Question

    Mother's Day is a holiday for mothers. It's celebrated in the United States, England, India and some other countries. In a short time, it becomes widely celebrated. Mother’s Day falls on the second Sunday in May. On that day, many people send presents of love to their mothers. Those whose mothers are still living often wear a pink or red rose or carnation(康乃馨花), while those whose mothers are dead wear a white one.

The idea of a day for mothers was first given by Miss Anna Jarvis of Philadelphia. As a result of her hard work, the celebration of the first American Mother's Day was held in Philadelphia on May 10th, 1908. Soon the holiday became popular all over the country and around the world. In China, people do the same on the day for mothers, And, in some cities, people sometimes ask a song to be broadcast(广播) for his or her mother only. This might cost a little money for some of them, but, as it is said, “Love is invaluable.”

1.Mother's Day             .

A.is a holiday for mothers B.is celebrated in the United States only

C.falls on May 10th every year D.was given by Miss Anna Jarvis

2.On Mother's Day, people_          .

A.send some flowers to their mothers. B.wear a pink or red rose or carnation

C.wear a white flower D.send gifts of love to their mothers

3.What’s the meaning of the underlined word “invaluable”?

A.美好的 B.无价的 C.永恒的 D.无私的

4.The first American Mother's Day was held            

A.on the second Sunday in May. B.on May 10th, 1908

C.on June 10th, 1908 D.on May 10th,1980

Answer

1.A

2.D

3.B

4.B

【解析】

文章大意：本文叙述了母亲节的来历和意义。在母亲节这一天，许多人会送给自己的母亲充满爱的礼物。母亲节是美国费城的贾维斯小姐于1908年5月10日，为了纪念她的母亲而首次倡议的节日，从那以后，母亲节在世界各地深受欢迎。

1.细节理解题。根据Mother's Day is a holiday for mothers.可知母亲节是母亲们的节日。故答案选A。

2.细节理解题。根据On that day, many people send presents of love to their mothers. 在那一天，许多人送爱的礼物给他们的母亲。可知在母亲节，人们送爱的礼物给他们的母亲，故答案选D。

3.词义猜测题。根据This might cost a little money for some of them, but, as it is said, “Love is invaluable.” but前面的句意为，这可能会花一点钱，but表示转折关系，所以后面的句意为但是很有价值，是无价的。故答案选B。

4.细节理解题。根据 the celebration of the first American Mother's Day was held in Philadelphia on May 10th, 1908.第一个美国母亲节的庆祝活动于1908年5月10日在费城举行。可知美国举行的第一个母亲节庆祝活动是在1908年5月10日，故答案选B。