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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 continue
to 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 home
for 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 to
drink coffee. In fact the London Stock(股票)Exchange is believed to have
started from these coffeehouses.
1. Anna introduced the idea of drinking afternoon tea because she _____.
A. enjoyed chatting with her friends in the afternoon at home
B. loved fine tea and beautiful china tea cups in the tea party
C. wanted to share some nice food and some fine tea with her friends
D. found people felt hungry during the long wait between the two meals
2. If someone says to you "Will you come for coffee?", you _____.
A. will be offered some coffee or some wine
B. will be asked to have a chat with him or her
C. are asked what you would like to drink or eat
D. are invited to take part in an afternoon tea party
3. We can learn from the last paragraph that _____.
A. a new business was started in coffeehouses
B. businessmen went to coffeehouses just for coffee
C. coffeehouses are still used by bankers in Britain
D. people don't go to coffeehouses because of the noise
4. The best title of the article is _____.
A. Coffeehouses and Business
B. British and Chinese Cultures
C. English Tea and Coffee Culture
D. The Beginning of Tea and Coffee
