Mother’s Day is usually celebrated on the second Sunday of May every year. Do you know that a mom deserves a special gift this year for Mother’s Day? Sure, flowers can always brighten Mother’s Day and a dinner out is always appreciated. However, doesn’t she deserve something more personal or something that lasts longer than an evening?

    I’m talking about the gift of fitness. Improved fitness is a gift that is invaluable to everyone. When you give a woman the gift of fitness, you are helping her open her door to better health. I can’t think of a more thoughtful gift that shows the recipient （接受者）how much you care about their well-being. By giving the gift of fitness you are providing them with unlimited health benefits. Besides, it’s a gift that you can truly feel proud to give.

Of course, we all know that exercising can help people stay slim and fit. But, do you also know about all the other great benefits of exercising? Daily physical activities reduce stress and help you sleep better. Fitness has been linked to reducing the risk of some diseases and to warding off depression. Researchers also believe that strength training can help prevent osteoporosis （骨质疏松）. Not to mention that exercising also improves self-esteem, increases energy and helps you be able to do continuous work for longer.

All moms would find these benefits extremely great. If they are like most of us, they have probably even mentioned how they would like to drop a few pounds or just get in better shape. In fact, experts say that about 62% of Americans are currently on a diet. By giving the gift of fitness, you are helping provide your mom with extra motivation. She may be more motivated to actually get fit because she doesn’t want to feel guilty about ignoring such a thoughtful gift.

1. The first paragraph is likely to tell us that ________.

A. we should give a special gift to our mom for Mother’s Day

    B. we should invite our mom to a dinner for Mother’s Day

    C. it’s good to send flowers to moms for Mother’s Day

    D. moms aren’t worth special gifts for Mother’s Day

2. The underlined word “invaluable”（in paragraph 2） means ________.

A. priceless       B. worthless      C. useless       D. helpless

3. According to this passage, the gift of fitness will ________.

A. make moms feel prouder

    B. let moms free from illnesses

    C. keep moms having a healthy diet

    D. encourage moms to do more exercise

4. Which of the following would be the best title for this passage?

    A. Better Pay Attention to Your Mother’s Health

    B. Give the Gift of Fitness This Mother’s Day

    C. Moms Like to Accept the Gift of Fitness

    D. Help Your Mother Keep a Good Shape

Mother’s Day is usually celebrated on the second Sunday of May every year. Do you know that a mom deserves a special gift this year for Mother’s Day? Sure, flowers can always brighten Mother’s Day and a dinner out is always appreciated. However, doesn’t she deserve something more personal or something that lasts longer than an evening?
I’m talking about the gift of fitness. Improved fitness is a gift that is invaluable to everyone. When you give a woman the gift of fitness, you are helping her open her door to better health. I can’t think of a more thoughtful gift that shows the recipient （接受者）how much you care about their well-being. By giving the gift of fitness you are providing them with unlimited health benefits. Besides, it’s a gift that you can truly feel proud to give.
Of course, we all know that exercising can help people stay slim and fit. But, do you also know about all the other great benefits of exercising? Daily physical activities reduce stress and help you sleep better. Fitness has been linked to reducing the risk of some diseases and to warding off depression. Researchers also believe that strength training can help prevent osteoporosis （骨质疏松）. Not to mention that exercising also improves self-esteem, increases energy and helps you be able to do continuous work for longer.
All moms would find these benefits extremely great. If they are like most of us, they have probably even mentioned how they would like to drop a few pounds or just get in better shape. In fact, experts say that about 62% of Americans are currently on a diet. By giving the gift of fitness, you are helping provide your mom with extra motivation. She may be more motivated to actually get fit because she doesn’t want to feel guilty about ignoring such a thoughtful gift.
【小题1】 The first paragraph is likely to tell us that ________.

People in the United States honor their parents with two special days: Mother’s Day, on the second Sunday in May, and Father’s Day, on the third Sunday in June.

Mother’s Day was proclaimed宣告 a day for national observance by President Woodrow Wilson in 1915. Ann Jarvis from Grafton, West Virginia, had started the idea to have a day to honor mothers. She was the one who chose the second Sunday in May and also began the custom of wearing a carnation康乃馨.

In 1909, Mrs. Dodd from Spokane, Washington, thought of the idea of a day to honor fathers. She wanted to honor her own father, William Smart. After her mother died, he had the responsibility of raising a family of five sons and a daughter. In 1910，the first Father’s Day was observed in Spokane. Senator Margaret Chase Smith helped to established Father’s Day as a national commemorative纪念的 day in 1972.

These days are set aside to show love and respect for parents. They raise their children and educate them to be responsible citizens. They give love and care.

These two special days are celebrated in many different ways. On Mother’s Day people wear carnations. A red one symbolizes a living mother. A white one shows that the mother is dead．Many people attend religious services to honor parents. It is also a day when people whose parents are dead visit the cemetery. On these days families get together at home, as well as in restaurants. They often have outdoor barbecues for Father’s Day. These are days of fun and good feelings and memories.

