17.Thanksgiving Day is a public holiday and celebration.It is on the fourth Thursday of November in the U.S.a(chǎn)nd on the second Monday in October in Canada.
For many Americans it is the most important holiday apart from Christmas.Schools,offices and most businesses close for Thanksgiving,and many people make the whole weekend a vacation.
Today people celebrate Thanksgiving to remember the early days.The most important of the celebration is a traditional dinner with foods that come from North America.The meal included turkey,sweet potatoes and so on.
On Thanksgiving there are special television programmes and sports events.Thanksgiving is considered the beginning of Christmas period,and the next day many people go out to shop for Christmas presents.
61.When is the Thanksgiving Day in Canada?B
A.The fourth Thursday of November.
B.The second Monday in October.
C.The fourth Monday of November.
D.The second Thursday in October.
62.Is Thanksgiving Day the most important holiday?B
A.Yes,it is.
B.No,it isn't.
C.We don't know.
D.None is right.
63.Does China have a Thanksgiving Day?B
A.Yes,it is.
B.No,it isn't.
C.We don't know.
D.None is right.
64.A is the beginning of Christmas period.
A.Thanksgiving Day
B.Father's Day
C.Mother's Day
D.Christmas
65.D is the most important of Thanksgiving Day.
A.Turkey
B.Sweet potatoes
C.Shopping
D.A traditional dinner.