18.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 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 was 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.
44.Which of the following is not a custom for a boy to do on Valentine's Day?C
A.to take his girlfriend out to dinner
B.to buy his girlfriend flowers and chocolates
C.to make Valentine's cards for teachers and friends
D.to spell out his girlfriend's name with rose petals
45.Valentine was put into prison becauseC.
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
46.The last paragraph mainly tells usD.
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.
分析 二月份是一个浪漫的月份,因为2月14日是情人节或瓦伦丁节.情人之间会约会并有心形巧克力、玫瑰花等礼物出现.那情人节的来历是什么呢?据说和一个叫瓦伦丁的牧师有关.瓦伦丁因为违反皇帝禁止男女恋爱结婚的规定而被判死刑.
解答 44.C 细节题.根据文章内容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男孩会请女朋友吃饭,给她买花、送巧克力、写诗、唱歌等,不会给老师或者朋友制作情人节卡片,故选C
45.C细节理解题.由"When the emperor 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."可知瓦伦丁因为违反皇帝禁止恋爱的规定而被捕.故选C.
46.D 细节理解题.由"Nowadays,Valentine's Day is also popular among Chinese young people."可知如今情人节在中国也很流行.故选D.
点评 本文是历史文化类阅读理解.做这类题材阅读理解时要求考生对文章通读一遍,做题时结合原文和题目有针对性的找出相关语句进行仔细分析,结合选项选出正确答案.推理判断题也是要在抓住关键句子的基础上合理的分析才能得出正确答案,切忌胡乱猜测,一定要做到有理有据