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阅读理解     Afternoon tea became popular about 150 years ago, when rich ladies invited their friends to their houses for a cup of afternoon tea. Usually taken in the late afternoon, it is also called "low tea" as it is served at a low table. Since this isn't a meal, but rather like a late afternoon snack, finger foods such as sandwiches, scones and pastries are common. People are taking tea not only to get what their bodies need or satisfy hunger, but to take time to relax, chat and enjoy the company of dear friends. In England, the traditional time for tea is four or five o'clock in the afternoon and no one stays after seven o'clock.     This very British tradition is said to have been started in the 1840s by Duchess Anna Maria, wife of the 7th Duke of Bedford, England. During the long time between an early lunch and a very late dinner, she experienced what she called "a sinking feeling" at about 4 or 5 in the afternoon. So she asked her serving girl to bring her a pot of tea, a little bread and butter and cake in her room. She found this arrangement (安排) so pleasing that she began asking her friends to join her.     High tea, a term often mixed with afternoon tea, usually takes the place of supper. In the past the British working population did not have afternoon tea. They had meals at about noon and after work between five and seven o'clock. The table would be set with dinner foods like meat, bread, butter, potatoes, cheese and of course tea. It was called "high tea" because it was eaten at a high dining table rather than a low tea table.     How much do people enjoy the afternoon tea moment? As a famous writer named Henry James said, "There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated (把……专用于) to the ceremony known as afternoon tea." （1） How does the term "low tea" come about？ A . The tea is served in the late afternoon. B . The tea is provided to treat friends. C . The tea is drunk at a low table. D . The tea is enjoyed to relax. （2） Who started the tradition of afternoon tea? A . Duchess Anna Maria. B . The 7th Duke of Bedford. C . Henry James. D . Some unknown working people. （3） What does the underlined phrase "a sinking feeling" refer to? A . A feeling of being annoyed. B . A feeling of hunger. C . A feeling of missing friends. D . A feeling of shyness. （4） Why does the author mention Henry James' words? A . To show the difference between afternoon tea and high tea. B . To tell us that afternoon tea is in fact a ceremony. C . To tell us how the name "afternoon tea" comes out. D . To show how popular afternoon tea is among people. 答案： C A B D

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