A
Mother’s Day
The second Sunday in May is Mother’s Day. Mother’s Day is a special day for everyone! On that day, children usually give their mothers cards, presents and flowers. But most of the people like giving their mothers carnations (康乃馨).
Father’s Day
Father’s Day is on the third Sunday in June. Some Americans thought that if we had Mother’s Day, we should have a Father’s Day. On Father’s Day there is no party. But children will give their fathers some presents and the best wishes. Fathers are great. We should give the best wishes to them.
Halloween
Halloween is on October 31st. On this day, in front of the house there are a lot of pumpkin lights. They are very beautiful. Every family has a lot of sweets. When children go to knock at their doors, people will give them sweets.
Thanksgiving Day
The fourth Thursday of November every year is a special day in America. Some Americans think Thanksgiving Day is more important than Christmas Day. On that day, all people have supper with their family. Thanksgiving Day in America is a time to offer thanks, have family gatherings and enjoy holiday meals. People like to eat turkey and some fruits. On that day people are all happy. But in Canada Thanksgiving Day falls on the second Monday in October.
1. On which day can children ask for and get sweets?
A. Father’s Day. B. Thanksgiving Day.
C. Halloween. D. Mother’s Day.
2. What will Americans do on Thanksgiving Day?
A. They say thanks. B. They have gatherings with friends.
C. They go on holiday. D. They buy many cards.
3. What can be known about the festivals in the text?
A. Father’s Day is a festival with a long history in the U.S.
B. Turkey is the traditional food in Western countries.
C. Thanksgiving Day is more important than Christmas.
D. Mother’s Day is to honour mothers’ devotion to children.
【答案】1. C 2. A 3. D
【解析】
【分析】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了母亲节、父亲节、万圣节、复活节、感恩节几个重要的节日的时间、庆祝活动、意义等。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段“Halloween (万圣节)”部分中的“When children go to knock at their doors, people will give them sweets. (当孩子们去敲门时，人们会给他们糖果)”可知，在万圣节时孩子们能得到糖果。故选C项。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据第四段“Thanksgiving Day”中的“Thanksgiving Day in America is a time to offer thanks, have family gatherings and enjoy holiday meals. (在美国，感恩节是一个表示感谢、家庭团聚、享受节日美餐的日子)”可知，感恩节时，美国人会表示感谢，与家人团聚和吃大餐。故选A项。
【3题详解】
推理判断题。通过第一段“Mother’s Day”部分中的“On that day, children usually give their mothers cards, presents and flowers. (在那一天，孩子们通常给他们的母亲卡片，礼物和鲜花)”可推知，母亲节是为了纪念母亲对孩子们的奉献，孩子们在那一天通常会通过送礼物表达对母亲的爱。故选D项。
