高中英语信息词选择信息匹配

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下面文章中有5处（第71~75题）需要添加小标题，请从以下选项中选出符合各段意思的小标题，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑,选项中一项为多余选项．

A．Slow Down Your Life

B．Escape Now and Then

C．Separate Your Actions

D．Allow Yourself to Be Weak

E． Relieve Pressure by Firmly Saying “ No”
F． Stop Expecting Everything to Be Perfect
How to Simplify Your Life
Less is more．This is why we say: reduce things by half instead of doubling them, get rid of junk instead of piling it up, relax instead of stressing, slow down instead of speeding up．Apply these principles in your everyday life in a conscious way．You will then find yourself well along on your journey to simplification．
1．___ _______．
When you concentrate on one task, you find you have energy that you didn't even know you had．Just imagine: you are at a fair and you have to carry two heavy pigs over 100 yards．If you keep grabbing one and then the other, it will take forever, because one of them will keep slipping out from under your arm and running off．But if you tie one pig in a place, pick up the other, gather all your strength and make a dash for the finish line, pause for a moment, run back and get the other one, and with great determination, carry the second pig to the finish line, then you can be sure of success．
2．__________．
The pressure at work is on the increase in all occupations．In the modern nuclear family, the expectations that formerly would have been shared among all the relatives are now concentrated on the individual partner．
If you have the feeling that 24 hours per day are not enough for all the things you need to do, then it’s not because the day has too few hours, but because you have too many activities．A simple fact that overloaded people often tend to forget．The solution is equally simple: refuse to accept so many work assignments in your private life or your working life．
3． ______．
“I can handle stress” is regarded as a positive statement in the world of work．People who can handle stress are given more and more to cope with — until one day they break．
Pay careful attention to the signs that tell you that you are under more stress than you can cope with．These signals came from various areas of life．You become ill, or your work efficiency decreases．
If you have any of these symptoms, change your life goals and decrease your tolerance of stress．Say quite openly, "I can't manage that．"
4． _____．
"If only I were slimmer, more beautiful, richer, cleverer, then I would be happier．" This is a dream that makes a lot of people ill, depressed, and unhappy．Life has its flaws, defects, comets, and edges．Only those who accept this reality can lead a really full life．
Of course there are activities in which errors are dangerous; driving a car, crossing the road．But life doesn't consist entirely of these things．In among them there is a lot of room for small and large mistakes．
5．___________．
Successful people all have their own places where they can withdraw in order to work．Find out which places improve your creativity．For me it's the train．When I know that I'm going to be traveling for four hours without phone calls and people knocking on my door, I find my mind is free and I can read or write complex articles．There can be problems working on the train, of course_: if the person sitting opposite you keeps talking away, or if train trips make you tired (some people fall asleep after a few miles)．

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Before going outside in the morning, many of us check a window thermometer (温度计) for the temperature. This helps us decide what to wear.    1    We want our food to be a certain coldness in the refrigerator. We want it a certain hotness in the oven. If we don’t feel well, we use a thermometer to see if we have a fever. We keep our rooms a certain warmth in the winter and a certain coolness in the summer.
Not all the thermometers use the same system to measure temperature. We use a system called the Fahrenheit scale. But most other countries use the Centigrade scale.
Both systems use the freezing and boiling points of water as their guide.     2    
The most common kind of thermometer is made with mercury (水银) inside a clear glass tube. As mercury ( or any other liquid ) becomes hot, it expands. As it gets colder, it contracts (收缩) . That is why on hot days the mercury line is high in the glass tube.     3       
First, take a clear glass juice bottle that has a cap; fill the bottle with colored water. Tap a hole in the center of the cap using a hammer and thick nail. Put the cap on the jar. Then stick a plastic straw (吸管) through the nail hole.
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Finally, place a white card on the outside of the bottle and behind the straw. Now you can see the water level easily.
     5     
As the temperature goes down, the water will contract, and the level in the straw will come down. Perhaps you will want to keep a record of the water level in the straw each morning for a week.
A.      We use and depend on thermometers to measure the temperature of many other things in our daily lives.
B.      Thermometers measure temperature, by using materials that change in the same way when they are heated or cooled.
C.      Now that you know this rule you can make a thermometer of your own that will work.
D.      The water will rise in the straw. As the temperature of the air goes up, the water will expand and rise even higher.
E.      They label these in different ways. On the Fahrenheit scale water freezes at 32 degrees and boils at 212 degrees. On the Celsius scale water freezes at 0 degrees and boils at 100 degrees.
F.      Take wax ( you may use an old candle if you have one ) and melt some of it right where the straw is stuck into the cap to seal them together. 
G.      People use thermometers which are made by themselves when travelling around the world.

