Black History Month is a time to celebrate the achievements made by black people and to learn about black history. In the UK, Ireland and the Netherlands, Black History Month is in October, but in the United States, Canada and Germany, Black History Month is celebrated in February.

In school, we learn about important people like leaders, scientists, writers and artists. Often, the stories of important black people don’t get as much attention. Black History Month helps us learn about the contributions (贡献) and achievements that black people have made in the past. In every part of history, black people have been treated badly because of the colour of their skin. This is called racism (种族歧视). Black History Month is a time to understand why it’s important to treat everybody kindly, fairly and with respect. 

During this special month, schoolchildren do many different activities to help them understand and appreciate (欣赏) black history and culture. For example, they read books and learn stories about black people who have done amazing things in the past, like fighting for civil rights. Other activities include things like listening to music, watching plays or films, looking at art or reading poems that come from black cultures.

1.Black History Month is celebrated in ________ countries.

A 2

B 4

C 6

D 8

解析：选C。C 细节理解题。根据第一段第二句可知，英国、爱尔兰、荷兰、美国、加拿大和德国六个国家庆祝“黑人历史月”。故选C。

2.In history, black people have been treated ________.

A badly

B kindly

C fairly

D with respect

解析：选A。A 细节理解题。根据第二段中的“In every part of history, black people have been treated badly because of the colour of their skin.”在历史上的每一段时期，黑人都因为肤色而受到不公正的对待。故选A。

3.Which question can the second paragraph answer?

A When is Black History Month?

B How did Black History Month start?

C Why do we need Black History Month?

D Is one month enough to talk about black history?

解析：选C。C 段落大意题。根据第二段中的“Black History Month helps us learn about...”以及“Black History Month is a time to understand why...”可知，本段主要描述了“黑人历史月”的作用，即为什么需要庆祝“黑人历史月”。故选C。

4.Students’ activities during Black History Month don’t include ________ .

A reading books about great black people

B fighting for civil rights for black people

C listening to music from black cultures

D looking at art created by black people

解析：选B。B 细节理解题。根据最后一段中的“they read books and learn stories about black people who have done amazing things in the past, like fighting for civil rights.”可知，学生在“黑人历史月”会读关于过去一些伟大的黑人所做的伟大的事，比如为公民权利而战，而不是学生直接去为黑人争取民权。故选B。

5.Where is the passage probably from?

A A dictionary.

B A story book.

C A school notice.

D A culture magazine.

解析：选D。D 推理判断题。本文主要介绍了“黑人历史月”这一节日的相关情况，结合选项可知本文最有可能来自一本文化杂志。故选D。