Exercise 1 Independence DayIndependence DayIndependence Day is an American national holidaythat celebrates the adoption of the formal1on2. This landmark document decreed that the3were no longer part of the British Empire andhad become independent states.ContributorsRichard HenryLee: proposed its creationJohn Adams:4of a manuscriptThe committeeof five:5the written draftThe most famous sentencesWe hope this truth is self-evident that all menare6,that they are endowed bytheir Creator with7,that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.CelebrationsPhiladelphiafirst8for today’s celebrations with fireworks,speeches, music, parades and displays of red, white and blue.In 1938, thecelebration became a9.Old traditions:eg., at military bases,10is fired to commemorate the independence ofeach of the fifty states.Todaymarked by showsof11, outdoor activitiesand12.parades in themorning and fireworks displays at nightthe13and other patriotic songs take center stage.The holiday has become so popular. The first weekof July is the busiest time of the year for travel in the United States asAmericans extend the long weekend to celebrate the14and a15in American history.

What does Bastille Day commemorate?

A. The storming of a prison.
B. French revolution.
C. French history.
D. The Franco-Prussian War.

Which of the following words is not used to describe the military parade during Bastille Day?

A. Grotesque.
B. Famous.
C. Old.
D. Large.

How do people respond to the military parade ?

All of the people support it.
B. Religious people support it.
C. Some people criticize it.
D. Institution workers criticize it.

Who are the stars of the dance parties in the fire stations around the country?

A. DJs.
B. Firework performers.
C. Soldiers.
D. Firemen.

What’s the main topic of the interview?

A. National day celebration.
B. Celebration of unity.
C. Military parade.
D. Firework show.