四、阅读表达(第34-36题每题2分,第37题4分,共10分)
阅读短文,根据短文内容回答问题。
Grandparents Day
Grandparents Day is on the first Sunday in September. It is a day to celebrate grandparents. It is celebrated in a few countries around the world. It is always important to respect (尊敬) your elders.
The night before Grandparents Day, Nancy and May couldn’t go to sleep because they wanted to do something for their grandparents.“Now,” said Nancy,“It's time for us to do something for our grandparents.Let's think about a surprise for them.”The children thought and thought.
At last May got a good idea.She said,“Oh,I'll tell you.”And she began to talk very fast.“Oh,oh!”said Nancy. “That is just the thing!”The next morning the children got up early.They were very busy making breakfast. After some time, they called their grandparents.“Happy Grandparents Day!”they said.“Breakfast is ready. ““Oh, what a surprise!”their grandparents cried.
Your grandparents have learned a lot.What have they taught you?Did your grandpa teach you how to fish?Did your grandma show you how to bake cookies?If you think about how much your parents do for you,just remember that your grandparents helped them that much, too!How can you return the favor?Do they need your help now?Maybe they would just like to see you or hear you on the phone!
34. When is Grandparents Day?
35. Why couldn't Nancy and May go to sleep?
36. What did Nancy and May do for their grandparents?
37. What do you often do for your grandparents on Chong Yang Festival? And why?
答案及解析:
34. Grandparents' Day is on the first Sunday of September.
文章的第一句话明确指出了祖父母节的日期。
35.Nancy and May can't sleep because they are excitedly planning a surprise for their grandparents.
文章提到孩子们因为想要为祖父母做些什么,并且正在考虑给他们一个惊喜,所以无法入睡。
36. Nancy and May prepared a surprise for Grandparents' Day by getting up early to make breakfast for their grandparents.
文章描述了孩子们第二天早上早起做早餐,然后打电话给祖父母告诉他们早餐已经准备好了,这就是他们计划的惊喜。
37. (Sample answer) On Double Ninth Festival, I usually visit my grandparents with some traditional foods and spend time listening to their stories. I do this to show my respect for their wisdom and gratitude, and to strengthen the bonds of our family.