1. (2019八上·罗湖期中) 阅读下列短文，从下面每小题的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中选出最佳选项。

    Friendship Day in India falls on the first Sunday of August every year. It is celebrated with many activities. Young people in India spend the day with their closest friends and have fun together. Most young people in India plan a movie or have a meal with their friends. Some friends may go on a drive to tourist places. Some friends go to the supermarket for shopping. On Friendship Day, most stores offer discounted (打折的) prices for customers and it is a perfect day to buy something for friends.

    Some friends go to parties that are organized by many restaurants. Such parties are very enjoyable. You can get food at a discounted price. Some friends just decide to meet up (相聚) at someone's home and talk about their happy time. The time good friends spend sitting together and talking over a cup of coffee is wonderful.

    Long-distance friends call up each other on this day and wish each other with warm feelings. Some of them even plan to meet up on this day. Yet some others plan a surprising visit just to see their friend gasp (喘息) in shock!

1. （1） When is Friendship Day celebrated in India every year?

   A . On August 2nd. B . On the third weekend of August. C . On August 1st. D . On the first Sunday of August.
3. （2） According to the text, which is the most popular way to celebrate Friendship Day?

   A . Traveling with friends. B . Seeing a film or having a meal with friends. C . Dancing with friends. D . Going shopping with friends.
5. （3） The underlined words "a surprising visit" in the last paragraph mean "________".

   A . a visit to a friend who hasn't expected it B . a visit to a friend who has dreamed of it for a short time C . a visit to a friend who doesn't like it D . a visit to a friend who lives in the countryside
7. （4） The main idea of the text is ________.

   A . how to make friends B . how to choose friends C . how to celebrate Friendship Day D . that friendship is important