题目内容：

完形填空。

通读下面的短文, 掌握其大意, 然后从各题所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出一个最佳答案。

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.

1.A. celebrate         B. take         C. break           D. promise

2.A. So               B. And           C. Then            D. However

3.A. pulling           B. shouting      C. playing        D. practicing

4.A. worry           B. advice         C. health          D. time

5.A. turn on          B. sweep away    C. take off       D. tidy up

6.A. accept          B. make           C. buy           D. receive

7.A. characters       B. soldiers       C. relatives       D. museums

8.A. beautiful        B. traditional   C. modern         D. boring

9.A. quiet             B. slow         C. personal        D. loud

10.A. perform        B. spend         C. hear          D. check