2018_2019学年高中英语Unit13People课下能力提升(四)(含解析)北师大版必修5

Unit 13 People李仕才一、阅读理解。

Celeste Ng，a new writer，has gained recognition for her first novel，Everything I Never Told You.Ng's parents came from Hong Kong，China in the 1960s.Ng was born in America and grew up in Pittsburgh，Pennsylvania，and Shaker Heights，Ohio，in a family of scientists.Celeste went to Harvard University and earned an MFA from the University of Michigan，where she won the Hopwood Award.Although her novel is not about race，the characters are Asian.The main character is Lydia，a teenage girl，who is the favorite of three children born to a white mother and a Chinese­American father.The story is about Lydia's disappearance，and the emotions the family goes through as the mystery unfolds.The whole family deals with sorrow，regret，and exposed secrets as they search for their lost daughter.Though the characters in this story are Asian，Ng says she didn't really want to include Asian characters.She was afraid people would think the story was about real people in her life.Because she grew up in America and doesn't speak Chinese，she was actually surprised that she included Asian characters in the book.The book has taken off，especially on Amazon，where it won the Editor's Pick for No.1 Best Book of the Year in 2014.Ng is still getting used to the attention，saying she is still amazed when people tell her they have read her book.With so many readers，it's safe to say this is a book you should read.But if you're looking for a simple mystery，this book might not be for you.Most readers warn that you should not read this book unless you're prepared to cry.1．The novel Everything I Never Told You ________.A．focuses on a family with a missing childB．discusses the ways to get rid of regretC．exposes the secret of the American worldD．talks about the life of teenagers in America2．Which of the following is TRUE according to Celeste Ng?A．She wanted to help the Asian people.B．She was surprised she wrote about Asian characters.C．She was born in Hong Kong and grew up in America.D．She wanted people to know the characters were real people in her life.3．How do most readers probably find the book?A．It's about race.B．It's a sad story.C．It's a simple mystery.D．It has a surprising ending.4．What is the text mainly about?A．Celeste Ng and her family.B．The awards Celeste Ng won.C．Celeste Ng's learning experiences.D．Celeste Ng and her best­known novel.【解题导语】本文介绍了美籍华裔作家伍绮诗所写的一部关于一个失踪的小女孩Lydia以及她的家庭经历的小说——Everything I Never Told You。

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Section ⅥLanguage Points（Ⅲ)（Lesson 4，Communication Workshop，Culture Corner ＆BulletinBoard)［语言基础自测］[高频词汇必会］Ⅰ。

单词拼写根据汉语或首字母提示，写出下列单词1．The first time I met Tom,he seemed to be allergic（敏感的) to everything。

2．My oral（口头的） English is not too bad。

Unit 13 People课下能力提升（二）Ⅰ.单句语法填空1．The teacher is satisfied (satisfaction) with his test results and praisedhim.2．Milian moved to Los Angeles when she was 13 years old, desiring (desire) tobe an actress.3．He lifted the fish aboard (board), careful not to pull the line over his shoulder.4．The situation required (requirement) that he be pre­sent.5．Ask for a refund if the goods are faulty (fault)．6．Much to my relief (relieve), my son was eventually admitted to a famous university.Ⅱ.选词填空upset， selfish， shelter， aboard， fall behind， deal with， give up， care about 1．A selfish person always thinks about himself.2．Teach your child not to deal_with stress or emotions by using food.3．State media report there were 168 people aboard.4．They don't care_about the expenses.5．You shall fall_behind in your exam if you keep playing.6．She warned me not to say anything to upset him.7．The greatest needs, locals say, are for food and shelter.8．We will not give_up until we find convincing evidence.Ⅲ.单句改错1．A recent study has come up an unexpected conclusion that the African elephantshould be divided into two different species. up_后加with2．Linda's health is improving gradual day by day, and the doctor has advisedher to stay home for a couple of weeks. gr adual→gradually3．There is no such a good thing as a free dinner in this world. As the sayinggoes, “No pains, no gains.”去掉第一个a4．You'll have to understand that this is how we do things as if your motherdoes it differently. as→even5．As everybody knows, kangaroos are native in Australia and are often regardedas one of Australia's national treasures. in→toⅣ.完成句子1．我认为她并不关心她孩子的事。

