Mother’s Day

Mother’s Day is a holiday for mothers. It is celebrated (庆祝)in the United States, England, India and some other countries. In a short time, it becomes widely celebrated. Mother’s Day falls on the second Sunday in May. On that day, many people send presents of love to their mothers. Those whose mothers are still living often wear pink or red rose or carnation (康乃馨花), while those whose mothers are dead wear a white one.

The idea of a day for mothers was first given by Miss Anna Jarvis of Philadelphia. As a result of her hard work, the celebration of the first American Mother’s Day was held in Philadelphia on May 10, 1908. Soon the holiday became popular all over the country and around the world.

In China, people do the same on the day for mothers. And, in some cities, people sometimes ask a song to be broadcasted (广播)for his or her mother only. This might cost a little money for some of them, but, as it is said, “Love is invaluable.”

 (   ) 1. Mother’s Day           .

A.      is a holiday for mothers

B.      is celebrated in the United States only

C.      falls on May 10 every year

D.     was given by Miss Anna Jarvis

(   ) 2. What was the date of the Mother’s Day this year?

A. May 8, 2003          B. May 10, 2003

C. May 11, 2003          D. May 9, 2003

(   ) 3. On Mother’s Day, people             .

A.      send some flowers to their mothers

B.      wear a pink or red rose or carnation

C.      wear a white flower

D.     send presents of love to their mothers

(   ) 4. “Love is invaluable.” Here the word “invaluable” means “    ” .

A. 美好的    B.无价的     C.永恒的     D.无私的

Key:

1. A     2. C     3. D     4. B     5. D