题目内容
5.Valentine's DayValentine's Day is named after Saint Valentine,an early Christian churchman who reportedly helped young lovers.Valentine was killed for his Christian beliefs on February 14more than 1700years ago,but the day that had his name is even earlier than that.More than 2,000years ago,the ancient Romans celebrated a holiday for lovers.As part of the celebration,girls wrote their names on pieces of paper and put them in a large container.Boys reached into the container and pulled one out.The girl whose name was written on the paper became his lover or sweet heart for a year.
Lovers still put their names on pieces of paper and they send each other Valentine's Day cards that tell of their love.Sometimes they also send gifts,like flowers or chocolate candy.Americans usually send these gifts and cards through the mail system.But some use another way to send this message.They have it printed in a newspaper.The cost is usually a few dollars.Some of the messages are simple and short,"Jane,I love you very much".Others say more,for example,"Dan,Roses are red.Violets(紫罗兰) are blue.I hope you love me as much as I love you.Forever,Mary."
Most of the newspapers that print such messages are local,but USA Today is sold throughout the United States and 90other countries as well.This means someone can send a Valentine message to a lover in a faraway city or town almost anywhere in the world.These messages cost 80dollars or more.An employee of USA Today says readers can have a small heart or rose printed along with their messages this year.Will this kind of Valentine's Day message reach the one you love?Well,just make sure he or she reads the newspaper.
25.When was the day named after Valentine?A
A.More than 1700years ago.
B.More than 2000years ago.
C.On February 24.
D.It is not mentioned in the passage.
26.Which is NOT true about the Roman holiday?A
A.Girls and boys were not lovers for a year.
B.It was celebrated as holiday for lovers.
C.Boys and girls became sweet hearts by chance.
D.Girls put into a large container pieces of paper with their own names on them.
27.What can be inferred from the passage?D
A.The ancient Roman girls were more open and easy-going than boys.
B.Valentine was killed for helping lovers.
C.Readers of USA Today can send roses to their lovers along with the printed messages.
D.Valentine was honored by people for his firm Christian belief and warm heart.
28.What is the purpose of the passage?A
A.To briefly introduce the origin of Valentine's Day and the modern style.
B.To sell roses on Valentine's Day.
C.To advertise for USA Today.
D.To tell you that Americans are open to express their love.
分析 情人节
情人节是以Saint Valentine(圣•瓦伦丁)的名字命名的,他是早期的一位基督教教士,据说帮助年轻的情侣.1700年前瓦伦丁在2月14日死于他的基督信仰,但是用他的名字命名的那一天甚至比那更早.早在2000多年前,古罗马人庆祝情人们的节日,作为庆祝活动的一部分,女孩在纸上写自己的名字放在一个大容器.男孩把手伸进盒子抽出一张.抽到名字的女孩成为他一年的爱人或情人.
情人们仍把名字写在纸上,他们互送情人节贺卡,表达他们的爱.他们有时也会送礼物,如鲜花或巧克力糖果.美国人通常通过邮件系统送这些礼物和贺卡,但一些用另一种方式发送此消息.他们把它印在报纸上,成本通常是几美元.一些信息简单明了,"简,我非常爱你.其他人说得多一些,例如,"丹,红玫瑰,紫罗兰是蓝色的.我希望你爱我就像我爱你一样多,永远,玛丽."
大多数刊登这种消息的报纸都是地方性的,但《今日美国》销售遍及美国和90个其他国家.这意味着有人可以发送消息给居住在世界任何地方的遥远城市或城镇的爱人情人.这些信息的成本在80美元以上.《今日美国》的一个员工说,今年读者可以有一个小的心玫瑰跟随着他们的信息一起出版.这种情人节短信将送到你爱的人那里吗?好吧,确保他或她会去读报纸.
解答 25.A 细节理解题.根据第一段中"Valentine was killed for his Christian beliefs on February 14 more than 1700years ago,but the day that had his name is even earlier than that."可知,1700年前瓦伦丁在2月14日死于他的基督信仰,但是用他的名字命名的那一天比1700年前更早,more than 1700 years ago,故选A.
26.A 细节理解题.根据第一段最后一句"The girl whose name was written on the paper became his lover or sweet heart for a year."可知,此节日中,女孩在纸上写自己的名字放在一个大容器.男孩把手伸进盒子抽出一张.抽到名字女孩会成他一年的爱人或情人,故A选项不正确;根据第一段中"More than 2,000years ago,the ancient Romans celebrated a holiday for lovers.",此节日是古罗马人庆祝情人们的节日,故B选项表述正确;根据第一段"As part of the celebration,girls wrote their names on pieces of paper and put them in a large container.Boys reached into the container and pulled one out.The girl whose name was written on the paper became his lover or sweet heart for a year.",作为庆祝活动的一部分,女孩在纸上写自己的名字放在一个大容器.男孩把手伸进盒子抽出一张.抽到名字的女孩成为他一年的爱人或情人,所以男孩和女孩成为爱人是偶然的,故C选项表述正确;根据第一段"girls wrote their names on pieces of paper and put them in a large container."可知,女孩纸上写自己的名字放在一个容器里,故D选项表述正确.综上,只有A选项表述不正确,故选A.
27.D 推理判断题.根据第一段"Valentine was killed for his Christian beliefs on February 14"可知,2月14日瓦伦丁因其基督信仰而死,加之2月14日后来被定为情人节,一个节日,由此可以推断瓦伦丁因其坚定的信仰以及热心为人所敬仰.A选项:根据第一段最后"As part of the celebration,girls wrote their names on pieces of paper and put them in a large container.Boys reached into the container and pulled one out.The girl whose name was written on the paper became his lover or sweet heart for a year."可知,文中提及男孩女孩的行为是一种庆祝活动,并不能说明他们的性格开放随和,故A选项的推断没有根据.B选项:根据第一段"Valentine was killed for his Christian beliefs on February 14"可知,瓦伦丁死于其基督信仰,并不是帮助情侣,故B选项不正确.C选项:根据第三段"An employee of USA Today says readers can have a small heart or rose printed along with their messages this year."可知,C选项文中已经提及,不用推断,故C选项不符合题意.综上,故选D.
28.A 推理判断题.根据文章大意,本文介绍了情人节,第一段说明了情人节的起源来历,第二段介绍了情人节表达爱意的方式,第三段交代了在报纸上表达爱意的现代方式,综合各段大意,本文写作目的是介绍情人节起源以及现代方式.B选项:为了在情人节卖玫瑰,本文未重点提及情人节花束,推销玫瑰,故排除B选项.C选项:为《今日美国》打广告,本文最后一段提及《今日美国》,整篇文章并未以《今日美国》为中心,反而以《今日美国》为例介绍情人节表达爱意的现代方式,故排除C选项.D选项:为了告诉你美国人表达爱意,很开放.文中并未专门提及美国人,故排除D选项.综上,故选A.
点评 本文简单地介绍了情人节起源来历以及古往今来情人节当天恋人们表达爱意的各种方式.题目涉及多道细节理解题,做题时结合原文和题目有针对性地找出相关语句进行仔细分析,结合选项选出正确答案.推理判断题,在抓住关键句子的基础上进行合理正确的分析,切记胡乱猜测,做到有理有据.

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