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of the days are unknown. They were certainly not created by individual people. Other days, however, especially
those celebrated in western countries, often owe their origins to a particular person. One of the most popular of
these, even though it is fairly recent, is Mother's Day. Mothers have always been highly regarded in all cultures.
The ancient Romans had a festival known as Hilaria, during which children took presents to the temple of the
"Mother of the Gods". The Christian Church adopted this idea and called it Mothering Sunday. However, over
the years this custom was gradually forgotten and almost disappeared by the end of the 19th century.
Born in 1864 in Virginia, USA, Anna Jarvis was a school teacher and believed children should show gratitude
to their mothers for all their love and care. Encouraged by a friend, she wrote to thousands of important people-
politicians, churchmen, doctors, city officials-and asked them to support her idea: a special day of the year for
thanking mothers.
In 1910 the Governor of West Virginia introduced Mother's Day into the state. The date chosen was May
10-the second Sunday in May, which is still observed in America today. This date was chosen because May 10
was the date on which in 1908 Anna Jarvis's mother had died. In 1914 President Woodrow Wilson made May
10 the official date for Mother's Day throughout the United States.
Soon there was a Mother's Day International Association and the custom began to be adopted in many
countries of the world.
Anna Jarvis, a sad and disillusioned woman, died in 1948. The custom she had worked so hard to establish
and which had become almost universal had lost its original purpose. It had been taken over by business. As
with Christmas, the giving of presents and the sending of cards had become a multi-million-dollar industry.
B. the origin of a special day for mothers
C. President Wilson and Anna Jarvis
D. how people celebrate Mother's Day
B. America
C. China
D. the Christian Church
B. introduce a celebration for mothers
C. meet thousands of important people
D. make her pupils celebrate her on Mother's Day
B. it was the second Sunday in May in 1910
C. President Wilson liked the date
D. this was the date that Anna Jarvis's mother died
B. she had never been a mother herself
C. people were too interested in making it a business
D. no one gave any presents or cards to their mothers
Have you 1 heard of the Marathon race? 2 if you have not learnt the word Marathon, I say, you are able to find out 3 it means. About 1,500 years ago, a Greek soldier ran from the plains of Marathon to Athens. 4 was 22 miles and 1,470 yards. After delivering the news 5 the Greek army had 6 the Persians, he fell down all of a sudden 7 because he was worn out. Little did he 8 that his action would lead to one of the hardest and most exciting sport events in the Olympic Games-the Marathon race.
The modern Marathon is to run along roads 9 26 miles and 385 yards.
In 10 race many runners become tired. 11 the 1908 Olympic Games in London, an Italian 12 13 on the ground after running 26 miles. Doctors rushed to help him. When he felt 14 better, he heavily 15 himself step by step to the winning spot 16 the help of some officials. Then he fell down again. Although he lost the game, 17 he received Special Gold Cup for his 18 to finish the race.
19 are the rules of the Marathon race? A runner must be 20 21 years old on the actual day of the race. He must follow the traffic rules of the road. He 21 have drinks the first ten miles and after that at 22 five miles. He 23 take large sponges 24 water and wrap them over his head to keep himself 25 .
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As late as 1800, women’s only place was in the home. The idea of woman in the business world was unthinkable. Men were certain that no woman could do a good job outside her home. This was such a widely accepted idea that when the well-known Bronte sisters began writing books in 1864, they had to sign their books with men’s names instead.
Teaching was the first profession open to women soon after 1800. But even that was not an easy profession for women to enter because most schools and colleges were open only to men. Oberlin College in Ohio was the first college in America to accept women.
Hospital nursing became respectable work for women only after Nightingale became famous. Seeing that she was not only a nurse but also a rich and well-educated woman, people began to believe it was possible for women to nurse the sick and still be “ladies”. Miss Nightingale opened England’s first training school for nurse in 1860.
The invention of the typewriter in 1867 helped to bring women out of the home and into the business world. By 1900, thousands of women were working at real jobs in schools, hospitals and offices in both England and America. Some women even managed to become doctors or lawyers. The idea that women could work in the business world had been accepted.
Why couldn’t women become teachers easily? Because___________
the first profession open to them was writing.
most schools and colleges were open only to men.
they wanted to be nurses instead.
they had to work in the business world.
The article is mainly about __________.
women are in the business world
the famous Bronte sisters
schools and colleges in America
rights for American women
Which fact does the article lead you to believe?
The Bronte sisters thought that they were men.
England’s first training school for nurses was in Ohio.
There are more men than women in professional jobs.
Women find it necessary to work harder than before.
查看习题详情和答案>>As late as 1800, women’s only place was in the home. The idea of woman in the business world was unthinkable. Men were certain that no woman could do a good job outside her home. This was such a widely accepted idea that when the well-known Bronte sisters began writing books in 1864, they had to sign their books with men’s names instead.
Teaching was the first profession open to women soon after 1800. But even that was not an easy profession for women to enter because most schools and colleges were open only to men. Oberlin College i
n Ohio was the first college in America to accept women.
Hospital nursing became respectable work for women only after Nightingale became famous. Seeing that she was not only a nurse but also a rich and well-educated woman, people began to believe it was possible for women to nurse the sick and still be “ladies”. Miss Nightingale opened England’s first training school for nurse in 1860.
The invention of the typewriter in 1867 helped to bring women out of the home and into the business world. By 1900, thousands of women were working at real jobs in schools, hospitals and offices in both England and America. Some women even managed to become doctors or lawyers. The idea that women could work in the business world had been accepted.
Why couldn’t women become teachers easily? Because___________
the first profession open to them was writing.
most schools and colleges were open only to men.
they wanted to be nurses instead.
they had to work in the business world.
The article is mainly about __________.
women are in the business world
the famous Bronte sisters
schools and colleges in America
rights for American women
Which fact does the article lead you to believe?
The Bronte sisters thought that they were men.
England’s first training school for nurses was in Ohio.
There are more men than women in professional jobs.
Women find it necessary to work harder than before.
查看习题详情和答案>>As late as 1800, women’s only place was in the home. The idea of woman in the business world was unthinkable. Men were certain that no woman could do a good job outside her home. This was such a widely accepted idea that when the well-known Bronte sisters began writing books in 1864, they had to sign their books with men’s names instead.
Teaching was the first profession open to women soon after 1800. But even that was not an easy profession for women to enter because most schools and colleges were open only to men. Oberlin College in Ohio was the first college in America to accept women.
Hospital nursing became respectable work for women only after Nightingale became famous. Seeing that she was not only a nurse but also a rich and well-educated woman, people began to believe it was possible for women to nurse the sick and still be “ladies”. Miss Nightingale opened England’s first training school for nurse in 1860.
The invention of the typewriter in 1867 helped to bring women out of the home and into the business world. By 1900, thousands of women were working at real jobs in schools, hospitals and offices in both England and America. Some women even managed to become doctors or lawyers. The idea that women could work in the business world had been accepted.
【小题1】 Why couldn’t women become teachers easily? Because___________
| A．the first profession open to them was writing. |
| B．most schools and colleges were open only to men. |
| C．they wanted to be nurses instead. |
| D．they had to work in the business world. |
| A．women are in the business world |
| B．the famous Bronte sisters |
| C．schools and colleges in America |
| D．rights for American women |
| A．The Bronte sisters thought that they were men. |
| B．England’s first training school for nurses was in Ohio. |
| C．There are more men than women in professional jobs. |
| D．Women find it necessary to work harder than before. |