For most of us Veterans Day just means a chance to enjoy an extra day off from school or work．However this November 11th，be sure to spend a few minutes on its true purpose，by acknowledging（感谢）the men and women who have served in our armed forces．
And you don't have to stop at just this one day．Join the over 10，000youth members of the Young Marines group that honor these brave men and women all year long with special events and completely spoil them for an entire week，from November 4th to 11th，by visiting hospitalized veterans，performing chores for disabled veterans and even organizing community－wide social event．The program open to kids ranging from the age of eight all the way to high school，is a great way to not only show your appreciation，but also get a chance to do some fun activities with like－minded kids and make a real difference in a veteran's life．
People often believe that Memorial Day and Veterans Day are celebrated for the same reason．There is however a subtle but important difference between the two．While both honor our military personnel，the former is a day to remember and pay respect to all the men and women that died serving our country in a war，while Veterans Day is to celebrate the soldiers who are still alive and served in the forces at any time，during peace or war． Though several other countries celebrate this day in honor of their own veterans，the meaning is slightly different for each one．Some like the United Kingdom，celebrate it in honorof all soldiers－living or dead，while others like Canada celebrate it to honor all living veterans．They also call it different names．France and New Zealand silll call it Armistice Day．In the United Kingdom，Australia and Canada it is referred to as Remembrance Day，while Malta and South Africa celebrate it as Poppy Day．
No matter what it is called，the reason for observing the day is the same－to show our appreciation to the brave men and women who sacrifice（牺牲）everything to make this world a safer place for the rest of us．
1. What's the main purpose of Veterans Day？| A．To let people have one more day off． |
| B．To show respect for soldiers' contributions． |
| C．To organize fun activities for school children． |
| D．To celebrate America's success in world wars． |
| A．Help take care of sick veterans． |
| B．Organize parties for disabled veterans． |
| C．Share stories With veterans and other kids． |
| D．Entertain veterans by singing and dancing． |
| A．It is in remembrance of war dead． |
| B．It is another name for Veterans Day． |
| C．It is observed on November 11th every year． |
| D．It honors soldiers who are serving in the military． |
| A．The origin of Veterans Day． |
| B．The History of Veterans Day． |
| C．Veterans Day around the world． |
| D．The observance of Veterans Day． |
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【推荐1】WHY DO WE CELEBRATE FESTIVALS?
Festivals are celebrated all around the world. They have a wide range of origins, such as the seasons of the year, religions, famous figures, and important events. Every festival has its different customs and unique charms. However, no matter how different they may seem, all over the world, the spirit of sharing joy, gratitude, love, or peace is common in all festivals.
Of all the traditional festivals, the harvest festival can be found in almost every culture. This important agricultural festival takes place after all the crops have been gathered in. People celebrate to show that they are grateful for the year’s supply of food. In ancient Egypt, the harvest festival was celebrated during the springtime— the Egyptian harvest season. It featured a parade and a great feast with music, dancing, and sports. Today, in some European countries, people decorate churches and town halls with flowers and fruit, and get together to celebrate over a meal. During the Mid-Autumn Festival in China, families gather to admire the shining moon and enjoy delicious mooncakes.
Customs play a significant role in festivals, but sometimes they can change over time. With the development of modern society and the spread of new ideas, some traditions may fade away and others may be established. One example is the typical Chinese Spring Festival custom of lighting firecrackers to drive away the evil spirits and celebrate the new year. Nowadays, many big cities have given up this custom in order to avoid air pollution. Another example is Halloween, which slowly became an exciting festival for children, in spite of its religious origins.
Festivals are becoming more and more commercial, with businesses taking advantage of the celebrations. Online shopping websites and social media apps have made it much easier for the public to spend more on gifts for their loved ones. Although some believe festivals should not be commercialised, others believe the increase in spending is good for the economy and public happiness.
Festivals are an important part of society. They reflect people’s wishes, beliefs, faiths, and attitudes towards life. They are occasions that allow us to relax and enjoy life, and forget about our work for a little while. They help us understand where we came from, who we are, and what to appreciate. And if you study festivals carefully, you may be surprised to find that different cultures actually have a lot in common after all.
