阅读理解 People in the United States honor their parents in two special days: Mother's Day, on the second Sunday in May, and Father's Day, on the third Sunday in June. These days are set aside to show love and respect for parents. They raise their .children and educate them to be responsible citizens ( 公民 ). They give children love and care. These two days offer an opportunity to think about the changing roles of mothers and fathers. More mothers now work outside the home. More fathers must help with childcare. These two special days are celebrated in many different ways. On Mother’s Day people wear carnations . A red one symbolizes a living mother. A white one shows that the mother is dead. Many people attend religious services to honor their parents. They are also the days when people whose parents are dead visit the cemetery( 公墓 ). On these days families get together at home, as well as in restaurants. They often have outdoor barbecues on Father's Day. These are days of fun and good feelings and memories. Another tradition is to give cards and gifts. Children make them in school. Many people make their own presents. These are valued more than the ones bought in stores. It is not the value of the gift that is important, but it is “ the thought ” that counts. Greeting card stores, candy makers, bakeries and telephone companies do a lot of business during these holidays. 1 2 . Which is NOT a reason for children to show lov e and respect for parents? A. Parents bring up children. B. Parents give love and care to children. C. Parents educate children to be good people. D. Parents pass away before children grow up. 1 3 . What do you know from the passage? A. Mother's Day and Father's Day are both in May. B. Few women worked outside the home in the past. C. Not all the children respect their parents. D. Fathers are not as important as mothers at home. 1 4 . Which do you think is right about “ carnation ” ? A. It only has two kinds of colors. B. It's a kind of flower showing love and best wishes. C. It refers to the special clothes people wear on these days. D. People should wear carnations only on the second Sunday in May. 1 5 . On Mother’s Day and Father's Day, . A. people usually have family parties B. everyone goes to visit the cemetery C. children always go to parents' home D. handmade cards are the most valuable gifts