Independence Day is _______ national holiday ...

Independence Day is _______ national holiday in the States --- all government employees get _______ day off.

A．the; the           B．a; /              C．a; the            D．/; the

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Mother’s Day is a holiday for mothers. It is celebrated(庆祝)in the United States, England, India and some other countries. In a short time, it becomes widely celebrated. Mother’s day falls on the second Sunday in May. On that day, many people send gifts(礼物)of love to their mothers.

Those whose mothers are still living often wear a pink or red rose or carnation(康乃馨)， while those whose mothers are dead wear a white one.

The idea of a day for mothers was first given by Miss Anna Jarvis of Philadelphia. As a result of her hard work, the celebration of the first American Mother’s Day was held in Philadelphia(费城） on May 10, 1908. Soon the holiday became popular all over the country and around the world.

In China, people do the same on the day for mothers. And, in some cities, people sometimes ask a song to be broadcast(广播) for his or her mother only. This might cost a little money for some of them, but, as it is said, “Love is invaluable.”

On May 8, 1999, just the day before the Mother’s Day that year, a Chinese mother was killed in criminal bombing(罪恶轰炸). Her name is Shao Yanhuan, a heroic mother. All the Chinese will remember her forever.

1. Mother’s Day.

A. is a holiday for mothers

B. is celebrated in the United Stated only

C. falls on May 10 every year

D. was given by Miss Anna Jarvis

2.What was the date of the Mother’s Day in 1999?

A. May 7.            B. May 8.          C. May 9.            D. May 10

3.On Mother’s Day, people________.

A. send some flowers to their mothers.

B. wear a pink or red rose or carnation

C. wear a white flower

D. send gifts of love to their mothers

4. the underlined word “invaluable” means “________”.

A.美好的 B.无价的 C.永恒的 D.无私的

5.Maybe you’ve known the criminal bombing, which of the following ideas do you agree to?

A. Shao Yunhuan is a heroic mother.

B. A Chinese mother is the same as an American mother.

C. The bombing cannot get away with the crime (难逃罪责).

D. All of the above

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Thanksgiving Day is a special holiday in the United States and Canada.Families and friends gather to eat and give thanks for their blessing.

Thanksgiving Day is really a harvest festival.This is why it is celebrated in late fall，after the crops are in. But one of the first thanksgivings in America had nothing to do with a good harvest.On December 4,1619，the Pilgrims from England landed near what is now Charles City，Virginia.They knelt down and thanked God for their safe journey across the Atlantic.

The first New England Thanksgiving did celebrate a rich harvest.The Pilgrims landed at what is now Plymouth，Massachusetts，in 1620.They had a difficult time and the first winter was cruel.Many of the Pilgrims died. But the next year，they had a good harvest.So Governor Bradford declared a three­day feast (盛宴).The Pilgrims invited Indian friends to join them for their special feast. Everyone brought food.

In time，other colonies (殖民地) began to celebrate a day of thanksgiving. But it took years before there was a national Thanksgiving Day. During the Civil War，Sarah Josepha Hale persuaded Abraham Lincoln to do something about it. He proclaimed (宣布) the last Thursday of November 1863 as a day of thanksgiving. Today, Americans celebrate this happy harvest festival on the fourth Thursday in November.Canadians celebrate Thanksgiving Day in much the same way as their American neighbours.But the Canadian Thanks­giving Day falls on the second Monday in October.

1.Thanksgiving Day is celebrated ________.

A.in spring                     B.in summer

C.in autumn                     D.in winter

2.The first to celebrate thanksgiving were ________.

A.some people from England

B.the American Indians

C.Sarah Josepha Hale

D.Governor Bradford

3.We can infer from the passage that New England must be ________.

A.in the U.S.A.

B.in Great Britain

C.in Canada

D.on some island off the Atlantic

4.Which of the following is NOT true?

A.Thanksgiving Day used to be a holiday to celebrate a good harvest.

B.Abraham Lincoln was not the first to decide on thanksgiving celebrations.

C.Thanksgiving Day is celebrated to express the American and Indian people’s thanks to God.

D.There’s little difference between the American way and the Canadian way to celebrate Thanksgiving Day.

