As one of the world’s oldest holidays, Halloween is still celebrated today in several countries around the globe, but it is in North America and Canada that it maintains its highest level of popularity. Every year, 65% of Americans decorate their homes and offices for Halloween. Halloween is the holiday when the most candy is sold and is second only to Christians in terms of total sales.
Austria
In Austria, some people will leave bread, water and a lighted lamp on the table before retiring on Halloween night. The reason for this is that it was once believed such items would welcome the dead souls back to earth on a night which for the Austrians was considered to be brimming(溢)with strong cosmic energies.
Belgium
The Belgians believe that it is unlucky for a black cat to cross one’s path and also unlucky if it should enter a home or travel on a ship. The custom in Belgium on Halloween night is to light candles in memory of dead relatives.
Canada
Modern Halloween celebrations in Canada began with the arrival of Scottish and Irish immigrants in the 1800s. Jack- O- Lantern is carved and the festivities include parties, trick-or-treating and the decorating of homes with pumpkins and corn stalks.
France
Unlike most nation of the world, Halloween is not celebrated by the French in order to honor the dead and departed ancestors. It is regarded as an “American” holiday in France and was unknown in the country until around 1996.
1.In which countries does Halloween have its highest level of popularity?
A.France and North America.
B.Canada and North America.
C.Austria and Canada.
D.Belgium and Canada.
2.Why will people leave bread, water and a lighted lamp on the table in Austria?
A.These items would welcome the dead souls back to earth
B.These items are used to respect ancestors
C.These items are just for fun
D.The other items can replace them
3.In which country does Halloween is not celebrated as the others?
A.Canada. B.Belgium. C.Austria. D.France.
The Homeless Hero
For many, finding an unattended wallet filled with £400 in cash would be a source（来源）of temptation（诱惑）. But the ________ would no doubt be greater if you were living on the streets with little food and money. All of this makes the actions of the homeless Tom Smith __________ more remarkable.
After spotting a ________ on the front seat inside a parked car with its window down, he stood guard in the rain for about two hours waiting for the __________ to return.
After hours in the cold and wet, he __________ inside and pulled the wallet out hoping to find some ID so he could contact（联系）the driver, only to __________ it contained £400 in notes, with another £50 in spare change beside it.
He then took the wallet to a nearby police station after __________ a note behind to let the owner know it was safe. When the car’s owner John Anderson and his colleague Carol Lawrence returned to the car—which was itself worth £35, 000—in Glasgow city centre, they were __________ to find two policemen standing next to it. The policemen told them what Mr. Smith did and that the wallet was __________.
The pair were later able to thank Mr. Smith for his __________.
Mr. Anderson said：＂I couldn’t believe that the guy never took a penny. To think he is sleeping on the streets tonight __________ he could have stolen the money and paid for a place to stay in. This guy has nothing and
__________ he didn’t take the wallet for himself；he thought about others __________. It’s unbelievable. It just proves there are ________ guys out there.＂
Mr. Smith’s act __________ much of the public’s attention. He also won praise from social media users after Mr. Anderson __________ about the act of kindness on Facebook.
Now Mr. Anderson has set up an online campaign to __________ money for Mr. Smith and other homeless people in the area, which by yesterday had received ￡8,000. ＂I think the faith that everyone has shown __________ him has touched him. People have been approaching him in the street; he’s had job __________ and all sorts,＂ Mr. Anderson commented.
For Mr. Smith, this is a possible life-changing __________. The story once again tells us that one good turn deserves another.
1.A.hope B.aim C.urge D.effort
2.A.still B.even C.ever D.once
3.A.wallet B.bag C.box D.parcel
4.A.partner B.colleague C.owner D.policeman
5.A.turned B.hid C.stepped D.reached
6.A.discover B.collect C.check D.believe
7.A.taking B.leaving C.reading D.writing
8.A.satisfied B.excited C.amused D.shocked
9.A.safe B.missing C.found D.seen
10.A.service B.support C.kindness D.encouragement
11.A.when B.if C.where D.because
12.A.rather B.yet C.already D.just
13.A.too B.though C.again D.instead
14.A.honest B.polite C.rich D.generous
15.A.gave B.paid C.cast D.drew
16.A.learned B.posted C.cared D.heard
17.A.borrow B.raise C.save D.earn
18.A.of B.at C.for D.in
19.A.details B.changes C.offers D.applications
20.A.lesson B.adventure C.chance D.challenge
The doctor shares his phone number with the patients ________ they need medical assistance.
A.if only B.as if C.even though D.in case
I truly believe ______beauty comes from within.
A.that B.where C.what D.why
（2018·江苏）Developing the Yangtze River Economic Belt is a systematic project which _______ a clear road map and timetable.
A.calls for B.calls on
C.calls off D.calls up
The flood last month in the east was a real disaster, ______ 19 people dead and 78 missing.
A.having left B.to leave C.left D.leaving
