3、根据短文内容,从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Presidents' Day in the United States
Washington's Birthday,also known as Presidents' Day, is a federal holiday celebrated on the third Monday of February. ①________
Who Is Washington?
George Washington served as the first president of the United States of America. His first time as president was from 1789 to 1793. ②________ Before he became president, he played an important role in the military, leading the American
Continental Army to victory over the British in 1783. Washington is often seen as the father of the United States and is probably the best known American politician ever.
③________
Presidents' Day is a public holiday in most U. S. states. However, many businesses are open as usual and many stores hold sales on Washington's Birthday. ④________ And many,but not all, public transport systems operate on regular schedules. Some schools close for the whole week for a mid-winter break.
What Do People Do?
Washington's Birthday officially honors the life and work of George Washington. The day honors past presidents of the U. S. A. Washington's Birthday is sometimes known as Presidents' Day. ⑤________ Some states pay particular attention to Abraham Lincoln as his birthday is also in mid-February. In the weeks or days leading up to the holiday,schools often organize events and lessons for students about the presidents of the United States and George Washington in particular. It is a popular day for stores to start their sales.
A. Do People Have to Work?
B. Is Presidents' Day a Public Holiday?
His second term was from 1793 to 1797.