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As we all know pollution is getting worse on the earth. Everybody of us has our own duty to protect our earth and we can do our best in our daily life and make a difference. Here are some tips.
★Reuse plastic packages. Throwing away plastic wrappings adds greatly to the amount rubbish.
1      If you take a look around your home you will most likely find a new possible way to reuse the bags.
★Use organic (有机的) cleaners. Organic cleaners have almost no pollutants and are much better for not just the environment but also you and your families. Think about your pets which walk across the floor and then lick their paws __2     .
★ __3    take a look at all your toilets and faucets (水龙头) in the house. If any toilets run much longer than they should, adjust them so they are a bit more efficient. If you have a faucet or sink that drips, fix it . Those little drips can really add up .
★Use energy-efficient bulbs. Energy-efficient bulbs can really help in reducing your electricity payment every single month.     4   Energy-efficient bulbs stay cool requiring very little energy to light.
★___5    Do you live in or near a city and have access to the public transportation system? Try taking the bus or subway a few times per week. This will help in reducing the amount of vehicle pollutants in the air.

A．Save water.

B．Improve the equipment.

C．Use public transportation.

D．Organic cleaners are better to use at any time.

E. Regular bulbs give off a great amount of heat only wasting more power.
F. Whenever possible if you use plastic bags , try reusing them for something else.
G. Plastic packages can be used to create artistic works instead of throwing them away

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Have you heard about Leap year?  Leap year is a year that has 366 days instead of the usual 365. It normally occurs every four years，always on an even-numbered year．The extra day is added to our shortest month. That is the second month of the year, which in non-leap years has 28 days, two fewer than any other month．    1
We also call Leap year the bissextile year．   2    In our calendar system there is a need for a leap year because the so1ar year (the time it takes the earth to go around the sun once)is actually slightly more than 365 days long. That extra day—Feb 29 every four years—helps correct the difference between our calendar and the solar calendar．
It is said that Leap year was first made part of the calendar by the ancient Roman leader Julius Caesar. His astronomers had calculated the length of the solar year to be 365 days and six hours．So Caesar declared that an extra day be added to the calendar．   3  However，Caesar’s adjustment was not completely accurate because his astronomers’year exceeded the true solar year by eleven minutes and fourteen seconds. By 1582, a difference of ten days had developed between the calendar year and the true solar year. To correct this error，Pope Gregory X III ruled that every fourth year would continue to be a leap year except for century years that could not be divided evenly by 400. By this system，century years such as 1700，1800，and 1900 were not leap years，but the year 2000 was a leap year．  4
People born on Feb 29 they have only one-fourth as many birthday celebrations as most people.
celebrate their growing up a little differently from the rest of us.5     But if they go strictly by the calendar, they have only one-fourth as many birthday celebrations as most people.
A．They acknowledge that they get older each year.
B．when you see Feb 29 on a calendar, you know that year is a leap year.
C．This is its formal, or scientific title.
D．This may seem complicated, but it works．
E.  In a leap year, the extra day is added to the second month, giving it 29 instead of the usual 28 days．
F.  The leap year was introduced in the Julian calendar in 46 BC.
G．This is done every four years.

Peer（同龄人）Pressure
Peer pressure is just part of the challenges in life.   66  If you need further guidance, this article might help you. It provides three effective tips to deal with it:
Be with friends who respect your beliefs
You can go out with people who accept and respect the things you believe in and those who you know you can share your interests with. It is all right to be choosy with friends because you just want what is best for them and you.   67  You are just exhibiting what you know is right and good for both sides. Your friends will understand you for that. They can drag you away from discrimination and you can be confident that they will not leave you for your stand in life.
  68 
When you are driven by so many peer pressures, you can always stay away from it. You can actually decide not to be one of them. When you have decided on it, learn to be firm with your decision.   69 They should know that you cannot be forced to do certain things because you are strong and firm with what you believe in.
Learn how to say no
Learning to say no is one big factor to deal with some pressures from all of your friends. When you are convinced to do something you know that can only destroy you or ruin you, learn to say no.   70 You cannot just say yes to anything. You have a functional mind and you know what is best for you. So learn to say no even if saying no means losing your friends.

