This year, Mother’s Day is on Sunday, May 14, 2023. That should give you some time to come up with a celebration that’ll wow her. Here are some Mother’s Day activities. But do remember the best activities give moms (and mother figures) what they want most of all: time spent with you.

Give her a basket of love

Let’s start with everyone’s favorite Mother’s Day idea: presents. You can’t go wrong with a Mother’s Day gift basket that combines all her favorite things. Is she the ultimate foodie? Pack a container with delicious food. Got a gardener on your hands? Fill the basket with gardening gloves, seeds and cute tools she can use when planting flowers or vegetables.

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Ever since you brought home a hand-painted cup for mom in first grade, DIY Mother’s Day gifts have held a special place in her heart. This year, let her in on the crafting fun. Prepare for the big day by stocking up on crafting supplies, or turn items you have around the house—card stock, stickers, craft sticks, pipe cleaners and more—into works of art.

Pack a picnic

Fresh air and blue skies elevate even the simplest of sandwiches. Make your picnic extra special by preparing Mom’s favorite treats and taking her to a quiet spot with a fantastic view. Get a few mother-son and mother-daughter quotes into the basket so she can read them over lunch.

Have a family photo shoot

Taking a few photos is a treat now and then. Hiring a photographer need not break the bank. Ask friends for local recommendations, then get everyone together for a family photo shoot and create images your mom will treasure for years to come.

Bake a new dessert together

This is perfect for the mother and child who long for the sweeter things in life. Pick a new dessert you both haven’t tried yet and bake it, sharing stories and laughs along the way. Then, indulge in your hard work!

1.What’s the most common Mother’s Day idea?

A Wonderful gifts.

B Family photos.

C A helping hand.

D Family dinner.

解析：选A。A推理判断题。根据第二段第一句“Let’s start with everyone’s favorite Mother’s Day idea: presents.”可知，人们最喜欢的主意是送礼。即送礼物是最常见的母亲节庆祝方式。故选A。

2.Which of the following can be put back into the “ △ ”?

A Have a DIY spa day

B Craft to your heart’s content

C Cook her breakfast for dinner

D Go through old photos together

解析：选B。B段落大意题。根据第三段关键词句“a hand-painted cup”“DIY Mother’s Day gifts”“the crafting fun”“Prepare...crafting supplies”“turn items...into works of art”等可知，第三段介绍在这个特殊的节日亲手手工制作一些东西送给母亲。故选B。

3.According to the author, taking a family photo is _______.

A expensive but recommended

B affordable and meaningful

C cheap and insignificant

D valuable but costly

解析：选B。B推理判断题。根据倒数第二段关键词句“need not break the bank”“mom will treasure for years to come”可知，拍一张全家福不会让你破产，即是能负担得起的，且会让妈妈珍藏多年，即是有意义的。故选B。

4.What do having a picnic and doing a dessert have in common?

A They both require lots of preparations.

B Mothers need to share their stories.

C Family can enjoy nature together.

D They both provide time together.

解析：选D。D细节理解题。根据第四段和最后一段可知，野餐和制作甜品都需要母亲和儿女一起参与。故选D。