课时训练(二十一) Units 13—14(九全)
(限时:30分钟)
Ⅰ.阅读理解
International Friendship Day is the day of celebrations of the warmest feelings of the heart—friendship. It is celebrated on the first Sunday of August every year.
The first Sunday of August was recognized as a holiday in honor of friends by the US Congress(国会) in 1935. The great idea of honoring the beautiful relationship between friends was supported by many people, and in a short time Friendship Day became a highly popular festival. But the success of this wonderful day was not limited tothe US alone. Several other countries accepted the tradition, and it became an International Friendship Day.
International Friendship Day is celebrated by giving friends gifts and cards.It is not just for youngsters or just in schools or colleges. It is celebrated by people of all age groups. On this day, friends give one another an enjoyable time and share their hearts. Some friends celebrate the day by going out for dinner, while some choose to invite friends to their houses.Here are some of the cool things you can do to celebrate International Friendship Day.
•Make your friend a mixed CD of all the songs that express your friendship.
•Call all those old friends you haven’t spoken to for a long time.
•Send your friend a Happy Friendship Day greeting online to brighten his or her day.
•Make a special friendship book for your best friend and tell him or her how special it is.
Since its origin in 1935, Friendship Day celebrations have come a long way, but the basic idea behind the day has never changed. People express love for their friends, and hold in mind their presence in life. Today, International Friendship Day is being celebrated around the world, across different cultures and countries.
Let this day be a reason for us to remember the friends who have encouraged us. Having a true and devoted friend helps bring peace and happiness to this world.
1.When is International Friendship Day celebrated?
A.On the first Saturday of August every year.
B.On the second Sunday of August every year.
C.On the first Sunday of August every year.
D.On the second Saturday of August every year.
2.The second paragraph mainly talks about .
A.the importance of International Friendship Day
B.how International Friendship Day came into being
C.what friends do on International Friendship Day
D.how people celebrate International Friendship Day
3.The writer tells us cool things to do to celebrate International Friendship Day with our friends.
A.two B.three C.four D.five
4.What does the underlined word “origin” mean in Chinese?
A.起源 B.理论 C.引申 D.明智
5.Which of the following is TRUE about International Friendship Day?
A.It is only for youngsters in schools or colleges.
B.It is celebrated by giving friends gifts and cards.
C.The basic idea behind the day has already changed nowadays.
D.It is being celebrated only in some Western countries now.
