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【正文】 rch 17 each year.Historically, the day began as an Irish religious holiday but became a national public holiday in 1903. Beginning in the late 20th century, the holiday transformed to be more of a cultural holiday—a day to celebrate Irish customs and culture. In Ireland, the Saint Patrick39。s Festival has bee a weeklong event to showcase Irish culture to the world. The colour green and the threeleaved shamrock are the symbols most associated with St Patrick and St Patrick39。s Day. It is therefore very mon to see people wear green clothing on March 17 even if they do not join in a major celebration.St Patrick39。s Day parades are mon in cities around the world. The largest Irish populations outside of Ireland and Northern Ireland are in the United States. Many major cities, including Boston, New York City, and Philadelphia have held parades for nearly 300 years! It has also bee tradition to dye water green in honour of the day. The Chicago River flows through the middle of that city, and every March 17, the entire river is dyed green! Water fountains in front of the White House in Washington, DC and in Trafalgar Square in London are also typically dyed green.41.St Patrick39。s Day is a national holiday in _____.A. the United StatesB. EnglandC. Northern IrelandD. Australia42.St Patrick39。s Day is an example of a _____ holiday.A. religiousB. culturalC. nationalD. all of the above43.Which of the following is a symbolic representation of Saint Patrick?A. Feasts.B. Festivals.C. Parades.D. Shamrocks.44.This passage is an example of what style of writing?A. Informative.B. Persuasive.C. Biographical.D. Editorial.45.Which paragraph describes the international influence of St Patrick39。s Day?A. Paragraph 1.B. Paragraph 2.C. Paragraph 3.D. Paragraph 4.窗體底端
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