5.The passage mainly tells us ________.

A.how Thanksgiving Day is celebrated in the U.S.A.

B.how Thanksgiving Day came into being and the different ways it is celebrated

C.that Thanksgiving Day is in fact a harvest holiday

D.how the way to celebrate Thanksgiving Day changed with the time and places

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The National Day holiday is a great opportunity to do something a little different. Many people use the National Day for a getaway, a short trip to leave the stress of their everyday lives behind and explore, learn, or relax.

Hotel Romance

Many hotels and resorts feature something special to start the getaway, such as champagne, flowers, or a fruit basket in the room on arrival. Getaway packages usually include a room with something special, a heart shaped bed, for example. Additional benefits could be room service meals or other private dining, plus tickets or discounts for local attractions.

Visit a Spa

Spa getaways can take place at a location that focuses only on spa services or at a hotel that offers a spa as one of its features. Some spas emphasize treatments fit for their geographic area or a local attraction. A spa in a grape growing region might provide grape juice masks, or a hotel near a hot spring could offer mineral baths. Most spas offer a range of massage, health and beauty treatments, so a spa getaway can be relaxing with other benefits.

Learn a Skill

The National Day holiday may not be enough time to become an expert at something new, but it provides a way for people to begin their explorations. Some organizations offer intensive courses that last five or six days. People with special interests can get away from their routines while learning such things as how to make beer, speak a new language, or take better photos.

Help Others

Some organizations cooperate with businesses to have accommodations and activities for short-term volunteers. Most volunteer vacations involve ecology friendly or charity activities. A volunteer getaway is a way to relieve stress and help others at the same time.

Stay in a National Park

For those who want to relax in a rural environment, a national park fits the bill. Most national parks provide camping areas for tents and trailers. Several have cabins within the parks available to rent. A getaway to a national park provides privacy, stress relief, and the time to get to know some important natural resources.

1.It can be learned from the text that　　　　　 .

A. spas are offered in the tourist attractions all over the country

B. intensive courses of some organizations help people get away from home

C. helping others at weekend makes people feel free and relaxed

D. people may get close to nature in a national park

2.Which of the following can be rented in a national park?

A. Cabins.　　 B. Trailers.

C. Camping area.　　 D. Privacy.

3.The best title of the passage can be　　　　　　 .

A. Away from Our Busy Work　　 B. Good Ways to Relieve Stress

C. Enjoy Life and Help Others　　 D. National Day Holiday Getaway Ideas

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The 4th of July is the most important holiday in the United States, for it reminds us of the famous day in 1776. When the Americans declared their independence, congress made the declaration in Philadelphia, and that night in the city there were joyful celebrations which soon became nationwide. Even since, the 4th of July has been marked in the American calendar as Independence Day, and there are parades and festivities of all kinds.

The Declaration of Independence drawn up by Thomas Jefferson is one of the most important documents ever published, and it dropped like a bombshell（ 意外事件） on the western world. Here is a sentence which shook the ruling classes of Europe, “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed ( 赋予)by their Creator with certain unalienable(不可剥夺的) rights, that among these are life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.”

1. When did the Americans declare their independence?

A. The fourth of July, 1776..        B. The fourth of June, 1794.

C. The first of July, 1767.          D. The first of June, 1756

2. By whom was The Declaration of Independence drawn up?

A. George Washington.          B. Benjamin Franklin.

C. Thomas Jefferson            D. Abraham Lincoln.

3. Which of the following most generally summarizes the Declaration of Independence?

A. Equality.                 B. Liberty

C. The pursuit of happiness.    D. All of the above.

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In the U.S. Mother’s Day is a holiday celebrated on second Sunday in May. It is a day when children honor their mothers with cards, gifts and flowers. First observance in Philadelphia in 1907,it is based on suggestions by Julia Ward Howe in 1872 and by Anna Jarvis in 1907.

Although it wasn’t celebrated in the U.S. until 1907,there were days honoring mothers even in the days of ancient Greece. In those days, however, it was Rhea, the Mother of the gods that was given honor. Later,in the 1600’s,in England there was an annual celebration called “Mothering Sunday.” It was celebrated during June, on the fourth Sunday ,the servants, who generally lived with their employers, were encouraged to return home and honor their mothers. It was traditional for them to bring a special cake along to celebrate the occasion.　　

