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Most American businesses are open five days a week. American school children go to school five days
a week, too. American families usually have a two-day weekend. The weekend is Saturday and Sunday.
Over the weekend, people spend their time in may ways. Many families enjoy weekend together. They
may go shopping, go for a drive, or visit friends. They may also invite friends over and have a party at
home. Many families take part in sport during the weekend. Running, hiking, playing volleyball and
swimming are popular in summer. Skiing and skating are the favorite winter sports. Weekends are also a
time for American families to work on something in their yards or in the house. Many families plant flowers
and have vegetable gardens. Some families spend the weekends to paint or repair their houses. For most
Americans, weekend are very busy.
Most Americans __1__ five days a week and they have a two-day __2__ .The people of many
families spend their time in different __3__ . They may go out to see their friends or __4__ friends to
come to have a party at home. Over the weekend, many people are interested in __5__ , some of them
like to go __6__ in summer and __7__ in winter.
Some families __8__ with their flowers and __9__ in their gardens. The others are busy__10__ or
repairing their houses at the weekend.