C

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 only 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 sliver teapots, knives, forks and spoons were used. Soon, afternoon tea parties became popular social occasions. 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(聊天)?” Normally, 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 normally be served wine at a “coffee” party.

Coffeehouses 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 Exchange(股票交易所)is believed to have started from these coffeehouses.

46. Anna introduced the idea of drinking afternoon tea because she         .

A. enjoyed chatting with her friends at home

B. loved fine tea and beautiful china tea cups

C. wanted to share nice food with her friends

D. found people felt hungry during the long wait between the two meals

47 .What does “social occasions” mean in Chinese?

A. 集体婚礼     B. 社交活动       C. 社区表演      D. 公共场合

48. If someone says to you “Will you come for coffee?”,  you         .

A. will be offered coffee only

B. are asked what you would like to drink

C. will be asked to have a chat with him or her

D. are invited to take part in an afternoon tea party

49. From the last paragraph we can see          .

A. a new business was started in coffeehouses

B. coffeehouses are still used by businessmen and bankers

C. businessmen and bankers went to coffeehouses just for coffee

D. most people wouldn’t like to go to coffeehouses because of the noise

50. Which is the best title of the article?

A. British And Chinese Cultures       B. The Beginning Of Tea And Coffee

C. Coffeehouses And Business        D. English Tea And Coffee Culture

D

Do you ever have a dream of making your home a happier place to be? Maybe there are some points you will follow:

Sometimes you don't think your parents are fair to you. When you want to dress in a modern way, your mum doesn't like you wearing a mini-skirt. When you are making phone calls to friends, they ask if you're speaking to a boy or a girl. Sometimes it seems that you' re not as close to your parents as you used to be. How can you become close again?

"Closing the Gap" by American author Jay McGraw gives advice on how to have a better relationship with your parents. He gives ways to help you under?stand your parents. When you think "my parents don't want me to have any fun, " that usually means your parents want you to be safe. Both parents and children have needs. They need to feel they are important and loved.

You should tell your parents your needs, and find out what their needs are. Then,  you can think of a way to make all of you happy. He gives you some ideas:

①. Make time to talk. You could talk about your school life and your plans for the future.

②. Keep a diary. This is to help you understand more about yourself and your feelings.

③. Show your parents you are growing up. Wash your own clothes and help around the house. Your parents will feel that you are no longer a small child.

If you follow these steps, slowly, you will be able to break down the walls between your parents and yourself.

51. After reading, we know the article is      .

A. an introduction of a novel     B. a student's plan

C. an introduction of a book      D. a family's plan

52. Which of the following is not talked in the article?

A. Children's study and belief.  B. Parents' needs.

C. Keeping a diary.         D. Making phone calls to friends.

53. How can you understand " You' re not as close to your parents as you used to be?"

A. You didn't have a close relationship with your parents.

B .You had a better relationship with your parents than now.

C. Your parents used to love you more than now.

D. Your parents don't love you any more.

54. What's the writer's attitude(态度) towards the relationship?

A. No ideas.          B. Scolding.

C. Agreement.         D. Improvement.

55. From the writer's opinion, which statement will you agree as a better way?

A. Parents are unimportant and needn't love.

B. Children are important and need love.

C. Parents mustn't make children have any fun.

D. Parents and children need to talk to un?derstand more.