Unit 13 People课下能力提升（三）Ⅰ.单词拼写1．Are you allergic (过敏) to some drugs?2．The old man was waiting for the return of her son with anxiety (焦虑)．3．I want to do some revision (复习) for the final exam.4．I can not express to you how grateful (感激) I am.5．I want to confirm (证实) my reservation.6．The official was found guilty of corruption.7．Some hanks make it difficult to open an account.8．She went to English Corner every day, because she decided to practise oral English.Ⅱ.完成句子1．很抱歉我今天不能帮你看孩子，我有一件重要事情处理。

I'm sorry I can't_help_(to)_look_after your child, for I have something important to do today.2．她越逢迎我，我越不喜欢她。

The_more she flatters me, the_less I like her.3．第一次给这个小婴儿洗澡的时候，我吓坏了。

I was terrified the_first_time I gave the small baby a bath.4．我瞥了他一眼，发现他在盯着我看。

I glanced_at him and found he was staring_at me.5．她流着眼泪说了声再见。

课下能力提升(十三)阅读理解AIn 1957, Max Vernon Mathews wrote the first computer program called Music, which enabled a computer to create sound and play it back. He was then working as an engineer at Bell Laboratories in New Jersey. It enabled a large IBM computer to play a seventeen­second piece of music he had written.The computer was so slow that it took an hour to playthe seventeen­second piece of music. So Mathews moved thework to a tape player to play the music at a normal speed.He later said that the sound quality of the musical noteswas not great, but the technical importance of the music washuge.The science­fiction writer Arthur C. Clarke visited Bell Laboratories in the 1960s. He h eard a computer “sing” the song Daisy Bell on devices (设备) and learned about the programs developed by Mathews and other engineers. Clarke noted this technology in his book 2001: A Space Odyssey, which was later made into a movie.Mathews continued creating other versions of the Music program. He became interested in how computers could help musicians outside recording studios. The Groove program he developed was the first computer program made for live performances.He also developed an electronic device he called the Radio Baton, which looks like two drum sticks. It enables the user to control the speed and sound levels of orchestral music (管弦乐) played on a computer by moving the two sticks on a special electronic surface.Mathews said he believed modern musicians were not making full use of the power of computer music. He said a violin always sounds like a violin. But with his Music, the way a violin sounds is unlimited. He did not want computer sounds to replace live music, but he hoped computers would one day be considered serious instruments.语篇解读：本文是记叙文。

Module 1 课下能力提升（二）Ⅰ.根据提示写出单词的正确形式1．Anyone who is keen on classical music can’t miss the opportunity (机会) to attend the concert.2．Mr. Smith nodded (点头) and asked every client to sit around the table.3．She keeps yawning (打呵欠), so she might not have slept well last night.4．He sighed (叹息), not knowing how to deal with the naughty boy.5．What he is lacking (lack) in is not knowledge but experience.6．It was an informal (formal) party, so you needn’t have dressed up as a princess.7．I can confidently (confident) promise that this year I will make great progress in my study.8．Perhaps he used a kind of advanced (advance) technology so that he got better results.9．Such an important problem should be discussed seriously (serious)．Ⅱ.选词填空In my opinion, travelling abroad is a great way to find_out what life is like in another place of the world.2．—Did you catch what I said?—Sorry, I was thinking_of the match held last night.3．I wouldn’t like to go to the party tonight, because I have a lot of homework to do. In_addition,_I’m not willing to see John.4．If you look_away_from a person or yawn, he may think you are not interested in what he says.5．Don’t be_nervous_about your illness. There is nothing serious.6.Since you are always optimistic and self­confident, I can’t wait to make_friends with you.7．This meeting room is a non­smoking area. I would like to warn you in_advance that if you smoked here you would be fined.8.Are you serious_about giving up smoking this time? I don’t want you to lie gain.Ⅲ.完成句子1．这个项目的失败不是因为缺乏资金而是缺乏技术工人。

