Directions:In this section you will hear a recorded
short passage. The passage is printed in the test paper, but with some words or
phrases missing. The passage will be read three times. During the second
reading, you are required to put the missing words or phrases on the Answer
Sheet in order of the numbered blanks according to what you hear. The third
reading is for you to check your writing. Now the passage will
begin.
Christmas is celebrated (11) the world.
December 25 is believed to be the birthday of Jesus Christ.
People (12) gifts. You give gifts to family members and
close friends. Children receive toys from Santa Claus. They believe that on
Christmas Eve Santa Claus, a fat old man who wears a red (13)
and hat and long white beard, will come down from the chimney to bring
them gifts. (14) the story, the old man travels in a sleigh
pulled by eight reindeer. The children usually hang their long stockings near
the chimney. On Christmas morning they will find the stockings full of candy and
toys. Their parents, instead of Santa Claus, (15) fill the
stockings with what they wish for.