1、辽宁省大连市本溪县高中2020-2021学年高一英语下学期6月月考试题 注意事项： 1. 回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题纸上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题纸上，写在本试卷上无效。2. 本试卷共分四部分，共150分，考试时间为120分钟。 第一部分 听力（共两节，20小题; 每小题1.5分， 满分30分）第一节 （共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）听下面5段对话，每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。1. When d
2、oes the conversation take place?A. At 4:45.B. At 5:00.C. At 5:15.2. What is the man?A. A salesman. B. A deliveryman.C. A repairman. 3. What does the man fail to prepare for his wedding?A. The church.B. The transport.C. The wedding dress.4. What does the woman like most about the apartment?A. Its roo
3、m. B. Its balcony(阳台)C. Its location. 5. Which kind of furniture will the woman buy?A. The red leather suite.B. The black leather suite.C. The black wooden suite. 第二节 （共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题。从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话或独白后，你都有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间，每段
4、对话或独白读两遍。听第6段材料，回答第6、7小题。6. Where is the woman going?A. To the library.B. To the cinema.C. To the classroom.7. Why does the woman refuse the mans invitation?A. She has to prepare for the exam. B. She has to finish her research paper. C. She hast to attend another get-together.听第7段材料，回答第8、9小题。8. Who
5、lives by the lake?A. The mans grandma.B. The mans parents.C. The womans grandpa.9. Why didnt the man use his camera to take pictures?A. Because it broke down.B. Because it was missing.C. Because it ran out of power. 听第8段材料，回答第10至12小题。10. Which aspect of English is especially difficult for the man?A.
6、 Vocabulary.B. Pronunciation.C. Grammar.11. What does the woman advise the man to do?A. Change his attitude toward learning English.B. Read and speak English frequently.C. Turn to his teacher for help.12. What will the speakers do together next?A. Go to the English corner. B. Recite the English word
7、s.C. Communicate in English. 听第9段材料，回答第13至16小题。13. How does the woman find Hainan Island?A. It deserves visiting.B. It is sunny all year round.C. It is cool all year round. 14. What is Hainans average temperature in summer?A. 6 to 16. B. 16 to 24. C. 25 to 29.15. Which month is among the rainy seaso
8、n in Hainan?A. June. B. March. C. December.16. Which is famous for history?A. Yalong Bay National Resort. B. The Five Official temple. C. Nanshan Culture Tourism Zone. 听第10段材料，回答第17至20小题。17. What did English people primarily drink before the popularity of tea?A. Coffee and wine. B. Beer and coffee.
9、C. Juice and wine.18. When did people first hear about tea in England?A. In 1266.B. In 1626. C. In 1662.19. Why did tea become popular in the late 1700s?A. It cured many diseases.B. It was cheaper than coffee.C. It was easier to make than coffee. 20. How much did a coffee house owner probably charge
10、 for a cup of tea?A. Five pounds.B. Eight poundsC. Twelve pounds.第二部分：阅读理解 （共两节,20小题; 每小题2.5分， 满分50分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。A If North Americans mountains are calling your name, then it is time for you to take out your shoes and hit the road. Based on the opinions
11、 of travelers and hikers, here are the best hiking places across the continent. Glacier National ParkNamed for the glaciers from the ice age, Glacier National Park is located on the border of Canada and the United States. A favourite among hikers, the park has a variety of roads for all skill levels
12、, from the easy Trail of the Cedars to the challenging Grinnell Glacier. The best time to visit Glacier National Park is in July or August. Yosemite National ParkYosemite National Park features nearly 1,200 square miles of fantastic views: towering waterfalls, old Sequoia trees and some of the most
13、unique rock formations in the United States. But despite its large size, most of the tourist activities take place within the 8-square-mile area of Yosemite Valley. The best time to visit Yosemite National Park is in May or September, when the park is not too crowded. Grand CanyonFor six million yea
14、rs, the Grand Canyon has expanded with the help of the Colorado River, and for centuries, people from all over the globe have traveled to gaze out over (眺望) its red and orange. But if youre seeking a quiet escape to Mother Nature, you should be prepared: The Grand Canyon can be very crowded. The Sou
15、th Rim is particularly popular with hikers. The best time to visit the Grand Canyon is March through May when daytime temperatures are cool. BanffIf you want to experience the lifestyle of a Swiss skiing village, consider Banff. Because it lies in the heart of the Canadian Rockies, taking trips ther
