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    Crazy-Creative Traditions in Schools

Here are a few schools’ crazy-creative traditions that will probably have you wish to go there so you could celebrate in all the graduation fun. Learn about them all in the below.

Attire (服装) and Flowers at College of Charleston

You fashionista will love this one. During December ceremony, women wear black dresses and men wear black tuxedos (燕尾服). During May ceremony, women wear white dresses and men wear summer tuxedos. It’s also been a tradition since the 1930s to carry flowers onto the stage: women carry bouquets of six red roses in a red bow and men wear a single red rose boutonniere (扣眼). So classy!

Hoop Rolling at Wellesley College

This all-women’s college tradition was originally held on May day, but it’s now held in April. The purpose was to allow students to essentially leave all their worries behind and just participate in some fun games outdoors. Back in the day, it was said that the winner of the hoop rolling race was the first to be married, and in the 1980s she would be the first to be CEO. Nowadays, the winner would be the first to achieve her own happiness…that is, after being thrown into Lake Waban by all her classmates.

Fabric and Green Grad Recycling Program at University of New Hampshire

You’ll absolutely love this tradition. UNH’s vendor provides wrinkle-resistant caps and gowns made of recycled plastic bottles. Graduates then have the opportunity to donate their gowns to be cleaned and reused. Graduates are still able to keep their caps and tassels as keepsakes, all while helping to save the environment. The tradition has become a trend for many universities to follow, such as Husson University and Wake Forest University.

1.Which can you choose if you want to participate in December ceremony?

A.College of Charleston. B.Wellesley College.

C.The University of New Hampshire. D.Husson University.

2.What does Hoop Rolling at Wellesley College aim at enabling the students to do?

A.Be CEO. B.Have fun.

C.Achieve happiness. D.Be married.

3.What are UNH’s caps and gowns made of?

A.Flowers. B.Silk and cotton.

C.Leather. D.Recycled plastic bottles.

Answer

1.A

2.B

3.D

【解析】

这是一篇说明文。本文主要介绍了三所国外的学校的一些有趣的、新奇的、富有创意的传统。

1.细节理解题。根据第二段第二句中的“During the December ceremony(在12月典礼上)”可知，在College of Charlesto可以参加十二月的典礼，故选A。

2.细节理解题。根据第三段第二句“The purpose was to allow students to essentially leave all their worries behind and just participate in some fun games outdoors.(目的是为了让学生彻底地远离烦恼，加入到户外游戏中，得到快乐)可知，Wellesley College的做法是为了让学生得到快乐。故选B。

3.细节理解题。根据最后一段第二句“UNH’s vendor provides wrinkle-resistant caps and gowns made of recycled plastic bottles. (UNH的卖主提供用回收的塑料瓶做的抗皱的帽子和礼服)”可知，UNH的帽子和礼服是用回收的塑料瓶做的。故选D。