Some western countries, some people don't like the number 13, because they think it<br />is an unlucky number.<br />For example, they don't like living on the 13th floor.<br />One evening Mr. Black invited some friends to get together.<br />When all of his friends arrived, he asked them to sit at the table for dinner.<br />He began to count the people.<br />All of a sudden, he cried out,<br />Oh, here are 13 people.<br />Everyone got upset except Mr. White.<br />He said with a smile,<br />Don't worry my friends.<br />My wife will have a baby in several weeks, so we have 14 people here.<br />All the people became happy again.<br />Congratulations!<br />They said to Mr. White and they all enjoyed themselves that night.<br />In some western countries, some people don't like the number 13,<br />because they think it is an unlucky number.<br />For example, they don't like living on the 13th floor.<br />One evening Mr. Black invited some friends to get together.<br />When all of his friends arrived, he asked them to sit at the table for dinner.<br />He began to count the people.<br />All of a sudden, he cried out,<br />Oh, here are 13 people.<br />Everyone got upset except Mr. White.<br />He said with a smile,<br />Don't worry my friends.<br />My wife will have a baby in several weeks, so we have 14 people here.<br />All the people became happy again.<br />Congratulations!<br />They said to Mr. White and they all enjoyed themselves that night.
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What number do some western people dislike?
A . 3.B . 13.C . 30.
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Why don't they like the number?
A . Because it is boring.B . Because it is long.C . Because it is unlucky.
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What did Mr. Black ask all his friends to do?
A . To have dinner.B . To sit together.C . To count the people.
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How many friends did Mr. Black invite?
A . 12.B . 13.C . 14.
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Why did Mr. Wlute say there were 14 people?
A . Because his wife would have a baby. B . Because another friend was coming.C . Because Mr. Black made a mistake.