16、e will reduce not only your flight time from America but also your costs. The best time to visit Banff is June through August and December through March. 21. What is the main feature of Glacier National Park?A. It is the best hiking place. B. It got its name in the ice age. C. It is less crowded in
17、summer. D. It provides roads of different levels for hikers. 22. Which of the following is true about the Grand Canyon?A. It is quite hot in April.B. Its size has been growing thanks to the Colorado River. C. It is an ideal place to escape to Mother Nature.D. The South Rim is more popular and less c
18、rowded. 23. You can save time and money when visiting Banff because of _.A. its location.B. its popularity. C. its modern lifestyle.D. its warm environment.BGoing on a holiday can cost a fortune with three kids in the family. Flights for five people, even domestic (国内的) ones, are really expensive an
19、d often you have to book hotel rooms to fit your entire family, which is yet another costly exercise. And while camping is cheap, its only fun when its not raining or too hot. Also fitting the kids and all the camping equipment into the car is pretty troublesome. But we love to explore and holidays
20、are really important to our family so we saved up and bought a caravan (拖车). We named her Audrey. She is a little rough around the edges, but what she lacks in looks, she definitely makes up for in character. We hope she would give us the freedom to travel more without the crazy costs. She has broug
21、ht us together in so many ways. We can simply go to a local caravan park and be all set to relax at the beach or Barossa Valley in under an hour. Theres something about hitting the road to explore new places together, which makes us a tighter unit. Shared experiences also mean more memories to treas
22、ure. Audrey is also fantastic when friends come to visit. We can plug her into power so guests have a television, fridge, lights and a fan or heater when needed. We put fresh sheets (床单) on the beds and flowers into a vase and keep some yummy food in the fridge. The kids also use her regularly to es
23、cape the rest of the family and watch movies or do paper cuttings. Definitely as an important part of our family, Audrey will forever be in the leading position of some of our most precious family memories. 24. What does the author think of camping? A. It costs too much. B. Its easy to operate. C. I
24、t is kind of troublesome. D. Its the best way to relax.25. What can we know about Audrey?A. She has an attractive appearance. B. The family could hardly afford her.C. She fails to meet the familys expectations. D. She heightens the familys sense of togetherness. 26. What is Audrey used as while ther
25、e are visitors?A. A restroom. B. A study. C. A storeroom. D. A guest room.27. What is the text mainly about?A. A wonderful way to relax. B. How a caravan changes our life C. How my family spend holidays. D. A best tool for family travel. CAn Indian man recently shocked the airport staff in Abu Dhabi
26、, because his passport showed he was born in 1896, which would make him 123, the oldest man to have ever lived. Swami Sivanandas passport shows him to be a year older than Frances Jeanne Louise Calment, who holds the Guinness World Record for the oldest person in history 122 but the problem is that
27、the only evidence he has comes from an old temple register. Furthermore, he looks decades younger than his alleged age and has good health. Hes been trying to have his name included in the Guinness Book of Records for three years, but he has been having trouble proving his age. Allegedly born on Aug
28、ust 8, 1896, in Behala, then a village, Sivananda says he lost both his parents when he was only four, and his sister, who used to beg for food with him, two years later. His relatives handed him over to a guru (宗教教师), who brought him to the city of Nadadwip. Later, he settled in Varanasi. Sadly, th
29、ere was no formal record of his age in these places and Swami Sivananda can only rely on a temple register to prove that he really is 123 years old. “I lead a simple and regular life. I eat very simply boiled food without oil, rice and boiled soup. I avoid taking milk or meat because I think these a
30、re fancy. In my childhood I slept many days on an empty stomach,” said Sivananda. “I believe in eating simply, living modestly and being merciful. I feel good when I have tried my best to help those in need.”28. What shocked the airport staff in Abu Dhabi?A. Sivananda has been trying to break the Gu
