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Teatime
U1 Reading Club
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What
do people do
at teatime?
There’s more to teatime than just a nice warm drink. Differ cultures combine tea with different food or snacks, turning teatime in to a social occasion.
What do people do at teatime?
Catching up
What do people do at teatime?
Greeting guests
Having food or snacks
What do people do at teatime?
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Duchess is a woman who is married to a duke or who has the rank of duke.
There are so many bites. Who bit these fruits?
Be mindful of portion size to enjoy the quality of food, not quantity.
Please translate
this sentence into Chinese.
He felt weary after working late at night.
Customs vary in different countries.
breakfast + lunch =
brunch
They’re giving him first aid.
Eating slowly aids digestion.
Fast Reading
What is the article mainly about?
It is about the origins of afternoon tea and yum cha, as well as the popularity they still enjoy today.
Let’s make an ID card for Afternoon Tea
Afternoon Tea
Origin
Ann Russell first introduced the idea of afternoon tea in the 18th and 19th centuries.
Time
It was held between four and five o'clock.
Food
Cakes and sandwiches
Participants
Friends
Meaning
It became popular social occasions.
Why did the Duchess of Bedford invite friends to come for tea in the afternoon?
(Para. 2&3) In her time, people often got very hungry during the long break between breakfast and supper. She invited friends to tea to solve this problem.
Let’s make an ID card for Yum Cha
Yum Cha
Origin
Time
Food
Participants
Meaning
Teahouses started cropping up along the Silk Road.
The most popular time to go for yum cha is late morning.
dim sum - bite-sized portions of food
Family and friends
It is a time to relax and catch up in a laid-back environment.
(Para. 1&2) It is popular not just in southern China. It has become increasingly popular in the western world. It might even have inspired brunch.
How popular is yum cha?
Critical Thinking
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