单选题Which of the following inferences may be drawn from the discussion of Lu Yu’s work?A Before A. D. 800, it was largely unknown how to cultivate tea.B Some people even today drink tea for reasons other than its physical benefits.C Drinking tea was primarily a Zen Buddhist practice until the late 700s.D The Classic of Tea is one of the earliest works of Chinese origin that is concerned with agriculture.E Lu Yu was interested in popularizing tea in countries other than China.

考题 Which of these could increase risks of suffering heart diseases? () A、Drinking green tea.B、To eat as what you wantC、Reducing alcohol intakeD、Using Indo-Mediterranean diet

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考题 Most Chinese like to drink tea. But some prefer coffee ________ tea. A.toB.withC.forD.against

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考题 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 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. tmScience 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 wont 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 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 lifestylesB.People who enjoy physical exerciseC.People who are one hundred years old or olderD.People who carry the gene for being slimWhat may the tea Ikarians drink daily help?A.To improve metabolismB.To lower blood pressureC.To lower life stressD.To improve social relationshipsAccording to Paragraph 3 ,what is the recommended time for tea drinking?A.In the morningB.Any time of a dayC.In the early eveningD.In the afternoonWhat might be the best title of the passage?A.Tea-Drinking TipsB.Lifestyle Secrets of IkariansC.Tea-Drinking Ceremony in OkinawaD.Blue Zones Solutions请帮忙给出每个问题的正确答案和分析，谢谢！

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考题 We're going to _____ with _____ today, aren't we?A. the tea…the SmithsB. tea…those SmithsC. a tea…a SmithD. tea…the Smiths

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考题 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.processB.buyC.sellD.drink22.______ was a place to sell tea.A.ChalouB.ChafangC.ChatingD.Chatan23.Finally, teahouses became important meeting places for ______.A.all kinds of peopleB.important peopleC.upper classD.the Manchu people24.The word “similar to” means ______.A.different fromB.the same asC.close toD.related to25.People come to teahouses not to ________.A.share social informationB.taste teaC.eatD.chat

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考题 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.YellowB.GreenC.BlackD.White12._____ tea is slightly fermented and the rarest kind of all.A.GreenB.WhiteC.YellowD.Black13._____ tea is partially fermented and combines the freshness of green tea and the mellowness of black tea.A.WhiteB.BlackC.YellowD.Oolong14.The flavour of _____ tea is similar to green and white teas.A.whiteB.blackC.yellowD.oolong15.The soup of _____ tea has a strong aroma with a thick flavour.A.whiteB.blackC.yellowD.dark

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考题 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.badB.harmfulC.healthyD.unhealthy27.Drinking tea has ______ health benefits.A.noB.a fewC.fewD.many28.Many health benefits of different types of tea _____ known.A.wereB.areC.will beD.have been29.It is good to drink _____ of green tea per day.A.a cupB.two cupsC.three cupsD.several cups30.It is good to drink tea _____.A.before mealsB.after mealsC.between mealsD.at meals

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考题 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.

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考题 – 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.

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考题 Drinking tea may help to protect against heart disease, stroke, diabetes and certain cancers.(翻译)

