第二节(共10小题|每小题1分，满分10分)
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Chinese New Year is a great celebration. It ___26___ (mark) the end of the winter season and the beginning of spring. according to tradition, people like to give flowers and fruits ___27___ each other during Chinese New Year, because they carry many special ___28___ (meaning). They represent (象征) the earth coming back to life and best wishes for new beginnings,
Orchids (兰花) come in many colors, but many people like purple and red ones for Chinese New Year. They are believed ___29___ (represent) love and beauty. Orchids say, “Wish you to be ___30___ (luck), successful and happy.” During the holiday period, this plant is a must.
Peonies (牡丹) are like soft clouds in pink, red and white. They are beautiful and can brighten up someone’s day. Red peonies ___31___ (give) to people to show love and care. Peonies say, “You are special to me.” They are also a symbol of wealth and ___32___ (rich).
Kumquats (金橘), with ___33___ (they) golden color, ate a symbol of wealth and luck. The Chinese word for “kumquat” sounds like “gold orange”, which connects kumquats with richness. This small fruit tree is often presented in pairs.
The apple, with its bright colors ___34___ round shape, represents peace and harmony (和谐). In fact, the word for “apple” in Chinese sounds like “peace”. ___35___ (certain), apples make great gifts.
答案解析：
26. marks
解析：根据句意，中国新年是一个盛大的庆祝活动，标志着冬天的结束和春天的开始。主语 "It" 指的是 "Chinese New Year"，是第三人称单数，所以动词用 "marks"。
27. to
解析：根据句意，人们喜欢在春节期间互相赠送鲜花和水果，这里应该是 "give flowers and fruits to each other"。
28. meanings
解析：根据句意，鲜花和水果带有许多特殊的含义，"meaning" 是可数名词，这里用复数形式 "meanings"。
29. to represent
解析：根据句意，人们认为兰花代表爱和美丽，"believe" 后面跟不定式作宾语补足语，表示 "被认为做某事"。
30. lucky
解析：根据句意，兰花寓意着祝你幸运、成功和快乐，这里需要形容词 "lucky" 修饰 "you"。
31. are given
解析：根据句意，红牡丹被送给人们以表达爱和关怀，这里需要用被动语态 "are given"。
32. richness
解析：根据句意，牡丹也是财富和富饶的象征，这里需要名词 "richness" 表示富饶。
33. their
解析：根据句意，金橘以其金色的颜色象征着财富和好运，这里需要形容词性物主代词 "their" 修饰 "golden color"。
34. and
解析：根据句意，苹果以其鲜艳的颜色和圆形的形状代表着和平与和谐，这里需要并列连词 "and" 连接两个形容词 "bright colors" 和 "round shape"。
35. Certainly
解析：根据句意，苹果是很好的礼物，这里需要副词 "Certainly" 表示肯定地，位于句首，首字母大写。
