1. The twins have been studying very hard as they want to ______ a good secondary school next year.

2. To ease the ______ on the roads, the transportation minister announced new measures to control vehicle growth.

3. New Year is a time of celebration that a ______ of the people look forward to.

4. Red is considered a / an ______ colour during Chinese New Year. It symbolises good luck.

5. As war broke out, many poor people sought ______ in the neighbouring countries.