1. 先通读下面的短文，掌握其大意，然后从A、B、C、D四个选项中选择可以填入空白处的最佳答案。

    Peter is very excited about (对……感兴趣) his twelfth birthday. "It's my birthday tomorrow (明天). Can I 1 a birthday party with my dear 2 " he asks his mother "You don't 3 to have a party this year, Peter. You had one last year, and don't 4 your friends to come to our home. I think 5 must be busy," says his mother. Peter is not happy. Next 6 he goes out from his 7 for breakfast and he sees some balloons (气球) in the living room. And a big birthday cake is 8 the table. His friends and parents are all here. "Happy birthday, Peter. This is for you," says his mother. "Isn't this a great surprise (惊喜)? Happy birthday," his friends say. "We have some 9 for you. Wow, they look nice on you." Peter is so 10 and he loves his parents and friends so much.