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On Saturday, millions of people around the world will celebrate Stunt Patrick’s Day, which honors Patron Saint (or main religious figure) of Ireland. Communities across the United States will host parades, parties, and other festivities to mark the occasion.
This year, cities like Boston, New York, and Chicago have organized massive events celebrating Saint Patrick's Day. In New York City, hundreds of thousands of people will gather to watch the Saint Patrick’s Day parade -- the nation's largest. It is one of the most watched parades in the world. Last year, almost 2 million spectators and more than 150,000 participants filled the streets. The parade, first held in 1776, is also one of the oldest.
Chicago also throws a big celebration. Every year, the Chicago River, which crosses the city, glows green 40 pounds of fluorescence, a powerful dye, into the water.
Boston keeps its parade rolling for three hours or more. It is the nation's second-largest parade. The city will also salute one of its most famous former residents, President John Kennedy, by opening the exhibit "A journey Home: John F. Kennedy and Ireland" at his official library.
Patron Saint lived in Britain in the early Fifteenth century, when it was still part of the Roman Empire. He was captured and sold into slavery, in Ireland when he was only 16. He eventually escaped slavery and turned to a life of religious devotion. He trained to become a minister and set out to spread Christianity throughout Ireland. After 30 years as a religious leader, Patrick died on March 17, 1461. Saint Patrick's Day is always celebrated on March 17. In Ireland, it is an official holiday.
71. What's the best title of the passage?
A. History of Saint Patrick's Day                B. An Official Holiday in the US
C. The Largest Parade in the World                 D. Celebrations across the Country
72. What do you think is the official color of Saint Patrick's Day?
A. Green.                 B. Red.              C. Black.            D. Yellow.
73. The last paragraph is mainly about ________.
A. the cruel slave trade                           B. Saint Patrick's contribution
C. activities during Saint Patrick's Day               D. Ireland's Patron Saint
74. Patron Saint became a religious leader ________.
A. at the age of 16                                  B. in 1430s
C. in the early fifteenth century                    D. in his birthplace
75. Which of the following is not correct according to the passage?
A. Parade is a most important event to observe Saint Patrick's Day.
B. Saint Patrick's Day is a religious holiday.
C. Saluting the former president has become a main event on the occasion.
D. The Saint Patrick's Day parade has a history, of over two centuries.

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