Unit 13 People课下能力提升（四）Ⅰ.单句语法填空1．It's no fun spending (spend) the weekend at home.2．I hesitate to_ask (ask) you, but will you lend me your car for a few days?3．The bacon is too salty (salt) for me.4．Ed is a great travelling companion (company) — funny and sensible at the same time.5．She had given her husband years of devotion (devote) and support.6．English people have a reputation for being very reserved (reserve)．7．She hasn't got enough confidence (confident) to do the job alone.8．Jeanne has dual (双重的) nationality (nation) because her mother is French and her father is English.Ⅱ.选词填空错误!1．The famous star is_popular_with many young people.2．Judging_from what you said in your letter, you were very happy.3．As_a_result_of these changes, more and more people will enter the university.4．Don't mind what others say as_long_as you are confident in what you do.5．As a teacher, it's important that the kids take you seriously.Ⅲ.完形填空Wilber stole Staci Greene's heart years ago. The donkey was an unusual gift that left quite a(n) __1__.“He was much like a big dog，” Staci says. “I was in love with it and will never __2__ it.”Years later, after moving back to her parents' ranch (大牧场), Staci started making__3__ a donkey rescue project. Shebegan taking in __4__ donkeys and mules (骡子), and she __5__her project Hee Haw Place Donkey Rescue. She __6__ the animalsmainly through word of mouth, from auctions (拍卖) where donkeys were __7__ and from the Humane Society, an American organization to settle animal welfare problems. Hee Haw Place had as many as 13 animals at one time, but thanks to Staci's success in __8__ people who are qualified to __9__ the donkeys, she now owns just six — two donkeys, two mules and two horses. She __10__ the new homes be suitable for the animals and that the owners be __11__ in wanting to add a donkey to their __12__.If an adoption doesn't work out, Staci always __13__ the animal back to her ranch. “Do nkeys require minimal care，” she says. They need access to a big ranch where they can run and eat grass. But they need more than __14__.“When I see a donkey just standing, it breaks my heart.”Staci says.“They are working animals, and they need jobs.”Donkeys are relatively __15__ to train for riding and for __16__ a wagon (四轮马车). Staci trains them and helps them find __17__ and purposes in their new homes. Every May, Staci's animals __18__ walk in the parade held during Mule Days in Bishop, California. They also show their training. In 2016, Poppy, a mule, won a championship title, __19__ the donkeys brought home ribbons for first, second and third place. Love and patience contribute to the __20__！语篇解读：本文是记叙文。

Section Ⅳ Communication Workshop & Culture CornerⅠ.根据英文释义及首字母提示写出单词1．negative considering on the bad side of; lacking enthusiasm or hope 2.hesitateto be slow to speak or act because you feeluncertain or nervous3．forever for a very long or seemingly endless time4.foreheadthe part of your face above your eyes andbelow your hair5.honeya sweet sticky substance produced by bees，used as food6.clawsharp curved nail on the toe of an animal orbird7.chewto bite food several times before swallowing it8.wrinklea line on your face or skin that you get whenyou are oldⅡ.单词拼写1．Salty (咸的) food makes one thirsty.2．Television stations around the world are linked by satellite (卫星)．3．I plan to find a part­time (兼职的) job this summer holiday.4．I've got a dental appointment (预约) at 3 o'clock.5．It is only shallow people who judge (判断) by appearances.6．His devotion (专心) to the job left him with little free time.Ⅲ.补全短语1．refer to 参考，查询；提到；涉及；适用于2．live with 同……住在一起；忍受，容忍3．except for 除……外4．be popular with 受……的欢迎5．lead to 导致6．as long as 只要7．as a result (of) (由于……的)结果8．pay attention to 注意……9．take ... seriously 严肃对待10．be devoted to 献身于……1．It's difficult to judge but we thought they might be in the same class and that they were discussing a problem.很难判断，但我们认为他们可能在同一个班级，并且正在讨论问题。

