1 . 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 his girlfriend out for 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 Valentine's Day, a day named after Valentine who was a priest (神父) in the third century Rome. When the emperor decided that single men could become better soldiers than those with wives, he didn't 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, Valentine fell in love with the daughter of his prison guard. Before his death, he wrote her a letter, which he signed “From Your Valentine”, an expression that is still in use today. Valentine did for what he believed in and so he was made a Saint (圣徒), as well as becoming one of history's most romantic characters.
Nowadays, Valentine's Day is also popular among Chinese young people. Some students are planning to make Valentine's 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.Valentine.
1. Which of the following is NOT a custom for a boy to do on Valentine's Day?

A．To take his girlfriend out for dinner.

B．To buy his girlfriend flowers and chocolates.

C．To make Valentine's cards for teachers and friends.

D．To spell out his girlfriend's name with rose petals.

2. Why did the emperor in Rome forbid marriage in his country?

A．Because there were few women in his country at that time.

B．Because he thought men without wives could be better soldiers.

C．Because there wasn't enough food for so many people.

D．Because he wanted to control the birth rate.

3. Valentine was put into prison because ________.

A．he killed one of the soldiers

B．he stole a lot of food

C．he didn't obey the emperor's order

D．he didn't want to be a soldier

4. The last paragraph mainly tells us ________.

A．students in China send cards to their teachers

B．Valentine's Day is also popular in China now

C．it is interesting to celebrate Valentine's Day in China

D．it is a good idea to celebrate Valentine's Day in China

5. The best title for this passage should be ________.

A．A Romantic Man	B．A Brave Priest
C．Valentine's Day in China	D．Valentine's Day

2 . As we all know, the Dragon Boat Festival is our country’s traditional festival, but do you know there is also a Dragon Boat Festival in South Korea, which also falls on May 5 of the luar calendar (阴历)? It has been reported that South Korea will apply to United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO 联合国教科文组织) to make the celebration of the Dragon Boat Festival its own intangible cultural heritage (非物质的文化遗产). If successful, people from other countries may see the Dragon Festival as a Korean creation.

As the birthplace of the yearly event more than 2,000 years ago, China is not happy with the situation. "It would be a shame if another country successfully made a traditional Chinese festival part of its own cultural heritage ahead of China," said Zhou Heping, deputy (副) culture minister. The Ministry of Culture is even thinking of making its own application to UNESCO, covering all traditional Chinese festivals, including the Dragon Boat event.

It is thought that the festival is held in memory of the great poet Qu Yuan (340-278 BC), who lived in the State of Chu during the Warring States Period. Qu was known to be a patriot (爱国者) and admired by ordinary people.

He is said to have jumped into Miluo River, because he had lost hope in his country's future. When people heard about Qu's death, they sailed up and down the river searching for his body. They also beat the drums to frighten away the fish and threw Zongzi into the water to stop the fish touching Qu. Dragon boat racing is said to come from this search for the poet's body.

Over the years, the Dragon Boat Festival has spread throughout the world. In Japan and Viet Nam, as well as South Korea, the festival has mixed with and become part of the local culture.

1. The Dragon Boat Festival _______.

A．is also kept by South Korea

B．comes from South Korea

C．was created by South Korea

D．is South Korea’s cultural heritage

2. What is the reaction of the Ministry of Culture to South Korea’s intending to make the Dragon Boat Festival its own culture heritage?

A．Fighting against South Korea.

B．Telling South Korea it’s not right to do so.

C．Considering to do the similar thing.

D．Asking South Korea not to do so.

3. What is the purpose of the Dragon Boat Festival’s being held?

A．In memory of Qu Yuan.

B．In memory of all the patriots of China.

C．To frighten away the fish.

D．In honor of QuYuan’s birthday.

4. After Qu Yuan’s death, Zongzi was thrown into the water to _______.

A．feed him

B．protect his body from going bad

C．prevent the fish biting his body

D．attract his soul

5. Now, the Dragon Boat Festival has become ______ activity.

A．a nationwide	B．a worldwide
C．an Asian	D．a foreign