76. This passage is mainly about ____.

1. the tea plant
2. the uses of the tea plant
3. the tea trade
4. the cultivation of the tea plant

77. According to the passage, the tea plant ____.

1. was first cultivated in Japan in prehistoric time
2. requires well-drained soil to grow properly
3. is the largest import of the United Kingdom
4. has odorless flowers

78. Why is a large supply of cheap labor important for the cultivation of tea?

1. Since the tea plant can reach a height of thirty feet, several workers are required to harvest each plant.
2. Since tea is exported all over the world, a lot of people are needed to handle the trade complications that arise.
3. Since tea has been around since prehistoric times, many workers are employed to protect it and ensure that it doesn't die out.
4. Since the tea plant is handpicked, many laborers are needed at harvest time.

79. The style in the passage is most like that found in a ____.

1. newspaper article
2. passage in an encyclopedia
3. journal entry
4. history textbook

80. Which of the following is the author most likely to discuss next?

1. Other major imports of the United Kingdom and United States
2. Current trends in tea consumption
3. Other examples of plants that have a medicinal value
4. A description of what China was like in prehistoric times

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