Reading gap text about Labor Day
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Labor Day
Some sentences have been extracted from the text. Put the correct sentence into the gap. One sentence is extra. Write A, B, C, … in the gap
A They picnicked in the park and listened to concerts and speeches.
B It is a way of saying “thank you” to all who labor.
C The first states to declare it a state holiday in 1887 were Oregon, New York, Colorado, Massachusetts, and New Jersey.
D In fact, some call it the “workingman’s holiday”
E They take advantage of one last warm weekend at the lake, or enjoy other outdoor activities.
F In this national holiday you can see people from all over the world.
Labor Day is a national holiday to honor the workers of America. This day is for everyone who works whether they work in or outside the home, union or non-union, big company or small company, government or non-government. . Labor Day is over one hundred years old. The first Labor Day was held in New York on Tuesday, September 5, 1882. Over 10,000 New York workers participated in the first Labor Day parade. Workers and their families enjoyed the day off from work.
In 1884, Labor Day was moved to the first Monday in September, where it is celebrated today. Some believe a September date was chosen in order to provide workers a break during the long stretch between the Independence Day and Thanksgiving holidays. Labor groups throughout the U.S. lobbied for their states to recognize Labor Day as an official state holiday. In 1894, Congress passed a law declaring Labor Day a national holiday.
Over the years, Labor Day has evolved into an end of the summer celebration. Summer vacationers enjoy a Labor Day weekend of fun before the cooler fall temperatures arrive. Labor Day marks the unofficial end of summer. Many schools begin classes after Labor Day. State parks, campgrounds, and swimming pools get ready to close and boats are prepared for storage. People say farewell to the summer season.
| Word | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| participate (verb) | to take part in an activity or event | Some members refused to participate. |
| stretch (verb) | to continue over a period of time or in a series, or to make something do this | Berg’s career as a government official stretched over 20 years |
| throughout (adverb) | in every part of a particular area, place etc | a large organization with offices throughout the world. |
| lobby (verb) | to try to persuade the government or someone with political power that a law or situation should be changed | The group is lobbying for a reduction in defense spending |
| Evolve (verb) | to develop and change gradually over a long period of time. | The school has evolved its own style of teaching. |
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