语法填空。

     Mother's Day, founded by Anna Jarvis in the early __1__(twenty)century, has become an

international festival and __2__(accept) by many nations.

     Before making its way to the Chinese mainland, Mother's Day was very __3__ (energy) in

Hong Kong and Taiwan. Each year, __4__ the second Sunday of May, Chinese people express

love to their mothers in a variety of ways. Precious jewelry, beautiful carnation (康乃馨),special

love desserts and handmade greeting cards have become the love gifts __5__(give)to mothers.

     To a certain extent, Bon Odori Festival on lunar July 15 can __6__(regard) as Japan's "Mother's

Day". __7__festival has a story about a filial(孝顺的) son named Mulian. According to the legend

(传说), Mulian's mother was very cruel and not respectful of Buddhism, so after her __8__ (dead)

she was sent to the hell(地狱) __9__all the evil souls were punished. Mulian was determined to save

his mother. Suffering a lot of bitterness, he finally helped his mother to change by persuasion and saved

her. Therefore, on lunar July 15, people have the habits of worshipping (崇敬) their late ancestors and

giving gifts to their __10_(love) mothers.