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(供应) to wash down the food. In order to make this afternoon meal important, fine china cups and plates and silver 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?” 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 offered 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(伦敦股票交易所) is believed to have started from these coffeehouses.

1.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

2.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

3. 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. you are invited to take part in an afternoon tea party

4. 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.

5. Which is the best title of the article?

   A. British and Chinese cultures.        B. The beginning of Tea and Coffee.

   C. Coffeehouse and Business.          D. English tea and coffee culture.  

 

“When can I get a cell phone?” The answer is when your parents think you need one, though many kids seem to be getting them around age 12 or 13. Some younger kids may have them because their parents see it as a matter of safety and convenience. For example, a kid can call mom and dad when sports practice is over. And a cell phone can give kids almost instant access(快捷通道) to their parents if something goes wrong or they need help. It can give parents quick access to their kids so they can check on them and make sure they’re OK.
If you do get a cell phone, make some rules with your parents, such as how many minutes you’re allowed to spend on the phone, when you can use your phone, when the phone must be turned off, and what you will do if someone calls you too often, and so on.
You’ll also have to learn to take care of the phone in your life. Keep it charged(充电) and store it in the safe place so it doesn’t get lost. And whatever you do, don’t use it in the bathroom. I know someone who dropped her phone in the toilet! 
【小题1】Parents buy cell phones for their kids because ___________.

A．they think it is necessary

B．they think their kids are old enough

C．they have asked the author for advice

D．they want to follow their kids wherever they are.

【小题2】The author of the passage ___________.

A．wants to describe how children use cell phones

B．knows nothing about when children can have a cell phone

C．may have done a survey on kids using cell phones

D．has been a teacher for many years

【小题3】Which of the following is true?

A．It is too young for kids of 12 or 13 to get a cell phone.

B．A cell phone is useful for kids and their parents.

C．The author is against the idea of kids to have cell phones.

D．Most kids are considering having cell phones.

【小题4】Who is the passage most probably written by?

A．Parents who have bought phones for their kids.

B．Someone who does cell phone business.

C．A teacher who cares most about school safety.

D．Someone who works for children’s education.

【小题5】 Which might not be a rule for kids with a cell phone?

A．Keep it on all the time.

B．Make a call if something goes wrong.

C．Don’t use it in the bathroom.

D．Take care not to lose it.

If someone invites you to go to his party, but you have no time, what should you not say?__________

A．Sorry, I can’t. I have to study for a test.

B．Sorry, I’m visiting my aunt.

C．I’d love to ,but I have no time.

D．No, thanks.

 

According lo a new survey . Students’ safety has become a big problem .Nearly 50% of students say they are worried about robbery (抢劫)on the way to and from school.Now in main big cities.in China some schools have taught all unusual lesson: self-protection. Students like this lesson because there are no exams or boring classes. And they can learn how to save lives and know how to stop danger before it really happens.
Chen Haoyu, a teacher at Beijing No 25 Middle School .give young students advice on how to deal with danger
If you are robbed
Keep calm.lf youcan not cry for help or run away.Give the robber your money.Try to remember what the robber looks like and tell the police later. If you are in a traffic accident.
It a car hitsyou. You should remember the car number.If it is a bicycle. Try to call your parents before you let the rider go. This is because you don't know how seriously you are hurt
If it is raining hard and there is lighting. (闪电)
Don’t stay in high places and stayaway from trees.
When there is a fire.Get away as fast as yon can.Put wet things on your body and try to find an exit.Do not lake the lift.
If someone is drowning(溺水)
If you can’t swim. don’t get into the water. Cry out for help.
Remember that danger is never as far away as you think.Take care of yourself at alI times!
【小题1】Why do students like the self-protection lesson?
①Because there are no tests.
②Because the lessons are boring
③ Because they can learn how to save lives.
④Because they know how to slop danger before it happens.

A．①②

B．②③

C．①②④

D．①③④

【小题2】What will you do if a bicycle hurts you?

A．I will remember the bicycle number.

B．I won't let the rider go until I rail my parents.

C．will let the rider go before I call my parents.

D．I will letthe rider go because I know how seriously I am hurt.

【小题3】lf your house is on fire,you must _ .

A．put dry things on your body

B．run quickly and take the lift

C．run away and find an exit as quickly as you Can

D．take everything you have and then run away

【小题4】There _ ways of self-protection mentioned in the passage.

A．3

B．4

C．5

D．6

【小题5】The best title for this passage is_ .

A．How to Keep Calm	B．Self-protection
C．An usual lesson	D．Danger

“When can I get a cell phone?” The answer is when your parents think you need one, though many kids seem to be getting them around age 12 or 13. Some younger kids may have them because their parents see it as a matter of safety and convenience. For example, a kid can call mom and dad when sports practice is over. And a cell phone can give kids almost instant access(快捷通道) to their parents if something goes wrong or they need help. It can give parents quick access to their kids so they can check on them and make sure they’re OK.

If you do get a cell phone, make some rules with your parents, such as how many minutes you’re allowed to spend on the phone, when you can use your phone, when the phone must be turned off, and what you will do if someone calls you too often, and so on.

You’ll also have to learn to take care of the phone in your life. Keep it charged(充电) and store it in the safe place so it doesn’t get lost. And whatever you do, don’t use it in the bathroom. I know someone who dropped her phone in the toilet! 

1.Parents buy cell phones for their kids because ___________.

A．they think it is necessary

B．they think their kids are old enough

C．they have asked the author for advice

D．they want to follow their kids wherever they are.

2.The author of the passage ___________.

A．wants to describe how children use cell phones

B．knows nothing about when children can have a cell phone

C．may have done a survey on kids using cell phones

D．has been a teacher for many years

3.Which of the following is true?

A．It is too young for kids of 12 or 13 to get a cell phone.

B．A cell phone is useful for kids and their parents.

C．The author is against the idea of kids to have cell phones.

D．Most kids are considering having cell phones.

4.Who is the passage most probably written by?

A．Parents who have bought phones for their kids.

B．Someone who does cell phone business.

C．A teacher who cares most about school safety.

D．Someone who works for children’s education.

5. Which might not be a rule for kids with a cell phone?

A．Keep it on all the time.

B．Make a call if something goes wrong.

C．Don’t use it in the bathroom.

D．Take care not to lose it.