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考题阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，回答51－55题。 Next time a customer comes to your office, offer him a cup of coffee. And when you’re doing your holiday shopping online, make sure you’re holding a large glass of iced tea. The physical sensation(感觉) of warmth encourages emotional warmth, while a cold drink in hand prevents you from making unwise decisions—those are the practical lesson being drawn from recent research by psychologist John A． Bargh.Psychologists have known that one person’s perception(感知) of another’s “warmth” is a powerful determiner in social relationships. Judging someone to be either “warm” or “cold” is a primary consideration, even trumping evidence that a “cold” person may be more capable. Much of this is rooted in very early childhood experiences, Bargh argues, when babies’ conceptual sense of the world around them is shaped by physical sensations, particularly warmth and coldness. Classic studies by Harry Harlow, published in 1958, showed monkeys preferred to stay close to a cloth “mother” rather than one made of wire, even when the wire “mother” carried a food bottle. Harlow’s work and later studies have led psychologists to stress the need for warm physical contact from caregivers to help young children grow into healthy adults with normal social skills.Feelings of “warmth” and “coldness” in social judgments appear to be universal. Although no worldwide study has been done, Bargh says that describing people as “warm” or “cold” is common to many cultures, and studies have found those perceptions influence judgment in dozens of countries.To test the relationship between physical and psychological warmth, Bargh conducted an experiment which involved 41 college students. A research assistant who was unaware of the study’s hypotheses(假设), handed the students either a hot cup of coffee, or a cold drink, to hold while the researcher filled out a short information form. The drink was then handed back. After that, the students were asked to rate the personality of “Person A” based on a particular description. Those who had briefly held the warm drink regarded Person A as warmer than those who had held the iced drink.“We are grounded in our physical experiences even when we think abstractly,” says Bargh.第16题：According to Paragraph 1, a person’s emotion may be affected by（）A． the visitors to his officeB． the psychology lessons he hasC． his physical feeling of coldnessD． the things he has bought online

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考题共用题干 Understanding Autism（孤独症）1 Autism is a life-long developmental disability that prevents individuals from properly understanding what，they see,hear,and otherwise sense.This results in severe problems of social relationships, communication , and behavior. Individuals with autism have to painstakingly（费力地）learn normal patterns of speech and communication,and appropriate ways to relate to people,objects,and events,in a similar manner to those who have had a stroke.2 The cause of autism is still unknown.Some research suggests a physical problem affecting those parts of the brain that process language and information coming in from the senses.There may be some imbalance of certain chemicals in the brain. Genetic（遗传的）factors may sometimes be involved. Autism may indeed result from a combination of several"causes".3 Most people with mental retardation（智力迟钝的）show relatively even skill development. Individualswith autism, however,typically show uneven skill development, with deficits（欠缺）in certain areas—most frequently in their ability to communicate and relate to others—and distinct skills in other areas.It is importantto distinguish autism from mental retardation or other disorders , since diagnostic（诊断的）confusion may lead to inappropriate and ineffective treatment techniques.4 In general,individuals with autism perform best at jobs which are structured and involve a degree of repetition.Some people who have autism are working as artists,piano tuners,painters,farm workers,office workers,computer operators,dishwashers,assembly line workers,or employees of sheltered workshops or other sheltered work settings.Paragraph 4 ________A:What Causes AutismB:How Common is AutismC:Does Autism Occur Together With Other DisabilitiesD:What is AutismE:What Jobs can Individuals With Autism DoF:What is the Difference Between Autism and Mental Retardation