31、inness Record. B. Sivananda enjoys youthful appearance and good health.C. Sivananda is the oldest man according to his passport. D. Sivananda has been keeping a rare temple register. 29. What does the underlined word “alleged” in Paragraph 2 mean?A. Actual. B. So-called. C. Recognized D. Imaginary.3
32、0 What is the function of the third paragraph?A. To prove Sivananda really is 123 years old.B. To describe Sivanandas life when he was young. C. To indicate that Sivananda has experienced much.D. To explain Sivananda has trouble proving his age. 31. What can we know from the words of Sivananda in Pa
33、ragraph 4?A. He wants to explain the benefits of living simply. B. He wants to show how poor his childhood was. C. He intended to explain how he lives a long life. D. He intended to show he is a kind-hearted man. D Every year, over 17 trillion pounds of plastic are washed into the oceans, making fiv
34、e huge areas in the worlds oceans “soups” of floating trash. One of these areas, the Great Pacific Garbage Patch, is three times as large as France. Over a year ago, a group called Ocean Cleanup began using a huge floating screen (隔板) to try to clean up plastic pollution in the ocean. After several
35、failures, the group is now collecting plastic. But the plastic is spread out over a large area, so its impossible to collect it piece by piece. Ocean Cleanups plan is to gather up the floating plastic, making it easier to remove. Boyan Slat, a member of Ocean Cleanup, got the idea for the Ocean Clea
36、nup system: a 2,000-foot-long floating U-shaped tube with a screen hanging below it. As the tube and screen are pushed by the water and the wind, the U tube is meant to collect plastic trash, making it easy for a ship to collect and remove the plastic. The system uses the power of the wind and ocean
37、, so it doesnt need fuel. The group began testing the first version, called “System 001”, in September, 2018. But it soon became clear that the screen was just moving with the plastic, not collecting it. But Mr. Slat saw the project as an experiment, which meant a failure is a chance to learn. The t
38、eam collected and studied lots of information about what worked well and what didnt. Then they changed the design. In last June, an improved version, called “System 001/B” was born. The new version has a parachute (降落伞) attached to it. This makes the system move slightly slower than the plastic, all
39、owing plastic to be collected inside, as planned. System 001/B is now collecting plastic of all sizes, from a large fishing net to tiny bits of plastic as small as 1 millimeter. But this success is still just the beginning of the work for Ocean Cleanup. Now the group want to use what theyve learned
40、to design a better and larger system that can collect plastic for up to a year before a ship comes to remove it. 32. What was the problem that Ocean Cleanup faced at first?A. The plastic was hard to collect. B. The rubbish was too much.C. They lacked good screens. D. They had few members.33.What can
41、 we know about System 001?A. It proved to be a success. B. It was connected to a ship.C. It was environmentally friendly. D.It collected plastic piece by piece. 34.What does the group expect the future system to do? A. Recycle clear plastic. B. Work longer on the sea. C. Have wide applications. D. C
42、ollect tinier bits of plastic. 35. Where is the text most likely from?A. A magazine.B. A guidebook. C. A science fiction. D. A diary.第二节（共5小题：每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。Movies have become such a inseparable part of our lives that its tough to imagine a world without thi
43、s form of entertainment. With the development of new technology, the number of movie viewers has increased greatly. 36_ The reason is that it opens a window of countless possibilities for its viewers. Certain movies play positive roles. Some try to raise awareness about the socioeconomic and politic
44、al state of affairs of nations. Others raise awareness about the importance of education, medicine, art and politics. 37 _ They influence our thoughts in a positive way. 38_ This is one of the reasons why the animation (动画) industry is gaining more and more enthusiastic viewers. Additionally, movies
45、 can act as an escape hatch (逃生口) for people who wish to forget about all their worries and tensions, even if its effects just last for a few hours. 39 _Anyhow, everything we watch and listen to affects and influences us at some level. 40 _ Some of us try to behave like them, and pay special attenti
