The warm weather outside may look perfect for outdoor exercise. But for those who are not that sporty, {#blank#}1{#/blank#} could be nicer than having relaxing afternoon tea with a few good friends and taking {#blank#}2{#/blank#} break?

    But are you familiar with the culture of afternoon tea—its origins, what {#blank#}3{#/blank#} (include), and the proper etiquette (礼仪)? We sum up a few things you need to know about this traditional English custom so that you can enjoy it {#blank#}4{#/blank#} (much).

    While the tradition of {#blank#}5{#/blank#} (drink) tea dates back to about 3,000 BC in China, it was not until the mid-17th century {#blank#}6{#/blank#} the concept of “afternoon tea” first appeared in the UK. In 1840, Anna Maria Russell, the seventh Duchess of Bedford, started to ask for a tea tray {#blank#}7{#/blank#} butter, bread and cakes at 4 pm every day, as she found she was hungry at this time every day and the evening meal in her household was served {#blank#}8{#/blank#} (fashion) late at 8 pm. She found this new habit difficult {#blank#}9{#/blank#} (break) and soon invited other ladies in society to join her. This pause for tea quickly became a popular social event. In the 1880s, women of upper class and society would put on gowns, {#blank#}10{#/blank#} (glove) and hats for their afternoon tea.

    In China, the history of people planting and using bamboo can date back as far as 7000 years. As early as the Shang Dynasty, bamboo was being used in ancient peopled dally lives. It was used for food, clothing, housing, transportation,{#blank#}1{#/blank#} (music) instruments and even weapons.

The {#blank#}2{#/blank#}(apply) of bamboo in science and technology is thrilling. In 251 BC, Li Bing, in Sichuan,{#blank#}3{#/blank#} (lead) the local people in building the Dujiang Weirs, the first irrigation network in the world, in which bamboo played {#blank#}4{#/blank#}important role. The world's oldest water piper was also {#blank#}5{#/blank#} (make) of bamboo. During the Han Dynasty, the people in Sichuan {#blank#}6{#/blank#}(success) sank a 1600-metre-deep well with thick bamboo ropes. This technology did not spread to Europe{#blank#}7{#/blank#}the 19th century, and it was by using the technology {#blank#}8{#/blank#} the Americans drilled the first oil well in Pennsylvania in 1859.

    In Chinese culture, bamboo is well-known as {#blank#}9{#/blank#}of the “four gentlemen” in plants. To many distinguished men，bamboo is a symbol of goodness and honesty. It is always closely related to people of positive spirits. Bamboo culture contributes to encouraging People to hold on when {#blank#}10{#/blank#}(face) tough situations.

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