There is a one-day holiday in most western countries on New Year's Day. The real celebzations for New Year happen on New Year's Eve—the night before New Year's Day. There are several interesting customs in the West, and there are many differences from country to country.

　　Though Christmas is a good time for families to get together, New Year is a time for some people to be with friends, too. Parties are most often held to welcome New Year draws near.

　　At midnight, people often say “Happy New Year” to each other. Champagne is a favorite drink for New Year. In many western countries fire works are let off at midnight, and many people like to make a noise, possibly to drive away evil spirits.

　　One Scottish song, Auld Lang Syne, is often sung on New Year's Day.

(1) People usually have great celebrations for New Year on ________.

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A．New Year's Day

B．the night before New Year's Eve

C．the night of New Year's Day

D．New Year's Eve

(2) In the West, New Year is also a time when ________.

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A．friends get together

B．friends write to each other

C．people can have a week's holiday

D．people can go from country to country

(3) The underlined word “fireworks” in the passage means ________.

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(4) On New Year's Eve western people often ________.

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a．hold parties to welcome New Year

b．make a noise to drive away evil spirits

c．drink with friends or families

d．say “Happy New Year” to each other

e．sing a Scottish song

f．let off fireworks

(5) This passage mainly tells us ________.

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A．western people drink together on New Year's Eve

B．how western people spend their New Year's Eve

C．what western people eat on New Year's Day

D．western people have a good time on New Year's Day

Each year, we celebrate many holidays here in America.

On January 1, we welcome the coming of a new year like many people in other countries. And we have another four holidays on the first day of a month: April Fool’s Day, May Day, Friendship Day (Aug.1) and Grandparents Day (Sep. 1).

The most important holiday for the young people comes in February. It is Valentine’s Day. Lots of boys give red roses to girls as a present.

People celebrate some holidays for their family members. We say thanks to our mother in May and celebrate Father’s Day in the following month. In November many people return home for Thanksgiving Day, so the whole family can stay together.

There are also some interesting holidays for children. For example, Halloween comes at the end of October. Children often play with pumpkin lanterns and put on all kinds of masks.

Of course, the most important festival is Christmas. After a year of work and study, people can enjoy a long holiday, eat big meals, and visit family and friends.

1.How many holidays do you know on the first day of a month in America?

A. Four.??????? ????????????? B. Five.???????? ????????????? C. Seven.????????? ????????????? D. Ten.

2.What is the most important holiday for the young people?

A. Thanksgiving Day.???????????? ????????????? B. Christmas Day.

C. Valentine’s Day.?????????????? ????????????? D. New Year’s Day.

3.From the reading we know that Father’s Day comes ????????????? ????????????? .

A. in May?????? ????????????? B. in April.?????? ????????????? C. in June???????? ????????????? D. in July

4.Halloween is one of the interesting holidays for ????????????? .

A. children????? ????????????? B. mothers?????? ????????????? C. girls??????????? ????????????? D. students

5.Many people return home in November because they want to ___________.

A. enjoy a long holiday

B. stay with their family members

C. eat big meals with friends

D. spend Thanksgiving Day

Each year, we celebrate many holidays here in America.

On January 1, we welcome the coming of a new year like many people in other countries. And we have another four holidays on the first day of a month: April Fool’s Day, May Day, Friendship Day (Aug.1) and Grandparents Day (Sep. 1).

The most important holiday for the young people comes in February. It is Valentine’s Day. Lots of boys give red roses to girls as a present.

People celebrate some holidays for their family members. We say thanks to our mother in May and celebrate Father’s Day in the following month. In November many people return home for Thanksgiving Day, so the whole family can stay together.

There are also some interesting holidays for children. For example, Halloween comes at the end of October. Children often play with pumpkin lanterns and put on all kinds of masks.

Of course, the most important festival is Christmas. After a year of work and study, people can enjoy a long holiday, eat big meals, and visit family and friends.

1.How many holidays do you know on the first day of a month in America?

A. Four.                B. Five.                C. Seven.          D. Ten.

2.What is the most important holiday for the young people?

A. Thanksgiving Day.                 B. Christmas Day.

C. Valentine’s Day.                   D. New Year’s Day.

3.From the reading we know that Father’s Day comes                .

A. in May              B. in April.            C. in June           D. in July

4. Halloween is one of the interesting holidays for   .

A. children            B. mothers           C. girls              D. students

5. Many people return home in November because they want to ___________.

A. enjoy a long holiday            B. stay with their family members

C. eat big meals with friends                 D. spend Thanksgiving Day

Each year, we celebrate many holidays here in America.
On January 1, we welcome the coming of a new year like many people in other countries. And we have another four holidays on the first day of a month: April Fool’s Day, May Day, Friendship Day (Aug.1) and Grandparents Day (Sep. 1).
The most important holiday for the young people comes in February. It is Valentine’s Day. Lots of boys give red roses to girls as a present.
People celebrate some holidays for their family members. We say thanks to our mother in May and celebrate Father’s Day in the following month. In November many people return home for Thanksgiving Day, so the whole family can stay together.
There are also some interesting holidays for children. For example, Halloween comes at the end of October. Children often play with pumpkin lanterns and put on all kinds of masks.
Of course, the most important festival is Christmas. After a year of work and study, people can enjoy a long holiday, eat big meals, and visit family and friends.
【小题1】How many holidays do you know on the first day of a month in America?