The mistake that led to tea drinking’s ultimate elevation as a social grace
The accidental and fortunate nature of how tea was discovered
The spreading seeds of the habit of drinking tea
The link between tea and Zen Buddhist practice of pilgrimage
The unusually rapid way that tea was developed into a beverage
第1题：
How do you think of the theme of our event?()
A. It's pretty good.
B. I feel so sorry about that.
C. I'd like to have some tea.
第2题：
There are mainly six types of tea in the traditional Chinese concept, namely, black tea, green tea, white tea, oolong tea, yellow tea and dark tea.
Black tea is fully fermented, so its leaves and tea soup are red.The flavour and aroma of black tea are rich and robust with a little bitterness.Famous black tea includes Qimen black tea, Tanyang Gongfu, etc.
Green tea is non-fermented and the tea soup is green.It has a more delicate and fresher flavour than black tea.Famous green tea includes West Lake Longjing Tea, Bi Luo Chun Tea, etc.
White tea, originated in Fujian Province, is probably the rarest tea.It is slightly fermented, just left to dry as it is.White tea has a lighter colour than other types of tea with a subtle flavor.
One of the most famous white teas is White Tip Silver Needle.
Oolong tea is partially fermented and has the most difficult tea processing.The result is a distinctive flavour, which combines the freshness of green tea and the mellowness of black tea.Famous oolong tea includes Tie Guan Yin, Da Hong Pao, etc.
Yellow tea is relatively unknown.It is fermented.In the tea processing, the leaves are mounded and dried by the heat of fermentation.The flavour is close to green and white teas.Famous yellow tea includes Junshan Yinzhen, Huoshan Huangya, etc.
Dark tea is post-fermented, which gives the leaves a dark black colour.The tea soup has a strong aroma with a thick and robust flavour.Famous dark tea includes Hunan dark tea, Yunnan Pu-erh tea, etc.
Choose the best answer A, B, C or D to complete each statement based on Passage B.
11._____ tea is non-fermented.
A.Yellow
B.Green
C.Black
D.White
12._____ tea is slightly fermented and the rarest kind of all.
A.Green
B.White
C.Yellow
D.Black
13._____ tea is partially fermented and combines the freshness of green tea and the mellowness of black tea.
A.White
B.Black
C.Yellow
D.Oolong
14.The flavour of _____ tea is similar to green and white teas.
A.white
B.black
C.yellow
D.oolong
15.The soup of _____ tea has a strong aroma with a thick flavour.
A.white
B.black
C.yellow
D.dark
第3题：
A、Loose of appetite
B、Nausea
C、Diarrhea
D、Dark or ‘tea-colored’ urine
第4题：
第5题：
Tea drinking is a habit that greatly benefits mankind.It enables people to drink the amount of water necessary for the body.Drinking it hot warms the stomach, sooths and refreshes the inner man, and acts as an aid to digestion.
Research has shown that drinking tea may help to protect against heart disease, stroke, diabetes and certain cancers, slow down aging and strengthen the immune system.It can also encourage weight loss and improve oral health.It is believed that many other health benefits of different types of tea will be discovered in the future.That will be an exciting time for tea drinkers.
A few tips are provided to get the most out of tea drinking and avoid its side effects on health:
1.Drink a cup of tea a few times a day.In green tea drinking cultures, the usual amount is three cups per day.
2.To bring out the catechins in tea, allow it to steep for three to five minutes.
3.Drink freshly brewed tea.
4.Give tea several minutes to cool off before sipping.
5.Drink tea between meals.
Choose the best answer A, B, C or D to complete each statement based on Passage B.
26.Tea drinking is a ______ habit.
A.bad
B.harmful
C.healthy
D.unhealthy
27.Drinking tea has ______ health benefits.
A.no
B.a few
C.few
D.many
28.Many health benefits of different types of tea _____ known.
A.were
B.are
C.will be
D.have been
29.It is good to drink _____ of green tea per day.
A.a cup
B.two cups
C.three cups
D.several cups
30.It is good to drink tea _____.
A.before meals
B.after meals
C.between meals
D.at meals
第6题：
A、A storm in a tea cup
B、not my cup of tea
C、not for all the tea in China
D、a cuppa
第7题：
Is it the different types of tea plants that determine the colour and aroma of tea? The answer is no.Actually, it is the processing of tea that finally decides the tea types.For example, black tea requires 100% oxidation and green tea requires almost no oxidation.So tea processing is quite an important factor in the production of tea.Anyway, the normal processing of tea includes the following four basic steps:
1.New leaves are spread in order to reduce water content until they are pliable enough to be rolled.This process is called withering.
