An American woman Anna Jarvis was the first person to decide that mothers should have a holiday in their honor each year. Miss Jarvis started her campaign in 1906 in her home city Philadelphia. She wrote thousands of letters to congressmen (国会议员),city officials, teachers and newspaper publishers, suggesting an official holiday for mothers. She traveled all over America, trying to get support for the idea.
In 1914 the Congress declared (宣布) the second Sunday in May each year as Mother’s Day. Anna Jarvis wanted Mother’s Day to be a simple event. She thought children could honor their mothers by spending some time with them as an act of love and respect. However, the holiday turned out to be a major event for department stores, flower shops and greeting card industry, which Miss Jarvis didn’t like.
Americans spend millions of dollars on gifts for their mothers on this day. Younger children often try to prepare and serve breakfast for their mothers. Fathers may offer to take care of children so that mothers can enjoy themselves. The holiday becomes an important time for family gathering.
【小题1】Miss Jarvis ________ .A.was the first British woman to suggest Mother’s Day |
B.declared the second Sunday in May as Mother’s Day |
C.kept writing letters to get support for her idea of having an official holiday for mothers |
D.kept writing letters to persuade people to love and respect their mother |
A.offering them expensive gifts | B.spending some time with them |
C.eating in restaurants together | D.taking care of children for them |
A.are closed | B.have fewer customers |
C.only have women customers | D.are full of people |
A.the way people spend Mother’s Day | B.flower shops |
C.greeting-card industry | D.department stores |
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【小题1】What’s the author’s purpose in writing the text?A.To advertise holiday camps. | B.To encourage donations. |
C.To introduce camping skills. | D.To tell the history of SuperCamps. |
A.It operates camps all over the world. |
B.It provides camps for people of all ages. |
C.It asks parents to send children to the nearest camp. |
D.It organizes different activities for different age groups. |
A.Cookery: International Cuisine. | B.Bushcraft: Rainforest Adventure. |
C.LEGO Play. | D.Chelsea Foundation FC Camps. |
As Christmas approaches, towns and cities around the UK are preparing for a very British celebration.
The switching on of a town’ s Christmas lights has become an increasingly competitive event over the years, with some councils (会议) spending lots of money to attract A-list famous persons to do the honors.
The American singer Mariah Carey flew to London in November to switch on the lights at one of the city’s biggest shopping centers, while Jim Carrey lighted Oxford Street and promoted his new film at the same time.
Traffic in the historic English city of Bath was brought to a halt as thousands of fans crowded to see the Hollywood actor Nicolas Cage conducted the switching-on ceremony.
Some celebrations do not go according to the plan, as was seen in Birmingham when dozens of people were injured as the famous British boy band JLS took the stage.
Not all towns can afford to bring in an internationally-known star, so many switchon ceremonies are handled by ex-TV talent show competitors.
Pantomime (圣诞童话剧) stars are also much in demand at this time of year, as they aim to promote their Christmas shows.
But if your council hasn’t got the budget to bring in a famous face, what are the cheaper alternatives?
A town in the west of England chose to let the public decide by giving their suggestions online. The result: a 21-year-old DIY store worker was given the honor.
“I was amazed and delighted to be asked,” said Scott Parker, “it’s just a special gift and not something I’d, ever thought about before.”
【小题1】According to the passage, what kind of special celebration can you see at Christmas in UK?A.People meeting their favorite stars and getting special gifts. |
B.Well-known persons invited to make a performance in public. |
C.A-list persons lighting Oxford Street and promoting their films. |
D.Switching-on ceremonies that are conducted by honored persons. |
A.start | B.stop | C.ban | D.run |
A.Mariah Carey is invited to Bath to switch on the lights. |
B.Pantomime stars rarely appear at events like this. |
C.Not all those who switch on the Christmas lights can make lots of money. |
D.Average persons can not get a chance to switch on the Christmas lights. |
A.Scott Parker | B.Mariah Carey | C.Nicolas Cage | D.Jim Carrey |
Places to Spend Christmas in Canada
Quebec City
Quebec City would be a great place to spend the holidays, with stone streets, soft white snow, and some of the most historic and striking architecture in Canada. And there's a lot going on in the capital of La Belle Province, including an authentic German Christmas market where you can drink hot wine and look for gifts, and the chance to meet Santa Claus himself at Fairmont Le Chateau Frontenac Hotel.
St. John's, Newfoundland
In St. John's, Newfoundland, people would disguise (伪装)themselves in whatever small objects they could find in their homes and show up on their neighbours doorsteps singing, dancing and celebrating—and not removing their masks until the neighbours correctly guessed their identities. This fun and festive tradition lives on with an annual Christmas festival, complete with workshops and a big parade that shows these simple disguises.
Niagara Falls, Ontario
The illumination (照明)of the magnificent waterfalls is part of Niagara Falls' annual Winter Festival of Lights, which sees more than three million lights lighted throughout the city. There are also weekly fireworks over the falls during the whole festival, and a number of other festive events, including musicals, shopping fairs and concerts.
Saskatoon
There are few bigger thrills than being a kid at Christmas, especially if you live in Saskatoon. A recent study by the University of Toronto's Rotman School of Management found that Saskatoon has the highest number of candy and toy stores, in the country, and a very good probability of having snow on December 25. It's the perfect combination for a magical Christmas! Grown-ups will also appreciate the booming food scene.
【小题1】Which place will you go if you are interested in historic buildings?A.Quebec City. | B.St. John's. |
C.Niagara Falls. | D.Saskatoon. |
A.Market. | B.Wine. |
C.Light. | D.Snow. |
A.Babies. | B.Children. |
C.Grown-ups. | D.Senior citizens. |
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