Valentine's Day is a very old holiday. It goes back to the times of Ancient Rome (古罗马)．One of the characters we often see on Valentine's Day is Cupid. He was the son of Venus, the goddess of love. He shoots people with arrows (箭) of love. When a man and a woman are hit by his arrows, they will fall in love.
Today people celebrate Valentine's Day on February 14.If a man and a woman are in love, they will give each other gifts. The most popular gifts are flowers (especially roses) and chocolates. Couples may also go to a restaurant for a very nice dinner or plan something else romantic.
In the United States, Valentine's Day is not just for lovers. Children make special Valentine's cards for their classmates. Families and friends may give candy or other small gifts to each other. It can be a fun day.
【小题1】Who is Cupid?
| A．The arrow of love. |
| B．The goddess of love. |
| C．The son of the goddess of love. |
| D．The first person to celebrate Valentine's Day. |
【小题2】When a man and a woman are hit by Cupid's arrows, they will ________.
| A．fall in love | B．get gifts from God |
| C．hate each other | D．fight each other |
【小题3】What are the most popular gifts on Valentine's Day?
| A．Roses and chocolates. | B．Roses and cakes. |
| C．Arrows and cakes. | D．Cards and chocolates. |
【小题4】What do school children in the United States do on Valentine's Day?
| A．They plan something else romantic. |
| B．They make special cards for their classmates. |
| C．They go to a restaurant for a very nice dinner. |
| D．They give candy or other small gifts to each other. |
【小题5】From the passage, we can NOT get information about ________.
| A．the date of Valentine's Day | B．the most popular gifts |
| C．the story of Valentine's Day | D．the feelings of classmates and friends |
