题目内容
【题目】A holiday is any day when people lay aside their ordinary duties and cares. The word comes from Old English. At first, holidays honored some holy(神的) events or persons. People in Great Britain and other countries speak of holidays as Americans speak of vacations.
Every nation has its special holidays. China observes New Year’s Day(January 1), May Day and National Day as legal(法定的) holidays, as it was on Oct. 1, 1949 that People’s Republic of China was founded. The Chinese have long celebrated the Chinese lunar year. In the United States, congress（国会） has declared several as legal days such as New Year's Day (January1), Martin Luther King, Jr.’s Birthday, Washington's Birthday, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day and so on. Some holidays celebrate special events in the development of a country, such as Greece’s Independence Day, Italy’s Liberation Day and India’s Independence Day.
In the United States, banks and schools usually close on a legal holiday. When such a holiday falls on Sunday, the following Monday is often observed. Schools and organizations often observe days known as traditional holidays, although schools and businesses do not close then. Those holidays include Valentine's Day and Halloween.
【1】Which of the following holidays has nothing to do with a country’s development?
A. China’s National Day
B. America’s Independence Day
C. Italy’s Liberation Day
D. Valentine’s Day
【2】From the passage we can infer that _________.
A. Chinese will no longer observe the Spring Festival
B. Chinese and Americans share at least one holiday
C. students don’t have to go to school on any holiday
D. Americans can easily draw money from banks on legal days
【3】If a legal holiday falls on Sunday, people usually celebrate on_________.
A. Sunday B. the following Sunday
C. the following Monday D. the following Tuesday
【答案】
【1】D
【2】B
【3】C
【解析】
试题分析：本文向读者简要讲述“holiday”（节假日）。
【1】D细节信息题。根据文章第二段可知A. China’s National Day B. America’s Independence Day C. Italy’s Liberation Day均与国家的发展有关。故该题正确答案为D. Valentine’s Day情人节。
【2】B推理判断题。根据The Chinese have long celebrated the Chinese lunar year. 排除A；根据Schools and organizations often observe days known as traditional holidays, although schools and businesses do not close then.可排除C；根据In the United States, banks and schools usually close on a legal holiday. 可排除D；而由China observes New Year’s Day(January 1)及In the United States, congress（国会） has declared several as legal days such as New Year's Day (January1)可知，中美至少共享一个节日，故该题正确答案为B.
【3】C细节信息题。根据文中When such a holiday falls on Sunday, the following Monday is often observed.可知，该题正确答案为C.
【题目】根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。Autumn blues? Let the sunshine in． Falling leaves, dead flowers, cold winds, faint sunshine． 【1】 Spirits can be low． People who suffer from "the autumn blues" often are extremely exhausted, lack energy, need more sleep, feel increased appetite and gain weight．"The exact cause of this condition, often called seasonal depression or seasonal affective disorder （SAD）, is not known yet," says Chen Jue, associate professor at Shanghai Mental Health Center．"But recent studies indicate that weather change is influential and strongly suggest that this condition is caused by changes in the availability of sunlight．"One theory is that with decreased exposure to sunlight, the biological clock that controls mood, sleep, and hormones is delayed, running more slowly in winter． 【2】 ．Another theory is that brain chemicals that transmit(传输) information between nerves may be changed in individuals with SAD．It is believed that exposure to light can correct these imbalances． “ 【3】 Remember, spring always lives in your heart," Chen says． Here are some tips to deal with autumn depression．·Go outdoors and get some sunlight．Move around．Fresh air and exercise improve the respiratory（呼吸）system and blood circulation and regulate the nervous system．Thus, exercise is calming and relieves one's mood． ·Relax at work．Stretch, breathe deeply．Take a tea break．Think of your next vacation． · 【4】 Chocolate and sugar raise the spirits． ·Look at bright colors, such as red and orange．Color therapy improves mood． ·Listen to your favorite music．You can dance to it, or just lie on a cozy couch, reading anovel． · 【5】 Blooming plants are cheering． ·Call friends or family when you feel lonely or depressed．Recall some happy memories．
A. Exposure to light may reset the biological clock |
B. Decorate your room and work space with flowers． |
C. It is a sad season, but you can try to make it happy． |
D. That is the way you can use to lighten yourself． |
E. Keep a chocolate bar in your pocket． |
F. For many people late autumn can be a season of gloom and depression． |
G. Autumn always gives us a beautiful scene． |