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(18)Mothers DayMothers Day is a holiday for mothers. On this day, mothers dont work. It is on the second Sunday in May. It is celebrated in the United States, England, Sweden, India, Mexico and some other countries. On that day, many people send presents of love to their mothers. Those whose mothers are still living often wear a pink or red rose or carnation, while those whose mothers are dead wear a white one. The celebration of the first America Mothers Day was held in Philadelphia on May 10, 1908. Soon the holiday became popular around the country and the world.New words:Celebrate:庆祝；Philadelphia:费城T or F:1. Mothers Day is a holiday for fathers.2. Mothers dont go to work on Mothers Day.3. Mothers Day is on the second Sunday in May.4. It is celebrated only in the USA.5. Those whose mothers are dear wear a white rose or carnation.Choose the answer:1. When is Mothers Day?A. Its on the second Sunday in May. B. Its on the first Sunday in May.C. Its on the second Sunday in March.D. Its on the first Sunday in March.2. The first American Mothers Day was_.A. on May 2,1908B. on May 5, 1908C. on May 10, 1908D. on May 10,19803. On Mothers Day, people send _ to their mothers.A. presentsB. rosesC. tulips郁金香D. carnations4. The celebration of the first American Mothers Day was held in _.A. PhiladelphiaB. New YorkC. New JerseyD. Chicago5. Those whose mothers are still living often wear a pink _.A. roseB. carnationC. tulipD. rose or carnation(19)John is seven years old. He has no sisters. But he has a brother, his name is Mike. John likes oranges, apples and bananas. Sometimes he eats some of his brothers apples. And Mike often hits him for that. John doesnt like Mike. Hes going to school this September.At school, John and his classmates are having a lesson.“John, what is five minus three, please?” asks the teacher.“Its-Its-”“Now listen to me,” says the teacher, “If your sister has five apples, and you eat three of them.”“But I have no sister,” John says.“Oh, sorry. But do you have any brother?”“Yes.”“Now, if your brother has five apples, and you eat three of them, tell me now-”“Hell certainly give me a good heating,” John says quickly.Beating:打；hit:打一、 To or F1. Johns brother is Mike.2. John likes Mike very much.3. John often hits Mike.4. John has no sisters.5. Johns brother has five apples, and Johen eats three of them.二、 Choose the answer.1. John and his classmates are having a _ lesson.A. ChineseB. MathC. MusicD. Art2. Six minus three is _.A. oneB. threeC. fiveD. nine3. Mike often hits John because_.A. John doesnt like himB. John doesnt go to schoolC. John sometimes eats some of his apples.D. John cant answer the question.4. Which of the following is true?A. John is