I attended a birthday party in 1991. My teach...

I attended a birthday party in 1991. My teacher was then 59 years old. But her fellow teacher said that we were celebrating her 39^th birthday! We were all surprised and puzzled.

After the party I was told by the fellow teacher that American women have a special saying about birthdays. If a woman is over 40, or even if she is 80, her birthday is always the 39^th. If she is in her thirties, her birthday will be the 29^th. And in her twenties, it’s the 19^th. They usually have their “real” birthday when they are below 20.

This shows that American women, especially elderly women, are very sensitive(敏感的) about their ages. But my teacher always says, “We want to be younger,” so about the age of Western women, my advice is that if you don’t know it, don’t ask about it; if you really know it, don’t mention it.

1. The writer felt the birthday party he attended was ___________.

A. very interesting    B．very strange     C．very common  D．very sensitive

2.The writer must be from______________.

A．Western countries            B．Eastern countries

C．China                      D．the United States

3.In order to please an old Western woman , you can say to her,“____________”

A．You are so old that you shouldn’t do that.

B．How old are you?

C．You look so young and beautiful.

D．Can I help you, granny?

4.The writer wants to tell us__________________.

A. that a Western woman always celebrates her 39^th birthday

B. not to ask a Western woman’s age whether you know her well or not

C. to ask a Western woman’s age freely

D. not to attend an old Western woman’s birthday party

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I first met Li Meng at a friend birthday party five years ago. Then I invited Li Meng over in my place. We listen to my CDs together and soon became good friends. Three years ago, Li Meng’s parents invited I to spend a couple of wonderful week in Qingdao with them during the summer holiday. Li Meng and I loved walking along the beautifully beaches there. Last year I was ill but had to stay in hospital for a week. Li Meng came see me every day. Then, her father has changed jobs and they moved to another city. Since then we haven’t see each other much, but we’ve kept writing to each other.

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Mary Regan was a French teacher at the new school I attended in the seventh grade. She wasn’t my _______ teacher; she was the consultant to the animal-shelter association on which I _______. I fancied being around her and enjoyed her sense of humor and kind _______. She was also a good listener.

At the end of the year, she _______ that she was moving to California, and I was cast down with the announcement. We exchanged addresses and became pen pals. I could tell her anything _______, and she treated me with respect _______ I was a teenager.

In California, Mrs. Regan became a house agent, but she managed to find time to write letters, often _______ “sitting on” a model home awaiting customers. She wrote fascinating stories and always took my concerns _______.

She had given me a(n)_______ invitation to visit, and I missed her so much. When I wrote to take her up on the _______, she replied, “Get your shoes on and your bags packed! You are welcome _______!”

I spent three weeks with her in San Diego,_______ to do anything from washing dishes to _______ houses with her. Her fancy of literature, music, and innovative writing inspired me to pursue these efforts. One day while hanging sheets on the clothesline, she _______ and said, “You know, the sky is fuel for the soul.” I have never looked at the clouds since _______ hearing those words.

Five years later she astonished me by attending my _______ school graduation. Later that year, my family decided to spend Christmas in California and I couldn’t wait to visit my friend again. As I reached her house I had expected to talk to her about university, but she was _______ in a hospital bed in the guest room. She had cancer of the lung, and family members were caring for her. I was in _______.

Two months after we returned home, we received a call that Mrs. Regan had _______. To this day, more than 55 years later, I still see her smile and think about suggestions she gave me._______ I reread her letters, and I remember the essence of her smile and her companionship.

1.A. qualified　　 B. normal　　 C. actual　　 D. identical

2.A. stood　　 B. joined　　 C. supported　　 D. served

3.A. identity　　 B. dignity　　 C. personality　　 D. nationality

4.A. voiced　　 B. noted　　 C. thought　　 D. attained

5.A. with ease　　 B. at will　　 C. on purpose　　 D. in secret

6.A. now that　　 B. even though　　 C. as though　　 D. as for

7.A. whereas　　 B. since　　 C. as　　 D. while

8.A. seriously　　 B. kindly　　 C. casually　　 D. initially

9.A. effective　　 B. secret　　 C. open　　 D. abrupt

10.A. help　　 B. offer　　 C. advice　　 D. regulation

11.A. anytime　　 B. at one time　　 C. this time　　 D. at times

12.A. exhausted　　 B. disappointed　　 C. scared　　 D. thrilled

13.A. making　　 B. rebuilding　　 C. decorating　　 D. touring

14.A. blew out　　 B. looked up　　 C. turned to　　 D. concentrated on

15.A. without　　 B. beyond　　 C. through　　 D. except

16.A. primary　　 B. junior　　 C. high　　 D. particular

17.A. instead　　 B. ever　　 C. even　　 D. still

18.A. relief　　 B. discomfort　　 C. shock　　 D. skeptical

19.A. passed off　　 B. passed over　　 C. passed by　　 D. passed away

20.A. Eventually　　 B. Occasionally　　 C. Autonomously　　 D. Currently

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______, the party which the old professor attended last Saturday was pleasant.

