Drinking tea is an important part of Chinese culture. It is seen as the national drink in China. The most common types of Chinese tea are as follows.
Green tea is the oldest and most popular tea in China. It has a pale color and a strong flavor(口味). It is produced mainly in Anhui and Zhejiang. The most popular green tea is Longjing, which is produced near West Lake, Hangzhou.
Black tea is the second most popular type of Chinese tea. It can help treat(治疗) stomachaches.
Wulong tea, also known as blue tea, has a gentle flavor and can help people lose weight. Tieguanyin Tea in Anhui and Dongding Wulong in Taiwan are two well—known types of it.
Scented tea(花茶)is created by mixing tea leaves with flowers. It is known by strong fragrance(芳香), and it can help people feel comfortable after drinking. Jasmine(茉莉) tea is the most popular of this kind.
Tips of Tea Drinking
Do you know how to drink tea in a right way? Here are some tips.
Drinking it while it’s hot.
Don’t drink too much strong tea.
The best time to drink tea is between meals.
Drink tea a couple of hours after taking medicine.
Green tea is the best for office workers.
【小题1】________ is the oldest and most popular tea in China.| A．Green tea | B．Scented tea | C．Red tea |
| A．help people lose weight | B．help people sleep well | C．help treat stomachaches |
| A．Taiwan | B．Anhui | C．Hangzhou |
| A．Scented tea is made by tea leaves with flowers. |
| B．Drinking green tea while it’s hot. |
| C．We can drink much strong tea before we go to bed. |
| A．The types of tea in China. |
| B．Tips of Tea Drinking |
| C．The culture of Chinese drinking tea |
Three students had some confusing experiences. Please help them get the information to understand better.
Maria: “When I went on a trip to Thailand last year, I found that people there eat food with their right hand. I want to know more.”
Lingling: “I gave my seat to a British old man on the bus, but the man looked a little bit angry and refused to take my seat. I don’t know why.”
Peter: “I first met Judy at the airport on a cold winter morning. It was so cold that I shook Judy’s hand without pulling off my gloves. Am I right to do so?”
| A．In China, people are encouraged to give seats to the old, the sick and the disabled on the bus or subway. But in some western countries, some elderly people think you are hurting them if you try to help them without their agreement. |
| B．People in Thailand use their right hand to eat, because they believe that the left hand is unclean. So it’s not proper to use one’s left hand to hold food, touch others or pass objects. Doing so may make them angry. |
| C．Shaking hands is a common way to greet each other. But it is very impolite to shake hands with others when you are wearing gloves. You should take off your gloves first no matter how cold it is. |
| D．When you meet a Chinese man or woman for the first time, you should wait for him or her to offer his or her hand first. Chinese people are not supposed to kiss when they greet each other. |
In 1989, the Doubld Ninth Festival was officially decided as the Seniors’ Day to show our respect and love to the elder people. This festival, therefore, continues to play a role in carrying on culture in the new era.
Respecting the elderly is one of the traditional virtues（美德）of the Chinese nations. China’s law says that grown- up children should to support their parents. If they don’t live with their parents, they should give their parents the living allowances and help them with the house work. However, because of the development of society and the pressure from life, now more and more young people fail to go home often to visit their parents. In July, 2013, “regularly visit aging parents” was put into the law.
【小题1】The Double Ninth Festival became a national folk festival _________.
| A．during the Tang Dysnasty | B．in the Warring States Period |
| C．before the Tang Dynasty | D．after the Warring States Period |
| A．climb hills | B．appreciate chrysanthemums |
| C．watch races | D．drink chrysanthemum wine |
| A．it’s our responsibility to support the young |
| B．the young should often go to see the parents |
| C．the Double Ninth Festival is a day of celebration for the young. |
| D．in 1998, our government made this day Senior’s Day to show our respect to the old |
| A．their children will help their parents with the housework. |
| B．they can come together for family reunion |
| C．young people play a role in carrying on culture |
| D．they want to drive away bad things and bring good luck |
| A．the gifts they get for the parents | B．the money they give to their parents |
| C．the clothes they buy for their parents | D．the good wish of longevity to the parents |
Most American families are smaller than the families in other countries. Most American families have one or two parents and one or two children each.
Children in the US will leave their parents' home when they grow up. They usually live far from their parents because they want to find good jobs. They often write to their parents or telephone them. And they often go to visit their parents on holidays.
Parents usually let their children choose their own jobs. Americans think it important for young people to decide on their lives by themselves.
Children are asked to do some work around their house. And in many families, children are paid for doing some housework so that they learn how to make money for their own use.
【小题1】The size of most American families is _______ that of the families in other countries.| A．larger than | B．smaller than | C．as big as | D．as small as |
| A．get married | B．be free | C．find good jobs | D．study |
| A．on weekdays | B．at weekends | C．at any time | D．on holidays |
| A．Children have the freedom to choose their own job. |
| B．Parents don't ask their children to do the housework. |
| C．Parents think it important for children to make their own decision. |
| D．When children grow up, they usually live far away from their home. |
| A．children can learn how to make money for themselves | B．children think it fun to do housework |
| C．parents are too lazy to do housework | D．parents need to teach children to do housework |
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