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阅读理解     Here are four fun Thanksgiving tradition facts.     Turkey and cranberry sauce (小红莓果酱)     While the Native Americans and Pilgrims are believed to have feasted on geese, lobster, cod and deer, present-day Thanksgiving dinners mainly feature turkey. Some experts believe the birds were selected because they were cheper, and easier to rise. The bird was suggested by Sarah Josepha Hale to make Thanksgiving a national holiday. Since President Abraham Lincoln loved roasted turkey, he happily included the bird on his Thanksgiving menu. The idea of pairing the bird with cranberry sauce is believed to be the brainchild of Civil War Union General Ulysses S. Grant in 1864.     Turkey Trots     Many Americans build up their appetites (食欲) for the holiday feast by participating in their town or city's morning runs, or "Turkey Trots". The fun tradition was started in 1896 by six people of Buffalo, New York. It is the world's oldest footrace, attracting over 14,000 runners of all ages and abilities every year.     Thanksgiving parades     American retailer Macy's has been holding a Thanksgiving parade along Manhattan's 77th Street and Central Pack West since 1924. Though the popular event, which attracts over 3.5 million people in person and about 50 million television viewers, now contains giant floats (花车), the first parade featured animals from New York's Central Park Zoo.     The Presidential turkey pardon     Every year, two lucky turkeys escape the Thanksgiving table due to a special pardoning supported by the US president. People credit the fun tradition to President Harry Truman (April 12, 1945 to January 20, 1953). Though at first, just one bird could be freed, a "spare" was added in 1981, after a turkey named Liberty escaped by accident before President Ronald Reagan was able to grant (授予) his pardon at the ceremony. （1） Which of the following traditions has the longest history? A . Turkey Trots. B . Thanksgiving parades. C . Turkey and cranberry sauce. D . The Presidential turkey pardon. （2） Which is a benefit of many Americans observing the tradition "Turkey Trots"? A . Building good relationships with others. B . Winning awards given by the government. C . Adding a new tradition to the festival. D . Physically preparing for the coming holiday feast. （3） The presidential turkey pardon was changed in 1981 probably to ___________. A . make it easy to name the turkeys B . attract more people to participate C . give the pardoned turkey a partner D . make sure the pardon could be carried out 答案： C D D

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