1. 阅读理解

    Christmas Day, the birthday of Jesus Christ, is the most important festival in Britain and some other countries. On Christmas Eve, parents usually tell their children to put their stockings（长筒袜） at the end of their beds before they go to sleep. Children believe Santa Claus, with the other name of Father Christmas, will come in the night and fill their stockings with Christmas presents.

Actually (实际上), Father Christmas is children's father. He dresses up in a red coat and waits until children fall asleep. Then he goes into children's bedrooms, and puts small presents in their stockings. When children are no longer young, they know who Father Christmas really is.

1. （1） Christmas Day is __________.

   A . the most important festival in China B . the birthday of Jesus Christ C . the only day to give presents D . the birthday of children's father
3. （2） What do all the British children do on Christmas Eve in the story?

   A . They talk all the night. B . They sing and dance. C . They put their stockings at the end of their beds. D . They won't sleep until Father Christmas comes.
5. （3） “Santa Claus” is another way of saying __________.

   A . Christmas Day B . Christmas presents C . Christmas Eve D . Father Christmas
7. （4） From the story we know that on Christmas Day children feel very happy because they can receive __________.

   A . red clothes B . stockings C . presents D . food
9. （5） What is the best greeting (打招呼) early on the morning of Christmas Day in Britain?

   A . Good luck! B . Happy New Year! C . Best wishes to you! D . Merry Christmas!