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【题目】Rhode Island Independence Day (RU Day)

It is a state holiday in Rhode Island on May 4 each year. If May 4 falls on a Saturday, it is observed on Friday, May 3. If May 4 falls on a Sundayit is observed on Monday, May 5.

A wide range of local events are arranged to mark it. These events may take place on a Saturday close to May 4 to enable people to attend. On this day, state offices are closed. However, stores and business are open.

Confederate Memorial Day (CM Day)

It is a state holiday in Alabama, Florida, and Georgia on the fourth Monday in April. In Mississippi it is observed on the last Monday in April. In South Carolina and North Carolina it falls on May 10. It is known as Confederate Heroes’ Day in Texas, where it is held on January 19 each year. Only one day off is given to workers if it coincides with Martin Luther King Day.

Truman Day (T Day)

It is a state holiday in Missouri, the United States, on or around May 8 each year. It honors Harry S Truman, a United States president who was born in Missouri. It is a public holiday, and it is a day off for the general population, and schools and most businesses are closed.

National Missing Children’s Day (NMC Day)

It is an annual observation across America designed to draw attention to the problem of child abduction. It is not a public holiday and falls on May 25 — on that date in 1979, six-year-old New Yorker Ethan Patz disappeared on his way to school. It was first observed in 1983.

1Why are the events for RII Day held on Saturday?

A.More people can join in them.

B.RII Day is celebrated on Saturdays.

C.Officials can manage them better.

D.Stores and business are open on the day.

2What can we know about CM Day?

A.It falls on the same day in different states.

B.It may be observed with another holiday.

C.It is the oldest of the four holidays.

D.It is celebrated every other year.

3Which is a state public holiday?

A.CM Day.B.RII Day.

C.T Day.D.NMC Day.

【答案】

1A

2B

3C

【解析】

这是一篇说明文。文章介绍Rhode Island Independence Day (RU Day)。这个假日星期六举行,以便人们能够参加。

1推理判断题。根据第二段中These events may take place on a Saturday close to May 4 to enable people to attend.“这些活动可能在54日附近的一个星期六举行,以便人们能够参加。可知,RII Day在星期六举行是为了让更多的人参加。故选A项。

2推理判断题。根据Confederate Memorial Day (CM Day)中第一句It is a state holiday in Alabama, Florida, and Georgia on the fourth Monday in April.“4月的第四个星期一是阿拉巴马州、佛罗里达州和佐治亚州的法定假日。可知,CM Day可以与另一个节日一起庆祝。故选B项。

3细节理解题。根据Truman Day (T Day) It is a public holiday, and it is a day off for the general population, and schools and most businesses are closed.“这是一个公共假日,是普通民众的休息日,学校和大多数企业都放假。可知,C项正确。

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