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Are you a big fan of pirate(海盗) stories? Do you know how to talk like a pirate? You can have fun on September 19th. This special holiday is called International Talk Like A Pirate Day. It was invented in 1995 by two young Americans, John Baur and Mark Summers.
These two good friends came up with this idea when they were playing racquetball, and began to talk like pirates. At that moment, they thought, “Young people are interested in pirate, but there is no such a chance for people to get together to share it. Why not have a day when everybody talks like a pirate?” They decided to make September 19th the date. Since then, Baur and Summers have tried hard to promote Talk Like A Pirate Day. As Baur said, “We’ve talked like pirates, and encouraged several of our friends to do so every September 19th.”
At first, this day was only known by a few people. In 2002, Baur and Summers sent a letter about their invented holiday to Dave Barry. This columnist(专栏作家)really liked their idea. He promoted the holiday and made it known to more and more people. Now, it has really become an international holiday. On Talk Like A Pirate Day, you need to dress like a pirate. You should wear a big hat or maybe cover one of your eyes. You can pretend to be any kind of pirate that you can find in any story or movie.
Having fun and being relaxed are not the only best things about the holiday. Young people share the same interest and childhood dreams that day. That's why it is welcomed by so many people, especially young people.
Unlike traditional holidays, International Talk Like A Pirate Day is a brand new holiday which is invented by the youth themselves and celebrated by themselves too. Because of Baur and Summers’ imagination and creativity, thousands of young people’s pirate dream come true. Next time, when you have a good idea, why not share it with your fiends and insist on your belief? Maybe you can create another wonderful holiday for the youth in the future.
How did John Baur and Mark Summers invent the special holiday?

A.Many young people asked them to do it
B.They did it just for pleasure
C.They did it in order to honor pirates
D.They thought out the idea by chance and imagination

Which of the following statements is NOT true according to the passage?

A.It was Dave Barry who made more people know the holiday.
B.Talk Like A Pirate Day is a young, active and lively holiday
C.The holiday has been popular since the birth of it.
D.Thanks to John Baur and Mark Summers’ imagination and creativity, many people realize the pirate dream.

According to the passage, which of the following can show that the holiday is special?

A.It is a brand new holiday invented and celebrated by the youth themselves.
B.It is a wonderful and instructive holiday.
C.It has a long history.
D.People can make their dream come true on this day.

Which of the following can serve as the best title of the passage in a newspaper?

A.Young people’s pirate dream B.Can you talk like a pirate?
C.John Baur and Mark Summers D.September 19th—a traditional day in honor of pirates
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