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(2021·西安高一检测)
Amore on the Net(Valentine’s Day)
Valentine’s Day is the holiday honouring love and lovers. In the spirit of the holiday, we invite you to a little celebration for the holiday of “LOVE”! Celebrated on 14 February.
ML King Day on the Net
It’s a celebration of the man and the holiday. It is a time for the nation to remember the injustices that Dr King fought against. A time to remember his fight for the freedom and equality of all races and peoples. A time to remember the message of change through nonviolence. Celebrated on the 3rd Monday of January.
Easter on the Net
Easter is the springtime holiday marking the rebirth of Christ and the renewal of the Christian faith. It is also the time to welcome back the tulips, the crocuses and the daffodils. It’s a time of new suits and new dresses, and a time of chocolate rabbits, chicks, and coloured eggs for kids!
Depending on the calendar—can be celebrated in March or April.
Thanksgiving on the Net
Thanksgiving Day in America is a time to offer thanks, of family gatherings and holiday meals. A time of turkeys and pumpkin pies. A time for Indian corn, holiday parades and giant balloons.
Thanksgiving is celebrated on the 4th Thursday of November.
Mardi Gras on the Net
Mardi Gras is a traditional holiday celebrated in New Orleans and other southern cities in the USA. The people there enjoy this celebration by going to parades. It is usually celebrated in February.
【语篇概述】本文介绍了情人节、马丁·路德·金纪念日、复活节、感恩节及忏悔节等五个节日的网络庆典的活动内容及庆祝时间。
21. Unlike Thanksgiving and Easter, ML King Day ______.
A. is a religious holiday
B. is in memory of a national hero
C. is a time to offer thanks
D. is a time for lovers
【解析】选B。细节理解题。根据ML King Day on the Net部分中的第二句可知, 这个节日是为了纪念马丁·路德·金。故B项正确。
22. Which holidays are celebrated in the same month?
A. Mardi Gras and Easter.
B. Valentine’s Day and ML King Day.
C. Valentine’s Day and Mardi Gras.
D. Easter and ML King Day.
【解析】选C。细节理解题。根据Amore on the Net和Mardi Gras on the Net这两部分中对时间的描述可知, 这两个节日都是在二月(February)。故C项正确。
23. Among the holidays children most probably prefer ______.
A. Valentine’s Day B. ML King Day
C. Thanksgiving D. Easter
【解析】选D。推理判断题。根据Easter on the Net部分中的“. . . and a time of chocolate rabbits, chicks, and coloured eggs for kids! ”可知, 在这个节日里, 有为孩子们准备的各种东西, 由此推断孩子们最喜欢的应该是Easter。故D项正确。
24. Which of the following is most likely the time to celebrate Thanksgiving?
A. 6 Nov. B. 11 Nov. C. 21 Nov. D. 27 Nov.
【解析】选D。细节理解题。根据Thanksgiving on the Net部分中的“Thanksgiving is celebrated on the 4th Thursday of November. ”推测, 若11月1日是第一个星期四, 那么该节日最早的庆祝时间应该是在22号, 而其他情况下的庆祝时间只会比22号还晚。故D项正确。