46、on to their newest fashion trends, the way they speak, and the lifestyle they lead, both on and off screen. A. The movie industry is developing fast.B. Whatever the actors do often affects us greatly.C. At some point, we all think its the new cool thing to do. D. All these movie genres(类型) help awak
47、en our sense of responsibility.E. The movie industry has played a role in creating employment for people. F. It makes them focus on things which arent linked to their own personal lives. G. We think about the things we saw and then we take our imagination a littlefurther. 第三部分：英语知识运用（共两节，满分30分）第一节 完
48、形填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）阅读下面短文，从短文后面各题的四个选项(A、 B、C 和 D)中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。The doorbell rang. Then there was a light knock on the door. Though I was resting upstairs, I sprang out of bed and 41. _ran down the stairs. It must be a package, I thought. I didnt even remember ordering anything, but I was delig
49、hted by the expectation. Its almost more fun when you dont 42. _; its like receiving an unexpected gift.I moved quickly to the door, 43. _ that he might leave, and pushed it wide open, only to be 44. _ by a salesman. Yes, I was 45. _ at the sight of the stranger. I 46. _that I even thought to myself
50、, if only I hadnt opened the door! Seeing I was extremely unhappy he left. Later I was full of 47. _.Why was he, who hoped to win favor, able to keep such a positive expression? And why was I, the more fortunate one, so 48. _ ? It was time for a little self-talk and consideration. Firstly, I wasnt e
51、ven sure that I had 49. _anything. Secondly, even if I had a material item, it would eventually be forgotten or 50. _and that definitely wouldnt give me blessing or joy like any spiritual gifts. Thirdly, my indifference (冷漠) can 51. _ myself from others so that I was unable to be sympathetic (同情的) t
52、o their pain. I forgot my life purpose to help people and the 52. _ in giving. At last, I realized my 53. _and set out to change. When the doorbell rang after, I wore a 54. _ smile and I greeted every door-to-door salesman with love and generosity. Theyre the real unexpected gifts, I can get pleasur
53、e by giving, caring and helping. These gifts will 55. _ longer and be more meaningful than any unexpected material ones. 41. A. blindlyB. slowly C. eagerlyD. gradually42. A. rememberB. expectC. imagineD. suppose43. A. surprisedB. awareC. afraid D. sure44. A. frightenedB. caughtC. namedD. greeted45.
54、A. ashamedB. astonishedC. disappointedD. puzzled46. A. believedB. admittedC. assumedD. analyzed47. A. angerB. embarrassmentC. doubtD. regret48. A. impatientB. shockedC. mildD. upset 49. A. knownB. orderedC. ownedD. got50. A. thrown awayB. taken outC. turned downD. sent out51. A. freeB. distinguishC.
55、 distanceD. excuse52. A. confidenceB. pleasureC. improvementD. progress 53. A. ignoranceB. errorC. disadvantageD. answer54. A. forcedB. simpleC. elegantD. sincere55. A. lastB. takeC. extendD. concentrate第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分） 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。Billy Wilder is often called the best mo
56、viemaker Hollywood has ever had. Being the most unusual, 56 _(create) moviemaker in Hollywood from the late 1930s to the early 1960s, Wilder made famous movies like Sunset Boulevard, The Lost Weekend and The Seven Year Itch. He won six Oscar awards.Born in 1906 in 57 _ is now Poland, Wilder left Eur
57、ope 58 _the US in 1934. After settling down in the centre of American movie making, Hollywood, he made friends with Charles Brackett, together with 59 _he created many successful works. In 1944, Billy Wilder made a film called Double Indemnity, 60 _ (make) some critics regard him as one of the great
58、est Hollywood directors.Wilder was also 61 _(high) praised for Stalag Seventeen, which he both produced and directed. The movie mixes humor and wartime realism. In 1954, Billy Wilder became a(n) 62 _(depend) producer and made the film The Seven Year Itch on his own, in which Marilyn Monroe played th
59、e leading role, It is believed that Marilyn Monroe gave her best performances under Billy Wilders 63 _ (direct).Billy Wilder received many honors during his lifetime. In 1987, he won the Irving G. Thalberg Memorial Award, the highest award given to 64 _ producer. Wilder died in 2002. Today, his film
60、s remain an important part of American culture, and he 65 _ (view) as one of Hollywoods greatest successes. 第四部分：写作（共两节，满分40分）第一节（满分15分） 假定你是中学生李华，你的外国朋友John要去爬山。请你根据以下提示给他写一封邮件，向他介绍你对爬山的看法并提醒他爬山的注意事项。要点内容： 1. 爬山的益处； 2. 爬山前需做的准备； 3. 爬山时的注意事项。注意：1. 词数80左右； 2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。Dear John,_ _ Yours, Li H