A．Don’t blame others.

B．Have a firm decision.

C．You should know how to deal with it.

D．You can always deal with it positively.

E. Just be straightforward and say it without hesitation.
F. This does not mean you are being selfish or you are being self-centered.
G. This can make them believe that you cannot just be driven by any other thing.

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A: Advance Reservations．Can I help you?
B: 1 
A: Yes, we do have a single room available for those dates．
B: What is the rate, please?
A: The current rate is $50 per night．
B: 2 ．
A: For $50 you will have a radio, a color television, a telephone and a major internatioal newspaper delivered to your room every day．
B: That sounds not bad at all．I’ll take it．
A: 3 ．
B: Yes, it is Charlson．
A: How do you spell it, please?
B: It’s C-H-A-R-L-S-O-N．
A: C-H-A-R-L-S-O-N． 4 ．
B: [phone]．By the way, I’d like a quiet room away from the street if that is possible．
A: 5 ．OK．We look forward to your visit．
B: Thank you and good-bye．
A: Good-bye．

A.What services come with that? B.A quiet room away from the street is preferred． C.Do you have a single room with a bath for October 5? D.What about your telephone number? E.Yes, I’d like to book a single room with a bath from the afternoon of October F.4 to the morning of October 10． G.Sorry, I forgot your telephone number． H.Very good．Could you tell me your name, sir, please?

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Why is setting goals important?      1     Instead of just letting life happen to you, goals allow you to make your life happen.
Successful people imagine how their life should be and set lots of goals.    2  .It’s like having a map to show you where you want to go. Thank of it this way. There are two drivers. One has a destination (目的地) in mind which can be found on a map. She can drive straight there without any wasted time or wrong turns. The other driver has no goal or destination or map. She starts off at the same time from the same place as the first driver, but she drives aimlessly around, never getting anywhere, just using up gas. Which driver do you want to be?
     3    . They decide what they want in life and then get there by making plans and setting goals. Unsuccessful people just let life happen by accident. Goals aren’t difficult to set and they aren’t difficult to reach .      4    . You are the one who must decide what to achieve and in what direction to aim your life.
     5    . Written goals can be reviewed regularly, and have more power. Like a contract (合同) with yourself, they are harder to neglect or forget. Also when you write your goals in a particularly way, you are able to make yourself know situations that will bring you nearer to your goal.

A. Research tells us that when we write a goal down we are more likely to achieve it B. Winners in life set goals and follow through C. It’s up to you to find out what your goals really are D. It’s difficult for a driver to reach his destination without a map E. Because goals can help you do and experience everything you want in life. F. By setting goals you are taking control of your life G. Goals are difficult to set and they are difficult to reach.

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Question: Before graduation, I decided to be a useful man for our country. However, when I applied for some positions, I was turned down. Only then did I realize it was not easy to achieve my dream.     1     Now I even don’t have the courage to try a new position. How can I find the power to continue my dream?
Answer: I can understand the situation you are in. You feel your life lacks the power that you want and the motivation that you need.      2     
By training your thoughts to concentrate on the bright side of things, you are more likely to have the incentive (动机) to work towards on your goals.      3     
Your life can be improved, and your happiness enriched when you choose to change your views. Don’t leave your future to chance, or wait for things to get better mysteriously alone.     4     Begin to build your confidence, and work through problems rather than avoid them. Remember that power is not just about control over situations, but the ability to deal with whatever comes your way.
Always believe that good things are possible, and remember that mistakes can be lessons that lead to discoveries. Take your fear and transform it into trust.     5     Turn your “worry hours” into “productive hours”. You will see beautiful things happen when you allow yourself to experience the joys of life.

A. What you need is to change your goal. B. The fact that the positions were not offered to me beat me. C. Learn to rise above anxiety and doubt. D. You are less likely to be held back by negative ideas that might limit your performance. E. Unfortunately, many people haven’t realized it. F. Actually all you have to do is change your points of view. G. You must go in the direction of your hopes and ambitions.

