解答1.正确答案是(a)。从前人们在2月15日过情人节,中世纪时教堂的主持们把日期改到了14日,以期将这个异教节日与基督教连在一起。把2月14日择为情人节日的另一个原因可能是古罗马人认为鸟类从这天开始交配。2.正确答案是(b)。现今情人节已成为人们向亲朋好友表达爱意的节日,人们向亲人、好友等赠送巧克力、情人卡,或者通过电话或电子邮件致以热情的问候。 Answer 1. The correct answer is (a). People used to have Valentine’s Day on February 15th. During the Middle Ages, the chairmen of the church changed the date to the 14th in order to link this pagan festival with Christianity. Another reason for choosing February 14 as Valentine’s Day may be that the Romans believed that birds began mating from this day. 2. The correct answer is (b). Today’s Valentine’s Day has become a holiday for people to express love to their friends and relatives. People give their loved ones, friends, etc. chocolates, Valentine’s cards, or warm greetings by phone or email.