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    On the last Monday in May, people in the United States celebrate Memorial Day. This federal holiday honors members of the American military who died at war. Schools and government offices close. Most people in the US have this day off from work. People celebrate Memorial Day with outdoor parades.

Most Americans consider it the start of summer though the season really begins in June. With so many people off work, Memorial Day has also become a popular shopping day. However, on most occasions Memorial Day is a serious and even sorrowful holiday. Those who have lost family members at war visit burial sites to decorate the graves. They place flowers, wreaths and US flags on the graves.

Memorial Day comes from a tradition that began after the US Civil War called Decoration Day. The Civil War was a very dark time in the US history. Historians have long thought that about 620,000 soldiers died in the fighting. However, new research suggests that the dead numbered about 750,000.

In 1868, about 5,000 people gathered at Arlington National Cemetery on the edge of Washington, D. C. They decorated more than 10,000 graves of Union and Confederate soldiers. They called it Decoration Day. bone

The tradition spread to other areas of the country. In 1873, New York State called it Memorial Day and was the first to make it a legal-holiday. Other States allowed, but not all. Some southern states had (and-still have) separate celebrations that honor only dead Confederate soldiers.

After World War I ended in 1918, Memorial Day became a day to honor all American soldiers killed at war. In 1971, Congress passed a law making it an official federal holiday all over America.

1.What's the purpose of Memorial Day in America?

A.To mark the start of summer. B.To let people enjoy themselves.

C.To show respect to dead soldiers. D.To set a holiday to encourage soldiers.

2.What's the atmosphere of American Memorial Day like on most occasions?

A.Sad. B.Casual.

C.Pleasant. D.Relaxing.

3.When did Memorial Casual, become a legal holiday throughout the US?

A.In 1971. B.In 1873.

C.In 1918. D.In 1868.

4.What is the best title for the text?

A.Celebration Activities of Memorial Day in the US

B.The Prospect of American Memorial Day

C.Members Honored on American Memorial Day

D.The Evolution on Memorial Day in the US

 

1.C 2.A 3.A 4.D 【解析】 这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了美国阵亡将士纪念日的历史演变过程。 1.细节理解题。根据第一段中This federal holiday honors members of the American military who died at war.可知,这个联邦节日是为了纪念在战争中牺牲的美国军人。由此可知,美国阵亡将士纪念日的目的是表示对死去的士兵的尊敬。故选C。 2.细节理解题。根据第二段中However, on most occasions Memorial Day is a serious and even sorrowful holiday.可知,然而,在大多数情况下,阵亡将士纪念日是一个严肃甚至悲伤的节日。由此可知,美国阵亡将士纪念日的气氛是悲伤的。故选A。 3.细节理解题。根据最后一段中In 1971, Congress passed a law making it an official federal holiday all over America.可知,1971年,国会通过了一项法律,将美国阵亡将士纪念日定为全美的官方节日。由此可知,美国阵亡将士纪念日是在1971年成为美国的法定假日的。故选A。 4.主旨大意题。根据第三段中Memorial Day comes from a tradition that began after the US Civil War called Decoration Day.可知,阵亡将士纪念日起源于美国内战后的一个传统,称为“装饰日”。结合文章主要介绍了美国阵亡将士纪念日的历史演变过程。由此可知,D选项“美国阵亡将士纪念日的演变”最符合文章标题。故选D。
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