This is the scene that greets you on Valentine's Day, named after Valentine who was a priest in third century Rome. When the emperor decided that single men made better soldiers than those with wives, he banned marriage. But Valentine continued to perform marriage ceremonies for young lovers in secret. When his actions were discovered, the emperor had him put to death. While in prison, it is said that Valentine fell in love with the daughter of his prison guard. Before his death, he wrote her a letter, which he signed \Valentine\an expression that is still in use today.Valentine died for what he believed in and so was made a Saint, as well as becoming one of history's most romantic figures.
Nowadays, Valentine's Day wins the same popularity among Chinese young people. It is a time when students \Century Teens in Jinling High School, Nanjing. Some of her classmates 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 heart-shaped cakes. The idea is to have fun and encourage people to share in the spirit of St. Valentine.
21. Why did the emperor in Rome not allow 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.
22. 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 23. The last paragraph mainly tells us ______. A. students in China send cards to their teachers
B. it is a good idea to celebrate Valentine’s Day in China C. it is interesting to celebrate Valentine’s Day in China D. Valentine’s Day is also popular in China now 24. When does Valentine’s Day take place?
A. February 4th B. February 14th C. March 14th D. July 7th 25. The best title for this passage should be ______. A. Valentine’s Day B. A Brave Priest C. Valentine’s Day in China D. A Romantic Man
参考答案： Part I
Section 1 1-5 CABAB
Section 2 (1) 6. the Mid-autumn Festival 7. September 8. mooncakes 9. eating 10. appreciating
Section 2 (1) 6. Suzhou 7. husband 8. (will) drive 9. double 10. Online(on the Internet) Part II
Section 1. 11-15 BCDCA Section 2 16-20 FAEBC Section 3 (1)21-25 CAACB
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