In England , afternoon tea, between four and five, is the most informal meal of the day. If you are a friend of the family, you may drop in for tea without an invitation. Very often it is not served at a table . The members of the family and visitors take tea in the sitting room. Each person has a cup and saucer (茶碟) , a spoon and a small plate for bread and butter and cake. By the way , do not help yourself to cake first, but bread and butter first, then cake if there is any. Another piece of advice: do not put more than one piece of bread or cake on your plate at the same time.

(1) In England, tea is usually eaten ____.

A. early in the morning

B. between lunch and supper

C. early afternoon

D. between breakfast and lunch

(2) An ordinary English tea usually consists of ____.

A. either tea or food

B. tea, food and vegetables

C. both tea and food

D. the same things as other meals

(3) If you want to have a tea in a friendˈs home,_____.

A. it is very important to wait for his invitation

B. you may visit him without telling him beforehand (事先）

C. it is necessary to let him know before

D. you should ask for his permission first

(4) Which of the following isnottrue according to this passage? ____.

A. tea things do not consist of cups and spoons only

B. tea is often served in the sitting-room

C. Very often people can share a set of tea things

D. Cake is not always served at tea