When you were young, who rode you around on the back of his bike? Who played football and flew kites with you in the park? Who helped you with your first difficult math problem? Who taught you the _______ between right and wrong?
Your dad. Now it is your turn to do something for him. Today it is Father's Day. So why not do something special to thank your dad for all his encouragement (鼓励) and support (支持).
The _______ of Father's Day came from an American lady called Sonara Smart Dodd in 1909. She wanted a special day to honor (尊敬) her father. He raised (抚养) six children by himself after his wife died during the birth of their _______ child. Her father was born on June 19, so she chose to hold the first Father's Day celebration on his birthday in 1910. In 1924, US President Calvin Coolidge liked the idea of a national Father's Day. Finally, in 1966, the third Sunday in June was declared (宣布) Father's Day.
There are many _______ to show your love and thanks.
Send him a greeting card. Usually fathers prefer cards that are not too exciting. So perhaps choose one that will make him laugh.
A small present, such as a photo of your family or a special wallet can make him _______ a king.
Send him flowers: the red rose is the official (正式的) Father's flower.
If he has a computer, cover his desktop (桌面) with words like "I love you, dad!"
1. A.importance | B.reason | C.difference | D.problem |
2. A.story | B.idea | C.celebration | D.tradition |
3. A.Sixth | B.fifth | C.first | D.only |
4. A.presents | B.reasons | C.words | D.ways |
5. A.want to be | B.look like | C.become | D.feel like |