In China, tea is a traditional drink, which i...

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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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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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.

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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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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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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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Hangzhou is a famous city in China, 　　　　　 many people come to buy tea.

A. when                 B. that

C. where         　　　     D. which

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Gratitude is not only an art performed in daily life, but also part of our traditional virtue. Has your mother or friend told you that you’re an ungrateful person? Do you feel unable to appreciate the world or people around you? Are you obsessed with things you don’t have instead of being thankful for what you do have? 1.then you will definitely need to work on being a more grateful person.

Showing gratitude has been put forward in the last few decades.2. But there are still some tips that help make it possible for you to practice gratitude.

Refusing to play the victim is the first step you’re supposed to take. 3. If you want to be grateful, stop complaining the world, your teachers, your friends and your family about not putting themselves in your shoes, and focus on how much they’ve helped and cared about you.

Volunteering in your community is another effective way to show how grateful you are for what the world has given you. Whether you’re helping clean up a local park, working in a soup kitchen, or teaching children or adults in your community to learn to read, your perspective towards life will change positively. 4.

5. You shouldn’t always be good only to your close friends or family members. You can help a neighbor look for a lost dog. You can also help an old lady carry her grocery. You don’t have to search for these opportunities purposely. Sometimes they will present themselves. So when they come, act with generosity. You’ll be more grateful for your role played in the world.

A. However hard you try to avoid these questions

B. If you find yourself involved in one of these circumstances

C. Gradually, you’ll be more grateful for the chances to repay the society

D. Doing a random act of kindness is also a great way of practicing gratitude.

E. While such encouragement is morally meaningful，it seems to be a little abstract.

F. Ungrateful persons are always blaming the world for the problems and owing all the faults to others.

G. When you reflect on your thoughts, feelings, emotions and actions, you are actually reflecting on your values.

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The legal age for drinking alcohol（酒精饮料） in the US is twenty-one. Underage drinking is not only a crime but also a common part of college social life. This week in our Foreign Student Series, we look at alcohol policies at American colleges and universities.

The United States has more than 17 million students in higher education. Each year, 1,700 of them aged 18 to 24 die from alcohol-related road crashes and other injuries. 600,000 more are injured because of alcohol. And almost 700,000 are attacked by another student who has been drinking.

Now, many schools have begun to strengthen（加强）their rules and college officials are trying to prevent too much drinking. Some researchers have found that students who think heavy drinking is normal often think that other students really drink much.

At the University of Oklahoma, new policies came into effect after a nineteen-year-old student died from drinking too much at a party. Now alcohol is banned（禁止） from all university housing. Student organizations can serve alcohol at events but only on Friday and Saturday nights. And they must provide for transportation to and from off-campus parties. Other new requirements include an alcohol educational program that first-year students take online.

The policies govern behavior on campus and off. With the first violation（违规）, students pay

75 dollars and their parents are told. They must also take an alcohol education class. They have to pay double if the behavior happens again. Those who violate a third time will have to be driven home for at least one term. The president of Oklahoma says the aim is not just to punish but to change the behavior and the culture at the university.

1.According to the numbers given in the second paragraph, we can learn that at colleges ________.

A. most of the deaths and injuries are caused by alcohol-drinking

B. most students go against the law to drink alcohol

C. there are no rules to limit students’ alcohol-drinking

D. alcohol-drinking has caused many worrying problems

2.To prevent students drinking too much, ________.

A. no alcohol can be provided to students except at weekends

B. all students should attend an alcohol educational program

C. free transportation is offered to students living far away

D. students are not allowed to drink alcohol in their dorms

3.With the second violation, the student will ________.

A. take an alcohol educational class

B. not be allowed to have classes

C. have to pay one hundred and fifty dollars

D. have to bring their parents to school

4.What is the purpose of the passage?

A. To warn students of the danger caused by drinking alcohol.

B. To let foreign students know about alcohol policies in American colleges.

C. To report the new policies being carried out in some American colleges.

D. To show that drinking alcohol is common in American colleges.

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Tea drinking was common in China for nearly one thousand years before anyone in Europe had ever heard about tea. People in Britain were much slower in finding out what tea was like, mainly because tea was very expensive. It could not be bought in shops and even those people who could afford to have it sent from Holland did so only because it was a fashionable curiosity. Some of them were not sure how to use it. They thought it was a vegetable and tried cooking the leaves. Then they served them mixed with butter and salt. They soon discovered their mistake but many people used to spread the used tea leaves on bread and give them to their children as sandwiches.

Tea remained scarce and very expensive in England until the ships of the East India Company began to bring it direct from China early in the seventeenth century. During the next few years so much tea came into the country that the price fell and many people could afford to buy it.

At the same time people on the Continent were becoming more and more fond of tea. Until then tea had been drunk without milk in it, but one day a famous French lady named Madame de Sevigne decided to see what tea tasted like when milk was added. She found it so pleasant that she would never again drink it without milk. Because she was such a great lady that her friends thought they must copy everything she did, they also drank their tea with milk in it. Slowly this habit spread until it reached England and today only very few Britons drink tea without milk.

At first, tea was usually drunk after dinner in the evening. No one ever thought of drinking tea in the afternoon until a duchess（公爵夫人）found that a cup of tea and a piece of cake at three or four o’clock stopped her getting “a sinking feeling” as she called it. She invited her friends to have this new meal with her and so, tea-time was born .

1.This passage mainly discusses　　　　　　　　 .

A. the history of tea drinking in Britain

B. how tea became a popular drink in Britain

C. how the Britons got the habit of drinking tea

D. how tea-time was born

2.Tea became a popular drink in Britain　　　　　　　　 .

A. in the sixteenth century

B. in the seventeenth century

C. in the eighteenth century

D. in the late seventeenth century

3.We may infer from the passage that the habit of drinking tea in Britain was mostly due to the influence of 　　　　　　　 .

A. a famous French lady

B. the ancient Chinese

C. the upper(上层的) social class

D. people in Holland

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