单选题Americans celebrate Independence Day on _____.AOctober 11thBJuly 4thCMay 31stDSeptember 6th
单选题
Americans celebrate Independence Day on _____.
A
October 11th
B
July 4th
C
May 31st
D
September 6th
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解析：
本题考察的是美国的重要纪念日。7月4日是美国独立纪念日，也是美国国庆日。
本题考察的是美国的重要纪念日。7月4日是美国独立纪念日，也是美国国庆日。
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