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   Chances are the first Monday in September is a day off from school for you. If it is, you can _______ a man named Peter McGuire. Who's Peter McGuire?According to_______  , he's the founding father of Labor Day. On September5, 1882, McGuire led a_______ of 10, 000 workers in New York City一workers who took the day off from their jobs to hold a parade(游行) and a picnic. The_______ came to be known as Labor Day,and the idea_______ throughout the country. In 1887,Oregon became the first state to make it a statewide holiday, on the first Saturday in June. And in 1894,President Grover Cleveland_______ a bill that made . Labor Day a(n)_______ holiday, on the first Monday in September一the date we still celebrate to this day.

Labor Day began as a day for workers to protest, (抗议)_______ poor working conditions一long days, low pay and a lack of job security. Back in Peter McGuire's day, you could be_______ just for calling in sick -________  you were really too sick to work. Twelve-hour workdays were also________  . And workers had only short breaks for meals and other necessities.

McGuire went to work at the age of eleven, ________ newspapers on the streets of New York City. He had to help________ his family. McGuire saw poor working conditions first-hand. And he________ those conditions himself. That urged him to help________ the first trade unions in the United States.

The workers hoped strength in numbers would________ their employers to improve working conditions. They weren't always ________ . But' thanks to their________ the eight-hour workday and the five-day workweek became common practices. So did________ vacations and sick days. As for Labor Day itself, it became a day________  labor for most workers. So thanks to Peter McGuire, Labor Day means a day off from school for you and your teachers.

【小题1】
A.requestB.seekC.rememberD.thank
【小题2】
A.historiansB.governmentsC.teachersD.players
【小题3】
A.fightingB.ceremonyC.gatheringD.decision
【小题4】
A.journeyB.celebrationC.taskD.congratulation
【小题5】
A.attackedB.educatedC.explodedD.spread
【小题6】
A.signedB.acceptedC.broughtD.hosted
【小题7】
A.informalB.localC.nationalD.personal
【小题8】
A.withB.againstC.forD.behind
【小题9】
A.hiredB.invitedC.ignoredD.fired
【小题10】
A.now thatB.even ifC.as long asD.so that
【小题11】
A.impossibleB.secureC.commonD.free
【小题12】
A.sellingB.readingC.makingD.buying
【小题13】
A.prepareB.donateC.supportD.inspire
【小题14】
A.introducedB.experiencedC.imaginedD.survived
【小题15】
A.remainB.createC.provideD.organize
【小题16】
A.allowB.begC.convinceD.force
【小题17】
A.satisfiedB.successfulC.curiousD.helpful
【小题18】
A.effortB.memoryC.labourD.condition
【小题19】
A.boringB.paidC.reducedD.former
【小题20】
A.made ofB.full ofC.busy withD.free from
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同类题2

   Why do people give gifts in the first place? Throughout the world, many culture _______ special holiday with gifts and food. Holiday _______ bring people together and allow us to feel a part of the family and community. The gifts and food that we share are about _______ a sense of gratitude and joy.

The gifts of a few generations ago were _______ more useful and homemade. Even the people who could _______ wonderful presents probably didn’t do as much buying and spending as we do today. Our culture has grown more _______, and gift giving has become a booming industry. Sometimes the _______ meaning behind the tradition gets lost, and the gift giving _______ a life of its own.

Not only is the pressure on spending money on the right _______, but many people also find that when gifts become the central point of a holiday, they put too much ________ on receiving, too. It’s all too ________ to have high expectations of what’s in that beautifully wrapped box — but that can set anyone up for ________.

When the materialistic aspects of the holiday overshadow (使显得较不重要) its ________, it can leave people feeling empty and ________ for something more. It’s no wonder that we often hear about people having the “holiday blues” — feeling sad or empty instead of feeling ________ and fulfilled (满足的).

Not all people think the holidays are too materialistic, of course. Most ________ the traditional aspects of the holidays, like getting together and ________ with friends and family. And some love shopping and are ________ fine with all the giving and receiving.

But if you’re feeling a little ________ about the holidays, what can you do? One way to take back the holiday ________ is to focus on traditions and service — putting real meaning into your giving.

【小题1】
A.markB.provideC.fillD.start
【小题2】
A.ceremoniesB.journeysC.showsD.traditions
【小题3】
A.lackingB.expressingC.affectingD.losing
【小题4】
A.exactlyB.actuallyC.probablyD.totally
【小题5】
A.affordB.deliverC.acceptD.make
【小题6】
A.richB.popularC.importantD.commercial
【小题7】
A.sensitiveB.originalC.centralD.social
【小题8】
A.leads toB.stands forC.takes onD.carries on
【小题9】
A.presentB.personC.tasteD.situation
【小题10】
A.needB.energyC.moneyD.emphasis
【小题11】
A.shyB.easyC.greedyD.generous
【小题12】
A.excitementB.entertainmentC.disappointmentD.puzzlement
【小题13】
A.meaningB.influenceC.benefitD.course
【小题14】
A.accountingB.lookingC.preparingD.wishing
【小题15】
A.busyB.happyC.reliableD.magical
【小题16】
A.appreciateB.forgetC.ignoreD.doubt
【小题17】
A.fightingB.workingC.celebratingD.living
【小题18】
A.seldomB.evenC.yetD.just
【小题19】
A.anxiousB.upsetC.emptyD.curious
【小题20】
A.spiritB.foodC.planD.invitation

同类题4

   Looking for something entertaining to do? Check out some wonderful festivals around the world.

