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1. 阅读理解
Tea, the most typical English drink, became
famous in Britain because of the influence of a foreign princess, Catherine of
Braganza, the queen of Charles II. As a lover of tea since her childhood in
Portugal, she brought tea-drinking to the English royal court and set a trend
for the beverage in the 17th
century. The fashion soon spread beyond the circle of the noblemen to the
middle classes, and tea became a popular drink at the London coffee houses
where people met to do business and discuss events of the day. Many employers
served a cup of tea to their workers in the middle of the morning, thus
inventing a lasting British institution, the "tea break". However,
drinking tea in social settings outside the workplace was beyond the means of
the majority of British people. It came with a high price tag and tea was taxed
as well.
Around 1800, the seventh Duchess of Bedford,
Anne Maria, began the popular practice of "afternoon tea", a ceremony
taking place at about four o'clock. Until then, people did not usually eat or
drink anything between lunch and dinner. At approximately the same time, the
Earl of Sandwich popularized a new way of eating bread—in thin slices, with
something like jam or cucumbers between them. Before long, a small meal at the
end of the afternoon, involving tea and sandwiches, had become part of the
British way of life.
As tea became much cheaper during the 19th
century, its popularity spread right through all corners of the British
society. Thus, tea became Britain's favorite drink. In working-class
households, it was served with the main meal of the day, eaten when workers
returned home after a day's labor. This meal has become known as "high
tea". Today, tea can be drunk at any time of the day, and accounts for
over two-fifths of all drinks consumed in Britain—with the exception of water.
(1)What is mainly discussed about tea in the text?
A . Its development in Britain.
B . Its traditional ways of drinking.
C . Its influence around the world.
D . Its popularity in Europe.
(2)What does the underlined words "the beverage" probably refer to?
A . Tea drinking.
B . A small meal.
C . A way of eating bread.
D . A choice of drinks.
(3)Why was tea unable to be accepted as a common drink in Britain in the 17th century?
A . It was merely served in London.
B . It was taxed as an alcoholic drink.
C . It was forbidden in business settings.
D . It was too expensive for most people.
(4)How is the text organized?
A . By cause and effect.
B . By comparison.
C . In time order.
D . In frequency order.