For most of us Veterans Day just means a chance to enjoy an extra day off from school or work.However this November 11th,be sure to spend a few minutes on its true purpose,by acknowledging(感谢)the men and women who have served in our armed forces.
And you don't have to stop at just this one day.Join the over 10,000youth members of the Young Marines group that honor these brave men and women all year long with special events and completely spoil them for an entire week,from November 4th to 11th,by visiting hospitalized veterans,performing chores for disabled veterans and even organizing community-wide social event.The program open to kids ranging from the age of eight all the way to high school,is a great way to not only show your appreciation,but also get a chance to do some fun activities with like-minded kids and make a real difference in a veteran's life.
People often believe that Memorial Day and Veterans Day are celebrated for the same reason.There is however a subtle but important difference between the two.While both honor our military personnel,the former is a day to remember and pay respect to all the men and women that died serving our country in a war,while Veterans Day is to celebrate the soldiers who are still alive and served in the forces at any time,during peace or war. Though several other countries celebrate this day in honor of their own veterans,the meaning is slightly different for each one.Some like the United Kingdom,celebrate it in honorof all soldiers-living or dead,while others like Canada celebrate it to honor all living veterans.They also call it different names.France and New Zealand silll call it Armistice Day.In the United Kingdom,Australia and Canada it is referred to as Remembrance Day,while Malta and South Africa celebrate it as Poppy Day.
No matter what it is called,the reason for observing the day is the same-to show our appreciation to the brave men and women who sacrifice(牺牲)everything to make this world a safer place for the rest of us.
【小题1】What's the main purpose of Veterans Day?A.To let people have one more day off. |
B.To show respect for soldiers' contributions. |
C.To organize fun activities for school children. |
D.To celebrate America's success in world wars. |
A.Help take care of sick veterans. |
B.Organize parties for disabled veterans. |
C.Share stories With veterans and other kids. |
D.Entertain veterans by singing and dancing. |
A.It is in remembrance of war dead. |
B.It is another name for Veterans Day. |
C.It is observed on November 11th every year. |
D.It honors soldiers who are serving in the military. |
A.The origin of Veterans Day. |
B.The History of Veterans Day. |
C.Veterans Day around the world. |
D.The observance of Veterans Day. |
Around the world there are some festivals that for some of us may sound bizarre.
In England they celebrate the rolling cheese race, which occurs every year during the last Monday in May. This festival’s characteristic is a contest where an official rolls cheese down a steep hill and festival- goers go chasing after it. The winner is the first one to reach and catch the cheese.
Another festival celebrated in England is the world championship of grimaces(鬼脸). It is a celebration that dates back to 1297 and is celebrated during the month of September. The task is to perform the best grimace using anything you can to win.
The worldwide championship of wife lifting is celebrated in Finland. The game is based on Viking traditions where a man should carry away his neighbor’s wife. According to the rules, any woman above 17 is considered as a wife, so if you are within this age, take care while visiting this country during the month of July.
Many of you have watched Pirates of the Caribbean and have known something about pirates. The 19th of September has been declared worldwide as the day to talk like a pirate. Plenty of people have celebrated it thanks to the publicity (宣传) on the Internet.
First staged in 1998, the Boryeong Mud Festival is an attraction that pulls more than a million visitors to the South Korean City. As you all know, the town is said to be rich in minerals, so there is no shortage of mud. Mud is trucked onto Daecheon Beach for tourists and locals to enjoy the festival to their best.
The Monkey Buffet Festival is held in Thailand to develop tourism. It’s an unusual feast held for about 600 monkeys. The Monkey Buffet Festival is held in honor of the Hindu gods Ram and Hanuman and involves 3,000 kilograms of vegetables and fruits being laid out for monkeys to stuff themselves.
【小题1】If a participant wants to win in the rolling cheese race, he / she should __________.A.roll as much cheese down the hill as possible |
B.find the largest piece of cheese rolling downhill |
C.perform the best grimace when chasing the cheese |
D.be the first one to catch the cheese rolling downhill |
A.the world-wide championship of wife lifting | B.the world championship of grimace |
C.the Boryeong Mud Festival | D.the Monkey Buffet Festival |
A.England | B.Finland |
C.South Korea | D.Thailand |
This attitude toward manual (体力的) labor is now still seen in many aspects of American life. One is invited to dinner at a home that is not only comfortably but even luxuriously (豪华地) furnished and in which there is every evidence of the fact that the family has been able to afford foreign travel, expensive hobbies, and college education for the children; yet the hostess probably will cook the dinner herself, will serve it herself and will wash dishes afterward, furthermore the dinner will not consist merely of something quickly and easily assembled from contents of various cans and a cake or a pie bought at the nearby bakery. On the contrary, the hostess usually takes pride in careful preparation of special dishes. A professional man may talk about washing the car, digging in his flowerbeds, painting the house. His wife may even help with these things, just as he often helps her with the dishwashing. The son who is away at college may wait on table and wash dishes for his living, or during the summer he may work with a construction gang on a highway in order to pay for his education.
【小题1】From paragraph 1, we can know that in America _____.
A.people tend to have a high opinion of the self-made man |
B.people can always rise to the top through their own efforts |
C.college professors win great respect from common workers |
D.college professors feel it painful to mention their fathers as labors |
A.servants in American are hard to get |
B.she takes pride in what she can do herself |
C.she can hardly afford servants |
D.It is easy to prepare a meal with canned food |
A.wait for others on a table | B.keep accounts in a restaurant |
C.wait to lay the table | D.serve customers in a restaurant |
A.By analyzing causes and effects | B.By giving examples |
C.By reasoning and concluding | D.By telling stories |
Best Gifts for Every Type of Mom
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KS Lunch Bag — Best for the Working Mom
This bag will put a smile on mom’s face during lunch hour. With about 5000 five-star reviews, the fashionable and functional KS bag will keep food and soups fresh. Plus, the soft and lightweight design makes it easy to bring anywhere.
Breville Express — Best for the Coffee Lover
If Mom is a true coffee lover, she’s dreamed of owning a high-end coffee machine. Now you can make that dream a reality. The Breville Express, which has more than 14,000 five-star reviews, comes in either black or stainless steel surfaces and offers the same dose-controlled grinding (研磨) that’s normally reserved for fancy coffee shops.
Beckham Pillows — Best for the One Who Needs a Good Night’s Sleep
She deserves a peaceful night’s rest after all the hard work she does every day, and she’ll get just that with these Beckham pillows. It’s a best seller with more than 126,000 five-star reviews, so it’s pretty much a hit.
【小题1】Why are Dainty Earrings worth buying in April Farmer’s view?A.They are light and skin-friendly. |
B.They are simple but unique. |
C.They are stylish and valuable. |
D.They are strong and fancy. |
A.Dainty Earrings. | B.Breville Express. |
C.KS Lunch Bag. | D.Beckham Pillows. |
A.Agencies selling products to moms. |
B.People seeking gifts for their moms. |
C.Moms planning to reward themselves. |
D.Salesmen studying moms’ preferences. |
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