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. 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 days offer a chance to think about the changing roles of mothers and fathers. More mothers now work outside the home. More fathers must help with child-care.

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

Another tradition is to give cards and gifts. Children make them in school. Many people make their own presents. These are valued more than the ones bought in stores. It is not the value of the gift that is important, but it is “the thought that counts”. Greeting card stores, florists, candy makers, bakeries, telephones companies and other stores do a lot of business during these holidays.

1.Which is NOT a reason for children to show love and respect for parents?

2.What do you know from the passage?

3.Which do you think is right about “carnation”?

4.What do you think “florists” do?

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Of the two best-sellers，which do you think is________to me?

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. 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 days make us think about the changing roles of mothers and fathers. More mothers now work outside the home. More fathers must help with child 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(墓地).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.
Another tradition is to give cards and gifts. Children make them in school. Many people make their own presents. These are valued more than the ones bought in stores. It is not the value of the gift that is important, but it is “the thought that counts”. Greeting card stores, florists, candy makers, bakeries, telephone companies, and other stores do a lot of business during these holidays.
【小题1】Which of the following is NOT a reason for children to show love and respect for parents?

Which do you enjoy　　　your spare time,watching TV at home or playing basketball on the playground?

A.spending　　　　　　　　　　　B.spend

C.to spend　　　　　　　　　　　D.being spent

第二节 根据对话内容，从对话后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑 （E=AB, F=AC, G=AD）。选项中有两项为多余选项。

---- Good morning. Can I help you?

---- Yes, please. 61

---- We’ve got all kinds of mobile phones here.  62

---- I really know little about them. Which one sells best these days?

----  63

---- How much is Motorola?

---- What type would you like? The newer, the more expensive.

---- I want one newer but not too expensive.

----  64  .It looks nice and works well.

----How much is it?

---- 1600 yuan.

----  65  How about 1,200 yuan?

---- I have to ask for 1,500 yuan. That’s the best we can do. OK?

---- OK. I’ll take it.

A.What about this one?

B. Which do you prefer, Siemens, Nokia or Motorola?

C..Any discount?

D.UM…Motorola is more popular, I think.

E.My mobile phone is Motorola.

F.Something is wrong with my cell phone.

G.I’m looking for a mobile phone, but I have no idea.