Leave your books at school, put down your pens and pencils at 3:30 pm! A new law(法律) has banned(禁止) homework for Australian students. The new rule starts on April 1, 2022.
Wait a minute, is there something familiar(熟悉的) about the day? Yes, it’s April Fools’ Day. This is just one of the many pranks(恶作剧) that will be played in schools, homes, businesses this April Fools’ Day. ▲
There are many different stories about April Fools’ Day. Some people think it started in France in 1564. The New Year started at Easter(复活节) at that time. And Easter is often in April. Then the king made January 1 the New Year’s Day. But some people didn’t listen to the king. They clung to the old ways. These people were called “April Fools”.
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