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三、阅读下面短文，在空白处填入括号内单词的正确形式。
A|北京四中校本经典题 On New Year's Day, family and friends gather to welcome the new year. The 17.____ (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 on December 31st. They sing *Auld Lang Syne* 18.____ (remember) friends and family. In the US, people go to New York's Times Square to watch the dropping of a big ball. Everyone 19.____ (wish) each other “Happy New Year!” when the ball reaches the bottom.
The Chinese New Year is also 20.____ (call) the Spring Festival. It holds great importance in China. People clean up 21.____ (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 22.____ (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 “23.____ (smell) the breeze”. At this time, the weather becomes 24.____ (bright) than before. People paint eggs, go on 25.____ (picnic), dance, sing, and watch plays.
All in all, New Year's Day is a 26.____ (wonder) time to enjoy connecting with family and friends. It's also a time to show hope for the coming year.

答案： 17. celebrations 18. to remember 19. wishes 20. called 21. their 22. hugely 23. smelling 24. brighter 25. picnics 26. wonderful