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考题共用题干第二篇CaffeineCaffeine is probably the most widely used drug in the world.Humans have been consuming caffeine for hundreds of years,primarily in the form of coffee,tea,and cocoa. Habitual coffee and tea drinkers had longbeen observed to have a lower incidence of non-melanoma（黑色素瘤）skin cancers , although no one knew why.A recent study found that caffeine affects skin cells damaged by ultraviolet radiation,a main cause of skin cancer. Caffeine interferes with a protein that cancerous cells need to survive,leaving the damaged cells to die before they become cancerous. Drinking caffeinated coffee has also been associated with a decreased incidence of endometrial（子宫内膜的）cancer-that is , cancer of the cells lining the uterus. The strongest effect appears to be in overweight women,who are at greatest risk for the disease.Researchers believe blood sugar,fat cells,and estrogen（雌性激素）may play a role. Although the mechanism remains unknown,peo- pie who drink more than two cups of coffee or tea a day reportedly have about half the risk of developing chronic liver disease as those who drink less than one cup of coffee daily;caffeinated coffee has also been as- sociated with lowered risk of cirrhosis（肝硬化）and liver cancer.While many of caffeine's undesirable effects,such as elevated heart rate and blood pressure,are brief, some short-term benefits,including pain relief,increased alertness,and increased physical endurance,have also been attributed to caffeine.As a component of numerous over-the-counter diet pills and pain relievers, caffeine increases their effectiveness and helps the body absorb them more quickly. By constricting（收缩） blood vessels in the brain , it can alleviate headaches一even migraines（偏头痛）一and can help counter the drowsiness（眩晕）caused by antihistamines（抗组胺药）.Caffeine does not alter the need for sleep,but it does offer a temporary solution to fatigue for people who need to stay alert. Research has shown that sleep-deprived individuals who consumed caffeine had improved memory and reasoning abilities,at least in the short term. Studies of runners and cyclists have shown that caffeine can improve their stamina一hence its addition to energy-boosting sports drinks.People who consume a lot of caffeine regularly may develop temporary withdrawal symptoms,headache being the most common,if they quit or cut back on it abruptly. Fortunately,these symptoms last only a day or two in most cases.Individuals who are more sensitive to the stimulatory side effects of caffeine may want to avoid it,but most doctors agree that the equivalent of three cups of coffee a day does not harm healthy people.There is no medical basis to give up daily caffeine and many reasons to include a moderate amount in one's diet.Drinking coffee or tea may help_________.A:lower the incidence of being overweightB:lower the incidence of non-melanoma skin cancerC:increase the incidence of endometrial cancer D: increase the incidence of liver cancer

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考题共用题干第二篇CaffeineCaffeine is probably the most widely used drug in the world.Humans have been consuming caffeine for hundreds of years,primarily in the form of coffee,tea,and cocoa. Habitual coffee and tea drinkers had longbeen observed to have a lower incidence of non-melanoma（黑色素瘤）skin cancers , although no one knew why.A recent study found that caffeine affects skin cells damaged by ultraviolet radiation,a main cause of skin cancer. Caffeine interferes with a protein that cancerous cells need to survive,leaving the damaged cells to die before they become cancerous. Drinking caffeinated coffee has also been associated with a decreased incidence of endometrial（子宫内膜的）cancer-that is , cancer of the cells lining the uterus. The strongest effect appears to be in overweight women,who are at greatest risk for the disease.Researchers believe blood sugar,fat cells,and estrogen（雌性激素）may play a role. Although the mechanism remains unknown,peo- pie who drink more than two cups of coffee or tea a day reportedly have about half the risk of developing chronic liver disease as those who drink less than one cup of coffee daily;caffeinated coffee has also been as- sociated with lowered risk of cirrhosis（肝硬化）and liver cancer.While many of caffeine's undesirable effects,such as elevated heart rate and blood pressure,are brief, some short-term benefits,including pain relief,increased alertness,and increased physical endurance,have also been attributed to caffeine.As a component of numerous over-the-counter diet pills and pain relievers, caffeine increases their effectiveness and helps the body absorb them more quickly. By constricting（收缩） blood vessels in the brain , it can alleviate headaches一even migraines（偏头痛）一and can help counter the drowsiness（眩晕）caused by antihistamines（抗组胺药）.Caffeine does not alter the need for sleep,but it does offer a temporary solution to fatigue for people who need to stay alert. Research has shown that sleep-deprived individuals who consumed caffeine had improved memory and reasoning abilities,at least in the short term. Studies of runners and cyclists have shown that caffeine can improve their stamina一hence its addition to energy-boosting sports drinks.People who consume a lot of caffeine regularly may develop temporary withdrawal symptoms,headache being the most common,if they quit or cut back on it abruptly. Fortunately,these symptoms last only a day or two in most cases.Individuals who are more sensitive to the stimulatory side effects of caffeine may want to avoid it,but most doctors agree that the equivalent of three cups of coffee a day does not harm healthy people.There is no medical basis to give up daily caffeine and many reasons to include a moderate amount in one's diet.Drinking three cups of coffee a day_________.A:may not be recommended by most doctorsB:15 harmful to healthy peopleC:will probably not cause problemsD:may benefit sensitive people

