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). Somebody said God could not be everywhere and he made mother.
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 not any party. But children will give their father some presents and the best wishes. Father is great. We could 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.
Easter
Easter is from 22nd March to 25th April. Easter is an important holiday in Western countries.
Chickens are usually born then. Many children buy chocolate and Easter eggs. They also make Easter eggs. Some people like this holiday because it is interesting.
Thanksgiving Day
Every last Thursday of November is a special day. Some American think Thanksgiving Day is more important than Christmas Day. On that day, all people have supper with their family together. Thanksgiving Day in America is a time to offer thanks, have family gatherings and enjoy holiday meals. People like to eat turkeys and some fruits. On that day people are all happy. But in Canada Thanksgiving Day is 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. Easter.
2. What will Americans do on Thanksgiving Day?
A. They say thanks. B. They have friend gatherings.
C. They go on holiday. D. They buy many cards.
3. What can be the best title of the passage?
A. Some traditional festivals in America
B. A brief introduction of some special days
C. Festivals that are only celebrated in the West
D. Foreign festivals and customs.
【答案】1. C 2. A 3. B
【解析】
文章介绍了母亲节、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】
C
细节推理题。根据Halloween中Every family has a lot of sweets. When children go to knock at their doors, people will give them sweets.可知，在万圣节时孩子们能得到糖果，故选C。
【2题详解】
A
细节推理题。根据Thanksgiving Day中Thanksgiving Day in America is a time to offer thanks, have family gatherings and enjoy holiday meals.可知，感恩节时，美国人表示感谢，家庭团聚和吃大餐。故选A。
【3题详解】
B
主旨大意题。文章介绍了母亲节、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。B项：一些特殊节日的简要介绍，概括全文，适合作为本文标题。故选B。
