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大学英语（二）开课前摸底测试 Part I Reading Comprehension I Mother’s Day is a holiday for mothers. It is celebrated in the United States, English, India and some other countries. In a short time, it becomes widely celebrated. Mother’s Day falls on the second Sunday in May. On that day, many people send gifts of love to their mothers. Those whose mothers are still living often wear a pink or red rose or carnation, while those whose mothers are dead wear a white one. The idea of a day for mothers was first given by Miss Anna Jarvis of Philadelphia. As a result of her hard work, the celebration of the first American Mother’s Day was held in Philadelphia on May 10, 1908. Soon the holiday became popular all over the country and around the world. In China, people do the same on the day for mothers. And in some cities, people sometimes ask a song to be broadcast for his or her mother only. This might cost a little money for some of them, but as it is said, “Love is invaluable.” On May 8, 1999, just the day before the Mother’s Day this year, a Chinese mother was killed in criminal bombing. Her name is Shao Yunhuan, a heroic mother. All the Chinese will remember her forever. 1. Mother’s Day __A___. A. is a holiday for mothers??? B. is celebrated in the United Stated only C. falls on May 10 every year?? D. was given by Miss Anna Jarvis 2. What was the date of the first American Mother’s Day ?C A. May 7,1999? B. May 8,1999? C. May 9,1999?? D. May 10,1908 3. On Mother’s Day, people __B____. A. send some flowers to their mothers? B. wear a pink or red rose or carnation C. wear a white flower????????????? D. send gifts of love to their mothers 4 “Love is invaluable.” Here the word “invaluable” means “___D___”. A. 美好的??? B. 无价的?? C. 永恒的?? D. 无私的 5. Maybe you’ve known the criminal bombing, which of the following ideas do you agree to?A A. Shao Yunhuan is a heroic mother. B. A Chinese mother is the same as an American