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We are so used to having a cup of tea before heading off to work, during work or after getting back
from work. Tea breaks are more like a custom that takes place regularly several times a day. This tea break
tradition has been happening during the past 200 years or so. Tea just happens to be a wonderful drink for
most of us. The day simply feels incomplete without a hot cup of tea. However, is tea good for you?
In 2006, the papers were flooded with the news of research showing that drinking 2-3 cups of tea a day
is as beneficial as drinking water, with even some additional health benefits. Another report published in
November 2009, stated that drinking up to eight cups of tea a day is good for you. The research conducted
by nutrition expert Dr. Carrie Ruxton, debunked (揭示…的真相) the popular stories about caffeinated (含咖
啡因的) drinks like tea, coffee and cocoa. According to Dr. Ruxton, the caffeine present in tea tends to lower
the risk of heart attacks and strokes. She says that drinking 8 cups of tea a day gives the drinkers "the best
levels of health-giving substances" present in tea and other caffeinated drinks.
Contrary to popular belief that tea does not contain more caffeine than coffee, it actually contains almost
half the amount. Caffeine is a natural thing found in many types of food and drink. It's also something that
can give you a much needed lift for a demanding and tiring afternoon ahead. Research shows that proper
amounts of caffeine are safe for most people.
So why not take full advantage of your tea breaks at work, or make time for afternoon tea while out
shopping at the weekend? And remember that tea is not just a great drink, but it helps to keep you looking and
feeling healthy.
1. What is mainly talked about in the first paragraph? [ ]
A. The types of tea.
B. The tea custom.
C. How to drink tea.
D. When to drink tea.
2. Reports in the newspapers show that ____. [ ]
A. drinking tea is a healthy habit
B. new ways of drinking tea appear
C. drinking tea is harmful to health
D. people don't like to drink tea any more
3. Caffeine in tea ____.[ ]
A. can make you energetic
B. gives you a good rest
C. may cause heart attacks
D. is more than that in coffee
4. What would be the best title for the passage? [ ]
A. Tea and disease
B. Tea-a healthy drink
C. Tea, coffee and cocoa
D. Drink tea or coffee