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The other day, my friend Jane was invited to a 40th birthday party. The time printed on the invitation was 7:30 pm．Jane went off with her husband, expecting a merry evening of wine, food, and song．

By 9:45, everybody was having great fun, but no food had appeared. Jane and David were restless. Other guests began whispering that they, too, were starving．But no one wanted to leave, just in case some food was about to appear. By 11:00, there was still no food, and everyone was completely off their heads. Jane and David left hungry and angry．

Their experience suggests that the words on the printed invitations need to be made clearer. Everyone reads and understands the invitations differently. Most of us would agree that 6:30 - 8:30 pm means drinks only, go out to dinner afterwards; 8:00 pm or 8:30 pm means possible dinner, but 9:30 pm and any time thereafter means no food, eat beforehand, arrive late．

But this is not always the case．If asked to a students’ party at 6:30 pm, it is unaccepted for guests to appear on time. Being the first to arrive — looking eager — is social death. When my mother is asked to a party at 6:30, she likes to be there, if not on time, then no later than seven．My age group (late thirties) falls somewhere between the two, but because we still think we’re young, we’re probably closer to student-time than grown-up time．

The accepted custom at present is confusing, sometimes annoying, and it often means you may go home hungry, but it does lend every party that precious element of surprise．

1.The underlined words “off their heads” probably mean _______．

2.Jane and David’s story is used to show that _______．

3.For some young people, arriving on time for a students’ party will probably be considered _______．

4.What is the general idea of the text?

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The other day, my friend Jane was invited to a 40th birthday party. The time printed on the invitation was 7.30pm. Jane went off with her husband, expecting a merry evening of wine, food, and song.

By 9.45, everybody was having great fun, but no food had appeared. Jane and David were restless. Other guests began whispering that they, too, were starving. But no one wanted to leave, just in case some food was about to appear. By 11.00, there was still no food, and everyone was completely off their heads. Jane and David left hungry and angry.

Their experience suggests that the words on the printed invitations need to be made clearer. Everyone reads and understands the invitations differently. Most of us would agree that 6.30-8.30pm means drinks only, go out to dinner afterwards; 8.00pm or 8.30pm means possible dinner, but 9.30pm and any time thereafter means no food, eat beforehand, roll up late.

But this is not always the case. If asked to a students' party at 6.30pm, it is normal for guests not to appear before midnight, if at all, and no one cares. Being the first to arrive-looking eager-is social death. When my mother is asked to a party for 6.30, she likes to be there, if not on time, then no later than seven. My age group（late thirties） falls somewhere between the two, but because we still think we're young, we're probably closer to student-time than grown-up time.

The accepted custom at present is confusing(混乱的), sometimes annoying, and it often means you may go home hungry, but it does lend every party that precious element(成分) of surprise.

1.The underlined words "off their heads" probably mean______.

A. tired　　 B. crazy

C. curious　　 D. hopeless

2.Jane and David' s story is used to show that______ .

A. petty-goer8 usually get hungry at parties

B. party invitations can be confusing

C. people should ask for food at parties

D. birthday parties for middle-aged people are dull

3.For some young people, arriving on time for a students' party will probably be considered_______.

A. very difficult

B. particularly thoughtful

C. friendly and polite

D. socially unacceptable

4.According to the writer, people in their late thirties_______.

A. are likely to arrive late for a party

B. care little about the party time

C. haven' t really grown up yet

D. like surprises at parties

5.What is the general idea of the text?

A. It' s safe to arrive late just when food is served.

B. It' s wise to eat something before going to a party.

C. It' s important to follow social rules of party-going.

D. It' s necessary to read invitations carefully.

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The tradition of birthday parties started in Europe a long time ago. It was feared that evil spirits were particularly attracted to people on their birthdays. 1.　　 Giving gifts brought even more good cheer to keep away from the evil spirits. This is how birthday parties began.

The following are some countries’ birthday traditions:

Canada —Greasing the nose with butter. In Atlantic Canada, the birthday child’s nose is greased for good luck.

China —　　　　 2.　　　　 .The birthday child pays respect to his/her parents and receives a gift of money. Friends and relatives are invited to lunch and noodles are served to wish the birthday child a long life.

England —Fortune telling cakes. Certain symbolic objects are mixed into the birthday cake as it is being prepared.　　　　 3.

Italy —Pulling ears. The child’s ears are pulled as many times as how old they are turning.

Japan —New clothes. The birthday child wears entirely new clothes mark the occasion.

New Zealand—　　　　 4.　　　　 .After the birthday cake is lit, the happy birthday song is sung loudly and often out of tune and then the birthday person receives a clap for each year they have been alive and then one for good luck．

The United States —Cake, candles and song.　　　 5.

A. A cake is made, and candles are put on top based on how old the person is.

B. In China, on a child’s second birthday, family members put many things on the floor around the child.

C. If your piece of cake has a coin in it, then you will be rich.

D. To protect them from harm, friends and family would come to stay with the birthday person and bring good thoughts and wishes.

E. Noodles for lunch.

F. The tradition of birthday parties started a long time ago.

G. Birthday claps.

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My parents will not ______ my birthday party if I don’t do well in my next test.

A.agree to B.allow for C.approve of D.object to

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Many of his classmates came to his birthday party; 　　　　 it was a great success to him.

A.at all　 B.in all

C.above all　 D.all in all

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Many of his classmates came to his birthday party; 　　　 it was a great success to him.

A. at all　　 　　　 B. in all

C. above all　　　　 D. all in all

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