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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.