Tea, teawares, and drinking vessels are all important and unique window into the evolution of Chinese culture.BBy all accounts, China's tea culture can be traced as far back to before 2000 BC. An old story goes that the mythical Emperor Shennong discovered tea when a leaf fell into boiling water he was drinking, beginning a tradition that exists to this day.CTea culture spread throughout China during the Tang dynasty, particularly after the completion of The Classic of Tea (Cha Jing) by Lu Yu in the 8th century. Lu Yu, who later earned fame as the Sage (圣人) of Tea', had an enormous impact on the spread of tea drinking and linked it to Buddhist ideas, including the harmony and mysteries of the universe. The Classic of Tea is the oldest known guide to tea drinking and culture. It covers all aspects of tea culture, from growing to harvesting, crafting, and brewing (冲泡), as well as techniques for farmers and craftsmen to produce the finest teas.DWhat does the author want to illustrate by describing the complex process of tea making?AHow various utensils would be used in the process of tea making.BHow techniques in tea making were superior during the Tang dynasty.CThat tea making is a challenging process,and we should learn to enjoy tea drinking.
阅读理解(共20小题,60分)ATea and tea culture have been an integrated part of Chinese history and society for centuries. Tea, teawares, and drinking vessels are all important and unique window into the evolution of Chinese culture.BBy all accounts, China's tea culture can be traced as far back to before 2000 BC. An old story goes that the mythical Emperor Shennong discovered tea when a leaf fell into boiling water he was drinking, beginning a tradition that exists to this day.CTea culture spread throughout China during the Tang dynasty, particularly after the completion of The Classic of Tea (Cha Jing) by Lu Yu in the 8th century. Lu Yu, who later earned fame as the Sage (圣人) of Tea', had an enormous impact on the spread of tea drinking and linked it to Buddhist ideas, including the harmony and mysteries of the universe. The Classic of Tea is the oldest known guide to tea drinking and culture. It covers all aspects of tea culture, from growing to harvesting, crafting, and brewing (冲泡), as well as techniques for farmers and craftsmen to produce the finest teas.DWhat does the author want to illustrate by describing the complex process of tea making?AHow various utensils would be used in the process of tea making.BHow techniques in tea making were superior during the Tang dynasty.CThat tea making is a challenging process,and we should learn to enjoy tea drinking.