Each year, we celebrate many holidays here in America.
On January 1, we welcome the coming of a new year like many people in other countries.And we have another four holidays on the first day of a month:April Fool’s Day, May Day, Friendship Day(Aug.1)and Grandparents Day(Sep.1).
The most important holiday for the young people comes in February.It is Valentine’s Day.Lots of boys give red roses to girls as a present.
People celebrate some holidays for their family members.We say thanks to our mother in May and celebrate Father’s Day in the following month.In November many people return home for Thanksgiving Day, so the whole family can stay together.
There are also some interesting holidays for children.For example, Halloween comes at the end of October.Children often play with pumpkin lanterns and put on all kinds of masks.
Of course, the most important festival is Christmas.After a year of work and study, people can enjoy a long holiday, eat big meals, and visit family and friends.
(1)
How many holidays do you know on the first day of a month in America?
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A.
Four.
B.
Five.
C.
Seven.
D.
Ten.
(2)
What is the most important holiday for the young people?
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A.
Thanksgiving Day.
B.
Christmas Day.
C.
Valentine’s Day.
D.
New Year’s Day.
(3)
From the reading we know that Father’s Day comes ________.
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A.
in May
B.
in April.
C.
in June
D.
in July
(4)
Halloween is one of the interesting holidays for ________.
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A.
children
B.
mothers
C.
girls
D.
students
(5)
Many people return home in November because they want to ________.
A:Thanks a lot.Here is the change (找的零钱) for you.Do you need a bag?
B:Yes,please.
A:Here you are.
B:Thank you very much.
A:Thank you,too.
(1)
The customer wants ______.
A.to get a discount (折扣)
B.to use a credit card
C.one bag for each item
D.to pay with a check (支票)
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(2)
How much does the cashier give the customer?
A.¥20.00. B.¥10.50. C.¥10.00. D.¥6.50.
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(3)
The tax is ______.
A.less than a dollar
B.10% of the total
C.fifty dollars
D.more than a price of a notebook
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(4)
“Here you are.” is the same as“______”.
A.This is for me.
B.Please leave.
C.This is your bag.
D.The door is over there.
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(5)
Which of these sentences is true?
A.The store doesn't have any bags.
B.A tape costs more than a pen.
C.The person buys six things.
D.The store doesn't take credit cards.
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阅读理解
Do you know what Oscar is?When did it start?Maybe you can find the background of the awards in the following passage.
The awards started in 1929.Their full title is“The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Awards”.The Academy is a group of people who have worked in the film industry for many years.They decide who will receive the awards.The awards are often referred to as the“Oscar”.This is a nickname given to the awards by a lady called Margaret Herrick.She was once the director of the Academy and she once said that the little gold statue reminded her of her uncle Oscar!
The Oscar is always an exciting event.Each year,at least one unusual thing happens.When the Italian actor and director Roberto Benigni won an Oscar for best foreign film,he danced on stage!When Gwyneth Paltrow.the star of Shakespeare in Love won the Oscar for best actress,she could not make her acceptance speech because she was crying so much with happiness!
In 1987,Roberto Benigni won the award for best director for a film about the last emperor of China.Since then,Chinese film and actors have started to make an impact at the award.Crouching Tiger,Hidden Dragon was a huge success and it won the award for best foreign language film in 2001.It also won several technical awards for its amazing“flying”people.We expect to see more awards for Chinese film in the near future.
It's time for the Oscar again.Once more,the stars will dress up in their finest and go to Kodar Theater.There,they will find out who had won the awards for best actor,best actress and best director.Millions of people watch the awards every year to find out who the winners are.Some people watch it to see the stars crying and laughing as they receive their awards.
(1)
Who give the awards?
A.In 1927.
B.Oscar.
C.The Academy of Nicknames.
D.A group of people who have worked in the film industry for many years.