D
My family is very important to me. Next week, we will have a big family party. This party is a chance for all of us to get together, share stories, and create new memories. My uncles, aunts and cousins from different cities are coming. We haven't seen each other for a long time. (1) .
My mother is good at cooking. (2) . She has been looking through old cookbooks and searching online for new recipes these days. She plans to make all our favourite dishes, from the chicken soup to the delicious home-made desserts.
My father is busy decorating the house. (3) . He has carefully chosen some beautiful wallpaper and is putting it up on the walls. He also wants to make the house look more beautiful. He plans to put fresh flowers in every corner.
My sister and I are also doing our parts. (4) . We've made a list of all the things we need to do. We want to help make the party a great success.
Family parties are always full of joy and laughter. I love my family and these moments of working together. It makes me realize how much we care about each other and how important it is to spend time together. Family parties like this one are always filled with warmth and love, and I expect it to start.

1. C 2. A 3. D 4. B

【分析】
这是一道英语完形填空题，需结合上下文语境选择合适句子衔接段落。解题思路：先通读全文，明确文章围绕家庭聚会的准备展开，再逐一分析每个空格前后的内容，匹配选项中符合语境的句子。第1空前文提到家人从各地赶来很久未见，需过渡到全家准备的内容；第2空前文讲妈妈擅长做饭，需对应妈妈准备大餐的内容；第3空前文说爸爸装饰房子，需对应装饰的具体行为；第4空前文说“我”和姐姐帮忙，需对应帮忙的具体内容，最终匹配对应选项。
【解析】
1. 第1空：前文提到家人从各地赶来很久未见，选项C“Everyone in my family is getting ready for it.”（我家每个人都在为它做准备）承接上文，引出下文对家人具体准备工作的描述，故填C。
2. 第2空：前文说妈妈擅长做饭，选项A“She is in the kitchen all day, preparing for the big meal.”（她整天在厨房为大餐做准备）符合妈妈准备大餐的语境，衔接下文找食谱的内容，故填A。
3. 第3空：前文说爸爸忙着装饰房子，选项D“He is hanging up colourful lights and beautiful pictures.”（他正在挂彩灯和漂亮的画）属于装饰房子的具体行为，衔接下文选壁纸的内容，故填D。
4. 第4空：前文说“我”和姐姐也帮忙，选项B“Now, we are cleaning the rooms and setting the table.”（现在我们正在打扫房间和摆桌子）是帮忙的具体内容，衔接下文列清单的内容，故填B。
【答案】
1. C 2. A 3. D 4. B
【知识点】
英语完形填空、上下文语境理解
【点评】
本题考查学生对英语语篇上下文逻辑的理解能力，需结合段落主题和前后句内容选择合适句子，难度适中，适合初中阶段学生练习。
【难度系数】
0.5