61、ua第二节（满分25分）阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。As a child, I clearly remembered watching the PBS cartoon character Arthur get glasses. The poor guy felt ashamed and was laughed at by other kids due to his glasses. So I was thankful that I had good eyesight. However, when I entered the eighth grade
62、, I could no longer see very clearly the writing on the blackboard. Luckily, I was usually seated in the front of the classroom, and my study was not affected. So I didnt turn to glasses. During my first year in high school, my eyesight became poorer. My eyes were examined, and the doctor determined
63、 that my eyesight was quite bad. I would either have to wear glasses full time, or try contact lenses (隐形眼镜). Since I had watched the cartoon character Arthur before, I was afraid to be judged by others due to my glasses it made me believe the glasses would affect a persons beauty. And being a teena
64、ge girl, I cared much about my self-image. Besides, at that time, there were few students around me wearing glasses. So I chose to wear contact lenses. I felt they would not affect my appearance. On the contrary, they would make me more attractive. And after wearing contact lenses, my entire world w
65、as transformed. Trees actually had leaves. People around me showed clear expressions. I was overjoyed at my new-found sight and appearance, and I had more self-confidence. But when my junior year came along, I began to have trouble with my eyes. Once in a while, the contact lenses would irritate (刺激
66、) my eyes, almost to the point where the pain was unbearable. It would take me thirty minutes just to get the lenses in comfortably every day, which made me so upset. With time going by, the pain only got worse.In spite of endless visits to the hospital, my doctor found nothing wrong with my eyes. H
67、e tried countless mediations to ease my pain, However, none of them worked, and there was nothing left to try. 注意： 1. 续写词数应为150左右； 2. 请按如下格式在相应位置作答。Paragraph 1:He suggested that I wear my glasses full-time. _Paragraph 2: Later in my summer camp, I met a very outgoing girl who also wore glasses. _本溪县
68、高中2020-2021学年高一下学期6月月考英语试题答案1-5 ACCBA6-10 ABAAC 11-15 BAACA 16-20 BACCB21-23 DBA 24-27 CDDB26-31 CBDC32-35 ACBA 36-40 ADGFB41-45 CACDC46-50 BDDBA51-55 CBBDA 56. creative 57. what 58. for 59. whom60.making 61. highly 62. independent 63. direction 64. a 65. is viewed应用文范文：Dear John, Hearing you are pl
69、anning to climb the mountain, Id like to share with my experience in it. When tired of your study, you can go to climb the mountain for relaxation. Only by relaxing yourself can you get refreshed and improve your mood. In order to enjoy the climbing, you are supposed to make full preparations in adv
70、ance. Youd better have clear information about the weather, and wear proper clothes and comfortable shoes. In addition, do mind your every step while climbing in case you might get hurt.I hope you will have a good time. Yours , Li Hua 读后续写范文：Paragraph 1: He suggested that I wear my glasses full-time
71、. At last, I had no choice but to take his advice. The next day, with a pair of “ugly” glasses on my nose, I entered the classroom, lowering my head all the way. I could sense someone staring at me and whispering to each other about my glasses. “They must be laughing at me and feeling I am weird.” I
72、 said to myself. From that day on, I almost didnt speak to anyone, just staying alone in the corner of the classroom. My life was darkened by the “ugly” glasses.Paragraph 2: Later in my summer camp, I met a very outgoing girl who also wore glasses. . However, the glasses on her face never seemed to
73、bother her. She was active and confident, never afraid to express herself. Soon we became good friends. One day I shared with her my story about the glasses. After listening to me attentively, she hugged me and said, “Guess what, dear, a pair of glasses never ruins a persons life, but a lack of conf
74、idence does. Whether you wear glasses or not, as long as you love yourself and are full of confidence, your life will be greeted with sunshine.” I owe many thanks to the lovely “glasses” girl, who pulled me out of the darkness and brightened my life, making me a brave and confident girl. 听力原文：(Text
75、1)M: Oh, no. Its five oclock already, and I havent finished my homework!W: Dont worry. That clock is fifteen minutes fast. You still have time to do it. (Text 2)M: Good morning. Im from the repair company. You called for after-sales service?W: Come in please. The washing machine is in the bathroom u
