Once upon a time there was no tea at all in England. People there used to drink a light beer(啤酒). No coffee or milk but large glasses of beer stood on the breakfast table!
When tea was first brought to England, an old couple got some as a special treat. But they did not know how I t should be used. They cooked the leaves in hot water, and spread them on a piece of bacon(熏肉) which they were going to have for dinner. They ate the leaves, and threw the tea away! However, tea is becoming as popular as coffee and milk in England today.
Tea is the leaf of a plant which grows widely in China, Japan and some other countries. Tea famers usually grow many tea plants on a large piece of land. When the tea leaves are ready to be picked, it is the busiest time for tea farmers in a year. They pull off on the leaves and dry them. In their spare time, they pick out the best leaves and get them ready for market. In china, whenever a visitor comes into a house, he is served with a cup of tea.
1.What was served for breakfast in England long ago?
A. Beer. B. Tea. C. Coffee. D. Milk.
2.How did the old couple deal with the tea leaves?
A. They sold them. B. They ate them.
C. They burnt them. D. They threw them away.
3.Tea farmers are the busiest in a year when they _____.
A. serve visitors at home B. sell tea in the market
C. pick and dry tea leaves D. look for a piece of land
4.In which part of a magazine can read the text?
A. Nature. B. Culture. C. Environment. D. Technology.
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1. Facial Expressions
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2. Volume
If you speak too loudly, you could sound angry. And if you speak too softly, it’ll be difficult to hear you. So, speak loudly enough to be heard clearly, but not so loud that you’re shouting.
3. Pace
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4. Gestures
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5. Movement
If you’re feeling nervous, stand up and move around. It will reduce the nervousness in your body and help your voice to sound more confident.
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B. Using too many pauses while talking will annoy others.
C. Speaking loudly makes it easier for others to understand you.
D. The words you use are more important than the way you speak.
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Keep More Food on the Table
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Cook from the fridge
Start with the fresh foods. If you have some in the fridge, use them first. Make a meal with what you have got instead of running out to the supermarket for something else.
Learn to read the labels
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Use the freezer(冷冻室)
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Shop with a list
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Title: Keep More Food on the Table
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Use the freezer The freezer should be used to keep foods fresh and 4. ______ them from going bad. | |
Shop with a list It’s necessary to plan meals ahead of time and shop with a list to reduce food 5. . |
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