Weddings ceremonies in the United States vary as much as the people do. But many weddi

ngs, no matter where or how they are performed, include certain traditional customs. For instance, the bride and groom often exchange rings at the ceremony. The rings are usually worn on the fourth finger of the left hand, and are exchanged in the middle of the ceremony . Today, the ring shows the couple ’s love for one another.

After the ceremony, the couple is often showeredwith handfuls of uncooked rice by friends and family. Rice, as we know, shows productivity and harvest. And then, there is often a party, where the food is so plentiful that it almost takes the attention away from the people. Soon the bride stands in the center of the room, often on a chair, and throws her flowers to the unmarried women at the party. Tradition says that whoever catches the flowers will be the next bride. Some women eagerly try to catch the flower; others shy away.

And then it is time for the bride and groom to set off the tradition of a honeymoon, a trip after the wedding. The trip nowadays varies greatly by wealth, time and preference. Sometimes the couple will spend a single night at a nearby hotel; or they may spend two weeks at a faraway foreign city as well.

1. According to the passage, _____________.

A. American wedding ceremonies are somewhat traditional

B. American wedding ceremonies provide a lot of flowers

C. American wedding ceremonies are preferable

D. American wedding ceremonies are magnificent

2. According to the passage, what does the sentence “no matter where or how they are performe really mean？

A. The wedding ceremonies may be held everywhere.

B. The wedding ceremonies may be held at any time.

C. The wedding ceremonies may be held in different ways and places.

D. The wedding ceremonies may be held in any way.

3. The word “showered” (in Para. 2) probably means _______.

A. dressed