Pick out ONE best option (A, B, C or D) to fill in each numbered blank, completing the meaning of the passage. The fully detailed modern image of Santa Claus (1) _________ a part in Christmas celebrations around the world. People are reminded of Santa Claus through advertising, greeting cards, decorations, and the annual (2) _________ of Santa in department stores and shopping malls (in some (3) _________ along with Mrs. Claus and Santa’s elves). The character of Santa Claus occurs in films – for example, Miracle on 34th Street (1947) – and in songs (4) _________ “Santa Claus Is Coming to Town.” (1932) and “Here Comes Santa Claus.” (1947). Children write letters to Santa Claus and set out milk and cookies on Christmas Eve as a snack for Santa. (5) _________ most adults think of Santa as the symbol for a spirit of giving, some argue that the modern image of Santa Claus differs from the true meaning of Christmas and (6) _________ greediness and commercialism. To make the legend of Santa Claus suitable with the religious meaning of Christmas, some Christians stress that the (7) _________ character comes from (8) _________ about a saint who symbolized love, caring, and generosity.

Pick out ONE best option (A, B, C or D) to fill in each numbered blank, completing the meaning of the passage. The