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二、完形填空 先通讀下面的短文，掌握其大意，然后在每小題所給的四個選項中，選出可以填入空白處的最佳選項，并在答題卡上將該項涂黑。（本大題共10小題，每小題1分，共10分）

SAN FRANCISCO CELEBRATIONS

Some of San Francisco’s many celebrations, like the Fourth of July (U.S. Independence Day), are very American; but others ____ that San Francisco is a very international city.

Over 100, 000 people celebrate the Chinese New Year in January or February. There are lion dances, fireworks, and a huge parade ____ the Financial District(地區(qū))and Chinatown. It is the most important festival of the Chinese year, and the largest ____ event in North America.

Tourists______ try to see the Cherry Blossom Festival(櫻花節(jié))at the Japan Center in April. This is a celebration of traditional Japanese culture with musicians, dancers, and artists, and a colourful ____.

In early May, there is a Mexican festival called Cinco de Mayo, with a carnival（狂歡節(jié)） and lots of special events. And Carnaval San Francisco—a popular Latin American and Caribbean festival with salsa and reggae bands— ____ on the last weekend in May.

On the Fourth of July, there are celebrations and parties all over the city, and everyone enjoys _____ the amazing fireworks over San Francisco Bay.

On the night of ____ , thousands of people in costumes come to Market Street and Castro Street for a huge Halloween party. Many people think this is the most exciting night of the year.

____ at Christmas time, there is a huge Christmas tree in Union Square, and the stores in the square have a competition for the ______ store window.

1.A. mean B. show C. mark D. prove

2.A. over B. across C. through D. past

3.A. American B. African C. European D. Asian

4.A. should B. shouldn’t C. have to D. mustn’t

5.A. dance B. travel C. walk D. parade

6.A. goes B. celebrates C. happens D. holds

7.A. smelling B. watching C. praising D. reviewing

8.A. March B. August C. October D. December

9.A. Finally B. Generally C. Certainly D. Properly

10.A. more B. most C. better D. best

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