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.
解析:细节理解题。根据文章第三段Halloween中“Every family has a lot of sweets. When children go to knock at their doors, people will give them sweets.”可知,万圣节前夕每个家庭都会准备很多糖果,孩子们可以去敲门并会得到糖果。
答案:C
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.
解析:细节理解题。根据文章最后一段中“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.”可知,美国人会在感恩节的时候和家人聚在一起用餐,而且那天人们会相互表达对彼此的感谢。
答案:A
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.
解析:细节理解题。根据第一段“On that day, children usually give their mothers cards, presents and flowers. But most of the people like giving their mothers carnations.”可知,母亲节是为了纪念母亲对孩子的奉献。
答案:D
