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In India, chai is more than just a cup of tea to start the day—the thick sweet drink is an integral part of the rhythm of life. Zach Marks and Rcsham Gellatly have been documenting the culture of Indian chai and the people who sell it—known as chai wallahs.

Tea is India's most popular drink—the country consumes 837,000 tons of it every year. The ritual of drinking chai goes beyond all boundaries, and roadsides are dotted with chai wallahs who serve it boiled up with spices (香料),sugar and milk.

Santosh began selling tea at his shop 15 years ago. The neighboring area in Mumbai has changed dramatically. Many of the small businesses where Santosh once delivered chai have been replaced by large office buildings which he can't enter. But many people working in the new developments have become regular customers, preferring Santosh's chai made with thick milk and fresh ginger to the tea bags available in their offices.

  • A popular ingredient in north Indian chai, ginger is believed to have numerous health benefits and is thought to keep your body warm in winter. The spicy root has been used in hot, milk-based beverages in India for hundreds of so when the British made tea
  • According to Para. 1, what have Zach Marks and Resham Gellatly been doing?
  • A. They have been documenting the annual Hindu festival of Durga Puja.
  • B. They have been studying how the British made tea popular in India.
  • C. They have been describing the great changes in big cities of India.
  • D. They have been recording the Indian tea culture and tea sellers.
试题出自试卷《2016年10月全国自主考试综合英语(一)真题及答案》
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