76、pstairs. It keeps breaking down. (Text 3)W: Youre getting married in three weeks. So, have you prepared the church, catering and transport?M: Yes. Weve taken care of all of those. The only thing that isnt ready yet is my wifes wedding dress. (Text 4) M: I like this apartment. It has everything that
77、we are looking for. The rooms are quite large and there is a park nearby. W: Yes. The balcony, which is my favourite, is extremely fantastic. We can sit outside and enjoy the sun comfortably. (Text 5)W: Good morning. Im thinking about buying some new furniture. Could you help me?M: Certainly. The re
78、d leather suite and the black one are on sale. Do you like them?W: I think the back one is more to my taste. (Text 6)M: Hi, Joanie. Do you have time now?W: Oh, hi, Paul. Whats up? Im on my way to the library.M: Well, I just wondered if you want to go to the cinema with me.W: Id love to, but I cant b
79、ecause I have a research paper to hand in tomorrow. M: Thats a pity. Its said theres a great movie. Lets go together next time. (Text 7) W: What a beautiful lake! Did you take this picture?M: Yes. I took it when I was visiting my grandma this past summer. She lives by that lake.W: What did you do du
80、ring your stay there?M: I spent a lot of time with my friends Henry and Mary. We went boating on the lake, and we also went fishing and swimming there. There was so much fun.W: I see a mountain to the left of the lake. Did you climb it?M: Oh, yes. We did that on the third day after we got there. We
81、even reached the top of it. W: Did you take any pictures on the top of the mountain?M: Yes, but because my camera had broken the day before, I used my cellphone to take pictures. W: Can I have a look at them?M: Sure. Theyre still on my cellphone. Its in my room. Just a moment. Ill go and get it. (Te
82、xt 8)M: Lucy, where are you going?W: Im going to the English Corner. M: Do you like English?W: Yes. I have learned English for 10 years, and it is a very interesting language. M: I always have trouble learning English, especially the grammar. So can you give me some advice on improving my English?W:
83、 I think confidence is very significant. You can read English loudly and talk with others in English as much as possible.M: Something else?W: You should learn more than ten words every day and had better learn the culture of the English-speaking countries. M: Thank you! By the way, can I go with you
84、?W: Of course. Lets go. (Text 9) W: Edward, its your first time to Hainan, isnt it?M: Yes. What a beautiful island! Look, therere so many coconut trees, the waters so clear and the skys so blue.W: The beautiful coconut trees and the fine beaches make up impressive views all over Hainan Island its th
85、e largest tropical seaside resort in China. And its an ideal tourist resort all year round.M: Can tourists swim or dive in winter?W: Certainly. In January and February, the average temperature is 16 to 24, and 25 to 29 in July and August. The rainy season is from May to October. M: Wonderful! Anythi
86、ng interesting to see?W: Of course. You can go to the Five Officials Temple and the Tomb of Hairui, which are historical sites. Haikou is a modern seaside city with tropical attractions. M: How about the attractions in Sanya City?W: Sanya has international tourist accommodations and facilities along
87、 with the clean seawater, fresh air, beautiful beaches and bright sunshine. The tourist attractions include Yalong Bay National Resort, Dadonghai Tourist Resort, Tianya Haijiao, and Nanshan Culture Tourism Zone. M: Great! I cant wait to see them.(Text 10) The English primarily drank coffee and wine
88、as their main drinks, and tea wasUnknown in England till as late as 1662. In 1662 Charles II married Catherine, and it was his new bride who brought a preference for tea with her. She served tea instead of other drinks. Tea soon acquired the position of the royal drink. However, teas acceptance by t
89、he British masses was quite slow. It was in the late 1700s that tea began to be popular. One reason which contributed to the popularity of tea was that it was easier to make than coffee. As tea was a high-class drink and it was expensive, the British masses bought second-hand tea leaves. Tea was thu
90、s gradually finding a place in British peoples everyday life. Soon tea began to be sold in London coffee houses. Tea was heavily advertised as a medicinal drink that helped maintain health and beauty. The coffee house owners charged heavily for a cup of tea, as much as 6-10 pounds per cup. The government soon put various taxes, regulations and restrictions on the sales of tea, hoping to earn a profit from the growing tea trend.
