1、成才之路 英语,路漫漫其修远兮 吾将上下而求索,人教版 必修3(通用本),Festivals around the world,Unit 1,(2014河南省方城县一中3月月考)February has long been a month of romance. With the sweet smell of roses in the air, romantic films hit cinemas and love stories fill newspapers and magazines.On the 14th day, it is a custom for a boy to take hi
2、s girlfriend out to dinner, buy her flowers and chocolates, write poems, sing to her or even spell out her name with rose petals! This is what you see on Valentines Day, a day named after Valentine who was a priest in the third century Rome. When the emperor (皇帝) decided that single men could become
3、 better soldiers than those with wives, he didnt allow marriage.,But Valentine continued to perform marriage ceremonies for young lovers in secret. When his actions were discovered, the emperor sentenced him to death. While in prison, it is said that Valentine fell in love with the daughter of his p
4、rison guard. Before his death, he wrote her a letter, which he signed “From your Valentine”， an expression that is still in use today. Valentine died for what he believed in and so he was made a Saint (圣徒), as well as becoming one of historys most romantic characters.,Nowadays, Valentines Day is als
5、o popular among Chinese young people. Some students are planning to make Valentines cards for parents, teachers and friends. Others want to hold parties at which they will exchange small gifts and eat heartshaped cakes. The idea is to have fun and encourage people to share in the spirit of St. Valen
6、tine. 文章大意：二月作为浪漫的月份由来已久。在这个时节，空气弥漫着玫瑰的芳香，影院里放映浪漫的电影，而爱情故事在各种报刊上令人目不睱接。2月14日是情人节，你们了解情人节的由来吗？,1Why did the emperor in Rome not allow marriage in his country?ABecause there were few women in his country at that time.BBecause he thought men without wives could be better soldiers.CBecause there wasnt e
7、nough food for so many people.DBecause he wanted to control the birth rate.答案：B细节理解题。根据第二段最后一句可知，罗马皇帝认为单身男人比有妻子的男人更适合当兵打仗，于是他下令禁止结婚。,2Valentine was put into prison because _.Ahe killed one of the soldiersBhe stole a lot of foodChe didnt obey the emperors orderDhe didnt want to be a soldier答案：C细节理解题。
8、从第三段第一、二句话“But Valentine continued to perform marriage ceremonies for young lovers in secret. When his actions were discovered, the emperor sentenced him to death.”可知瓦伦丁没有遵守皇帝的命令。,3The last paragraph mainly tells us _.Astudents in China send cards to their teachersBit is a good idea to celebrate Val
9、entines Day in ChinaCit is interesting to celebrate Valentines Day in ChinaDValentines Day is also popular in China now答案：D细节题。从最后一段的第一句话“Nowadays, Valentines Day is also popular among Chinese young people.”可知它在中国年轻人当中的普及程度。,4The best title for this passage should be _.AValentines DayBA Brave PriestCValentines Day in ChinaDA Romantic Man 答案：A主旨大意题。文章主要帮助我们了解情人节的历史，选A。,
