【正文】 n May and also began the custom of wearing a carnation.In 1909, Mrs. Dodd from Spokane, Washington, thought of the idea of a day to honor fathers. She wanted to honor her own father, William Smart. After her mother died, he had the responsibility of raising a family of five sons and a daughter. In 1910, the first Father’s Day was observed in Spokane. Senator Margaret Chase Smith helped to established Father’s Day as a national memorative day, in 1972.These days are set aside to show love and respect for parents. They raise their children and educate them to be responsible citizens. They give love and care.These two special days are celebrated in many different ways. On Mother’s Day people wear carnations. A red one symbolizes a living mother. A white one shows that the mother is dead. Many people attend religious services to honor parents. It is also a day when people whose parents are dead visit the cemetery. On these days families get together at home, as well as in restaurants. They often have outdoor barbecues for Father’s Day. These are days of fun and good feelings and memories.46. According to the passage, which of the following about the second Sunday in May is NOT true? A. It is a day to show love to mothers. B. It is a day to wear carnations. C. It is a day for people to visit the cemetery. D. It is a day for many people to attend religious services.47. Choose the right time order of the following events.a. The first Father’s Day was observed.b. Mother’s Day was proclaimed a day for national observance.c. Father’s Day became a day for national observance.d. The idea of honoring fathers was brought up.A. a b c d B. d a b c C. b a c d D. d a c b48. Who plays the most important role in Father’s Day being a national memorative day? A. Mrs. Do. B. Margaret Chase Smith. C. Ann Jarvis. D. Woodrow Wilson.49. From the passage, we know in the ____________. A. one should wear a red carnation if one’s mother passes away B. on Mother’s Day, families often go out to have barbecues C. on Father’s Day, people often stay at home to celebrate the special day D. the purpose to have these two special days is to show love to parents50. The author’s purpose of writing this passage is to ____________. A. call on people to love and respect their parents B. introduce Mother’s Day and Father’s Day C. tell the difference between Mother’s Day and Father’s Day D. show how important fathers and mothers arePassage 3The Boulder Library sponsored Boulder39。 exciting。 excited。 bored B. surprising。 boring D. surprising。s 42nd Art Fair this weekend. The twoday event was held, as usual, at Memorial Park. Almost 100 artists showed up each day. More than 1000 locals and visitors strolled through the shady park each day, as temperatures remained in the fortable 21176。s favorite areas? . A. Southwest US. B. Northeast Arizona. C. Mountain village. D. 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