Question

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 (皇帝) 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 is 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.

1.Why did the emperor in Rome not allow marriage in his country?

A. Because there were few women in his country at that time.

B. Because he thought men without wives could be better soldiers.

C. Because there wasn’t enough food for so many people.

D. Because he wanted to control the birth rate.

2.Valentine was put into prison because ______.

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

3.The last paragraph mainly tells us ______.

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

4.The best title for this passage should be ______.

A. Valentine’s Day B. A Brave Priest

C. Valentine’s Day in China D. A Romantic Man

 

Answer 1

1.B

2.C

3.D

4.A

【解析】

試題分析：文章大意：二月作為浪漫的月份由來(lái)已久。在這個(gè)時(shí)節(jié)，空氣中彌漫著玫瑰花的芳香，影院里放映浪漫的電影，而愛情故事在各種報(bào)刊上令人目不睱接。2 月 14 日是情人節(jié)，你們了解情人節(jié)的由來(lái)嗎？

1.細(xì)節(jié)理解題。根據(jù)第三段最后一句可知，羅馬皇帝認(rèn)為單身男人比有妻子的男人更適合當(dāng)兵打仗，于是他下令禁止結(jié)婚。故B正確。

2.2】C細(xì)節(jié)理解題。從第三段的句子：But Valentine continued to perform marriage ceremonies for young lovers in secret. When his actions were discovered, the emperor sentenced him to death.可知瓦倫丁沒有遵守皇帝的命令。故C正確。

3.細(xì)節(jié)理解題。從最后一段的句子：Nowadays, Valentine’s Day is also popular among Chinese young people.可知它在中國(guó)年輕人當(dāng)中的普及程度。故D正確。

4.主旨大意題。根據(jù)文章的大意可知：文章主要幫助我們了解情人節(jié)的歷史，故用標(biāo)題Valentine’s Day。故A正確。

考點(diǎn)：考查歷史類短文閱讀