《2025年名校课堂九年级英语上册人教版湖南专版》

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On New Year's Day, family and friends gather to welcome the new year. The 25. celebrations (celebrate) are with music, special food, and fireworks. People all around the world may celebrate the new year at different times.
In the UK, people count down to midnight 26. on December 31st. They sing *Auld Lang Syne* 27. to remember (remember) friends and family. In the US, people go to New York's Times Square to watch the dropping of a big ball. Everyone wishes each other “Happy New Year!” 28. when the ball reaches the bottom.
The Chinese New Year is also called the Spring Festival. It holds great importance in China. People clean up 29. their (they) houses, hang couplets, set off fireworks, and enjoy lion or dragon dances. They return home and enjoy the family dinner on the eve. This reunion shows that family is 30. hugely (huge) important in Chinese culture.
In Egypt, people mark the beginning of spring by celebrating Sham El-Nessim in April. The name of the festival means “31. smelling (smell) the breeze”. At this time, the weather becomes 32. brighter (bright) than before. People paint eggs, go on 33. picnics (picnic), dance, sing, and watch plays.
All in all, New Year's Day is 34. a wonderful time to enjoy connecting with family and friends. It's also a time to show hope for the coming year.

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