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The backyard barbecue is one of the most famous American traditions. Summer is the best barbecue season. In 【小题1】（place）like Southern California and Nevada, it rarely rains during the summer. The air is dry, much like a desert. 【小题2】is nice to invite friends, neighbors or co-workers to enjoy a summer feast.

Along with the food, outdoor barbecue is a 【小题3】（society）setting. People get together to have drinks and food, and keep up 【小题4】the latest happenings. They meet and talk with each other while 【小题5】（have）a great time. In addition, many people bring their children along. They will have fun playing with each other.

The main 【小题6】（attract）though is the food. People love experimenting with new things 【小题7】（improve）the taste of their favorite meat. Ribs（肋骨）and chicken 【小题8】（consider）at to be the most popular items on the menu. People can cook just about anything. The most wonderful thing about a backyard barbecue is the smell of barbequing food.

The tradition is 【小题9】（especial）are at festivals such as the Fourth of July and Veterans Day. People do not need an excuse to have a barbecue outdoors. 【小题10】they need are just a grill（烧烤架）, some food and good company.