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December is made for shoppers. It's also good for travels. Here are some best places that you can plan to visit this December.
Cubbio
Travelers to Gubhio in Italy's Umbria region will find the largest Christmas tree in the world. The tree is 2, 130 feet tall, which came to life in 1981 when the residents of Gubbio decided they wanted to celebrate Christmas in a different way. The lights are turned on on December 7 and are turned off in early January.
Sydney
Travelers to Sydney need to keep their eyes on the sky if they're at Sydney Harbor on New Year's Eve. The annual celebration begins with an air show and is followed by boats spraying(喷洒)water into the air. Other activities include lighting up the harbor bridge and, of course, lots of fireworks that can be seen from various points around the city.
Vienna
Vienna in Austria turns into a fairyland at Christmas, as the city's prettiest square glow with lights and holiday green plants. The markets selling a variety of gifts, decorations and traditional snacks generally open around November 20th and close on Christmas Eve. Perhaps the oldest market is at the Old Viennese Christmas Market that first opened on Freyung in 1772.
New York
On New Year's Eve, more than a million people jam New York's Times Square for the annual celebration that includes live musical entertainment, balloons and sweets, waiting to see a huge ball made of Waterford crystal drop as the countdown(倒计时)to midnight begins. It reaches the bottom at midnight, which is a tradition that began in 1907. Then it's time for fireworks.
21. Where can you see the biggest Christmas tree?
A. In Italy. B. In Australia. C. In Austria. D. In the USA.
22. How long do the Christmas markets in Vienna last each year?
A. About four months. B. About three months.
C. About one month. D. About half a month.
23. What do Sydney's and New York's celebrations have in common?
A. People hand out sweets and balloons. B. People celebrate Christmas on the square.
C. People use boats to spray water into the air. D. People can see fireworks on New Year's Eve.
