仔细阅读下面五个句子，然后用下面方框中所给的单词或短语填空，使每个句子在结构、句义和逻辑上正确。（提示：方框中有一个单词或短语是多余的。）
brought/work out/interesting/try out/left/ bright
【小题1】Our hometown has____many soft and sweet memories in our heart.
【小题2】They are seen as_____symbols of happiness and good wishes.
【小题3】Mary decided to_____for a job at an after-school reading program last year,
【小题4】We usually plan to do something______，or go somewhere together.
【小题5】Although the storm broke many things apart,it______families and neighbors closer together.