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二、完形填空  先通读下面的短文，掌握其大意，然后在每小题所给的四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。（本大题共10小题，每小题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(地区)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(樱花节)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（狂欢节） 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