Reading Comprehension Worksheet Mothers Day

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Mother's Day

Read the passage below and answer the


questions on the next page.

Mother's Day is a special holiday celebrated in many countries


around the world. It is a day to honor and appreciate all the
wonderful things mothers do for their children and families.
The date of Mother's Day varies depending on the country, but
it is usually celebrated in the months of March, April, or May.

In the United States and Canada, Mother's Day is celebrated on


the second Sunday in May. It is a day to give gifts to mothers
and to say thank you for all the love and care they give.
Children often make handmade cards or gifts for their mothers
and families might go out to eat or do something special
together.

In the United Kingdom, Mother's Day is also known as


Mothering Sunday and is celebrated on the fourth Sunday of
Lent. This is a day when people traditionally would visit their
"mother church" and often bring flowers or other gifts to their
mothers. Nowadays, it is still a day to show appreciation for
mothers and many people will give their mothers cards and
gifts.

In Mexico, Mother's Day is always celebrated on May 10th. It is


a day to celebrate the love and care that mothers give to their
families. Children will often make cards or gifts for their
mothers, and families might have a special meal or do
something fun together.

In Japan, Mother's Day is celebrated on the second Sunday in


May, just like in the United States. It is a day to show
appreciation for mothers and to give them gifts. In Japan, it is
traditional to give mothers red carnations, which are a symbol
of love and gratitude.

Mother's Day is a special day to show appreciation for mothers


all around the world. It is celebrated in many different ways,
but the message is always the same - to say thank you to
mothers for all the love and care they give.

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1) What is mother's day, according to the text?

2. When is mother's day celebrated in the United


States and Canada?

3) When is 'Mothering Sunday' in the United Kingdom?

4) When is Mother's Day celebrated in Mexico?

5) What traditional gift is given to mothers in Japan on


Mother's Day?

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