Two of the most (16) …………… holidays in the United States are Independence Day and Thanksgiving Day. The fourth of July marks the American declaration of independence from Britain. Most towns, big or small, celebrate the fourth of July with parades and fireworks. Families (17) ………………. with barbecues or picnics. Thanksgiving Day is celebrated in fall, on the fourth Thursday in November. It is a day when people give thanks to the harvest. Most families (18) ……………. a large dinner with roast turkey. (19) …………… Independence Day and Thanksgiving Day are national (20) ……………… .
16. A. important B. importance C. importantest D. more important
17. A. celebrating B. celebration C. celebrate D. celebrated
18. A. have B. buy C. help D. take
19. A. Besides B. Both C. Either D. Nor
20. A. chances B. months C. holidays D. times