题目内容：

What do children think about when it comes to Christmas?

Many children______the world think about holidays, Christmas trees and special times with the family. They think about a big Christmas lunch and_________carols.

Christmas is_____December 25 every year. Preparations for Christmas start many weeks_____.Younger children write a letter to Santa Claus to tell him what presents they want. Saint Nicholas lived many years ago. He was a good Christian man who helped and gave_________to poor children. Children are often well behaved this time of year because they are told that Santa won’t visit them_________they have been good.

Children, with their parents and grandparents, made up their home. They_________some colored paper on the windows. A Christmas tree_____ with lights, colored balls and fake snow. Many children make their own at school and are very_________of putting them up for their family.

Christmas cards arrive in the post from friends and family near and_______. The fridge is filled _____ food, fruit, nuts and chocolates. A day or two before Christmas, the turkey appears in the fridge and takes up all the   _______.

Children are encouraged to give something to the _____ lucky at Christmas time. They should also remember people who are______ and do not have family. Children buy or make presents for their family members. Adults try to teach them that it is______ to give than to receive.

1.A. around    B. over    C. about    D. near

2.A. sing    B. singing    C. to sing    D. will sing

3.A. for    B. at    C. in    D. on

4.A. before    B. after    C. later    D. since

5.A. flowers    B. gifts    C. love    D. smell

6.A. unless    B. until    C. if    D. while

7.A. put away    B. put out    C. put up    D. put on

8.A. cover    B. covers    C. is covered    D. is covering

9.A. relaxed    B. happy    C. pride    D. proud

10.A. away    B. far    C. except    D. besides

11.A. with    B. of    C. in    D. on

12.A. food    B. fruit    C. chocolates    D. space

13.A. more    B. much    C. less    D. even

14.A. alone    B. lonely    C. brave    D. dangerous

15.A. better    B. best    C. less    D. least