On Saturday, millions of people around the world will celebrate Saint Patrick's Day, which honors Patron Saint (or main religious figure) of Ireland. Communities across the United States will host parades, parties, and other festivities to mark the occasion.

This year, cities like Boston, New York, and Chicago have organized massive events celebrating Saint Patrick's Day. In New York City, hundreds of thousands of people will gather to watch the Saint Patrick’s Day parade—the nation’s largest. It is one of the most watched parades in the world. Last year, almost 2 million spectators and more than 150,000 participants filled the streets. The parade, first held in 1776, is also one of the oldest.

Chicago also throws a big celebration. Every year, the Chicago River, which crosses the city, glows green as event organizers dump about 40 pounds of fluorescence, a powerful dye, into the water.

Boston keeps its parade rolling for three hours or more. It is the nation’s second-largest parade. The city will also salute one of its most famous former residents, President John F. Kennedy, by opening the exhibit "A Journey Home: John F. Kennedy and Ireland," at his official library.

Patron Saint lived in Britain in the early fifth century, when it was still part of the Roman Empire. He was captured and sold into slavery in Ireland when he was only 16.He eventually escaped slavery and turned to a life of religious devotion. He trained to become a minister and set out to spread Christianity throughout Ireland. After 30 years as a religious leader, Patrick died on March 17, 1461.Saint Patrick’s Day is always celebrated on March 17.In Ireland, it is an official holiday.

What’s the best title of the passage?

        A.History of Saint Patrick’s Day   B.An Official Holiday in US

        C.The Largest Parade in the World  D.Celebrations across the Country

What do you think is the official color of St. Patrick’s Day?

        A.Green.      B.Red.   C.Black.        D.Yellow.

The last paragraph is mainly about _____.

        A.the cruel slave trade.      B.Saint Patrick’s contribution.

        C.a(chǎn)ctivities during Saint Patrick’s Day  D.Ireland’s Patron Saint

【小題1】D

【小題2】A

【小題3】D


解析:

這是一篇文化類閱讀材料。起源于愛爾蘭的圣帕特里克節(jié)到來之際,美國各大城市舉行形式多樣的慶;顒(dòng)。

【小題1】主旨題。根據(jù)短文第一段第二句“美國各地舉行游行,集會和其它活動(dòng)來慶!奔跋挛膶Ω鞣N活動(dòng)的細(xì)節(jié)描述可知全文的標(biāo)題為:Celebrations across the Country。

【小題2】細(xì)節(jié)題。根據(jù)第三段第二句“每年組織者向芝加哥河傾到大約40磅的熒光粉使整個(gè)河閃耀著綠色的光”,由此可知Green是節(jié)日的代表色。

【小題3】段落主旨題。此段講述的是愛樂蘭宗教人物Patron Saint的生平,A、B項(xiàng)是此段中的細(xì)節(jié),C項(xiàng)沒有提到。

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