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The people of ancient Egypt began their new year in summer. That is when the Nile River flooded its banks, bringing water and fertility (肥沃) to the land. Today, most people celebrate New Year's Day on January 1. People celebrate the New Year's holiday in many different ways.

The ancient Babylonians celebrated by forcing their king to give up his crown ( 王冠)and royal clothing. They made him get down on his knees and admit all the mistakes he had made during the past year.

Making New Year's resolutions is a common American tradition. Today, popular resolutions might include the promise to lose weight, stop smoking, or be more productive（多产的） at work. People offer New Year's resolutions of their own. For example, one person decided to get a cat. Another promised to stop telling stories about other people. Other people use New Year's resolutions to make major changes in their lives. One such resolution might be to "stop and smell the flowers." This means to take time to enjoy simple pleasures. Another resolution might be "don't sweat the small stuff." This means not to worry or get angry about unimportant problems. Another resolution might be to forget about bad things that happened in the past.

1.Which of the following is not related与…有联系 to the new year of ancient Egyptians?

A. The Nile River. B. Summer.

C. The king. D. Water and fertility.

2.What does the underlined word "admit" mean?

A. 赞扬 B. 承认

C. 祈祷 D. 奖赏

3.Who make New Year's resolutions according to the passage?

A. Ancient Chinese. B. Ancient Babylonians.

C. Americans. D. Ancient Egyptians.

4.What do people wish for the coming new year in their resolutions?

A. Health. B. Happiness.

C. Better work. D. All of the above.

5."Stop and smell the flowers" means "_____".

A. to have fun, not just work hard all the time

B. not to get worried or mad about little things

C. to be thankful for the important things

D. to enjoy the simple pleasure in lives

 

1.C

2.B

3.C

4.D

5.D

【解析】

试题分析：短文大意：这篇短文主要讲述了新年的由来以及各种在新年上的一些传统，并重点介绍了美国的新年传统。

1.

2.all the mistakes he had made during the past year.描述，可知他们让国王承认在过去的一年中犯下的所有错误。故选B。

3.Making New Year's resolutions is a common American tradition.描述，可知新年决心是一个美国传统。故选C。

4.Today, popular resolutions might include the promise to lose weight, stop smoking, or be more productive（多产的） at work. 描述，可知当今人们的新年决心可能包括健康，幸福和更好的工作。故选D。

5.This means to take time to enjoy simple pleasures. 描述，可知这句话的意思是停下来享受简单的快乐。故选D。

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