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考题 An interesting project called Blue Zones is recording the lifestyle secrets of the communities?with the highest 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′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．m．” Science has plenty to say about the healthful virtues of green tea．Researchers are most enthusi-astic about the components in green tea,as well as foods like cocoa．Why might they help so many?Okinawans in Japan break 1007 Some components in green tea can lower the risk of stroke,heart?disease and 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′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,marjoram,mint or dandelion,all plants that may have anti-inflammatory(消炎的)properties,which may help lower blood pressure．This could explain Ikaria′s very low dementia(痴呆)rate,since high blood pressure is a risk factor for the disease． 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．

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考题 An interesting project called Blue Zones is recording the lifestyle secrets of the communities?with the highest 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′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．m．” Science has plenty to say about the healthful virtues of green tea．Researchers are most enthusi-astic about the components in green tea,as well as foods like cocoa．Why might they help so many?Okinawans in Japan break 1007 Some components in green tea can lower the risk of stroke,heart?disease and 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′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,marjoram,mint or dandelion,all plants that may have anti-inflammatory(消炎的)properties,which may help lower blood pressure．This could explain Ikaria′s very low dementia(痴呆)rate,since high blood pressure is a risk factor for the disease． 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．

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考题 An interesting project called Blue Zones is recording the lifestyle secrets of the communities?with the highest 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′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．m．” Science has plenty to say about the healthful virtues of green tea．Researchers are most enthusi-astic about the components in green tea,as well as foods like cocoa．Why might they help so many?Okinawans in Japan break 1007 Some components in green tea can lower the risk of stroke,heart?disease and 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′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,marjoram,mint or dandelion,all plants that may have anti-inflammatory(消炎的)properties,which may help lower blood pressure．This could explain Ikaria′s very low dementia(痴呆)rate,since high blood pressure is a risk factor for the disease． 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

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考题 Most Chinese like to drink tea．But some prefer coffee__________tea．A.to B.for C.with D.against

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考题 An interesting project called Blue Zones is recording the lifestyle secrets of the communities?with the highest 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′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．m．” Science has plenty to say about the healthful virtues of green tea．Researchers are most enthusi-astic about the components in green tea,as well as foods like cocoa．Why might they help so many?Okinawans in Japan break 1007 Some components in green tea can lower the risk of stroke,heart?disease and 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′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,marjoram,mint or dandelion,all plants that may have anti-inflammatory(消炎的)properties,which may help lower blood pressure．This could explain Ikaria′s very low dementia(痴呆)rate,since high blood pressure is a risk factor for the disease． 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．

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考题资料： The poverty line is the minimum income that people need for an acceptable standard of living. People with incomes below the poverty line are considered poor. Economists study the causes of poverty in order to find solutions to the problem. As the general standard of living in the country rises, the poverty line does, too. Therefore, even with today’s relatively high standard of living, about 10 percent of the people in the United States are below the poverty line. However, if these people had stable jobs, they could have an acceptable standard of living. Economists suggest several reasons why poor people do not have jobs. For one thing, more than half of the poor people in the United States are not qualified to work. Over 40 percent of the poor. People are children. By law, children less than 16 years old cannot work in many industries. A large number of poor people are Old. Many companies do not hire people over 65 years old, the normal retirement age. Some poor adults do not look for jobs for a variety of personal reasons: they are sick, they do not have any motivation, they have family problems, or they do not believe that they can find a job. Other poor people look for a job but cannot find one. Many poor adults never went to high school. Therefore, when they look for jobs, they have few skills that they can offer. At the present time, the government thinks it can reduce poverty in the country in the following ways. First, if the national economy grows, businesses and industries hire more workers. Some of the poor who are qualified to look for jobs may find employment. Then they will no longer be below the poverty line. Second, if society invests in the poor, the poor will become more productive. If the government spends money on social programs, education, and training for poor people, the poor will have the skills to offer. Then it is more likely that they can find jobs. Finally, if the government distributes society's income differently, it raises some poor people above the poverty line. The government collects taxes from the non－poor and gives money to the poor. These payments to the poor are called welfare. In 1975 over 18 million people in the United States received welfare. Some economists are looking for better solutions to the poverty problem. However, at the present time, many people depend on welfare for a minimally acceptable standard of living. According to the passage, which of the following is NOT the reason of unemployment?A.some people are too young to work in many industries B.some people are satisfied with the government welfare C.some people don’t have motion to work D.some people are not qualified to work