1. Why do we celebrate festivals?2. What is true about harvest festivals around the world according to the 2nd paragraph?
| A．The harvest festival is the most important one of all the traditional festivals. |
| B．In ancient time the harvest festival was celebrated during the springtime. |
| C．In some European countries, people get together to celebrate over a meal. |
| D．Both the Chinese and Japanese families enjoy delicious mooncakes on the Mid-Autumn Festival. |
| A．The spread of new ideas. |
| B．Air pollution. |
| C．The development of modern technology. |
| D．The religious belief. |
| A．Festivals should not be commercialised. |
| B．The rise in spending is good for the economy and public happiness. |
| C．It’s OK for festivals to be commercialised. |
| D．We don’t know. |
| A．forget their work for a little while |
| B．relax and enjoy life |
| C．show their faiths towards life |
| D．find different cultures have little in common |
【推荐2】London: The Edinburgh Festival, the biggest arts festival of its kind in the world, got under way in the Scotland capital on Sunday with a concert that included Hector Berlioz’s “To Deum”, under the direction of Christoph von Dohnanyi.
The festival, which runs until August 31 this year, includes as its high points Peter Stein’s staging of Wagner’s “Parsifal”, with Claudio Abbado directing the Gustav Mahler youth orchestra (管弦乐队). The concert programme includes American pianist Richard Goode, bass baritone Thomas Quash off and violinist Christian Tetzlaff. New to the programmers this year will be 25 late evening classical music concerts.
Earlier this month, the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, the largest show-case in the world for performance art, officially got under way with theatre, dance, poetry and music presentations(演出).
Many of the fringe artists, who can enter the fringe festival upon payment of a small fee, were inspired this year by the events of September 11.
Thousands of people flock to Edinburgh from around the world during the festival, which is over 50 years old. It aims to promote(促进) and encourage arts and to reflect international culture. It comprises(consists of) various dance, music, opera, and theatre presentations taking place across the city during the three-week run.
1. When did the Edinburgh Festival begin?| A．August 10. | B．August 15. |
| C．August 31. | D．September 11. |
| A．Youth orchestra’s performances. | B．Poetry and music presentations. |
| C．Late evening classical music concerts. | D．American pianists and violinists. |
| A．is the only festival of its kind in the world | B．has lasted over 50 years |
| C．began with a concert directed by Richard Goode | D．is actually a dance festival |
| A．to attract people across the world to their city |
| B．to show their fringe arts only |
| C．to attract famous artists to their city |
| D．to promote and encourage art development |
【推荐3】Rhode Island Independence Day (RU Day)
It is a state holiday in Rhode Island on May 4 each year. If May 4 falls on a Saturday, it is observed on Friday, May 3. If May 4 falls on a Sunday，it is observed on Monday, May 5.
A wide range of local events are arranged to mark it. These events may take place on a Saturday close to May 4 to enable people to attend. On this day, state offices are closed. However, stores and business are open.
Confederate Memorial Day (CM Day)
It is a state holiday in Alabama, Florida, and Georgia on the fourth Monday in April. In Mississippi it is observed on the last Monday in April. In South Carolina and North Carolina it falls on May 10. It is known as Confederate Heroes’ Day in Texas, where it is held on January 19 each year. Only one day off is given to workers if it coincides with Martin Luther King Day.
Truman Day (T Day)
It is a state holiday in Missouri, the United States, on or around May 8 each year. It honors Harry S Truman, a United States president who was born in Missouri. It is a public holiday, and it is a day off for the general population, and schools and most businesses are closed.
National Missing Children’s Day (NMC Day)
It is an annual observation across America designed to draw attention to the problem of child abduction. It is not a public holiday and falls on May 25 — on that date in 1979, six-year-old New Yorker Ethan Patz disappeared on his way to school. It was first observed in 1983.
1. Why are the events for RII Day held on Saturday?| A．More people can join in them. |
| B．RII Day is celebrated on Saturdays. |
| C．Officials can manage them better. |
| D．Stores and business are open on the day. |
| A．It falls on the same day in different states. |
| B．It may be observed with another holiday. |
| C．It is the oldest of the four holidays. |
| D．It is celebrated every other year. |
| A．CM Day. | B．RII Day. |
| C．T Day. | D．NMC Day. |
