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一. 阅读理解： （A） There is a one-day holiday in most countries on New Year’s Eve. There are several interesting customs in the West, and there are many differences from country to country. Though Christmas is a family get-together. New Year for some is a time to be with friends too. Parties are most often held to welcome New Year. At such arties, there is food and drink and dancing until the time nears for the coming of New Year. At midnight, people often say “ Happy New Year ” to each other. Champagne（香槟酒）is a favorite drink for New Year. In many western countries fireworks（烟火）are let off at midni