19.The Thanksgiving day has been alive for hundreds of years.The customs we see in our homes today remind us of ancient celebrations of harvest,thankfulness for peace,and the hard work of native Americans.It is made up of stories of those who believe that thanks for blessings is what people must own(21)A Have you wanted to make special gifts?.
Custom of Praying
For centuries,'Thanksgiving Day'is associated with prayers in church and in homes.(22)D It is a time,when mankind thanks God for all his blessings and mercy.It is also a day to show gratitude to their friends and relatives for all the good deeds.
(23)B
Everyone follows the custom of family dinner and reunion every year.Distances don't really matter as relatives can drive down to be with their family.Feasts are usually held at home.It is a time to enjoy their favorite'Roasted Turkey'with the family.
Custom of Decoration
(24)FPeople beautify their homes,give the interiors a whole new look and feel.They light lamps to brighten the environment.Tables are adorned with best china and antique silver cutlery to mark the occasion.
Custom of sending messages
Thanksgiving is a day when people send loving messages and warm wishes to their relatives,colleagues at work place,superiors and subordinates,near and dear ones.(25)G
A.People present gifts to friends
B.Custom of Family Dinner
C.People like to get together and have turkey.
D.People offer various meal time prayers during the day.
E.Like Christmas,millions of cards are sent every year.
F.Thanksgiving is a time to decorate homes with wreaths,fresh and dried flowers.
G.It is a day of expressing their feelings through Thanksgiving cards.
分析 文章介绍了感恩节是一个历史悠久的节日,在这一天人们会通过各种各样的方式来庆祝.
解答 ADBFG
21.A 上下文语境.由后面 一个问句Have you wanted to make special gifts?.得知,前句是提到感恩节人们 会互相赠送礼物,所以会有下句你打算制作什么样特殊的礼物?故选A.
22.D 上下文语境.根据该段的小标题Custom of Praying可知,这段是感恩节的祈祷习俗,与选项里offer various meal time prayers during the day相呼应,故选D.
23.B 概括总结.这段的第一句话Everyone follows the custom of family dinner and reunion every year提到的是在感恩节每个人都会家庭聚会,所以推出该段主题句为Custom of Family Dinner,故选B.
24.F 上下文语境.这段的小标题Custom of Decoration得知,该段主要是感恩节装饰的习俗,结合People beautify their homes…人们装饰家等这些信息,故选F.
25.G 上下文语境.根据前句Thanksgiving is a day when people send loving messages and warm wishes to their relatives可知,感恩节人们互赠表达爱的信息和祝福,所以It is a day of expressing their feelings 这是一个表达爱的节日,符合语境.
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