2 月 14 日是 “情人節(jié) Valentine’s Day”。情侶們慶祝這個浪漫節(jié)日的方式有很多，比如 “約會”，一同享用 “燭光晚餐”，送對方 “一束玫瑰”，甚至是 “求婚”。下面的六道題考考你對情人節(jié)傳統(tǒng)以及相關(guān)固定搭配和詞匯的掌握。

1. A typical present on Valentine’s Day is a ______ of red roses.

a) bouquet

b) bucket

c) branch

d) packet

2. Another common present on Valentine’s Day is a ______ of chocolates.

a) bottle

b) box

c) crate

d) basket

3. In some cultures, people send ______ ‘Be My Valentine!’ cards or gifts to someone they like. The recipient doesn’t know who the card or gift is from.

a) public

b) secret

c) hidden

d) anonymous

4. In the evening couples might have a romantic ______ dinner.

a) candle-bright

b) candle-burning

c) candle-flame

d) candlelit

5. Traditionally, Valentine’s Day is a day when a woman can ______ to a man.

a) ask for marriage

b) proposition

c) propose

d) marry

6. What do we call a romantic meeting with someone for a meal or movie, for example?

a) a date

b) an interview

c) an appointment

d) a conference

答案

1) a, 2) b, 3) d, 4) d, 5) c, 6) a.