Many friends sent me e-mails to _________ me on the birth of my son.
A. celebrate B. reward
C. express D. congratulate
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Many friends sent me e-mails to _________ me on the birth of my son.
A. celebrate B. reward
C. express D. congratulate
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Many Christmas customs are based on the birth of Christ, such as giving presents because of the Wise Men, who brought presents to the baby Jesus（耶稣）Singing Christmas carols is based on the scene of the birth with figures of shepherds, the Wise Men and animals surrounding the baby Jesus.
The origin of Santa Claus begins in the 4th century with St. Nicholas, Bishop of Myra, an area in the present-day Turkey. By all accounts St. Nicholas was a generous man, particularly devoted to children. After his death around 340 A. D. he was buried in Myra, but in 1087 Italian sailors were believed to steal his remains and removed them to Italy, greatly increasing St. Nicholas’ popularity throughout Europe.
His kindness and reputation for generosity gave rise to claims that he could perform miracles and devotion to him increased. St. Nicholas became the patron（保护神）saint of Russia, where he was known by his red cap, flowing white beard, and bishop’s mitre. In Greece, he was the patron saint of sailors; in France, he was the patron of lawyers, and in Belgium, the patron of children and travelers. Thousands of churches across Europe were dedicated（供奉的）to him and sometime around the 12th century an official holiday was created in his honor. The Feast of St. Nicholas was celebrated on December 6 and the day was marked by gift-giving and charity.
After the Reformation, European followers of St. Nicholas declined, but the legend was kept alive in Holland where the Dutch spelling of his name Sint Nikolass was eventually transformed to Sinterklaas. Dutch children would leave their wooden shoes by the fireplace, and Sinterklaas would reward good children by placing treats in their shoes. Dutch colonists brought this tradition with them to America in the 17th century and here the English name of Santa Claus appeared.
1.Why, as is believed, is Santa Claus so popular in Europe?
A. Because of his reputation for generosity.
B. Because he died in Italy.
C. Because of the deed of the Italian sailors.
D. Because of his devotion to Italian children.
2.What was the Feast of St. Nicholas held for?
A. Celebrating Christ’s birthday.
B. Giving thanks to churches.
C. Marking a holiday.
D. Honoring St. Nicholas.
3.What does “Sinterklaas” in the last paragraph refer to?
A. European followers. B. Santa Claus.
C. Jesus. D. The Dutch.
4.Which of the following can best describe Santa Claus?
A. Generous, devoted and honored.
B. Dedicated, kind and alive.
C. Well-known, traditional and lovely.
D. Popular, famous and creative.
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—I love the Internet. I’ve come to know many friends on the Net.
— . Few of them would become your real friends.
A. That’s for sure
B. It’s not the case
C. I couldn’t agree more
D. I’m pleased to know that
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---I love the Internet. I’ve come to know many friends on the Net.
---_______ .Few of them would become your real friends.
A. That’s for sure. B. It’s not the case .
C. I couldn’t agree more. D. I’m pleased to know that.
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—I love the Internet. I’ve come to know many friends on the Net.
—______. Few of them would become your real friends.
A. Good for you B. That’s for sure
C. It’s not the case D. I couldn’t agree more
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(2012·安徽)—I love the Internet.I've come to know many friends on the Net.
—________.Few of them would become your real friends.
A．That's for sure B．It's not the case
C．I couldn't agree more D．I'm pleased to know that
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Mo Yan, many of ________ works were based on his experience in his birth place, was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature 2012.
A．who B．whom C．whose D．his
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He sent me an e-mail, to get further information.
A. hoped B. hoping C. to hope D. hope
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He sent me an e-mail , _______to get further information.
A. hoped B hoping C. to hope D. hope
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(2013·九江一模)My brother sent me an email with one of his photos on Mount Tai ________ to it.
A．attached B．attach
C．attaching D．to attach
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