17.It's time to do something for your father-the man who for many people has been an encouragement and support since birth.
The third Sunday of June is Father's Day.The holiday honors not only fathers,but also all men who act as father figures,such as stepfathers,uncles and grandfathers.
The idea of Father's Day came from the love and appreciation of American lady called Sonore Smart Dodd in 1909.
Dodd wanted a special day to honor her father,William Smart.He raised six children by himself on a countryside farm in Washington State after his wife died during the birth of their sixth child.
When Dodd became an adult,she realized the selflessness her father has shown in raising his children as a single parent.
It was her father who did all for his children.In the eyes of his daughter,William Smart was a courageous,selfless and loving man.
Dodd's father was born in June,so she chose to hold the first Father's Day celebration in Washington on June 19th,1910.
In 1924,US President Calvin Coolidge supported the idea of a national Father's Day.Finally,in 1966,President Lyndon Johnson declared the third Sunday of June as Father's day.
So this is a perfect chance to let your father know what he means to you.To show your love and respect,you need not buy an expensive gift.You can send him a home-made card; You can call him every day; Even you can give him a sweet smile when he comes back from work.All these little things are easy for us to do,but they can show your care and love to your father.
36.Father's Day always falls onB.
A.the same day every year
B.the third Sunday of June
C.the last day of June
D.June 16th of each year
37.Which of the following was NOT used to describe the character of Dodd's father?D
A.Loving
B.Selfless.
C.Courageous.
D.Humorous.
38.What does the underlined word"raise"in the fourth paragraph mean?A
A.养育
B.饲养
C.升起
D.抬高
39.Who declared the third Sunday of June as Father's Day?C
A.President Coolidge.
B.President Washington.
C.President Johnson.
D.President Lincoln.
40.What's the best title for this passage?B
A.Being a Good Father
B.Father's Day
C.Dodd's Father
D.Showing Love to Your Father.
分析 本文主要讲述一个叫Sonore Smart Dodd 的人的父亲的故事从而有了父亲节的来历,父亲节的庆祝时间等.告诉大家要向亲人表达自己的爱意.
解答 36.B 细节理解题.根据第二段第一句The third Sunday of June is Father's Day可知答案为B.
37.D 细节理解题.由"William Smart was a courageous,selfless and loving man"可知A.B.C三项均有提及,而D项没提,故答案为D.
38.A 词义猜测题.根据raised后的内容He raised six children by himself on a countryside farm in Washington State after his wife died during the birth of their sixth child.可推知,这里指父亲独自一人养育了六个孩子.故选A.
39.C 细节理解题.由倒数第二段中的"President Lyndon Johnson declared the third Sunday of June as Father's Day"可知答案为C.
40.B 标题归纳题.根据文章内容概括,本文介绍的是父亲节的来历,故B项作为文章的标题最佳.
点评 本文是一篇历史文化类阅读理解,题目涉及多道细节理解题,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.