18. A. celebration B. decision C. environment D. society
Question 19- 26: Pick out ONE best option (A, B, C or D) to fill in each numbered blank,
completing the meaning of the passage: (2.0 points)
The fully detailed modern image of Santa Claus (19)……….a part in Christmas
celebrations around the world. People are reminded of Santa Claus through advertising,
greeting cards, decorations, and the annual (20)………of Santas in department stores
and shopping malls (in some) (21)……….along with Mrs. Clause and Santa’s elves).
The character of Santa Claus occurs in films – for example, Miracle on 34
th Street (1947) –
and in songs (22)………… “ Santa Claus Is Coming to Town,” (1932) and “ Here Comes
Santa Claus,” (1947). Children write letters to Santa Claus and set out milk and cookies on
Christmas Eve as snack for Santa.
(23)………most adults think of Santa as the symbol for a spirit of giving, some
argue that the modern image of Santa Claus differs from the true meaning of Christmas and
(24)………..greediness and commercialism. To make the legend of Santa Claus
suitable with the religious meaning of Christmas , some Christians stress that the
(25)……….. character comes from (26)………..about a saint who symbolized love,
caring, and generosity.
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