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Thanksgiving Day is a public vacation. It is a day off for the general population in the US, and schools and most businesses are closed。

What Do People Do

Thanksgiving Day is traditionally a day for families and friends to get together for a special meal.The meal often includes a turkey, stuffing, potatoes, cranberry sauce, gravy, pumpkin pie and vegetables. Thanksgiving Day is a time for many people to give thanks for what they have.

Thanksgiving Day parades are held in some cities and towns on or around Thanksgiving Day. Some parades or festivities also mark the opening of the Christmas shopping season. Some people have a four-day weekend so it is a popular time for trips and to visit family and friends.

Public Life

Most government offices, businesses, schools and other organizations are closed on Thanksgiving Day. Many offices and businesses allow staff to have a four-day weekend so these offices and businesses are also closed on the Friday after Thanksgiving Day. Public transit systems do not usually operate on their regular timetables.

Thanksgiving Day is one of the busiest periods for travel in the US. This can causecongestionand overcrowding. Seasonal parades and busy football games can cause disruption to local traffic

【小题1】What do people usually do on Thanksgiving Day?
A.All people will have a four-day weekend.
B.People usually get together with their family without travelling.
C.People in government officials still work on this day.
D.People usually go out to parade on this day.
【小题2】What does the underlined word"congestion"in the last paragraph probably mean?
A.Air pollution.B.Environment damage.
C.Too much traffic and too many people.D.Destruction to the road.
【小题3】What can we infer from the passage?
A.Students usually go to school to celebrate.
B.Buses usually serve on the regular timetable.
C.You'd better not go shopping because shops are all closed.
D.You and your family can get together for a special meal.
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Beyond the bridge, the beloved City by the Bay is still appealing with secret San Francisco musts to keep the celebration going. Here are a few more:


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Nightlife at California Academy of Science

For anyone who wished that film “Night at the Museum” could be real, every Thursday night the California Academy of Science offers a simulated (模拟的) rainforest and aquarium, all under the same roof. There’s also live music, several bars and a different theme every week.


Musee Mecanique

It may be called a museum. It’s full of wind-up toys, dancing puppets, shooting galleries and vintage arcade games. Some of the exhibits may seem frightening, but this is a unique trip back into the history of how we have fun. Bringa pocket full of coins.

【小题1】Which event was recently held to celebrate the bridge’s birthday?
A.A fireworks display.B.A walk across the bridge.
C.A guided tour around it.D.A special offer on souvenirs.
【小题2】Which of the following suits people liking sports?
A.Bourbon and Branch.B.Musee Mecanique.
C.House of Air.D.California Academy of Science.
【小题3】What can we do in Nightlife at California Academy of Science?
A.Play with a variety of toys for free.B.Appreciate some virtual wildlife.
C.Do some extreme sports with locals.D.Make a deal with business partners.

Festivals are a part of our culture. We have grown up around them and have embraced them as a part of our lives. 【小题1】 Festivals to them mean decorations, sweets, gifts, games and lots of other celebrations. However, there are a lot of things that children can learn from celebrating festivals.

Festivals are celebrated with people. 【小题2】 This teaches children the importance of community and the joys of working together. When kids take part in preparations for a festival, they make a place for themselves in this community of people.

Festivals also mean that the entire family can be together and celebrate something they believe in. Kids and parents find time to help each other to decorate their house, prepare delicacies, make gifts, etc. 【小题3】 Kids are also able to spend time and bond with their grandparents, cousins, and other relatives.

Festivals also mean gift-giving and sharing. The exchange of gifts teaches children to share joys during festivals 【小题4】 Children learn to share and care for others who may not be able to celebrate festivals without their help. This teaches them the importance of generosity and humbleness. They also learn to be thankful for what they have and receive.

【小题5】 A child can be taught more about their culture and their country during festival s and celebrations. This teaches them about their roots in the world and makes them proud of their country and culture. It is during festivals when stories of the past come forward to teach children about the past and help them understand the importance of celebration through generations.

A.Festivals have much more to offer to the people.
B.Festivals are a great way to understand one’s culture.
C.This allows children to form a stronger bond with their family.
D.Children are particularly the ones who enjoy festivals more than adults.
E.On these days people from all walks of life come together to celebrate life.
F.Children share sweets and gifts with relatives and friends to spread the joy of celebrations.
G.Celebrations always involve people coming together and helping each other to have a good time.

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Lanterns are a big part of the festival. One story says that the bright lanterns show respect for gods. Another says that people light lanterns to celebrate the declining (消退的) darkness of winter.

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In some places, people like releasing sky lanterns, which are called Kongming lanterns. A sky lantern is a small hot air balloon made of paper, with an opening at the bottom, where there is a small fire source. When the bright lights fly high in the sky, people bless family members and make wishes. Releasing river lights is also a way to bless for each other. Usually, the lights are in the shape of a lotus (荷花).

In old times, the Lantern Festival was also romantic. At that time, young girls were not allowed to go out very often except during certain festivals. Therefore, looking at lanterns gave young people a chance to meet each other. A line from Xin Qiji, a poet during the Song Dynasty, shows this: “Anxiously, I searched for her in thousands, hundreds of ways. Suddenly I turned, and there she was in the declining light.”

【小题1】When do people celebrate the Lantern Festival?
A.On the 22nd day of the first lunar month.
B.On the 15th day of the first solar month.
C.On the 22nd day of February every year.
D.On the 15th day of the first lunar month.
【小题2】Which of the following statements about the Lantern Festival is TRUE?
A.People paste riddles to show off their knowledge.
B.Young girls were not allowed to go out on the day.
C.People light lanterns to drive animals away.
D.People make wishes when releasing lights.
【小题3】How do you feel about the line from Xin Qiji?
A.Sad.B.Scared.C.Romantic.D.Anxious.
【小题4】What would be the best title for the text?
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B.River Lights on the Lantern Festival
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