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As one of the world’s oldest holidays, Halloween is still celebrated today in several countries around the globe, but it is in North America and Canada that it maintains its highest level of popularity. Every year, 65% of Americans decorate their homes and offices for Halloween. Halloween is the holiday when the most candy is sold and is second only to Christians in terms of total sales.

Austria

In Austria, some people will leave bread, water and a lighted lamp on the table before retiring on Halloween night. The reason for this is that it was once believed such items would welcome the dead souls back to earth on a night which for the Austrians was considered to be brimming(溢)with strong cosmic energies.

Belgium

The Belgians believe that it is unlucky for a black cat to cross one’s path and also unlucky if it should enter a home or travel on a ship. The custom in Belgium on Halloween night is to light candles in memory of dead relatives.

Canada

Modern Halloween celebrations in Canada began with the arrival of Scottish and Irish immigrants in the 1800s. Jack- O- Lantern is carved and the festivities include parties, trick-or-treating and the decorating of homes with pumpkins and corn stalks.

France

Unlike most nation of the world, Halloween is not celebrated by the French in order to honor the dead and departed ancestors. It is regarded as an “American” holiday in France and was unknown in the country until around 1996.

41．In which countries does Halloween have its highest level of popularity?

A．France and North America.

B．Canada and North America.

C．Austria and Canada.

D．Belgium and Canada.

42．Why will people leave bread, water and a lighted lamp on the table in Austria?

A．These items would welcome the dead souls back to earth

B．These items are used to respect ancestors

C．These items are just for fun

D．The other items can replace them

43．In which country does Halloween is not celebrated as the others?

A．Canada.                 B．Belgium.                C．Austria.                  D．France.

【回答】

41．B

42．A

43．D

【分析】

本文是説明文。文章介紹了世界上最古老的節日之一——Halloween（復活節）以及在幾個國家的慶祝情況。

41．細節理解題。根據第一段第一句中but it is in North America and Canada that it maintains its highest level of popularity.（但是它在北美和加拿大最受歡迎。）故選B。

42．細節理解題。根據第二段第二句The reason for this is that it was once believed such items would welcome the dead souls back to earth.可知，這些東西是為了歡迎死人的靈魂迴歸地球。故選A。

43．細節理解題。根據最後一段第一句Unlike most nation of the world, Halloween is not celebrated by the French in order to honor the dead and departed ancestors.可知法國人不慶祝萬聖節，在法國Halloween不被慶祝。故選D。

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