In the USA, there are two days for children to express their love and gratitude to their parents: Mother’s Day and Father’s Day.
Mother’s Day is celebrated on the second Sunday in May. On this day, mothers usually receive greeting cards and gifts from their husbands and children. The best gift of all American moms is a day of leisure. The majority of American mothers have outside jobs as well as housework, so their working days are often very hard. Flowers are an important part of the day. Mothers are often given a plant for the occasion, particularly if they are elderly.
Father’s Day is celebrated throughout the USA on the third Sunday in June. The holiday customs are similar to Mother’s Day. Dad also receives the same gifts as what moms get on their day.
Question 31: This passage is mainly about ________.
A. celebrations for teachers B. festivals in the USA
C. celebrations for parents in the USA D. festivals for parents in the world
Question 32: According to the passage, Mother’s Day is celebrated ________.
A. on the third Sunday in May B. on the second Sunday in May
C. on the last weekend in May D. on the first weekend in May
Question 33: According to the passage, which can mothers not receive on Mother’s Day?
A. greeting cards B. a day of leisure
C. flowers D. a wedding dress
Question 34: Father’s Day is held ________ according to the passage.
A. in the west of the USA B. outside the USA
C. throughout the USA D. in the east of the USA
Question 35: It can be inferred from the passage that on the occasion of Father’s Day ________.
A. kids wear animal masks and visit parents
B. dads dress smartly and give greeting cards and gifts to mums and family members
C. kids get anything they want from fathers
D. dads receive greeting cards and gifts from his family and enjoy a day of leisure.
