九年级英语练习 （Unit 2） 阅读理解 A. In many Western countries, people celebrate Halloween every year. It usually falls on October 31st. Halloween has a long history and it is full of fun traditions. On this day, children often dress up in costumes. They can be superheroes, princesses, ghosts or any other characters they like. Then they go from house to house in their neighborhood, shouting “Trick or treat!”. This means that if the people in the house don't give them some candies or treats, they might play a small trick on them. One family, the Smiths, always make a big deal out of Halloween. Mrs. Smith starts preparing weeks in advance. She buys lots of candies to give to the kids who come by. Mr. Smith helps decorate the house. They put up spooky (幽灵般的) decorations like fake spiders, bats and skeletons. Their son, Tom, loves to carve pumpkins. He spends hours making the most creative jack-o'-lanterns. The whole family also likes to tell scary stories in the evening while sitting around a bonfire in their backyard. Halloween is not just for kids. Many adults also enjoy the holiday. They attend costume parties where everyone shows off their amazing outfits. Some people even go to haunted houses to get a real scare. Halloween is usually celebrated on _. A. October 30th B. October 31st C. November 1st D. November 30th What do children do on Halloween A. They stay at home and watch TV. B. They study hard for exams. C. They dress up and ask for candies. D. They clean their houses. The Smiths _. A. don't like Halloween B. make simple preparations for Halloween C. go all out to celebrate Halloween D. only let their son celebrate Halloween What does Tom like to do for Halloween A. He likes to buy candies. B. He likes to decorate the house. C. He likes to tell scary stories. D. He likes to carve pumpkins. Which of the following is TRUE about Halloween A. It's only popular among children. B. There are no special traditions. C. Adults can also have fun on this day. D. People don't decorate their houses. B. Thanksgiving is an important festival in the United States. It is a time when families get together to give thanks for all the good things in life. It dates back to the 17th century. The story goes that in 1620, a group of Pilgrims (清教徒) sailed from England to America on a ship called the Mayflower. They had a very difficult journey and when they arrived, they faced a lot of hardships. But with the help of the Native Americans, they learned how to grow crops and survive in the new land. To show their gratitude, the Pilgrims decided to have a big feast. They invited the Native Americans who had been so kind to them. That was the first Thanksgiving. Nowadays, on Thanksgiving Day, most families have a traditional meal. The centerpiece of the meal is usually a large roasted turkey. Along with it, there are mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce (蔓越莓酱), stuffing (填料) and various vegetables. People also watch football games on TV, which has become a ... ...
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