In the United States, people celebrate Mother’s Day and Father’s Day. Mother’s Day is celebrated on the second Sunday in May. On this occasion, mother usually receives greeting cards and gifts from her husband and children. The best gift of all for American Mom is a day of leisure. The majority of American mothers have outside jobs as well as housework, so their working days are often very hard. The working mother enjoys the traditional Mother’s Day custom of breakfast cooked by her family and served to her on a tray in bed. Later in that day, it’s also the traditional for the extended family group to get together for dinner, either in a restaurant or in one of their homes. Flower is an important part of Mother’s Day. Mothers are often given a plant for the occasion, particularly if they are elderly. Father’s Day is celebrated through out the United States and Canada on the third Sunday in June. The holiday customs are similar to Mother’s Day. Dad also receives greeting cards and gifts from his family and enjoys a day of leisure. * Questions: 1. When do American people celebrate Mother’s Day? ……………………………………………………………………………………….…………… 2. What kinds of gifts does the mother often get from her family members? …………………………………………………………………………………………….……… 3. What kinds of gifts does she love most? ………………………………………………………………………………………….………… 4. Why are mother’s working days often very hard? …………………………………………………………………………………………………… D. WRITING I. Combine these pairs of sentences, using who, which, where. (2pts) 1. Do you know the boy? The boy is sitting next to me. + ………………………………………………………………………………………..………. 2. This book is mine. It’s about wild animals. + ………………………………………………………………………………………..………. 3. The book was rather difficult. I gave him that book. + ………………………………………………………………………………………..………. 4. The man is a worker. We play with his son every day. + ………………………………………………………………………………….……………. II. Combine these pairs of sentences, using the words given (1pt) 1. I went to school. It rained yesterday (Although) …………………………………………………………………………………………………… 2. It is cold. We turn on all the fans. (Though) ………………………………………………………………