According to the passage, Halloween was probably first celebrated by______.A．AmericansB．Ca

Those who celebrate Halloween without knowing its origins may______.

A．not understand Halloween" s true meaning

B．act as strangely as the dead and the devils

C．ruin the atmosphere of the celebrations

D．change their religious beliefs

Many people regard Halloween celebrations as harmful because______.

A．the celebrations can disturb the dead

B．some of the celebration activities are frightening

C．children may be frightened by supernatural forces

D．some of the celebrations are very dangerous

ly known and celebrated every year on October 31. Halloween customs, though, can be found in many other parts of the globe. In some places holidays are celebrated that, although named differently, share similar themes: contact with the spirit world involving the spirits of the dead, the devil and angels. Personally, you may not believe in supernatural spirits. You might simply view taking part in Halloween and similar celebrations as a way to have fun and teach your children to explore their imagination. Many people, though, regard these celebrations as harmful for the following reasons: Firstly,Halloween is actually related to the prospect of contact with spiritual forces, many of which threaten or frighten. Likewise, many celebrations like Halloween have religious origins and are deeply rooted in ancestor worship(祖先崇拜). Even today, people around the world use these days to make contact with supposed spirits of the dead. Secondly, although Halloween has been viewed mainly as an American holiday, each year people in more and more countries have been adopting it. Many newcomers to the celebration, however, are unaware of the religious origins of Halloween symbols, decorations, and customs, most of which are related to supernatural beings and supernatural forces. Thirdly, thousands of people, who follow ancient Celts(凯尔特人), still call Halloween by the ancient name Samhain and consider it to be the most sacred night of the year. Others dont realize it, while theyre celebrating the Celtic holiday. In view of the foregoing, it is wise for you to know about the dark origins of Halloween and similar celebrations. Having this fuller understanding may help you decide whether to participate in these holidays.

According to the author, the theme of Halloween is to______.

A．celebrate the harvest season

B．spread religious teachings

C．contact the spirit of the dead

D．help children explore their imagination

Which of the following best expresses the main idea of this passage?

A．There are many things a homeowner can do to save energy and money.

B．Hiring an energy assessor will save energy and money.

C．Homeowners don"t know what they can do to save energy and money.

D．Replacing windows and light bulbs are well worth the effort and cost.

According to the passage, double-paned windows______.

A．are energy efficient

B．can only be used as replacement

C．are only used in new buildings

D．will lower your heating costs by 50%

Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage?

A．Using fluorescent can cut 50% of the lighting costs.

B．Energy efficient appliances should be used.

C．A local energy company will send an energy assessor on request.

D．Some appliances have energy-saving settings.

As is implied in the passage, energy assessment is______.

A．free of charge

B．worthwhile in the long run

C．absolutely necessary

D．kind of troublesome

ow what kinds of adjustments they can make in their houses and apartments that will result in savings. For those willing to spend some time and money to reap long-term energy savings, an energy assessment is the way to go. An energy assessor will come into your home and assess its energy efficiency. The assessor will find out areas of your home that use the most energy and offer solutions to lower your energy use and costs. Trained energy assessors know what to look for and can locate a variety of problems that may be resulting in energy inefficiency, including inadequate insulation(隔热), construction problems, and uneven heat distribution. There are quicker and less costly measures that can be taken as well. One way to save money is to replace bulbs with fluorescents(荧光灯). This can result in a saving of more than 50% on your monthly lighting costs. When it s time to replace old appliances, it s wise to spend a bit more for an energy-efficient model, and be sure that you are taking advantage of energy-saving settings already on your current refrigerator, dishwasher, washing machine, or dryer. Windows provide another opportunity to cut your energy costs. Fill the holes or cracks of old windows that might be leaky to let in cold wind, and choose double-paned (双层)windows if you re building an addition or replacing old windows. Most areas of your home or apartment offer opportunities to save energy and money. The results are significant and are well worth the effort.

According to the passage, which of the following would an energy assessor do?

A．Change your light bulbs.

B．Fix construction problems.

C．Replace your old appliances.

D．Check your heating system.

What does the story try to tell us?

A．Never give up too easily.

B．No pains, no gains.

C．Early bird catches the worm.

D．It" s never too old to learn.

Rossetti said that the young art student______.

A．would have a bright future

B．had some potential, but not great talent

C．was as talented as the old man

D．showed little talent in painting