完形填空(共10小题,每小题2分,计20分)
阅读下面短文,掌握其大意,然后从各小题所给的四个选项中选出最佳选项。
The New Year is a time of friends, family and fun. People the New Year with many traditions and activities. , not all countries celebrate New Year’s Day in the same way.
In Japan, people throw beans. They throw beans while ,“Devils(魔鬼)out ,good luck/happiness in.”After throwing the beans, family members pick up and eat the same number of beans as their age. It will bring and good luck for the New Year.
In China, People buy presents, decorations,foods and new clothes a few weeks before the new year. They clean their houses to bad luck. On New Year’s Eve people usually get together for a big meal. On New Year’s Day, children will hongbao from their parents. People think it will bring good luck to children. People always visit their and friends at this time. The Lion Dance is a activity that is held during the Chinese New Year. People believe that the sound of drums can keep devils away.
In India, people usually visit temples to give thanks for a good harvest. Then men and women traditional dances. Family members also enjoy delicious food. They say goodbye to the old year and welcome the New Year.
A.celebrate B.take C.break D.promise
A.So B.And C.Then D.However
A.pulling B.shouting C.playing D.practicing
A.worry B.advice C.health D.time
A.turn on B.sweep away C.take off D.tidy up
A.accept B.make C.buy D.receive
A.characters B.soldiers C.relatives D.museums
A.beautiful B.traditional C.modern D.boring
A.quiet B.slow C.personal D.loud
A.perform B.spend C.hear D.check