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Chanukah光明节

　　Every year between the end of November and the end of December, Jewish people around the world celebrate the holiday of Chanukah, the Festival of Lights. Chanukah begins on the 25th day of the month of Kislev, lasted for eight days, but the starting date on the western calendar varies from year to year. Jews celebrate Chanukah to mark the victory which Jews reclaimed the Jerusalem Temple 2300 years ago.

　　Long ago in the land of Judea there was a Syrian king, Antiochus. The king ordered the Jewish people to reject their God, their religion, their customs and their beliefs and to worship the Greek gods. There were some who did as they were told, but many refused. One who refused was Judah Maccabee. Judah and his four brothers formed an army. After three years of fighting, the Maccabees were finally successful in driving the Syrians out of Israel and reclaimed the Temple in Jerusalem. The Maccabees cleaned the building and removed the Greek Statues. On the 25th day of the month of Kislev, the job was finished and the temple was rededicated.

　　When Judah and his followers finished cleaning the temple, they wanted to light the eternal light, known as the Ner Tamid, which is present in every Jewish house of worship. Once lit, the oil lamp should never be extinguished.

　　Only a tiny jug of oil was found with only enough for a single day. The oil lamp was filled and lit. Then a miracle occurred as the tiny amount of oil stayed lit not for one day, but for eight days. The people had a torchlight parade in the Temple, which may also have contributed to the tradition of lighting candles on Chanukah.

　　In America, families celebrate Chanukah at home. They give and receive gifts, decorate the house, entertain friends and family, eat special foods, and light the holiday candles.

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(1)How long did Chanukah last?

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A．For eight days.

B．Between the end of November and the end of December.

C．For 25 days.

D．For two months.

(2)How to do with the aggression（侵略）of Syrian king?

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A．All Jews did as they were told.

B．Some Jews refused.

C．Many Jews refused.

D．All Jews refused.

(3)Who were the Maccabees finally successful in driving out of Israel?

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A．The Syrians.

B．All Jews.

C．Judah.

D．American.

(4)How long did a tiny jug of oil stay lit for?

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A．For a single day.

B．For eight days.

C．Never be extinguished.

D．For two months.

(5)In America, how do the families celebrate Chanukah?

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A．They give and receive gifts, decorate the house, eat special foods.

B．They light the eternal light.

C．They clean the buildings.

D．They remove the Greek Statues.

Answer 1

答案：A;C;A;B;A
解析：

(1)由第一段第二句Chanukah begins on the 25th day of the month of Kislev, 1asted for eight days.可知。 (2)由第二段第三句There were some who did as they were told, but many refused.可知。 (3)由第二段第六句After three years of fighting, the Maccabees were finally successful in driving the Syrians out of Israel and reclaimed the Temple in Jerusalem.可知。 (4)由第四段第三句Then a miracle occurred as the tiny amount of oil stayed lit not for one day, but for eight days.可知。 (5)由短文最后一段可知。