Have you ever noticed how Americans fill up their entire glass with ice and then pour their beverage(饮品) in, but Europeans take their drinks at room temperature? In the U.S., we’ve created fridges that give you cold ice at the press of a button, but in Britain they typically serve their tap water warm.
This tradition--if that’s what you want to call it--dates back to the 19th century. During that time, it was already commonplace for most American homes to have an ice box. Ice would be harvested in northern America or Canada and shipped across the Atlantic and sold at a high price in British department stores. Can you imagine heading to Macy’s to treat yourself to a block of ice?
Putting ice in your drink started to become somewhat of a fashion(时尚)trend for the wealthy in Britain. Some would put a few cubes in their champagne and sip on their chilled drinks at high-class parties. But, like with any fashion trend, it eventually faded, mainly because the ice was just too expensive. And even once ice boxes began appearing in homes in Britain as well, Brits never took a liking to ice in their drinks.
So, next time you travel overseas, don't feel offended(被冒犯) when your server gives you an eye roll when you ask for ice water.
1.Who has written the text?
A. A European B. An American
C. A Canadian D. An Asian.
2.Why do Europeans take their drinks at room temperature?
A. Because they have no fridges. B. Because they have warm taps.
C. Because they are accustomed to it. D. Because they can't afford ice.
3.What can we infer about Europeans?
A. They have ice boxes later than Americans.
B. They don't know where to get ice blocks.
C. Wealthy people like to have ice in their drinks.
D. Wealthy people always follow what Americans do.
4.What does the text mainly talk about?
A. Why Americans like icy drinks while Europeans don’ t.
B. When people overseas have icy drinks with their meals.
C. Where people can entertain themselves with icy drinks.
D. How Europeans and Americans make different beverage.
Famous Modern Chinese Buildings
Beijing International Airport
The first place most visitors see when they arrive in China is Beijing International Airport. The airport was constructed in the 1950s. It has an indoor garden, a children’s playground, and over 70 food businesses in Terminal 3 alone.
Shanghai World Financial Center
Completed in 2008, SWFC took over 10 years to complete due to financial shortages and construction delays. Since its completion, it has won countless architectural awards.
Tourists are welcome at SWFC's viewing platform, which at 474 meters above ground is the worlds highest closed viewing platform.
The Water Cube
It was constructed for use during the Beijing 2008 Summer Olympics. Now visitors can express surprise at the architecture of the building. They can enjoy the indoor atmosphere as well.
Among the offerings of the Water Cube are a restaurant and bar, a shopping area, and Water World, a family water park
The Bird's Nest, Beijing
It was designed mainly for the 2008 Summer Olympics. It can hold up to 80,000 people and has been used for a winter theme park. Nowadays, its main income is as a tourist attraction. It draws more than 20,000 tourists every day.
National Center for the Performing Arts
It was completed in 2007. The building is surrounded by a man-made lake, requiring guests to enter via an underground hallway. It is home to an Opera Hall, Music Hall, and Theater.
1.Which of the following buildings was first constructed?
A. Beijing International Airport. B. Shanghai World Financial Center.
C. The Water Cube. D. The Birds Nest, Beijing.
2.Why was the construction of Shanghai World Financial Center delayed?
A. It needed more construction workers. B. It was short of money.
C. It added an extra viewing-platform. D. It faced too much terrible weather.
3.How does the bird's Nest operate daily?
A. By renting the winter theme park. B. By increasing its opening time.
C. By charging tourists for admission fees. D. By giving some live concerts.
4.What can you do in National Center for the Performing Art?
A. Enjoy sports events. B. Play musical instruments.
C. Attend science lectures. D. Watch different performances.
We cannot figure out _______ quite a number of insects, birds, and animals are dying out.
A. that B. as
C. why D. when
The poor young man is ready to accept _______ help he can get.
A. whichever B. however
C. whatever D. whenever
You should keep those old jam bottles ----you never know ______ you might need them.
A. when B. how
C. what D. where
The news has spread all over the country ________ the spaceship succeeded in returning to the earth.
A. that B. which
C. whether D. what
