Public traffic systems do not usually___14__ on their regular timetables.
The first Labor Day was___15__ in 1882. Its origins come from the___16___of the Central Labor Union to create a holiday for workers. It became a national holiday in 1894. It was originally___17__ that the day would be filled with a street parade to___18__ the public to appreciate the work of the trade and labor organizations. After that, a festival was to be held to___19___ local workers and their families.
In later years, wellknown men and women held___20__. This is less common now, but is sometimes seen in election years.
美国人在每年九月的第一个星期一都会举办一系列活动来庆祝劳动节。但是,你知道它的来历吗?
1.A.describe B.celebrate
C.reward
D.measure
答案 B [空后的achievements提示,劳动节设立的初衷是颂扬(celebrate)美国工人在社会和经济发展上所取得的成绩。]
2.A.walk
B.game
C.rest D.study
答案 C [下文中提到的holiday提示,劳动节时,工作者不上班,学生不上学,因此是休息(rest)时间。]
3.A.reports
B.fortunes
C.collections
D.trips
答案 D [此处与空后的outdoor events构成并列。人们把劳动节看成外出旅行(trip)和举办户外活动的最后机会。]
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