Question

Since 1982, July 1st has been officially known as Canada Day. Canadians of all ages take part in this festival across the country.

Canada Day is the year’s biggest national party. In many towns and cities, the government organizes lots of events, often outdoors. These include parades(游行), concerts festivals, firework displays and ceremonies for new Canadian citizens(公民). The celebrations often have a patriotic mood. Canada’s national flag, a symbol for Canada Day, can be seen everywhere and a lot of people paint their faces red and white, which are Canada’s national colors. The celebrations in Ottawa, Canada’s capital city, are especially grand and exciting.

In the province of Quebec, many home rentals(租賃) start on July 1st and last for exactly one year, and many people in Quebec spend Canada Day moving from one house to another. So in Quebec, Canada Day is also known as Moving Day.

Many organizations, businesses and stores are closed this day. Only some bookstores, hospitals and gas stations may be open. Post offices are closed, too. As Canada Day falls in the Canadian summer holiday period, all schools are closed as well. In some areas, special services are provided for large events. The concerts, parades and festivals may cause some traffic jams.

1. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?

A. Canada Day falls on the first day of June.

B. Canada Day was celebrated before 1982.

C. Canada Day is celebrated throughout Canada.

2.The underlined word “patriotic” here means “_______” in Chinese.

A. 溫馨的 B. 愛國的 C. 肅穆的

3.Why is Canada Day known as Moving Day in Quebec on this day?

A. Because people think it lucky to move to new houses.

B. Because people look for houses from one place to another.

C. Because people move home when new home rentals go into effects.

4. From Paragraph 4, we know that on Canada Day ________.

A. no students goes to school

B. traffic jams happen everywhere

C. all Canadians stop working

5. Which of the following is NOT mentioned about Canada Day?

A. Background B. Symbol C. Public life

Answer 1