二、題組
(1-2)
Ashley: So, what is this we’re having, Elizabeth?
Elizabeth: We’re having afternoon tea, like I’d have back when I was in London.
Ashley: What’s the history of having afternoon tea?
Elizabeth: Once, there was a hungry duchess. 1 , so she created afternoon tea.
Ashley: Being a duchess must be nice. Besides tea, what are we going to have?
Elizabeth: Look, it’s coming now. See, there are three levels of plates on the stand. Each one is its own course.
Ashley: Where do we start? That cake looks delicious.
Elizabeth: We start from the bottom with the sandwiches. Then, we move up to the middle, the scones； and finally, we reach the top, desserts. How do you take your tea, dear?
Ashley: A little sugar and some cream, please.
Elizabeth: Please put that dessert back because we must start with the sandwiches.
Ashley: Why is it important where we start?
Elizabeth: We English do everything the right way, especially during our meals. Try it this way, and 2 you don’t like it, next time we’ll go to an American brunch.
Ashley: Sounds good to me.

duchess 女公爵 create 創造 level 層 bottom 底部 scone 司康 especially 尤其是 brunch 早午餐

【題組】1.
(A) She ate like a bird
(B) She couldn’t wait for dinner
(C) Nothing crossed her mind
(D) Coffee was very expensive in those days