Holidays are great for spending time with family. Doing things together can make your bond stronger. ___1___

Get Out of the House

___2___ Building snowmen, having snowball fights, and even constructing snow forts (堡垒) are all classic family activities. But if you live in warmer areas, winter is also the perfect season for a family walk in the neighborhood, a sing-along with the local kids, or a sight-seeing trip to a local tourist spot.

Boost Kids’ Brainpower

School’s out, but that doesn’t mean you have to stop learning. Plan an educational family trip to a nearby zoo, children’s museum, or libraries. ___3___ You can learn a lot through these talks. You can also document the visit with photos, then research fun facts on wildlife or relevant subject matter when you return home.

Make some crafts

Start making holiday crafts, doing paintings and paper-cuts. You’ll get keepsakes you can bring out every holiday. ___4___ Be sure to add your name and date to each item.

Stir Up Some Fun

Kids of all ages love to cook, and holidays are the perfect time for parents and kids to bond while baking. ___5___ If you’re not planning on eating the gingerbread house later, you can decorate it with old candies.

A. Many such locations offer free talks from experts, or guides.          

B. Here are some fun activities that don’t cost much and are enjoyable for all ages.   

C. If you live in a place that gets winter weather, go out and play.   

D. A cold day is the perfect time to pull out all of those must-see holiday classics.     

E. In this way, you will see your crafts on display for years to come.     

F. If you don’t like baking, purchase a gingerbread house kit and have fun decorating it. 

G. Keeping your kids’ brains and hands busy also makes for fonder memories.

1.1.

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解析：选B。B 根据后面的小标题“Get Out of the House”“Boost Kids’ Brainpower”“Make some crafts”和“Stir Up Some Fun”可知，此处填入句子引出后面的活动，选项B“这里有一些有趣的活动，费用不高，适合所有年龄段的人。”最符合上下文。故选B。

2.2.

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解析：选C。C 根据后面的“Building snowmen, having snowball fights, and even constructing snow forts are all classic family activities.”可知，堆雪人，打雪仗，甚至建造雪堡都是经典的家庭活动，因此这里填入一句话引出后面的与雪天相关的活动并且与后面的“But if you live in warmer areas”形成对比。选项C“如果你住在一个有冬天的地方，那就出去玩吧。”最符合上下文。故选C。

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解析：选A。A 根据前面的“Plan an educational family trip”和后面的“You can learn a lot through these talks.”可知，该句与对孩子们起到教育作用有关。选项A“许多这类场所会提供专家或导游的免费讲解。”最符合上下文。故选A。

4.4.

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解析：选E。E 根据前面一句的“You’ll get keepsakes you can bring out every holiday.”可知，该句对你可以在每个节假日将这些手工品拿出来作进一步的说明。选项E“你会在未来几年看到你的手工品”最符合上下文。故选E。

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解析：选F。F 根据前面的“holidays are the perfect time for parents and kids to bond while baking”假期是父母和孩子一起烘焙的好时机可知，该句与烘焙相关或提到烘焙。选项F“如果你不喜欢烘焙，就买一个姜饼屋套件并装饰它。”最符合上下文。故选F。