单选题The main purpose of this passage is to ______.A
Trace the historical progression of tea from its origins to the present day.B
Give brief highlights from the history of the cultivation of tea.C
Provide an anecdotal account how tea became a drink.D
Highlight some important elements of the history of preparing and drinking tea.E
Argue against the notion of tea drinking as a valid social art.
第1题：
The teahouse is very popular in China.It is a place for the Chinese people to have tea.There are many other names for it, such as Chalou and Chating.Although the names are different, they have similar forms and contents.
Small teahouses existed long before in China.During the Song Dynasty, Chasi and Chafang were places where tea was sold.During the Qing Dynasty, the Manchu people from high society often spent their time in teahouses.As a result, teahouses became important meeting places for people from all walks of life.
To the Chinese people, teahouses are similar to the cafés in western countries.They are social places.People gather and spread all kinds of social information; customers taste tea and talk about news and daily things there.In order to attract customers, some teahouses build stages for shows like Chinese drumming, Storytelling and Beijing Opera.
The rise of teahouses is closely related with Chinese tea culture.After several thousand years of development, the teahouse has become a part of life for the Chinese people.Now, those who come to Beijing will be attracted to the famous teahouses to experience Chinese tea culture.
Choose the best answer A, B, C or D to complete each statement based on Passage A.
21.The teahouse is a place for the Chinese people to ______ tea.
A.process
B.buy
C.sell
D.drink
22.______ was a place to sell tea.
A.Chalou
B.Chafang
C.Chating
D.Chatan
23.Finally, teahouses became important meeting places for ______.
A.all kinds of people
B.important people
C.upper class
D.the Manchu people
24.The word “similar to” means ______.
A.different from
B.the same as
C.close to
D.related to
25.People come to teahouses not to ________.
A.share social information
B.taste tea
C.eat
D.chat
第2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3题：
Why does the woman invite the man to tea？
A.She needs some friends to talk with.
B.She will give the man some useful information.
C.She needs some help from the man.
第4题：
第5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6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7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8题：
What is the main purpose of the passage?
A. To teach patients ways for quick recovery.
B. To present a report on a scientific research.
C. To show the importance of a good lifestyle.
D, To give information about a kind of medicine.
第9题：
– What would you like for drink? -- _____________.
A、I like tea.
B、I drink tea.
C、I have a cup of tea.
D、I’d like a cup of tea.
第10题：