2 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What was the weather like in Harbin during the man’s stay?

A．Hot.

B．Cool.

C．Cold.

2. Why didn’t the man spend much money on his trip?

A．He stayed in a little hotel.

B．He shared meals with his friends.

C．He stayed at his grandfather’s house.

5 . Weddings are one of life’s biggest celebrations, and they are observed in just about every country and culture on the planet. Here are some wedding traditions from around the world.

Scotland

Scottish weddings usually feature the handfasting ceremony. During the ceremony, the bride (新娘) and bridegroom each hold a piece of cloth. These are carefully wound around the couple’s joined hands. When they pull their hands apart, the pieces become tied into a knot (结) — a symbol of the new union.

Germany

Guests at a German wedding get to see an interesting sight: the newly married couple — still dressed in their suit and wedding dress — cutting a length of a tree in half with a two-person saw (锯). In this way, they show their ability to work as a team to face any challenge they will meet in life.

Norway

A Norwegian wedding cake is made up of progressively smaller layers of iced cake rings, which give the cake the shape of Christmas tree. The inside is empty and has gifts or even a bottle of wine. The bride and g room lift the top ring of the cake, and the number of layers that stick to it is said to represent the number of children they will have!

England

Brides in England typically wear “something old, something new, something borrowed, and something blue” for their big day. The modern practice comes from a traditional English song, and the things themselves represent protection, cheerfulness, good luck, and purity, respectively.

Though the customs might vary, the feeling remains the same. Across the world, weddings are times to celebrate love, happiness, and family.

1. Why is a two-person saw used in the German wedding?

A．To entertain the wedding guests.	B．To mark the couple’s united efforts.
C．To represent the upcoming challenges.	D．To keep the couple from hurting each other.

2. In which wedding do brides wear different things to represent different wishes?

A．The Scottish wedding.	B．The German wedding.
C．The Norwegian wedding.	D．The English wedding.

3. What does the text show about wedding?

A．Rules to follow.	B．Special customs.
C．Ways to treat guests.	D．Cultural backgrounds.

7 . While established by Woodrow Wilson as a holiday in the United States in 1911, the practice of recognizing mothers on a specific day or time of year has spread to more than 40 countries. Here's a look at the various traditions.

France

Mother's Day in France only started in the 1950s. After World War I, it was celebrated on the last Sunday in May, unless it conflicted with the Pentecost（五旬节）. If it did, mothers were celebrated on the first Sunday of June. Regardless of the day, a traditional gif is a flower-shaped cake.

Japan

Following WWI, Mother's Day in Japan gained some popularity, and it is now celebrated on the second Sunday of May. Gifts include red or pink conations（康乃馨） as they symbolize sweetness and purity. Children will often draw pictures of their mothers and present them to mom in addition to preparing dishes that their mothers have taught them.

Sweden

Celebrated on the last Sunday in May, the day isn't all that different from the U. S. version. There's breakfast in bed and homemade cards and the like. One difference is that the Swedish Red Cross collects money by selling red plastic flowers. The money from the flowers goes to mothers and children in need.

Thailand

While all mothers are recognized during Mother's Day in Thailand, the holiday is largely centered on Sirikit, the queen mother of Thailand. Mother's Day is celebrated on her birthday, August 12, and public places and households are decorated with lights and pictures of Sirikit. Flowers like jasmine are popular gifts.

1. What do Japanese children usually do for their mothers on Mother's Day?

A．Buy pictures.

B．Cook meals.

C．Grow flowers.

D．Present cards.

2. Which country has a fixed date for Mother's Day?

A．France.

B．Japan.

C．Thailand.

D．Sweden.

3. What's the author's purpose in writing the text?

A．To tell us how different countries celebrate Mother's Day.

B．To protect traditions of Mother's Day in different places.

C．To introduce the origin and development of Mother's Day.

D．To call on us to show respect for our mother on Mother's Day.