B)根據(jù)短文內(nèi)容及首字母提示,填寫所缺單詞。

Labor Day is celebrated on the first Monday of S1. in the US. It is a h2. to honor the contributions of US workers. It has been celebrated officially since 1894. On this day, government offices, post offices and schools are c3.. It is also widely believed that Labor Day was created as a holiday s4. to May Day.

On Labor Day, there are usually parades in major cities a5. the country. Politicians(政治家) and labor leaders make s6. and hold news conferences(新聞發(fā)布會). Labor Day is also considered the unofficial end of summer. Many people celebrate Labor Day w7. trips to the beach, picnics, and barbecues. Many towns and cities hold firework displays on this day. Many people also take their last summer vacations around this time. Labor Day is also the b8. of the professional(職業(yè)的) and college football season in the US.

Labor Day has also become an important holiday for business. Many stores have Labor Day sales to k9. up with the start of the school year for many children in the US. This m10. that many store workers, while their holiday is being celebrated, have to work long hours.

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