Koningsdag — The Netherland

Koningsdag or King’s Day is a national holiday in the Kingdom of the Netherlands. It is celebrated on 27 April (26 April if the 27th is a Sunday), the date marking the birth of King Willem-Alexander. Orange is the national color, and the streets become a sea of feather boas (羽毛围巾) and body paint as crowds gather in the plazas and on the boats in the rivers. Amsterdam is the center of this outdoor party, with many live music events, but nearly every town is alive with orange on this day.

Thai National Elephant Day — Thailand

Thai National Elephant Day is a national holiday in Thailand. Thai National Elephant Day has been celebrated on March 13th of every year since 1998. Because the elephant is the national animal of Thailand, it is highly respected and treasured. During the festivals elephant are honored during a ceremony (典礼) in which they are fed with bananas, other fruit, and sugarcane.

The Fire Festival — Shetland

On the last Tuesday of January the entire town of Lerwick, Shetland is in flames. At the festival, you’ll find yourself sitting, dancing, or stumbling around the largest bonfire you’ve ever seen in your life. The festival lasts only one day but takes the entire year to plan. Be prepared for an evening of singing, dancing, and fast paced activities, and don’t worry about making it to work next day — it’s a national holiday!

Holi — India

Holi, the Festival of Color, is a Hindu celebration full of joy and one of India’s most important holidays. On the last full moon day of the lunar month, usually late February or early March, the air is full of bright-colored powder. The festival is celebrated differently throughout the country, with bonfires and music, but the cheerful spirit is common throughout Hindu communities around the world.

【小题1】The festival celebrated on March 13th in Thailand is held to ______.
A.show people’s respect for their Queen
B.show Thai people’s respect for elephants
C.ask people to protect endangered animals
D.help people relax by singing and dancing
【小题2】Why don’t people have to worry about working the day after the Fire Festival?
A.Because people are allowed to sleep at work next day.
B.Because the activities are too simple to get people tired.
C.Because people don’t have to go to work next day.
D.Because the festival ends very early at night.
【小题3】Where should you go if you are interested in the Festival of Colors?
A.India.B.Shetland.
C.Thailand.D.The Netherlands.

同类题5

   Sweetest Day is celebrated on the third Saturday in October as a day to make someone happy. It is an occasion which offers all of us an opportunity to remember not only the sick,the aged,and children who have lost their parents,but also friends,workmates,relatives and neighbors whose helpfulness and kindness we have enjoyed.

Over 60 years ago,when a Cleveland man noticed that some people,such as children who lost their parents and patients who lay in bed,too often felt forgotten and neglected,he developed in his mind the idea of showing them that they were remembered. He did this by giving them small gifts. With the help of his friends and neighbors,he gave those people small gifts on a Saturday in October. During the years that followed,other Clevelanders began to take part in the celebration,which came to be called "Sweetest Day". Over time,the Sweetest Day's idea of spreading cheer to the poor,the sick and children who had lost their parents was broadened(扩大)to include everyone,and became an occasion for remembering others with a kind act or a small gift. Soon the idea spread to other cities all over the USA.

Sweetest Day is not based on any single group's religious beliefs or on a family relationship. It is a reminder(提醒人记忆之物)that a thoughtful word or deed enriches life and gives it meaning. Because of many people remembering to take the form of gift giving,Sweetest Day offers us the opportunity to show others that we care,in a positive way.

【小题1】What can we learn from the first paragraph?
A.Sweetest Day is a day to bring happiness to others.
B.Sweetest Day is just an occasion for caring about disabled people.
C.Sweetest Day is an occasion for lovers to express love.
D.Sweetest Day is celebrated on the third Sunday in October.
【小题2】Which of the following has little relationship to Sweetest Day?
A.Visiting sick people in the hospital.
B.Visiting children who have lost their parents.
C.Giving friends small gifts.
D.Giving flowers to sweethearts.
【小题3】The underlined word "neglected" in the second paragraph means" __________".
A.rememberedB.hated
C.paid little or no attention toD.disappointed
【小题4】What do most people usually do to show their care to others according to the passage?
A.Give them some money.
B.Give them gifts.
C.Send them their regards.
D.Offer help directly.