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Little Mary is a good girl. {#blank#}1{#/blank#}. Her home is not far from the school, but she often late for class because she likes watching TV, and listens to the music in the evening and goes to bed very late. {#blank#}2{#/blank#}. This term Mr. White, Mary's uncle, works in her school. He teaches Grade 2 history. {#blank#}3{#/blank#} He often tells Mary to obey the school rules and come to school on time.
Today Mary got up late again. When she went to school, it was 8:15. Her uncle was waiting for her at the school gate. "You are ten minutes late for the first class." Mr. White said angrily(
生气地). {#blank#}4{#/blank#}
"Every time when I get to the street corner, I always see a sign(
标志). It says {#blank#}5{#/blank#}." said Mary.
In Britain, Boxing Day is usually celebrated on December 26th. {#blank#}1{#/blank#} This means it's not a working day in the whole of Britain. When Boxing Day falls on a Saturday or Sunday, the following Monday is the public holiday.
{#blank#}2{#/blank#} One of the thoughts is that during the Middle Ages, when great sailing ships were setting off to discover new land, a Christmas Box was placed by a priest(神父) on each ship. Those sailors who wanted a safe return would drop money into the box.{#blank#}3{#/blank#}
One more thought is about the “Alms Box”placed in every church on Christmas Day. Worshippers (做礼拜的人)put gifts for the poor into it. These boxes were always opened the day after Christmas. {#blank#}4{#/blank#}
Today, many businesses, organizations and families try to keep the traditional spirit of Boxing Day alive by giving away money to Food Banks, providing gifts for the poor, or helping families in need. {#blank#}5{#/blank#}
A. That is why that day became known as Boxing Day. B. It was sealed up (密封) and kept on board until the ship came home safely. C. Like Christmas Day, Boxing Day is a public holiday. D. Besides, spending time with family and shopping are necessary activities on Boxing Day now. E. The exact origin (起源) of the holiday is unclear. |
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