Mother’s Day is a globally celebrated occasion dedicated to honoring the selfless love and unwavering support of mothers. It is a day cherished by families around the world, as they come together to express gratitude and appreciation for the invaluable presence of mothers in their lives.

The history of Mother’s Day dates back to ancient times when festivals were held to honor mother goddesses such as Rhea and Cybele. The modern Mother’s Day, as we know it today, was championed by Anna Jarvis in the early 20th century. The idea started in America when a woman called Anna Jarvis held a small memorial service for her own mother on 12 May 1907. Soon after, most places in America were observing the day and in 1914, the US president made it a national holiday, celebrated on the second Sunday of May.

Mother’s Day serves as a reminder of the immeasurable value of mothers and motherhood. It is a day to express love, appreciation, and recognition for the selfless devotion and unconditional love that mothers provide throughout their lives. Celebrating mothers on this day strengthens family bonds and creates cherished memories.

Mother’s Day celebrations vary across different cultures and countries. Common traditions include giving gifts, spending quality time with family, and honoring mother figures. Activities may include special meals,outings, or heartfelt gestures to show appreciation. Mother’s Day is also a time for reflection and remembrance for those whose mothers are no longer alive. Mother’s Day is a special occasion dedicated to honoring and appreciating mothers and mother figures. It is a day to express gratitude for their love, sacrifices, and unwavering support. While the specific traditions may vary, the underlying sentiment (情绪) remains the same — to celebrate the immeasurable impact of mothers in our lives.

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1.What does the underlined word “unwavering” most probably mean?

A Reliable.

B Demanding.

C Unique.

D Consistent.

解析：选D。D词义猜测题。根据前文的“the selfless love”可知，母爱是无私的，结合选项推测，母亲的支持是“始终如一的”，语境最符合原文提及的母爱深度。故选D。

2.What can we know about modern Mother’s Day according to the text?

A It’s to honor Rhea and Cybele.

B It was created by the daughter of Anna Jarvis.

C It first started one century ago.

D It’s celebrated on Saturday of May.

解析：选C。C细节理解题。根据第二段内容可知，现代母亲节起源于美国，Anna Jarvis为母亲举行追悼会，之后于1914年正式确定五月的第二个星期天为母亲节。即母亲节开始于一个世纪以前。故选C。

3.What does the third paragraph focus on?

A Origins of Mother’s Day.

B Traditional Mother’s Day foods.

C Significance of Mother’s Day.

D Celebrations of Mother’s Day.

解析：选C。C段落大意题。根据第三段的“serves as a reminder of...”“It is a day to express...”“Celebrating mothers on this day strengthens family bonds and creates cherished memories.”可知，该段主要讲的是庆祝母亲节的意义。故选C。

4.What does the author try to express in the last paragraph?

A All good things come to an end.

B Two heads are better than one.

C Practice makes perfect.

D All roads lead to Rome.

解析：选D。D推理判断题。根据最后一段最后一句“While the specific traditions may vary, the underlying sentiment remains the same — to celebrate the immeasurable impact of mothers in our lives.”虽然具体的传统可能有所不同，但潜在情绪是一样的。由此可知，各种庆祝方式都是“殊途同归”，都是为了庆祝母亲在我们生活中不可估量的影响。故选D。