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There are
many legal (法定的) holidays in the US. Here are some of them.
It is a legal holiday, and all banks and schools are closed. Many people invite
their friends to come to their homes or visit them in the afternoon or evening.
Although Washington was born on February 22nd, his
birthday is now celebrated on the third Monday of February. Some states in
America celebrate Lincoln's birthday on February 12th. They, the most famous
presidents of America, were both born in February.
This holiday remembers many service members, men and
women, who died for their country. Americans celebrate Memorial Day with
services in cemeteries and churches.
America's
great national holiday, Independence Day, falls on the fourth of July. It was
on this day that the colonists (殖民地居民) announced their independence
from England. They had to fight hard for the next seven years to win this
independence.
This holiday honours (向……表示敬意) the
working people of
America. There are different sorts of celebrations
and speeches on this day too.
People go to all kinds of places to enjoy the fine
weather at the end of summer.
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A. The only legal holiday in February is
Washington's birthday.
B. The first Monday of September is Labour Day.
C. The last Monday in May is Memorial Day(纪念8 ).
D. There are many flowers and national flags in
the street.
E. People usually have three days off.
F. January 1st is New Year's Day, the first day of
the year.
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