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       People all over the world celebrate Valentine's Day.However, the holiday (1)________ celebrated differently in different countries (2)________ each culture has its own Valentine's Day customs.

       For example, people in the United States and Japan both celebrate Valentine's Day (3)________ February 14.But in Japan, only romantic partners come together, while in America, it can be shared by anyone (4)________ is close, friend or lover.Chocolate is the most preferred (5)________ in the US and it is common in Japan, too.However, in the US other kinds of gifts are (6)________ given, and many people exchange cards.

       The biggest difference is in Japan, only girls and women (7)________ chocolates to boys and (8)________,but in the US, boys and girls will give cards or small gifts to all of (9)________ friends.And while American men and women both receive gifts, women usually get (10)________ expensive gifts than men.That's why I would like to be a man in Japan but a woman in the US!


1.is 2.because 3.on 4.who 5.gift/present

6.a(chǎn)lso 7.give 8.men 9.their 10.more

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