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以下是一些电子产品的介绍：

A. Microsoft Office: This computer software package provides you with everything for your business or study needs. Whether you need to write a report, do your business accounts, design a web page or stay in touch through email, Office can do it 'all and much more. Cost $740

B. Motorola L7i mobile phone: Web enabled phone that allows you to surf the net anywhere at anytime, with 2 mega pixel camera built in for photo and video. 1 GB memory to store large music and movie files. Cost $530

C. Lenovo laptop computer X61: This ultra-portable notebook is ideal for mobile users such as travellers and businessmen because it is lightweight (only 1 kilo) and offers extremely long battery life (up to 8 hours before recharging is necessary). Cost $1,200

D.  Supersonic MP4 Player: Multimedia player is just what you need to stay entertained wherever you go. Use the 1.5-inch screen as a video player or to play games. With 15GB of storage you can also store and listen to thousands of your favourite songs with just tile click of a button. Cost $140
E. Nintendo Game Boy: This portable video game system allows you to have fun wherever you are. With thousands of different games available to play on this system you are sure to never get bored. Cost $240

F. Sony Thinline Digital TV: This TV provides the crystal clear picture you expect from Sony and is only 2 cm thick. Has 120GB built in memory allowing you to record and store hundreds of hours of your favourite programmes with just the touch of a button. Cost: $3,500
下面是关于一些商店的简介，请匹配商店与它所销售的产品：
One-Stop Computer Centre: We are specialists in Dell and Samsung computers, offering a full range of desktops and notebooks for these two brands. We also stock a huge selection of computer softwares including all Microsoft, Sun Microsystems and Adobe applications.
Joe's Discount Electronics: Joe guarantees to provide you with the cheapest electronic products anywhere in the city. We may not have famous name brands but if you are looking for a reliable TV, mobile phone, MP4 player at unbeatable prices then Joe's is the place for you.
The Digital Warehouse: We're the city's leading electronic games store, offering the latest systems from Microsoft (Xbox), Sony (PlayStation 3) and Nintendo (Wii, Game Boy). We also offer a huge selection of games for each system, and if we don't have we will order it for you.
HiFi House: If you're looking for a new music system or the latest in television technology then we are for you. Get honest and reliable advice from our sales team on the right products for you. We only sell quality brands so your satisfaction is guaranteed.
The Mobile King: Are you 'always on the move? Do you need to take your work with you wherever you go? Is your back sore from carrying around your old heavy laptop computer? Then come to us to get the lightest and most powerful laptop computers from brand names such as Toshiba, Sony and Lenovo.

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When I was 16 years old，a boy gave me an important gift．  1
It was the early autumn of my first year at a junior high school，and my old school was far away．2  I was very lonely，and afraid to make friends with anyone．
Every time I heard the other students talking and laughing，I felt my heart broken．I couldn’t talk with anyone about my problems．And I didn’t want my parents to worry about me．
Then one day，my classmates talked happily with their friends，but I sat at my desk unhappily as usual．
 3  I didn’t know who he was．He passed me and then turned back．He looked at me，with a smile on his face．
Suddenly，I felt the touch of something bright and friendly．It made me feel happy，lively and warm．
 4  I started to talk with other students and made friends．Day by day，I became closer to everyone in my class．The boy with the lucky smile has become my best friend now !
 5  I believe that the world is what you think it is．If you think it lonely，you might always be alone．So smile at the world and it will smile back．

A．At that moment，a boy entered the classroom．

B．He’s living in Australia now and he loves it．

C．It doesn’t matter because all the dark days have gone．

D．It was a smile．

E．That smile changed my life．
F．It’s practically impossible to make friends here．
G．As a result，no one knew who I was．

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Many people think of guys as being carefree when it comes to their appearance. But in fact, a lot of guys spend plenty of time in front of the mirror.    1   .
Body image is a person’s opinions and feelings about his or her own body and physical appearance.     2   . You appreciate your body for its capabilities and accept its imperfections.
So, what can you do to develop a positive body image? Here are some ideas:
Recognize your strengths. Different body types are good for different things. What does your body do well? Maybe your speed, strength, or coordination makes you better than others at a certain sport. That may be basketball, table tennis, mountain biking, dancing, or even running. Or perhaps you have non-sports skills, like drawing, painting, singing, playing a musical instrument, writing, or acting.      3   .
Exercise regularly. Exercise can help you look good and feel good about yourself. Good physiques (体形) don’t just happen.     4   . A healthy habit can be as simple as exercising 20 minutes to one hour three days a week. Working out can also lift your spirits.
Respect your body! Practicing good habits --- regular showering; taking care of your teeth, hair, and skin; wearing clean clothes, and so on --- can help you build a positive body image.
   5     . Your body is just one part of who you are. Your talent for comedy, a quick wit (智慧), and all the other things make you unique. So try not to let small imperfections take over.

