Have you ever heard of the word “spring-cleaning”? Humans have been doing this for quite a long time to welcome brighter days with fresh beginnings.

____1____ Humans are part of nature. When trees grow new leaves and birds build their nests in spring, people feel it is a good time to say goodbye to unwanted things and freshen up their rooms.

Spring-cleaning is good for you in lots of ways. When spring arrives, you naturally have more energy. Like any exercise, tidying gets you moving and improves your mood (心情). ____2____ Also, cleaning as a family brings everyone closer because you’re working together. When your room is clean, you feel proud of yourself and look forward to having fun in it.

____3____ Start by clearing one place at a time, like a table, drawer or corner of a room. Put everything into a group, then sort (将……分类) them into smaller groups of things you want to keep, sell, donate (捐赠) or throw away. The best way to tidy up is to make it fun. You can turn it into a game by setting a timer and seeing how many things you can put away before it runs out. ____4____

People around the world do spring-cleaning. During the Songkran Festival in Thailand, people clean their homes and splash water in the streets to wash away bad luck. ____5____ It is believed that “sweeping the dust (灰尘)” makes way for good luck.

根据材料内容，从下面五个选项中选出能填入文中空缺处的最佳选项，使文章意思通顺、内容完整。

A. But how can you do some spring-cleaning?

B. Putting some music on while cleaning is a way, too.

C. Why do people give everything a good clean in spring?

D. Chinese New Year starts with a spring-cleaning day called Sao Chen.

E. Throwing away old things can clear your mind and help you to relax.

1.1.

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B

C

D

解析：选C。第一段结尾提到人类做春季大扫除是为了迎接光明和新的开始。第二段解释了人们为什么要在春天打扫——因为受到自然更迭的启发，C项“Why do people give everything a good clean in spring?”以问句引出春季大扫除的原因，衔接后文的自然节律解释。

2.2.

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B

C

D

解析：选E。前文提到了“增加能量”、“改善心情”，后文提到了“家庭团结”和“感到自豪”，E项“Throwing away old things can clear your mind and help you to relax.”补充春季大扫除对心理的益处，呼应前文的“改善心情”。

3.3.

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B

C

D

解析：选A。后文详细描述了“从一个地方开始”、“分组”、“分类”、“计时游戏”等具体操作步骤，A项“But how can you do some spring-cleaning?”以问句引出具体方法，衔接后文的步骤指导。

4.4.

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B

C

D

解析：选B。前文提到可以将打扫变成游戏，或设置计时器，B项“Putting some music on while cleaning is a way, too.”补充让清洁有趣的另一种方式，呼应前文的“make it fun”。

5.5.

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B

C

D

解析：选D。前文讲泰国泼水节清洁驱走坏运气，后文讲“扫尘为好运让路”，D项“Chinese New Year starts with a spring-cleaning day called Sao Chen.”介绍中国的相关习俗，呼应后文的“扫尘”说法。