1. (2020七上·上海期中) Choose the best answer.（根据短文内容, 选择最恰当的答案）

    It can get very cold in the Netherlands. It was cold on the morning of Dirk's birthday. It was dark, too. But Dirk didn't care. Quickly, he jumped out of his warm bed. Then he dressed as fast as he could.

    "Mother!"Dirk called. His mother was in the kitchen. She was preparing breakfast. As Dirk rushed in, she smiled. "May you live long, "she said. Dirk smiled back at her. He knew what she meant. It was a birthday wish.

    Breakfast was good. But Dirk could hardly eat. He was eager to get to school. He almost hurried too much. He almost forgot the chocolates and cakes！They were gifts. He couldn't forget these.

    Dirk had chocolates and cakes for every child in his class. The children would be waiting. They knew it was Dirk's birthday. And they knew he would bring gifts. All the children did this.

    After school there would be a party. Then Dirk would get gifts. And he would give gifts, too.

    Some children would get pencils. Some would get hair ribbons. Others would get notebooks. But each child would receive one gift.

    This is what Dutch children do on their birthdays. They get gifts. And they give gifts. In Netherlands, everyone shares on birthdays.

1. （1） What is this story about?

   A . Getting birthday presents. B . Eating chocolates and cakes. C . Birthdays in another country. D . A cold day in the Netherlands.
3. （2） When do Dutch children get presents?

   A . Only on their birthdays. B . During school. C . On their friends' birthdays. D . Only on cold days.
5. （3） How did the children know that Dirk would bring presents？

   A . It was the teacher's birthday. B . Dirk told them the day before. C . The teacher told them. D . All Dutch children did it.
7. （4） How do people in the Netherlands wish others a happy Birthday？

   A . They say, "Happy Birthday！" B . They give you cakes and notebooks. C . They make them breakfast. D . They say, "May you live long！"
9. （5） Which gifts are not mentioned in the passage？

   A . Hair ribbons. B . Pens. C . Notebooks. D . Pencils.
11. （6） Which of the following statements is NOT TRUE？

    A . Dutch children give presents to others on their birthdays. B . Dutch children receive presents on their birthdays. C . Dutch children don't like having parties on their birthdays. D . Dutch children usually have a good time on their birthdays.