Mother

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People in the United States honor their parents with two special days： Mothers Day， on the second Sunday in May， and Fathers Day， on the third Sunday in June.

These days are celebrated to show love and respect for parents. They want their children to be helpful for the society. They give their children love and care.

These two special days are celebrated in many different ways. On Mothers Day people choose carnations （康乃馨）. A red one shows a living mother. A white one shows that the mother is dead. Many people attend religious services （宗教儀式） to honor parents. It is also a day for the people whose parents are dead to visit the cemetery （公墓）. On these days， families get together at home， as well as in restaurants. They often have outdoor barbecues （烧烤） for Fathers Day. These are days of fun， good feelings and memories.

Another tradition （传统） is to give cards and gifts. Children make them in school. Many people make their own presents. These are better than the ones bought in stores. It is not important for the value of the gift， but it is “the thought that counts”. Greeting card stores， florists， candy makers， telephone companies， and other stores do a lot of business on these days.

根据短文内容，选择最佳答案。

1. What are the Mothers Day and Fathers Day celebrated to show for parents？

A. Respect.        B. Love.      C. Both A and B.

2. When is the Fathers Day？

A. Its on the second Sunday in May.

B. Its on the second Sunday in June.

C. Its on the third Sunday in June.

3. If Tom wants to buy some carnations for her lovely mother， what color should he buy？

A. White.      B. Yellow.      C. Red.

4. On these days， most families usually .

A. get together    B. go to work as usual  C. visit the cemetery

5.  is important for the value of the gifts.

A. Price          B. Thought          C. Quality