Ⅰ.七选五
Easter is a very popular holiday in Christian countries. __1__ Easter is a “movable” holiday, as it is celebrated on the first Sunday following the full moon after the vernal equinox (春分)．
Easter is known mostly as a Christian holiday. __2__ The holiday was first meant to celebrate the coming of spring and to welcome the birth of plants, animals and all the bright flowers. __3__ Then later the eggs were given as gifts. Sometimes the eggs were exchanged by lovers. Giving special eggs to those that they love is very similar to giving presents on Valentine's Day.
Most countries celebrate Easter by decorating eggs, getting together with family, eating chocolate and sweets and playing egg hunts. Many children enjoy Easter because of egg hunts. __4__ Then the children run around searching for them. The most famous egg hunt is done every year on the lawn (草坪) of the White House in Washington DC.
For many children, Easter and the Easter Bunny are second in popularity only to Christmas and Santa Claus. The Easter Bunny, a young rabbit, is a character that represents everything wonderful for spring: life and playfulness. The Easter Bunny first came from Germany and was brought to North America later. __5__ There are even Easter Bunnies made of chocolate!
A．It's a very popular character for Easter.
B．It's a holiday to celebrate Jesus Christ's return to life.
C．Others have hidden eggs around the house, or outside.
D．During Easter in Germany, a lamb is a popular symbol.
E．The most interesting part of the holiday is looking for eggs.
F．The practice of painting eggs was first done to represent the coming of spring.
G．However, many celebrations during this time have nothing to do with Christianity.
1．B 解析：此句与前后句Easter is a very popular holiday...和Easter is a “movable” holiday...并列，总述复活节。
2．G 解析：此句与前句中a Christian holiday形成对照，表转折。
3．F 解析：F项中first与下句中Then相对应，表示先后关系。
4．C 解析：前句提到Many children enjoy Easter because of eggs hunts，故本句应是Others have hidden eggs...并与下一句Then the children run around searching for them相连接。
5．A 解析：此段讲述the Easter Bunny，该句说明它是复活节的一个受欢迎的角色。
