Ⅰ.语法填空
Tea is part of daily life in China.Serving a cup of tea 1 (be) more than a matter of politeness.It is a symbol of togetherness,and a way of showing respect for visitors.
The Chinese have such a close relationship with tea 2 they have developed an entire “Tea Culture”.It includes articles,poems,and paintings about tea,as well as the art of making and drinking tea,and 3 (vary) related customs.
Although there has been 4 increasing amount of literature about tea in recent years,such literature is certainly not new.During the Tang dynasty,Lu Yu, 5 is known as the “Tea Sage (茶圣)”,wrote a book.It described 6 detail the process of planting tea bushes,harvesting tea leaves,and preparing for the making of tea.
The Chinese have high 7 (require) for the quality of the tea leaf,the water and the utensil (器皿) they use to prepare and serve tea.Normally,the 8 (fine) tea is grown at altitudes of 900 to 2,100 metres.Water from good springs 9 (consider) the best.The dark-red enameled pottery 10 (make) in Yixing,Jiangsu province is the most popular.