When the fireworks light up the sky across the states in America, they signalize the transition moment between the old year and the new year. At Times Square, New York City, this sacred moment is illuminated by the (1) ___________ dropping of a dazzling ball. It’s fantastic to see the confetti rain down over the square and people cheer and take selfies to say a farewell to another departing year. Before this annual great event, numerous flocks of New Year’s Eve (2) ___________, beginning to head for the square at 2 p.m., join the big celebratory party and enthusiastically wait until the clock strikes midnight. A handful of festivities, like live music performances (3) ___________from famous artists, happen during this time. People can enjoy the bustling evening atmosphere among the enormous crowds in the avenues or (4) ___________  the event on the rooftops of luxury high buildings. Although it’s inconvenient to wait long hours in cold weather to see the ball drop and colorful fireworks displays, it’s worth (5) ___________.

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1. A. traditions              B. tradition           C. traditional                 D. traditionally

2. A. celebrants    B. celebrations     C. celebrate          D. celebratory

3. A. performing  B. performers                C. perform           D. performances

4. A. observes                B. observe            C. observing                  D. observation

5. A. waited                   B. to wait             C. wait                           D. waiting