Secti on IV Lan guagePoints（II）（Less on 2 & Less on 3）［语言基础自测］［高频词汇必会］I.单词拼写根据汉语或首字母提示，写出下列单词1. Going away to college has made me much more independent _____ .2. Though their personalities ____ differed , they got along quite well.3. I'll try to meet my parents' requirements_________ .4. The famous writer is still sharp （敏锐的）in thought though he has attained the age of nin ety-two.5. Kate has a great desire （渴望）to travel.6. Shelters were put up for survivors whose homes had been destroyed in the earthquake.7 . It is my fault that I forgot to tell you the n ews.8 . All the young soldiers are ready to bleed （___ 流血）for the country.9 . Many women chose to be housewives （家庭主妇）after marriage.10 . It was arelief （宽慰）to be able to talk to some one about it.I.拓展词汇根据词性和汉语提示，写出下列单词1. person n. 人；本人；身体宀personal adj . 私人的；个人的宀personality n. 个性,性格2. independent adj .独立的independence n.独立3. satisfy vt.满意，满足satisfied adj.满意的satisfaction n.满意，满足4. require vt.要求requirement n.要求5. break vt.（使）破；（纪录）打破宀broken adj.破的，断的川.补全短语根据提示补全下列短语1. get lost 走失，迷路2 . find fault with 找……的茬3 . ©on e's relief 令人宽慰的是4 . shelter from the rain 避雨5 . give up_ 放弃6 . be patie nt with 对……有耐心IV.选词填空选用上述短语的适当形式填空1. He is just a small child , so you must be patient with him.2. Much to my relief my car was not damaged.3. My father is always finding fault with the way I do things.4. We have no idea how to persuade him to give up the idea.5. We got lost because we could n't read the map.寻规律、巧记忆［经典句式必背］核心要点探究［全析重点词汇］Q give up 放弃(教材P io)They must never give up .①他不能继续战斗下去，他很快就会投降。

>Unit 13 People课时练1 阅读理解提速练[学生用书P293(单独成册)]Ⅰ阅读理解A(2019·赣州十四县/市联考)Some people are so rude!Who sends an e­mail or a text message that just says “Thank you” ? Who leaves a voice mail message rather than texts you? Who asks for a fact easily found on Google? Don’t these people realize that they’re wasting your time?Maybe I’m the rude one f or not appreciating life’s little politeness. But many social agreed standards just don’t make sense to people drowning in digital communication.In texts, you don’t have to declare who you are or even say hello.E­mail, too, is slower than a text. Voice mail is a now impolite way of trying to connect.My father learned this lesson after leaving me a dozen voice mail messages, none of which I listened to. Exasperated，he called my sister to express his dissatisfaction that I never returned hi s phone calls. “Why are you leaving him voice mail？” my sister asked. “Just text him.”In the age of the smartphone, there is no reason to ask once­acceptable questions about: the weather forecast, a business’s phone number, or directions to a house, a restaurant, which can be easily found on Google Maps. But people still ask these things. And when you answer, they respond with a thank­you e­mail.How to handle these differing standards? Easy: Consider your audience. Some people, especially older ones, appreciate a thank­you message. Others, like me, want no reply.The anthropologist(人类学家) Margaret Mead once said that in traditional societies, the young learn from the old. But in modern societies, the old can also 更多优质资料请关注公众号：诗酒叙华年learn from the young. Here’s hoping that politeness never goes out of fashion but that time­wasting forms of communication do.【解题导语】本文是一篇议论文，主要讨论了如今在智能手机时代，人们应该选择何种方式进行沟通。

Section Ⅳ Grammar单元语法项目(一)——过去分词语法图解探究发现①At work, it is IQ that gets you hired but it is EQ that gets you promoted.②Supported by his academic research, Professor Salovey suggests that ...③People are often mistaken in thinking that those with high IQs always have high EQs as well.④Professor Mayer,recognised by many as a leading expert in ...⑤They also showed a better understand ing of the disabled students' feelings compared to students who ...⑥Accused of stealing money, the man was brought to court.⑦You pretend to be interested.⑧Seen at a distance, the picture looks more beautiful.⑨When asked why he was late, he went red.[我的发现](1)以上句子中的过去分词或过去分词短语在句中分别作：句①：宾语补足语；句④、句⑤：定语；句③、句⑦：表语；句②、句⑥、句⑧、句⑨：状语。

