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【题目】 People in most western countries celebrate Valentine's Day (情人节) on February 14th. It is a special time to send greeting cards called valentines to their sweethearts, friends, parents and other family members.

Esther A. Howland of Worcester, Massachusetts, became one the first American manufacturers (生产者) of valentines in 1847. She saw several British valentines and decided to make her own. She used ribbons, lace, flowers and painted leaves on her cards. Today valentines are sold in many stores all over the world and may have messages of love or be very humorous. People also send flowers, candy and gifts to the people they want to remember on Valentine’s Day.

Children in America decorate their classrooms with paper hearts and cupids (丘比特的画), and many hold classroom parties to celebrate Valentine’s Day with their classmates and teachers. Older students may have dances at their schools on Valentine’s Day.

Valentine’s Day in Europe is celebrated in many ways. Children in England sing special songs and receive gifts, candy and money. People may bake special bread with plums (葡萄干) in them. In Denmark, people send pressed white flowers called snowdrops to their friends.

However you decide to celebrate on Valentine’s Day, take some time to tell your friends and family that you love them.

【1】What is the main idea of this writing?

A.Valentine’s Day is celebrated on Feb.14th.

B.How valentines are made.

C.Valentine’s Day is a special holiday for friends and family.

D.Why Valentine’s Day is a special time.

【2】Where were the first valentines made in America?

A.In Oregon.B.In Massachusetts.

C.In Michigan.D.In Florida.

【3】How do people in England celebrate Valentine’s Day?

A.Have dances at school.

B.Receive gifts of fruit, candy and money.

C.Hold classroom parties.

D.Send pressed snowdrops to their friends.

【4】Which of the following is NOT true?

A.School children celebrate Valentine’s Day in many ways.

B.People in Denmark send flowers called snowdrops to their friends.

C.All valentines are funny or humorous.

D.Valentine’s Day is not only celebrated by sweethearts.

【答案】

【1】C

【2】B

【3】B

【4】C

【解析】

本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了一个西方的节日——情人节，这个节日对于家人、朋友来说都是个特别的日子。

【1】主旨大意题。根据第一段It is a special time to send greeting cards called valentines to their sweethearts, friends, parents and other family members.(这是一个特殊的日子，向他们的情人、朋友、父母和其他家庭成员发送名为“情人卡”的贺卡)及下文对庆祝情人节的描述可知，本文主要介绍了情人节对于家人、朋友来说都是个特别的日子。故选C项。

【2】推理判断题。根据第二段中的Esther A. Howland of Worcester, Massachusetts, became one the first American manufacturers (生产者) of valentines in 1847.可知，马萨诸塞州伍斯特的Esther A. Howland于1847年成为美国第一批情人节贺卡制造商之一。由此可知，马萨诸塞州是第一批美国情人节礼物的生产地。故选B项。

【3】细节理解题。第四段提到欧洲庆祝情人节有很多种方式。根据Children in England sing special songs and receive gifts, candy and money.可知，在英国，孩子们唱些特别的歌，并收到礼物、糖果和钱。故选B项。

【4】细节理解题。根据文章第五段However you decide to celebrate on Valentine’s Day, take some time to tell your friends and family that you love them.可知，无论你决定如何庆祝情人节，花点时间告诉你的朋友和家人你爱他们。由此可知，虽然人们也举行各种好玩幽默的活动庆祝情人节，但情人节主要是向所爱的人表达爱，并不完全是滑稽幽默的。故选C项。

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