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考题单选题The last sentence of the first paragraph serves to illustrate which of the following about tea?A The mistake that led to tea drinking’s ultimate elevation as a social graceB The accidental and fortunate nature of how tea was discoveredC The spreading seeds of the habit of drinking teaD The link between tea and Zen Buddhist practice of pilgrimageE The unusually rapid way that tea was developed into a beverage

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考题单选题According to the passage, which of the following is NOT TRUE?A The Boston Tea Party took place in 1773.B Europeans figured out ways to use coffee during the 1670s.C During the 1770s, more and more Americans began to drink coffee.D Coffee is a refreshing drink.

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考题填空题Before tea was shipped to England, its national drink was ale.____

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考题单选题According to the passage, which of the following is NOT TRUE?A The Boston Tea Party took place in l773.B Europeans figured out ways to use coffee during the 1670s.C During the l770s, more and more Americans began to drink coffee.D Coffee is a refreshing drink.

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考题单选题If you want to have tea at a friend's home, ______.A you may ask if there is tea in his homeB it is important to wait for his invitationC it is not necessary to let him know before

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考题单选题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.

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考题问答题Practice 3　　Tea, that most quintessential of English drinks, is a relative latecomer to British shores. Although the custom of drinking tea dates back to the third millennium BC in China, it was not until the mid-17th century that the beverage first appeared in England.　　The use of tea spread slowly from its Asian homeland, reaching Europe by way of Venice around 1560, although Portuguese trading ships may have made contact with the Chinese as early as 1515.　　It was the Portuguese and Dutch traders who first imported tea to Europe, with regular shipments by 1610. England was a latecomer to the tea trade, as the East India Company did not capitalize on tea’s popularity until the mid-18th century.　　Coffee Houses Curiously, it was the London coffee houses that were responsible for introducing tea to England. One of the first coffee house merchants to offer tea was Thomas Garway, who owned an establishment in Exchange Alley. He sold both liquid and dry tea to the public as early as 1657. Three years later he issued a broadsheet advertising tea at ￡6 and ￡10 per pound (ouch!), touting its virtues at “making the body active and lusty”, and “preserving perfect health until extreme old age”.　　Tea gained popularity quickly in the coffee houses, and by 1700 over 500 coffee houses sold it. This distressed the tavern owners, as tea cut their sales of ale and gin, and it was bad news for the government, who depended upon a steady stream of revenue from taxes on liquor sales. By1750 tea had become the favored drink of Britain’s lower classes.　　Taxation on Tea Charles II did his bit to counter the growth of tea, with several acts forbidding its sale in private houses. This measure was designed to counter sedition, but it was so unpopular that it was impossible to enforce it. A 1676 act taxed tea and required coffee house operators to apply for a license.　　This was just the start of government attempts to control, or at least, to profit from the popularity of tea in Britain. By the mJd-18th century the duty on tea had reached an absurd119%. This heavy taxation had the effect of creating a whole new industry-tea smuggling.　　Smuggling Tea Ships from Holland and Scandinavia brought tea to the British coast, then stood offshore while smugglers met them and unloaded the precious cargo in small vessels. The smugglers, often local fishermen, snuck the tea inland through underground passages and hidden paths to special hiding places. One of the best hiding places was in the local parish church!　　Even smuggled tea was expensive, however, and therefore extremely profitable, so many smugglers began to adulterate the tea with other substances, such as willow, licorice, and sloe leaves. Used tea leaves were also retried and added to fresh leaves.

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