(A)阅读短文,选择正确答案。(10 分)
What is Boxing Day?
Boxing Day is a national Bank Holiday, a day to spend with family and friends and to eat up all the leftovers(剩余物) of Christmas Day.
Why is it called Boxing Day?
The name refers to holiday gifts. A “Christmas Box” in Britain is a name for a Christmas present. Boxing Day was traditionally a day off for servants(佣人) and the day when they received a “Christmas Box” from the masters. The servants would also go home on Boxing Day to give “Christmas Boxes” to their families.
When
is Boxing Day?
Boxing Day is on 26th December and is a national holiday in the UK and Ireland.
Activities on Boxing Day
Boxing Day is a time to spend with family and friends.
Boxing Day is also a time to do all kinds of silly activities including swimming in the icy cold water, fun runs, and charity events.
(
C
)1. Which of the following countries DOESN’T celebrate Boxing Day?
A. England. B. Ireland. C. China.
(
B
)2. On Boxing Day, people can eat leftovers of ____.
A. New Year B. Christmas C. holiday
(
B
)3. People can do so many things on Boxing Day EXCEPT ____.
A. having fun with friends B. making dumplings C. fun runs
(
B
)4. The missing word in “ * ” should be “____”.
A. Where B. When C. How much
(
C
)5. Why is it called Boxing Day?
A. Because masters would receive a present box from their servants on Boxing Day.
B. Because family would prepare many Christmas gifts for their children.
C. Because servants would receive a Christmas Box from their masters.
