature, and do things at the wrong time of the year, you will have to do more work and the results will not be so good. The________of the soil is also very important. Examine the soil on your farm________. If the condition of your soil is not good, you should improve it. Before sowing or planting crops, you must clean rough ground and________weeds. Let sheep or cows walk on the land to________the weeds or eat them. The best harvest is reached when farmers________the crops in their fields. For example, do not plant rice________in the same field. But if you plant rice in a field one year and wheat in the field the next year, you will________good crops. Other scientists said that wheat should be planted with________between the plants, but Jia did experiments and________that planting wheat close together is better.
1.A.discovered B.recovered C.reported D.repeated
2.A.industrial B.agricultural C.cultural D.article
3.A.search B.research C.experiment D.movement
4.A.adventures B.advantages C.tradition D.experience
5.A.nursing B.gardening C.produce D.trade
6.A.programs B.topics C.subjects D.events
7.A.instructions B.constructions C.measures D.treasures
8.A.economical B.practical C.similar D.regular
9.A.drop B.increase C.grow D.throw
10.A.dreams B.ending C.hope D.results
11.A.argue against B.go against C.compete with D.deal with
12.A.application B.situation C.condition D.addition
13.A.successfully B.carefully C.gradually D.frequently
14.A.remove B.pull C.kill D.reduce
15.A.destroy B.prevent C.divide D.limit
16.A.keep B.improve C.manage D.change
17.A.one after another B.here and there C.now and then D.year after year
18.A.win B.collect C.harvest D.plant
19.A.holes B.lines C.space D.balance
20.A.showed B.meant C.intended D.decided
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