历史文化类
1、Want to take a rest from your busy and stressful life? Try the following attractions. Attraction 1
Near the ancient water town of Wuzhen, the scenic village of Maming provides the perfect destination for travelers seeking a taste of real rural life. Located at a 30-minule drive from the ancient water town of Wuzhen, Maming village is the polar opposite of the well-known tourist destination. There are hardly any crowds here. The old houses are not as well maintained. There are no bright colorful lights that line the walkways. Time seems to stand still in the village, making it the perfect flay trip destination for travelers who want a real experience of rural life. Attraction 2
Guyan Huaxiang's reputation as a picture-perfect destination has made it a hub for painters, who come from near and far to capture its beauty with brushstrokes. Guyan Huaxiang's name translates as \and dam town\The town staged an art festival between Aug. 13 and 19 this year to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the founding of the local Barbizon Painting School. Attraction 3
Datong in North China's Shanxi Province lies at the northeastern edge of a plateau and is in China's first group of 24 historical and cultural cities. Datong is famous for its historical sites as well as natural scenery. The eight popular spots in its Yunzhou district attract numerous tourists from all over the world, including volcanoes, the sleeping Buddha, Haotian Mountain, the soil forest, Sanggan River, Cailiang Mountain, the Lyu Family Mansion and the daylily planting. Attraction 4
Hengkeng, a remote village of Shaowu, has a history of over a thousand years. It features traditional architectures, ancient streets and alleys. The ancient
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village is listed in Traditional Chinese Villages Catalog. You can see villagers rest at a traditional house in Hengkeng, crops are aired at some traditional houses and some elderly villagers are chatting happily, bathed in the warm sunshine. 1.If you prefer country life, which of the following will be your better choice? A.Maming. B.Guyan Huaxiang. C.Datong. D.Beijing.
2.In the middle of August, what will the painters in Guyan Huaxiang enjoy? A.Art works. B.Amazing buildings. C.The sleeping Buddha. D.The soil forest.
3.What is Datong better known for? A.Its ancient streets. B.Its historical attractions. C.Crops aired outsides. D.Its traditional houses.
2、There was a time in the 1960’s and 1970’s when some people believed that coffee would replace tea as Britain’s favourite drink, but that did not happen, and today, tea remains Britain’s favourite drink.
To say that the British are fond of tea is something of an understatement. From the Royal(皇室的) Family down to the homeless and the out-of-work, tea is more than just a pleasure. It is an important part of life!
The popularity of tea in the United Kingdom has a long history. It was in 1657 that Thomas Garway, the owner of a coffee house, sold the first tea in London. The drink soon became popular as another choice besides coffee.
In those days, however, tea was not something for anyone. For a century and a half, it remained an expensive drink. Many bosses served a cup of it to their workers in the middle of the morning, thus inventing a lasting British tradition, the “tea
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break”. But as a social drink outside the workplace, tea was served for the nobility(贵族) and for the growing middle classes. Among those who had the money for tea, it became very popular as a drink to be enjoyed in cafés and “tea gardens”.
It was the 7th Duchess of Bedford who, in around 1800, started the popular “afternoon tea”, which took place at about four o’clock. At about the same time, the Earl of Sandwich popularized a new way of eating bread with something (e. g. jam) between them, and before long, a small meal at the end of the afternoon with tea and sandwiches had become part of a way of life.
As tea became much cheaper during the nineteenth century, its popularity spread right through British society. In working-class households, it was served with the main meal of the day, eaten when workers returned home after a day’s labour. This meal has become known as “high tea”.
Today, tea can be drunk at any time of day. Most people in Britain drink tea for breakfast. The mid-morning “tea break”is an institution in British offices and factories. Later in the day, “afternoon tea” is still a way of life in the south of England and among the middle classes, while “high tea”has remained a tradition in the north of Britain.
1.Who played an important part in the beginning of tea time in England? A.Thomas Garway. B.The Royal Family. C.The Earl of Sandwich. D.The Duchess of Bedford.
2.What can we learn from the passage?
A.The \B.Workers could enjoy a cup of tea in \C.\D.The \3.What is the best title of the passage? A.The Popularity of Tea B.Tea and the British
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2020届高考英语一轮阅读理解热门话题针对训练-历史文化类(1)