A．Use this as an opportunity to discover what you’re good at.

B．Be yourself.

C．They care just as much as girls do about their body image.

D．Just explore talents that you feel good about.

E. They take hard work, regular workouts, and a healthy diet.
F. The good news is that self-image and body image can be changed.
G. Having a positive body image means feeling satisfied with the way you look. 

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　A major source of teen stress is the school exam，and test anxiety is not uncommon.When you recognize your teen is under stress，how can parents help your teen stay calm before an exam?
Be involved.Parents need to be involved in their teen’s work._1__What they look for is your presence—simply sit with them quietly.Communicate openly with your teen.Encourage your teen to express her worries and fears，but don’t let them focus on those fears.
Help them get organized._2_Together，you and your teen can work out a timetable in which she can study for what will be on the test.
Provide a calm setting.Help your teen set up a quiet place to study and protect his privacy. Give them a nutritious diet.It is important for your teen to eat a healthy，balanced diet during exam times to focus and do her best.__3__If this happens，encourage your teen to eat light meals or sandwiches.A healthy diet，rather than junk food，is best for reducing stress.
4__Persuade your teenager to get some sleep or do something active when she needs a real break from studying.Making time for relaxation is important in reducing stress.Help your teen balance her time so that she will feel comfortable taking time out from studying to spend time with friends or rest.
Show a positive attitude._5_Your panic，anxiety and blame contribute to your teen’s pressure.Make your teen feel accepted and valued for her efforts.Most importantly，reassure your teen that things will be all right，no matter what the results are.

A． A parent’s attitude will affect their teen’s emotions.

B． Exam stress can make some teens lose their appetite.

C． They will only make the situation worse.

D． Encourage your teen to relax.

E．  The best thing is simply to listen.
F．   Help your teen think about what she has to study and plan accordingly.
G．Your teen may also make negative comments about themselves.

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If you find that your teacher is unfair to you, think about what is happening. Try to find out whether your teacher really dislikes you, or whether something else is going on. Here are some questions to ask yourself:
1  Ask your classmates if they are having trouble with the teacher, too. If they say yes, perhaps your teacher is to blame.
Are you working up to your ability? Maybe you got a C in your last test, and your teacher told you that you could do better. And the kid sitting beside you got a C, too. 2  Isn’t this unfair? Well, it could be that your teacher knows that you could do better if you put more effort into it.  3
4 There’s nothing wrong with being sensitive (敏感的) ，but if you react to criticism quite differently from others, this could be a reason why you think your teacher doesn’t like you.
Does your teacher seem to act unfairly all the time, or just once in a while? Think about the harsh (苛刻的) things your teacher has done to you. Are these things happening every day, or just once or twice a month? If your teacher really hates you, you would probably be picked on all the time. 5 

A．Are you the only person being treated badly, or is your teacher rough on the whole class?

B．Are you getting along well with your classmates?

C． Are you more sensitive than other students?

D． Are you interested in your lessons?

E. If your teacher has acted unfairly only a few times, then there’s probably something else going on.
F. Teachers often grade students by different standards.
G. But the teacher didn’t say anything to him！

