题目内容
1.In Britain,Boxing Day is usually celebrated on December 26th(61)CThis means it's not a working day in the whole of Britain.When Boxing Day falls on a Saturday or Sunday,the following Monday is the public holiday.(62)E One of the thoughts is that during the Middle Ages,when great sailing ships were setting off to discover new land,a Christmas Box was placed by a priest(神父) on each ship.Those sailors who wanted a safe return would drop money into the box.(63)B
One more thought is about the"Alms Box"placed in every church on Christmas Day.Worshippers (做礼拜的人)put gifts for the poor into it.These boxes were always opened the day after Christmas.(64)AToday,many businesses,organizations and families try to keep the traditional spirit of Boxing Day alive by giving away money to Food Banks,providing gifts for the poor,or helping families in need. (65)D
A.That is why that day became known as Boxing Day.
B.It was sealed up (密封) and kept on board until the ship came home safely.
C.Like Christmas Day,Boxing Day is a public holiday.
D.Besides,spending time with family and shopping are necessary activities on Boxing Day now.
E.The exact origin (起源) of the holiday is unclear.
分析 这篇短文主要介绍了节礼日的两种不同的起源传说以及人们在节礼日的活动.
解答 答案:61.C 细节推理题.根据后下This means it's not a working day in the whole of Britain.这意味着在整个英国它不是工作日,可知这里介绍节礼日是一个公共节日,结合选项,应说像圣诞节,节礼日是一个公共假日.故选C
62.E 细节推理题.根据下文One of the thoughts is that during the Middle Ages,其中的一个想法是在中世纪,和下段说的是另一个想法.可知说的是想法,结合选项,应说节礼日的起源是不确切的.故选E.
63.B 细节推理题.根据上文Those sailors who wanted a safe return would drop money into the box.那些想要安全回来的船员们会把钱投进箱子里.可知说的是往箱子里放钱,结合选项,应说箱子会被封起来直到船平安归来.故选B.
64.A 细节推理题.根据上文These boxes were always opened the day after Christmas.这些箱子总是在圣诞节后打开.可知结合选项,应说这就是为什么这一天被称为节礼日.故选A.
65.D 细节推理题.根据上文Today,many businesses,organizations and families try to keep the traditional spirit of Boxing Day alive by giving away money to Food Banks,providing gifts for the poor,or helping families in need,今天,许多企业、组织和家庭都试图通过捐赠给食品银行钱保留节礼日的传统精神,为穷人提供的礼品,或帮助有需要的家庭,可知叙述了传承节礼日的传统精神的活动,结合选项,应说此外,在节礼日花时间陪家人和购物现在是必要的活动.故选D.
点评 做题时结合原文和题目有针对性找出相关语句进行仔细分析,结合选项选出正确答案.推理判断也是要在抓住关键句子的基础上合理的分析才能得出正确的答案.
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| A. | unless | B. | once | C. | after | D. | since |