In the U.S., in 1907 Ana Jarvis, from Philadelphia, began a campaign to establish a national Mother’s Day. Jarvis persuaded her mother’s church in Grafton, West Virginia to celebrate Mother’s Day on the second anniversary of her mother’s death, the 2ed Sunday of May. The next day Mother’s Day was also celebrated in Philadelphia, Jarvis and others began a letter-writing campaign to ministers, businessmen, and politicians asking to establish a national Mother’s Day. They were successful. President Woodrow Wilson, in 1914,made the official announcement recognizing Mother’s Day as a national celebration that was to be held each year on the 2nd Sunday of May.

Many other countries of the world celebrate their own Mother’s Day at different times throughout the year. Denmark, Finland, Italy, Turkey, Australia, and Belgium celebrate Mother’s Day on the second Sunday in May, as in the U.S.

1..Mother’s Day in the U.S. was first celebrated　　　　　　 .

A. in 1872　　 B. in 1907　　 C. in the 1600’s　　 D. in 1914

2.The underlined word “observance” in the first paragraph probably means　 “　　　　 ”.

A. celebration　　 B. principle　　 C. holiday　 D. campaign

3.According to the passage, which of the following is TRUE?

A. All the mothers were given honor in the days of ancient Greece.

B. Only the servants’ mothers were given honor on Mothering Sunday in England.　　

C. President Woodrow Wilson announced Mother’s Day as a national celebration.　　

D. Ana Javis’s mother probably died on the 2nd Sunday of May in 1907.

4.What could be the best title for this passage?

A. Mother’s Day of the U.S　　　　　　　　 B. Mother’s Day of the world

C. Ana Jarvis and Mother’s Day　　　　　 D. Styles of Mother’s Day

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Father’s Day

The United States is one of the few countries in the world that has an official day on which fathers are honored by their children. On the third Sunday in June, fathers all across the United States are given presents, treated to dinner or otherwise made to feel special.

However, the idea for creating a day for children to honor their fathers began in Spokane, Washington. A woman by the name of Sonora Smart Dodd thought of the idea for Father’s Day while listening to a Mother’s Day sermon in 1909. Having been raised by her father, Henry Jackson Smart, after her mother died, Sonora wanted her father to know how special he was to her. It was her father that made all the parental sacrifices and was, in the eyes of his daughter, a selfless and loving man. Sonora’s father was born in June, so she chose to hold the first Father’s Day celebration in Spikane, Washington on the 19th of June, 1910.

In 1924 President Calvin Coolidge declared the third Sunday in June as Father’s Day. Roses are the Father’s Day flowers: red to be worn for a living father and white if the father has died.

When children can’t visit their fathers or take them out to dinner, they send a greeting card. Traditionally, fathers prefer greeting cards that are not too sentimental. Most greeting cards are too special so fathers laugh when they open them. Some give heartfelt thanks for being there whenever the child needed Dad.

1.At first, Father’s Day was fixed on June 19th because ______.

A. Sonora honored her father on her father’s birthday

B. Sonora’s birthday was June 19

C. it was decided by the president at that time

D. her mother died on June 19

2.How many years has passed before Father’s Day became an official day since the father’s day was celebrated?

A. 4　　　 B. 10　　　　 C. 14　　　 D. 24

3.According to the passage, on Father’s Day,　 ______.

A. people will wear the same flowers to honor their fathers

B. only daughters wear red flowers to honor their fathers

C. children must go home to honor their fathers

D. fathers are often honored in different ways

4.According to the passage, we can infer that Henry Jackson Smart ______.

A. was very kind to anyone

B. did a lot for his daughter

C. was the first father honored in 1924

D. always helped others by giving money

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There is ___ in traveling during National Day with visitors crowded into the scenic spots.

A. no such a fun　　 B. not such a fun

C. no such fun　 　　 D. not so fun

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China Daily: As China comes down from a travel rush during the seven-day holiday for National Day, people called for a return of the Labor Day Golden Week holiday as a way to ease(缓解) the travel peak.