2.The second step is rolling the withered leaves.Oils and extra moisture are released.This process can be done with machinery or by hand.
3.The third step is called oxidation or fermentation.In this process the leaves turn from green to bright copper in colour.This step decides what type of tea we want.
4.The last step is drying the leaves to stop the oxidation process.The leaves should be dried thoroughly without burning.
Decide each statement is T (true) or F (false) based on Passage B.
6.The processing of tea decides the tea types.
7.Green tea requires a little oxidation.
8.Withering makes the tea leaves release oils and water.
9.Rolling the withered leaves can be done only with machinery.
10.Burning the leaves is the last step of tea processing.
第8题：
An interesting project called Blue Zones is recording the lifestyle. secrets of the communities with the highest, hest concentrations of centenarians in the world.
The people in the five regions in Europe, Latin America,Asia and the US that live to be 100 have a lot going for them. Genes probably play a small role, but these folks also have strong social ties ,tightly-knit families and lots of opportunities to exercise.
As we were examining the dietary secrets of the Blue Zones, as described in author Dan Buettner" s latest book, The Blue Zones Solution, we were struck by how essential tea drinking is in these regions. In fact, Buettner&39; s Blue Zones Beverage Rule--a kind of guideline summarized from his 15 or so years of studying these places--is:" Drink coffee for breakfast, tea in the afternoon, wine at 5 p. tm"
Science has plenty to say about the healthful virtues of green tea. Researchers are most enthusi- astic almt the components in green tea, as well as foods like cocoa. Why might they help so many Okina~vans in Japan break 1007 Some components in green tea can lower the risk of stroke,heart disease attd several cancers. One review study also found that drinking green tea can slightly improve metabolism (新陈代谢).
If you find yourself on the island of Ikaria, the Greek Blue Zone in the middle of the Aegean, you won&39;t be offered any tea made with tea leaves. Instead, Ikarians typically make their daily cup of tea with just one fresh herb that they have picked themselves that day--either rosemary, wild sage,oregano,nmrjotmn,mint or dandelion,all plants that may have anti-inflammatory (消炎的) properties, which may help lower blood pressure. This could explain Ikaria&39; s very low dementia (痴呆) rate,since high blood pressure is a risk factor for the disease.
52. What does the underlined word "centenarians" in Paragraph 1 refer to?
A.People who have secret lifestyles
B.People who enjoy physical exercise
C.People who are one hundred years old or older
D.People who carry the gene for being slim
What may the tea Ikarians drink daily help?A.To improve metabolism
B.To lower blood pressure
C.To lower life stress
D.To improve social relationships
According to Paragraph 3 ,what is the recommended time for tea drinking?A.In the morning
B.Any time of a day
C.In the early evening
D.In the afternoon
What might be the best title of the passage?A.Tea-Drinking Tips
B.Lifestyle Secrets of Ikarians
C.Tea-Drinking Ceremony in Okinawa
D.Blue Zones Solutions
请帮忙给出每个问题的正确答案和分析，谢谢！
【考情点拨】词义理解题。 【应试指导】由第二段第一句中的“live to be l00 have a lot going for them”可知，centenarians指的是“百岁老人”，故选C。
第9题：
Tea drinking is very popular in China.It is frequently discussed in poems and novels and appears in paintings.Tea also plays an important role in Chinese daily life.It is a custom to make tea for guests.People like to drink tea when they get together.Young people show respect to their elders by offering a cup of tea.In the traditional Chinese marriage ceremony, both the bride and groom kneel in front of their parents and serve them tea as an expression of gratitude.
Tea drinking habits vary in different parts of China.People from different regions favour different types of tea.Tea drinking methods are also different.In the north of China, people like to drink tea with a bowl or a glass.Those in the south of China enjoy tasting tea with cultural tea sets.
Tea culture in China is very different from that of other countries.In the West, tea with sugar and milk may be served with desserts.An example of western tea culture is afternoon tea.Tea ceremonies also differ among eastern countries, such as the Japanese or Korean tea ceremony.
Decide each statement is T (true) or F (false) based on Passage A.
1.Making tea for guests is a western custom.
2.The bride and bridegroom kneel to serve tea to their parents in the modern Chinese marriage ceremony.
3.People in the north of China enjoy drinking tea with a bowl.
4.The westerners may drink tea served with sugar and milk.
5.Tea ceremonies among eastern countries are the same.
第10题：
How did Christy McKinley know Ms. Schatzman's opinion of the chi tea?
A．She met her in the shop.
B．She heard her telling others.
C．She talked to her on the phone.
D．She went to her office to deliver the tea.