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1.As a little girl,one of my favorite family traditions was held on the first day of May.Along with my sister,my mother and I would make simple flower baskets by making paper into cones (圆锥形).Then,we filled the bottom of the cone with small candies before putting some flowers into it.With our May Day baskets in hand,my sister and I became anonymous gift-givers.After hanging a basket on the front door of a neighbor or friend,we rang the doorbell and ran away.The goal was to remain secret givers.
Historically,the first of May,often referred to as"May Day,"has been recognized as a celebration of spring,of life and growth.Parades and dances are ways that the day has been-and continues to be-celebrated in many parts of the world.Although formal May Day celebrations may be less common now,it is always worth celebrating.Here are some simple ways to celebrate May Day in our homes and those we love.
Making a May Day basket is always a great choice.Although the May Day basket we made as children was simple,the making of the basket was a joy in itself.Consider making or buying some flowers for friends.Fill the basket with some sweets and write a note thanking your friend or neighbor for their kindness,the presence,and their love.
On May Day,we also take flowers to a local hospital or nursing home.Flowers are always welcome in places that are too often full of sadness.Stopping to have a conversation with a patient and thanking a nurse would be an additional gift-to the receiver and to us!
Besides,we always give friends small gifts to celebrate May Day.A small book or magazine with a note,an art print celebrating spring-the choices are endless.When your friends are far away,an unexpected gift can reawaken friendship across the miles.
32.The underlined part"anonymous gift-givers"refers to people whoD.
A.are serious about gift-giving
B.don't know the value of gift
C.are careful about every small detail
D.don't want their names to be known
33.What do we know about May Day from the text?C
A.It is celebrated all over the world.
B.The date of its celebration has changed.
C.It traditionally celebrates the arrival of spring.
D.There is an increase in formal May Day celebration.
34.In the author's eyes,May Day is a great chance toA.
A.express thanks
B.visit faraway friends
C.read a book or magazine
D.stay with family members
35.What is the text mainly about?C
A.The history of May Day.
B.Great family traditions.
C.Celebrating May Day.
D.Flowers for festivals.
分析 本文是说明文.文章介绍了五朔节的相关知识.
解答 32-35 D C A C
32 D 词义猜测题.根据划线部分后面的After hanging a basket on the front door of a neighbor or friend,we rang the doorbell and ran away.The goal was to remain secret givers.可知该词的意思应该是"匿名的".
33 C 细节理解题.根据第三段首句Historically,the first of May,often referred to as"May Day,"has been recognized as a celebration of spring,of life and growth.可知,五朔节是庆祝春天的到来的节日.
34 A 推理判断题.根据第四段中的and write a note thanking your friend or neighbor for their kindness,the presence,and their love.和第五段中的thanking a nurse可知,在作者看来五朔节是一个很好的表达感激的机会.
35 C 主旨大意题.通读全文可知,本文主要介绍了庆祝五朔节的一些方式.
点评 考察学生的细节理解和推理判断能力,做细节理解题时一定要找到文章中的原句,和题干进行比较,再做出正确的选择.在做推理判断题不要以个人的主观想象代替文章的事实,要根据文章事实进行合乎逻辑的推理判断.
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