(2)句①中hired, promoted与宾语you之间为逻辑上的被动关系/动宾关系。

(3)句③、句⑦中mistaken和interested为形容化的过去分词，表示主语所处的(被动)状态。

(4)在过去分词作状语的句子中，过去分词分别作：句⑥：原因状语；句⑧：条件状语；句⑨：时间状语。

Section Ⅴ Lesson 4[原文呈现]The day that I met my best friend for the first time, I was full of anxiety①.I was trying to do some revision② for an important oral③ exam in the local library and people kept disturbing me. I was getting more and more annoyed and of course, the more upset I got, the less I was able to concentrate. The last straw④ was when I heard someone singing behind me. The singing was so loud that I could even recognise the song! I turned around and glared⑤ at the person who was singing. It was a tall girl about the same age as me and she had a big smile on her face. She was standing with a book in her hands⑥near the “English Literature” section⑦. She looked like a literary⑧ type and seemed very interested in what she was reading⑨. I glanced⑩at the book's cover. It was a book of Tennyson's poems.The fact that she looked like a sensitive, friendly girl⑪ didn't matter. If anything, it made me even angrier. “How could she be so selfish？” I thought angrily. In fact, I'm surprised there wasn't steam⑫ coming out of my ears!I picked up my books, glared at her and whispered angrily, “Thanks to your noise, I've been unable to study. You're so selfish！”I still hate thinking of that moment. Let me tell you the rest of the story though ⑬.[读文清障]①anxiety[æŋ'zaIəti] n．忧虑，担心②revision[rI'vIʒən] n．复习③oral['ɔːrəl] adj.口头的，口述的④straw[strɔː]n.稻草，麦秆the last straw(一系列烦恼、打击之外)最后使人受不了的事⑤glare [ɡleə] vi.怒视，瞪⑥with 复合结构作伴随状语。

Unit 13 People课下能力提升（一）Ⅰ.单句语法填空1．He is a gifted (gift) actor and has played roles in many films.2．His face is weary beyond description (describe)．3．It is impossible to_predict (predict) who will win because two sides are competitive.4．You are mistaken (mistake) about him who has done a lot for you secretly.5．I entirely agree with you in terms of the present situation.6．The expression (express) on his face told us that he was angry.7．The object of these experiments was to find the connection (connect) between the two phenomena.8．I may not be gifted in English, but I just simply like English.9．Several of the members have come up with suggestions of their own.10．You did a good job. You deserved to_be_praised/praising (praise)．Ⅱ.选词填空to concentrate_on2．Students should involve themselves in community activities where they can gain experience for growth.3．He was_accused_of drunk driving and put into prison.4．After looking over my plan, the manager hoped I could come_up_with a better and more practical one.5．Compared_to other vehicles, cars are really quite convenient.6．He was scared to stay outside late at night because he was_scared_of being robbed.7．He isn't good at talking but he gets_on_with other people.8．In_terms_of convenience, the museum has more advantages over the gallery.9．You need to draw_up the training plan for the team and allocate enough time for it.10．I'll do it, even_if it takes me all the afternoon.Ⅲ.课文缩写语法填空Most students do an IQ test early in their school career. When they see othersdoing better than them, they usually believe that those students have a higher IQ and that there is nothing they can do 1.to_change (change) facts.At work, 2.it is IQ that gets you hired but it is EQ that gets you 3.promoted (promote). You ever wondered 4.why some of the smartest students in your class, who you think deserve good grades, sometimes end up 5.failing (fail) exams? People are often 6.mistaken (mistake) in thinking that those with high IQs always have high EQs as well. This 7.association (associate) can exist, but it is just as possible for someone with a low IQ to have a high EQ or someone with a high IQ to have a low EQ.It is 8.generally (general) believed that people with high EQs are open to new ideas and have positive attitudes towards life. In addition, EQ has a lot to do with cation (educate). To get ahead in the world and lead a happy successful life means getting on with other people and being able to react to situations 10.in the best way possible. People's futures are not entirely determined by their IQs.Ⅳ.完形填空From January to May, I led an extremely inactive lifestyle. I was addicted to video games and basically __1__ all aspects of my well­being. This __2__ nearly ruined me. I was so absorbed in the games that I didn't want to stay away from the __3__. It took me a great deal of time and effort to __4__ myself to go to class or go out and socialize.How I wanted to __5__ playing these video games, andone day I __6__ did! I told myself I would __7__ improvingmyself. I began to be __8__ of hygiene (卫生), exercising,and taking up my __9__(mainly playing the piano). It's beenalmost a month since that day __10__ I'd just like to __11__ where I've gotten since then.I've been as __12__ as I can. I have landed a __13__ that's involved in activities —hiking whenever possible or going on to run around parks. I can honestly say it's the __14__ time I've experienced in a while, __15__ not ever. And to think that it's only been a month __16__ me even happier. Who knows what the next few years will bring to me. My __17__ has skyrocketed from almost nothing to the most confident I've ever been as well.I'm hoping that this post will __18__ someone who is in the same boat that moving out of unhealthy habits is __19__ than you think. The body and mind are extremelyresilient (有弹性的) and want to be active, so __20__ and live a healthy life like normal humans!语篇解读：本文是记叙文。

