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榕江一中2014-2015学年 英语 本试卷分第Ⅰ卷（选择题）和第Ⅱ卷（非选择题）两部分。考试结束，将答题卡交回。第Ⅰ卷阅读理解(共两节，满分40分第一节(共15小题:每小题2分，满分30分) 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项A、 B、 C和D)中。选出最佳选项，并填在答题卡上。 A 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 Australians 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