By Friday, 79 million passengers were expected to have used the railways up about 8 percent over last year. Waterways had shipped around 2 million, a rise of about 17 percent on last year, www. cntv. cn, the website of China Central Television, said on Saturday.

As large numbers of tourists swarmed scenic spots around China, it caused huge crowds and many complaints.

The Forbidden City in Beijing has long been a big draw for travelers. On Tuesday alone, the museum reported, it received more than 180,000 visitors, about six times higher than a regular day.

According to China Central Television, restless visitors demanded their money back from the tourism committee, and police were sent to help deal with the problem.

The Beijing-HongKong-Macao expressway, the Shanghai-Kunming expressway and the route from Beijing to Kunming saw large increases in traffic on Saturday, according to www. cntv. cn.

“As there are only two long holidays in the country and paid leave is not well carried out by employers（雇主）, people have limited chances for travel”, Dai Bin, the director of China Tourism Academy, said in a report by Beijing Times on Saturday.

“The travel rush during the ‘Golden Week’ holidays happens because people do not take long journeys during shorter holidays”, said Liu Simin, a researcher with the China Academy of Social Sciences, in a report by Beijing Times on Saturday.

Liu said that now the most important task is to ease the pressure from the huge numbers of tourists. When the Labor Day Golden Week holiday came to an end in 2007, a chance to travel was reduced.

In 2008, the government shortened the Labor Day Golden Week holiday, usually lasting from May 1 to May 7, to three days and added three other short vacations to the list.

1.The Labor Day Golden Week holiday was shortened to __________________.

A. one day        B. two days        C. three days             D. four days

2.The underlined word “swarmed” in the third paragraph probably means “_______”.

A. crowded into        B. left        C. escaped from                 D. planned to go to

3.Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?

A. People called for a return of the Labor Day Golden Week holiday.

B. The museum reported it received more than 180,000 visitors during the holiday.

C. Now the most important task is to ease the pressure from the huge numbers of tourists.

D. There are only two long holidays in the country.

4.What is the passage mainly about?

A. Seven-day Golden Week Holiday sees huge crowds on popular tourists spots

B. The problem during the seven-day Golden Week Holiday.

C. Travel complaints.

D. The pressure from the huge numbers of tourists.

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Thanksgiving Day is special holiday in the United States and Canada．Families and friends gather to eat and give thanks for their blessing．

Thanksgiving Day is really a harvest festival．This is why it is celebrated in late fall, after the crops are in．But one of the first thanksgivings in America had nothing to do with a good harvest．On December 4, 1619, the Pilgrims (清教徒) from England landed near what is now Charles City, Virginia．They knelt down and thanked God for their safe journey across the Atlantic．

The first New England Thanksgiving did celebrate a rich harvest．The Pilgrims landed at what is now Plymouth, Massachusetts, in 1620．They had a difficult time and the first winter was cruel．Many of the Pilgrims died．But the next year, they had a good harvest．So Governor Bradford declared a three-day feast．The Pilgrims invited Indian friends to join them for their special feast．Everyone brought food．

In time, other colonies（殖民地）began to celebrate a day of thanksgiving．But it took years before there was a national Thanksgiving Day．During the Civil War, Sarah Josepha Hale persuaded Abraham Lincoln to do something about it．He proclaimed（宣布）the last Thursday of November 1863 as a day of thanksgiving．Today, Americans celebrate this happy harvest festival on the fourth Thursday in November．Canadians celebrate Thanksgiving Day in much the same way as their American neighbours．But the Canadian thanks-giving Day falls on the second Monday in October．

1.Thanksgiving Day is celebrated 　　　 ．

A．in spring　　　　　　　　 B．in summer

C．in winter　　　　　　　　 D．in autumn

2.The first to celebrate thanksgiving were 　　　 ．

A．the American Indians

B．some people from England

C．Sarah Josepha Hale

D．Governor Bradford

3.The passage mainly tells us 　　　 ．

A．how Thanksgiving Day is celebrated in the U．S．A．

B．that Thanksgiving Day is in fact a harvest holiday

C．how Thanksgiving Day came into being and the different ways it is celebrated

D．how the way to celebrate Thanksgiving Day changed with the time and places

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