Chinese tea ceremony is a kind of high context example.（)

still widely practiced at modern Chinese weddings on the wedding day，either at home or at the banquet.It is an official ritual to introduce the newlyweds to each other’s family，and is also a way to show respect and appreciation (感谢) to their parents. Tea is likely served also because it is the national drink of China.

When the tea itself is served，the newlyweds kneel in front of their parents，serving tea to both sides of parents，as well as elder close relatives. Parents give their words of blessing and gifts to the newlyweds. During tea presentation，a “good luck woman” would say lucky phrases to bless the newlyweds and the parents. This “good luck woman” should be someone who is blessed with

a good marriage，healthy children and husband，and living parents.

Newlyweds also present tea to each other，raising the tea cups high to show respect before presenting to each other.

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() 1. Tea ceremony is a way to show respect and appreciation to the newlyweds’ parents. () 2. Tea ceremony is only practiced at the banquet.

() 3. The “good luck woman” must be the one with a good marriage，healthy children and

husband，and living parents.

() 4. During tea presentation，the newlyweds will receive gifts from their parents.

() 5. Tea ceremony tradition has a long history of several hundred years.

nd appears in paintings.Tea also plays an important role in Chinese daily life.It is a custom to make tea for guests.People like to drink tea when they get together.Young people show respect to their elders by offering a cup of tea.In the traditional Chinese marriage ceremony, both the bride and groom kneel in front of their parents and serve them tea as an expression of gratitude.

Tea drinking habits vary in different parts of China.People from different regions favour different types of tea.Tea drinking methods are also different.In the north of China, people like to drink tea with a bowl or a glass.Those in the south of China enjoy tasting tea with cultural tea sets.

Tea culture in China is very different from that of other countries.In the West, tea with sugar and milk may be served with desserts.An example of western tea culture is afternoon tea.Tea ceremonies also differ among eastern countries, such as the Japanese or Korean tea ceremony.

Decide each statement is T (true) or F (false) based on Passage A.

1.Making tea for guests is a western custom.

2.The bride and bridegroom kneel to serve tea to their parents in the modern Chinese marriage ceremony.

3.People in the north of China enjoy drinking tea with a bowl.

4.The westerners may drink tea served with sugar and milk.

5.Tea ceremonies among eastern countries are the same.

A.follow

B.join

C.combine

D.suit

A.Morning Tea

B.High Tea

C.Low Tea

D.Chinese Tea

A.Morning Tea

B.High Tea

C.Low Tea

D.Chinese Tea

A.China

B. Chinese

C. China's

D. Chinese's