Question

【题目】阅读下面的短文，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项补全短文。选项中有一项为多余选项。

Thanksgiving Day is a national holiday celebrated(庆祝)on different dates in Canada and the United States. In Canada, it is on the second Monday of October.【1】. What do Americans do on Thanksgiving Day?

【2】. For most American families turkey(火鸡)is always the main food for this special day. People also like to eat lots of bread, potatoes, green beans and pumpkin pie.

Watch football games and parades(游行)on TV. A famous parade takes place in New York City.【3】, even when they eat.

【4】. It is American’s second-favorite holiday, a quiet day of rest, relaxation, family, friends and food.

A.Eat a large meal

B.In the US, it is on the fourth Thursday of November

C.Thanksgiving is about being together and sharing things

D.At the same time, many people will stay at home and watch football

E.Meanwhile(同时), some people ask friends to have a big meal at a restaurant

Answer 1

【答案】

【1】B

【2】A

【3】D

【4】C

【解析】

本文主要向我们介绍了感恩节。

【1】句意：在美国，感恩节是在11月的第四个星期四。

根据前句“In Canada, it is on the second Monday of October.”可知，前句描述加拿大的感恩节在十月的第二个星期一，所以此处与美国的感恩节在什么时候相关。结合选项，故选B。

【2】句意：吃一顿大餐。

根据后文内容“For most American families turkey(火鸡)is always the main food for this special day. People also like to eat lots of bread, potatoes, green beans and pumpkin pie.”可知，此处描述美国人在感恩节会吃火鸡，还喜欢吃大量的面包、土豆、青豆和南瓜派。所以此处与饮食相关。结合选项，故选A。

【3】句意：与此同时，许多人会待在家里看足球比赛。

根据前句“Watch football games and parades(游行)on TV.”可知，这天人们会在电视上看足球比赛和游行，所以此处与看足球比赛等内容相关。结合选项，故选D。

【4】句意：感恩节是一起分享的节日。

根据后句“It is American’s second-favorite holiday, a quiet day of rest, relaxation, family, friends and food.”可知，此处是对感恩节的总结概括，所以此处内容与感恩节相关。结合选项，故选C。