The English word Easter comes (17)__________ the Old English word Eastre. Eastre is the name of the goddess of spring and light. In spring, flowers bloom and trees become green. The earth wears "new clothes". Many people wear new clothes on Easter Sunday, (18)__________. Two days before Easter is Good Friday. Christians (19)__________ Jesus Christ died on this day. Many schools and businesses close on Good Friday. Christians also believe Jesus rose from the dead on (20)__________. Easter is a very joyful holiday for Christians. On Easter Sunday, families often come together for a dinner of ham or lamp with fresh spring vegetables. Dessert is often cake in a (21)__________ of a lamp or rabbit. And there is (22)__________ candy from the Easter bunny!
- A. to B. from C. up with D. back
- A. so B. either C. too D. neither
- A. believe B. believed C. had believed D. will believe
- A. Easter Sunday B. Good Sunday C. Easter Friday D. Good Friday
- A. plate B. shape C. basket D. box
- A. lot of B. many C. a lots of D. plenty of