Section ⅤReading (Ⅲ) (Lesson 4 & Communication Workshop)Ⅰ.匹配下列单词的词性及汉语意思( )1.anxiety A．vt.评判( )2.glare B．adv.永远( )3.glance C．n.同伴，伴侣( )4.grateful D．vt.专心致志于，献身于( )5.guilty E．n.忧虑，担心( )6.shortcoming F．adj.感激的，感谢的( )7.devote G．adj.不安的；有罪的( )panion H．n.缺点，短处( )9.forever I．vi.瞥一眼( )10.judge J．vi.怒视，瞪[答案]1—5 EJIFG 6—10 HDCBAⅡ.选择下列句中相应词组的汉语意思A.对……过敏B.说实话C.起因于( )1.Many illnesses result from lack of exercise.( )2.Don't refer to this matter again，please.( )3.Devoted to her work，she had no time to look after her children.( )4.I like flowers but I am allergic to them.( )5.To be honest，it is difficult for me to pass the exam.[答案]1—5 CEDAB(教师用书独具)First ImpressionsThe day that I met my best friend for the first time，I was full of anxiety.I was trying to do some revision for an important oral exam in the local library and people kept disturbing me.I was getting more and more annoyed and of course，the more upset I got，the less I was able to concentrate.The last straw was when I heard someone singing behind me.The singing was so loud that I could even recognise the song！I turned around and glared at the person who was singing.It was a tall girlabout the same age as me and she had a big smile on her face.She was standing with a book in her hands①near the “English Literature” section.She looked like a literary type and seemed very interested in what she was reading②.I glanced at the book's cover.It was a book of Tennyson's poems.The fact that she looked like a sensitive，friendly girl③ didn't matter.If anything，it made me even angrier.“How could she be so selfish？” I th ought angrily.In fact，I'm surprised there wasn't steam coming out of my ears！第一印象第一次遇到我最好的朋友那天，我的心情特别焦虑。

姓名，年级：时间：课下能力提升(四)Ⅰ.阅读理解Thanks to El Ni错误!o，California’s coastal waters have become more suitable for fish from the tropics (热带地区) to live.Hammerhead sharks are among them。

“For over a year now, a lot of warm water fish that we don’t usually see have been coming up，" said Rick Feeney, fish expert from the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County.The arrival of large numbers of big fish like wahoo and tuna has also promoted California's saltwater sport fishing industry, which brings in about $ 1。

8 billion a year。

“All the sport fish from Mexico are coming up here.In fact， there are probably more sport fish up here than there are down at the tip of Baja where they usually are。

Things like marlin, yellowtail, wahoo, yellow fin tuna， blue fin tuna, all sorts of things that fishermen love to catch，” said Feeney。

Module 4 课下能力提升（十三）阅读理解AThere are a number of special days of the year that are celebrated in different countries. The origins of most of the days are unknown. They were certainly not created by individual people. Other days, however, especially those celebrated in western countries, often owe their origins to a particular person. One of the most popular of these, eventhough it is fairly recent, is Mother's Day.Mothers have always been highly regarded inall cultures. The ancient Romans had afestival known as Hilario, during which children took presents to the temple of the “Mother of the Gods”. The Christian Church adopted this idea and called it Mothering Sunday. However, over the years this custom was gradually forgotten and almost disappeared by the end of the 19th century.Born in 1864 in Virginia, USA, Anna Jarvis was a school teacher and believed children should show gratitude to their mothers for all their love and care. Encouraged bya friend, she wrote to thousands of importantpeople —politicians, churchmen, doctors, city officials —and asked them to support her idea: a special day of the year for thanking mothers.In 1910 the Governor of West Virginia introduced Mother's Day into the state. The date chosen was May 10 — the second Sunday in May, which is still observed in America today. This date was chosen because May 10 was the date on which in 1908 Anna Jarvis's mother had died. In 1914 President Woodrow Wilson made May 10 the official date for Mother's Day throughout the United States.Soon there was a Mother's Day International Association and the custom began to be adopted in many countries of the world.Anna Jarvis, a sad and disillusioned (失望的) woman, died in 1948. The custom she had worked so hard to establish and which had become almost universal had lost its original purpose. It had been taken over by business. As with Christmas, the giving of presents and the sending语篇解读：本文主要介绍了母亲节的由来。