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Reading Insight 1 ( Unit 16 )

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  • How long have people been drinking tea ?
    People have been drinking tea for about 4,500 years.
  • How long has tea been widely available in England ?
    Tea became available in England starting in 1650.
  • vocabulary : to see, find, or become aware of something for the first time
    discover
  • vocabulary : to be a part of something
    include
  • vocabulary : a sweet food eaten at the end of a meal
    dessert
  • How was the tea for most people at first ?
    Tea was too expensive.
  • vocabulary : the record of past events or times
    history
  • What is the main idea of the passage ?
    English teatime has a long history.
  • vocabulary : a regular way of doing things in a particular order
    routine
  • vocabulary : high in price
    costly
  • What special teatime routine is done in Japan ?
    The Japanese have a tea ceremony.
  • Who discovered tea ?
    The Chinese discovered tea.
  • What kind of meals does High tea include ?
    High tea includes meat and side dishes.
  • What kind of meals does Low tea include ?
    Low tea includes light foods like cookies and sandwiches.
  • What is high tea for many working people ?
    The high tea is often the evening meal for working people.
  • vocabulary : food eaten at one time
    meal
  • How many teatimes are there in England ?
    There are two teatimes.
  • vocabulary : over a large apace or area
    widely