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A. Needed: Full time secretary position available. Applicants should have at least 2 years experience and be able to type 60 words a minute. No computer skills required. Apply in person at United Business Ltd., 17 Browning Street.
B. Are you looking for a part-time job? We require 3 part-time shop assistants to work during the evening. No experience required. Applicants should be between 18 and 20. Call 366-76564 for more information.
C. Computer trained secretaries: Do you have experience working with computers? Would you like a full time position working in an exciting new company? If your answer is yes, give us a call at 457-896754.
D. Teacher needed: Tommy’s Kindergarten needs 2 teachers/trainers to help with classes from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.. Applicants should have appropriate licenses. For more information visit Tommy’s Kindergarten in Leicester Square No. 56.
E. Part-time work available: We are looking for retired adults who would like to work part time at the weekends. Responsibilities include answering the telephone and giving customers information. For more information contact us by calling 345-674132.
F. University position open: The University of Cumberland is looking for 4 teaching assistants to help with homework correction. Applicants should have a degree in one of the following: Political Science, Religion, Economics or History. Please contact the University of Cumberland for more information.
请阅读以下职位申请者的信息，然后匹配申请者和他/她拟要申请的职位：
Jack Anderson. Jack graduated from the University of Trent with a degree in Economics two years ago. He would like an academic position.
Margaret Lillian. Margaret is 19 years old and would like a part-time position to help her pay her university expenses. She can only work in the evenings.
Alice Fingelhamm. Alice was trained as a secretary and has six years of experience. She is an excellent typist but does not know how to use a computer. She is looking for a full time position.
Peter Florian. Peter went to business school and studied computer and secretarial skills. He is looking for his first job and would like a full time position.
Lynne Negata. Lynne, aged 65, once worked in a kindergarten. She is now a housewife, helping her daughter with her housework on weekdays. She is looking for a part-time job.

申请者	申请职位
Jack Anderson Margaret Lillian Alice Fingelhamm Peter Florian   Lynne Negata	A．full time secretary B．part-time shop assistan C．computer trained secretary D．kindergarten teacher E. part-time job at the weekend F. university teaching assistant

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下面是几条与节日有关的报道，首先请阅读这些报道的标题和插图：
（注意：如果选择E，则在答题卡上同时填涂A和B选项；如果选择F，则在答题卡上同时填涂C和D选项。）

A.		Father’s Day Shortchanged? Humble History, Fewer Gifts With Father’s Day 2011 here, find out how the holiday started, why Dad doesn’t mind being shortchanged on gifts, and more.
B.		Why Mother’s Day Horrified, Ruined Its Own Mother Born of war, Mother’s Day grew to horrify its own mother, whose fight to fix the holiday “cost her everything, financially and physically.”
C.		Valentine’s Day Facts: Gifts, History, and Love Science Where did Valentine’s Day come from? What does it cost? And why do we fall for it, year after year?
D.		Thanksgiving 2010 Myths and Facts Before the big dinner, debunk the myths—for starters, the first “real” Thanksgiving wasn’t until the 1800s—and get to the roots of Thanksgiving 2010.
E.		4th of July Facts: 1st Fests, Number of Fireworks, More How did Founding Fathers Celebrate 4th of July? How many 4th of July fireworks explode each year? Answers and more.
F.		Earth Day at 40: What Good Is It Now? After 40 years, outsourced activism is replacing traditional Earth Day activities, and green’s gone mainstream, experts say. So what’s the point?

以下是这些报道的简要内容介绍，请配对它们的标题。
Where did this most popular day for couples come from? And how does it come into beings, year after year? Noel Lenski, professor of the University of Colorado, said the lovers’ holiday traces its roots to raucous annual Roman festivals held every year on February 15 and remained wildly popular well into the fifth century A.D.
The first Earth Day in 1970 was a raucous, radical teach-in that helped spur clean-air, clean-water, and endangered species legislation in the United States. Now, 40 years later, Earth Day is every day, as the saying goes. The thing is, it’s also everyday- environmentalism that has become a routine with greenness as much a marketing tactic as a moral pursuit.
Some 242 million turkeys were raised in the U.S. in 2010 for slaughter, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service. Last year’s birds were worth about U.S. $3.6 billion. Before the big dinner, debunk the myths, we need to know that the first “real” U.S. Thanksgiving wasn’t until the 1800s and get to the roots of Thanksgiving 2010.
Father’s Day traditionally takes a backseat to Mother’s Day, and, for the most part, dads are cool with that, experts say. Nevertheless, as traditional roles around the house gradually change, fathers are gaining more attention on their special day, at least as measured in the monetary value of gifts estimated to be given on June 19, 2011, when the holiday will be celebrated in dozens of countries.
Cookouts, fireworks, and, of course, a chance to wish Uncle Sam a big “happy birthday” —the day means summer in full swing across the United States and beyond. Besides the founders of the US, Fireworks, first authorized by Congress in 1777, are another legacy. More than 14,000 fireworks displays light up U.S. skies each year.