1. (2023七上·月考)  阅读理解

In some foreign countries, some people don't like the number 13. They don't think 13 is a lucky number, for example, they don't like to live on the thirteen floor(楼) .

My friend Jack is one of them. He asks some friends to his home for supper. All of his friends get to his home. They sit at the table. Then he begins to count(数) the people in his mind while they are having the delicious food. Suddenly, he cries out, "Oh, there are thirteen people here!"

Everyone's face turns white except (除了) Mr. Brown. He says slowly with a smile on his face, "▲ my friends. We have fourteen people here. My wife Mrs. Brown will have a baby in a few weeks."

All of them become happy again, "Congratulations!" they say to Mr. Brown and Mrs. Brown. They enjoy the nice food and have a goodtime in the evening.

1. （1） What is the meaning of the underlined word "supper"?

   A . 早餐 B . 午餐 C . 下午茶 D . 晚餐
3. （2） Which is the best sentence for the     ▲  ?

   A . No, we aren't. B . Don'tworry! C . Nice to meet you! D . What's your number?
5. （3） Why does Mr. Brown smile?

   A . His family will have a baby soon. B . There are thirteen people here. C . He thinks number 13 is a lucky number. D . Jack counts the wrong(错误的) number.
7. （4） What is NOT true(正确)?

   A . Jack asks his friends to his home for supper one day. B . Mrs. Brown will have a baby in a few weeks. C . All the people feel unhappy when Jack says there are thirteen people here. D . Some people don't like the number 13 because they think it'sunlucky.