18.February has long been a month of romance.With the sweet smell of roses in the air,romantic films hit cinemas and love stories fill newspapers and magazines.
On the 14th day,it is a custom for a boy to take his girlfriend out to dinner,buy her flowers and chocolates,write poems,sing to her or even spell out her name with rose petals!This is what you see on Valentine's Day,a day named after Valentine who was a priest in the third century Rome.When the emperor decided that single men could become better soldiers than those with wives,he didn't allow marriage.
But Valentine continued to perform marriage ceremonies for young lovers in secret.When his actions were discovered,the emperor sentenced him to death.While in prison,it was said that Valentine fell in love with the daughter of his prison guard.Before his death,he wrote her a letter,which he signed"From your Valentine",an expression that is still in use today.Valentine died for what he believed in and so he was made a Saint (圣徒),as well as becoming one of history's most romantic characters.
Nowadays,Valentine's Day is also popular among Chinese young people.Some students are planning to make Valentine's cards for parents,teachers and friends.Others want to hold parties at which they will exchange small gifts and eat heart-shaped cakes.The idea is to have fun and encourage people to share in the spirit of St.Valentine.
44.Which of the following is not a custom for a boy to do on Valentine's Day?C
A.to take his girlfriend out to dinner
B.to buy his girlfriend flowers and chocolates
C.to make Valentine's cards for teachers and friends
D.to spell out his girlfriend's name with rose petals
45.Valentine was put into prison becauseC.
A.he killed one of the soldiers
B.he stole a lot of food
C.he didn't obey the emperor's order
D.he didn't want to be a soldier
46.The last paragraph mainly tells usD.
A.students in China send cards to their teachers
B.it is a good idea to celebrate Valentine's Day in China
C.it is interesting to celebrate Valentine's Day in China
D.Valentine's Day is also popular in China now.
分析 二月份是一個浪漫的月份,因為2月14日是情人節(jié)或瓦倫丁節(jié).情人之間會約會并有心形巧克力、玫瑰花等禮物出現(xiàn).那情人節(jié)的來歷是什么呢?據(jù)說和一個叫瓦倫丁的牧師有關.瓦倫丁因為違反皇帝禁止男女戀愛結婚的規(guī)定而被判死刑.
解答 44.C 細節(jié)題.根據(jù)文章內容it is a custom for a boy to take his girlfriend out to dinner,buy her flowers and chocolates,write poems,sing to her or even spell out her name with rose petals男孩會請女朋友吃飯,給她買花、送巧克力、寫詩、唱歌等,不會給老師或者朋友制作情人節(jié)卡片,故選C
45.C細節(jié)理解題.由"When the emperor decided that single men could become better soldiers than those with wives,he didn't allow marriage…But Valentine continued to perform marriage ceremonies for young lovers in secret."可知瓦倫丁因為違反皇帝禁止戀愛的規(guī)定而被捕.故選C.
46.D 細節(jié)理解題.由"Nowadays,Valentine's Day is also popular among Chinese young people."可知如今情人節(jié)在中國也很流行.故選D.
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