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The British have many（46） ______ （tradition） but there is nothing more quintessential （典型的） than （47） ______ （take） afternoon tea．We know the Brits have a love affair with drinking tea，with more than 160 million cups drunk every day，but it was the invention of afternoon tea（48） ______ turned tea-drink into a popular pastime．
This sociable feast involves drinking good quality tea （49） ______ （comfort） while nibbling （小口吃） on nice sandwiches，scones with jam and cream and a selection of small cakes．And，of course，it can only happen in the afternoon!Afternoon tea，which （50） ______ （design） as a light snack to bridge the gap between lunch and dinner，dates back to the 1840s．It went on to become a （51） ______ （fashion） social occasion for the upper classes．
Now there is a resurgence （复苏） in its（52） ______ （popular） in the UK and it is available to anyone who can afford it．（53） ______ it can be enjoyed at home，the best way to experience it is at a smart hotel or café．But if you're thinking of visiting such a place （54） ______ （enjoy） a plate of sweet and savory treats with a steaming hot brew，remember the rules you must follow to avoid （55） ______ （ask）to leave．