the article:
What Day Is It?
United States History: Citizenship, Culture, and Society
September calendar with a national holiday indicated on each day of the month
Credit: Achieve3000/McGraw Hill
Do a Grouch a Favor Day is a real thing. So is National Garlic Bread Day. But where do these wacky, so-called holidays come from? Some are drummed up by businesses to bring in extra dough. Others are made up by everyday people just for fun. These special days have become known as "micro-holidays." They usher in a reason to celebrate everything from avocados to shredded cheese. Hey, pair those two things together, and taco-bout a good excuse to order extra guacamole on National Mexican Food Day!
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The article explores the concept of "micro-holidays" and their origins. It mentions that some micro-holidays are created by businesses as a marketing strategy, while others are created by individuals for fun. These holidays provide a reason to celebrate various things, ranging from specific foods like avocados and garlic bread to cultural events like Mexican Food Day. The article also includes a September calendar with national holidays highlighted on each day.
QUESTION 1
QUESTION 1
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This article is primarily about __________.
A.the companies that create micro-holidays to increase sales
B.the social media campaigns that promote food holidays
C.the purposes of U.S. federal holidays and how they are chosen
D.the origins of micro-holidays and why they are celebrated
D. the origins of micro-holidays and why they are celebrated
Think about the article. What is one reason why National Talk Like a Pirate Day became popular?
A.National Day Calendar accepted it into its database.
B.Many people learned about it through social media.
C.The United States made it a national observance day.
D.Many companies told their customers about it.
B. Many people learned about it through social media.
Which is the closest synonym for the word conceived, as it is used in the article?
A.invented
B.imitated
C.intended
D.improved
A. invented
Read this passage from the article:
Part of what makes these days interesting is not knowing exactly where they came from…. But people welcome an excuse to celebrate. So, the next time another National Day of Something has you guessing, instead of wondering why—perhaps ask yourself, "Why not?"
The author's purpose for writing this passage was to __________.
A.encourage readers to join in micro-holiday celebrations
B.persuade readers to send in their own micro-holiday submissions
C.inform readers about the most popular micro-holidays
D.convince readers that there are too many holidays on the calendar
A. encourage readers to join in micro-holiday celebrations
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