According to the passage, which of the following about the second Sunday in May is not true ?

       A．It is a day to show love to mothers

       B．It is a day to wear carnations

       C．It is a day for people to visit the cemetery

       D．It is a day for many people to attend religious services

Choose the right time order of the following events.

       a. The first Father’s Day was observed

       b. Mother’s Day was proclaimed a day for national observance

       c. Father’s Day became a day for national observance.

       d. The idea of honoring fathers was bought up

A．a b c d      B．d a b c           C．b a c d   D．d a c b

Who plays the most important role in Father’s Day becoming a national commemorative day?

       A．Mrs. Do                       B．Margaret Chase Smith   

       C．Ann Jarvis                       D．Woodrow Wilson

From the passage, we know in the U.S ________________.

       A．one should wear a red carnation if one’s mother pass away

       B．on Mother’s Day, families often go out to have barbecues

       C．on Father’s Day, people often stay at home to celebrate the special day.

       D．The purpose to have these two special days is to show love to parents

The author’s purpose of writing this passage is to __________

       A．call on people to love and respect their parents.

       B．introduce Mother’s Day and Father’s Day.

       C．tell the difference between Mother’s Day and Father’s Day

       D．show how important fathers and mothers are

People in the United States honor their parents with two special days: Mother's Day, on the second Sunday in May, and Father's Day, on the third Sunday in June.

Mother's Day was proclaimed a day for national observance by President Woodrow Wilson in 1915.Ann Jarvis from Grafton, West Virginia, had started the idea to have a day to honor mothers.She was the one who chose the second Sunday in May and also began the custom of wearing a carnation.

In 1909, Mrs.Dodd from Spokane, Washington, thought of the idea of a day to honor fathers.She wanted to honor her own father, William Smart.After her mother died, he had the responsibility of raising a family of five sons and a daughter.In 1910, the first Father's Day was observed in Spokane.Senator Margaret Chase Smith helped to establish Father's Day as a national commemorative day, in 1972.

These days are set aside to show love and respect for parents.They raise their children and educate them to be responsible citizens.They give love and care.

These two special days are celebrated in many different ways.On Mother's Day people wear carnations.A red one symbolizes a living mother.A white one shows that the mother is dead.Many people attend religious services to honor parents.It is also a day when people whose parents are dead visit the cemetery.On these days families get together at home, as well as in restaurants.They often have outdoor barbecues for Father's Day.These are days of fun and good feelings and memories.

6．According to the passage, which of the followings about the second Sunday in May is NOT true?

A．It is a day to show love to mothers.

B．It is a day to wear carnations.

C．It is a day for people to visit the cemetery.

D．It is a day for many people to attend religious services.

7．Choose the right time order of the following events.

a．The first Father's Day was observed.

b．Mother's Day was proclaimed a day for national observance.

c．Father's Day became a day for national observance.

d．The idea of honoring fathers was brought up.

A．a，b，c，d         B．d，a，b，c

C．b，a，c，d         D．d，a，c，b

8．Who plays the most important role in Father's Day becoming a national commemorative day?

A．Mrs.Dodd.          B．Margaret Chase Smith.   

C．Ann Jarvis.          D．Woodrow Wilson.

9．From the passage, we know in the U．S. ________.

A．one should wear a red carnation if one's mother pass away

B．on Mother's Day, families often go out to have barbecues

C．on Father's Day, people often stay at home to celebrate the special day

D．the purpose to have these two special days is to show love to parents

10．The author's purpose of writing this passage is to ________.

A．call on people to love and respect their parents

B．introduce Mother's Day and Father's Day

C．tell the difference between Mother's Day and Father's Day

D．show how important fathers and mothers are

People in the United States honor their parents with two special days: Mother’s Day, on the second Sunday in May, and Father’s Day, on the third Sunday in June.
Mother’s Day was proclaimed宣告 a day for national observance by President Woodrow Wilson in 1915. Ann Jarvis from Grafton, West Virginia, had started the idea to have a day to honor mothers. She was the one who chose the second Sunday in May and also began the custom of wearing a carnation康乃馨.
In 1909, Mrs. Dodd from Spokane, Washington, thought of the idea of a day to honor fathers. She wanted to honor her own father, William Smart. After her mother died, he had the responsibility of raising a family of five sons and a daughter. In 1910，the first Father’s Day was observed in Spokane. Senator Margaret Chase Smith helped to established Father’s Day as a national commemorative纪念的 day in 1972.
These days are set aside to show love and respect for parents. They raise their children and educate them to be responsible citizens. They give love and care.
These two special days are celebrated in many different ways. On Mother’s Day people wear carnations. A red one symbolizes a living mother. A white one shows that the mother is dead．Many people attend religious services to honor parents. It is also a day when people whose parents are dead visit the cemetery. On these days families get together at home, as well as in restaurants. They often have outdoor barbecues for Father’s Day. These are days of fun and good feelings and memories.
【小题1】According to the passage, which of the following about the second Sunday in May is not true ?