Why do people give gifts in the first place? Throughout the world, many culture _______ special holiday with gifts and food. Holiday _______ bring people together and allow us to feel a part of the family and community. The gifts and food that we share are about _______ a sense of gratitude and joy.
The gifts of a few generations ago were _______ more useful and homemade. Even the people who could _______ wonderful presents probably didn’t do as much buying and spending as we do today. Our culture has grown more _______, and gift giving has become a booming industry. Sometimes the _______ meaning behind the tradition gets lost, and the gift giving _______ a life of its own.
Not only is the pressure on spending money on the right _______, but many people also find that when gifts become the central point of a holiday, they put too much ________ on receiving, too. It’s all too ________ to have high expectations of what’s in that beautifully wrapped box — but that can set anyone up for ________.
When the materialistic aspects of the holiday overshadow (使显得较不重要) its ________, it can leave people feeling empty and ________ for something more. It’s no wonder that we often hear about people having the “holiday blues” — feeling sad or empty instead of feeling ________ and fulfilled (满足的).
Not all people think the holidays are too materialistic, of course. Most ________ the traditional aspects of the holidays, like getting together and ________ with friends and family. And some love shopping and are ________ fine with all the giving and receiving.
But if you’re feeling a little ________ about the holidays, what can you do? One way to take back the holiday ________ is to focus on traditions and service — putting real meaning into your giving.
【小题1】 | A.mark | B.provide | C.fill | D.start |
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【小题2】 | A.ceremonies | B.journeys | C.shows | D.traditions |
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【小题3】 | A.lacking | B.expressing | C.affecting | D.losing |
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【小题4】 | A.exactly | B.actually | C.probably | D.totally |
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【小题5】 | A.afford | B.deliver | C.accept | D.make |
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【小题6】 | A.rich | B.popular | C.important | D.commercial |
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【小题7】 | A.sensitive | B.original | C.central | D.social |
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【小题8】 | A.leads to | B.stands for | C.takes on | D.carries on |
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【小题9】 | A.present | B.person | C.taste | D.situation |
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【小题10】 | A.need | B.energy | C.money | D.emphasis |
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【小题11】 | A.shy | B.easy | C.greedy | D.generous |
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【小题12】 | A.excitement | B.entertainment | C.disappointment | D.puzzlement |
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【小题13】 | A.meaning | B.influence | C.benefit | D.course |
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【小题14】 | A.accounting | B.looking | C.preparing | D.wishing |
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【小题15】 | A.busy | B.happy | C.reliable | D.magical |
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【小题16】 | A.appreciate | B.forget | C.ignore | D.doubt |
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【小题17】 | A.fighting | B.working | C.celebrating | D.living |
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【小题18】 | A.seldom | B.even | C.yet | D.just |
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【小题19】 | A.anxious | B.upset | C.empty | D.curious |
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【小题20】 | A.spirit | B.food | C.plan | D.invitation |
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