How did your parents celebrate when you were born? Of course you can’t remember, but they can. They have photos or videos from a ceremony of some kind.

In the United States, the proud parents of a new baby often put something on their front door. It’s an exciting time for them, and they want to share the good news with their neighbors. For example, they put balloons(气球)on their door. Pink balloons mean the baby is a girl. Blue ones are for boys.

People around the world often celebrate a new baby’s birth with some kinds of ceremonies, perhaps a religious(宗教的)ceremony. This perhaps takes place when a baby is a few days or weeks old. Take what people do in Mexico as an example, many new parents dress their babies in special clothes take them to church.In some African countries, the family plants a tree near the house. In Korea, there is a traditional ceremony on the baby’s 100th day. And it’s the same in China. On that day, all family members and friends get together to have a big meal, with all the best wishes that the baby will grow up happily and healthily.

The parents of new babies often receive presents. In the United States, friends send cards, flowers or baby clothes. In China, family members and friends give money or presents.

Presents, celebrations---these are great, but what do most new parents really need? More sleep!

1. If you see __ ___ balloons on the front door of an American house, a boy is born.

A. pink B. green C. blue D. yellow

2.This passage tells us that taking a baby to church __ ___ is a religious ceremony of celebrating a new baby’s birth.

A. in Mexico B. in Africa

C. in Korea D. in China

3.According to the passage , __ ___ is NOT a kind of ceremony.

A. putting things on the front door

B. planting a tree near the house

C. having a big meal on the baby’s 100 th day

D. giving new parents more time to sleep

4. The best title of this passage is probably“ __ ___ ”.

A. Photos and Videos of a New Baby’s Birth

B. Proud Parents of a New Baby

C. Ways of Celebrating a New Baby’s Birth

D. Presents for Parents of a New Baby

Nick is a 14-year-old school boy. His life is full of exams and studies on weekdays. He has little free time. He thinks playing computer games is the best way to make him relax. When he has free time, he sits in front of the computer. Just like that way, he neither eats nor drinks for several hours.

Last weekend, he played games on the computer again. He was too excited and didn't want to move. He didn't have anything for six hours. When he had to go to the bathroom, he found he could not move. He was taken to the hospital. The doctor told him he should do some more different kinds of activities. In other words, he needs more exercise and outdoor activities to make him have a healthy body.

After coming back from the hospital, Nick follows the doctor's advice. He often plays soccer with his friends. Sometimes he still plays computer games on weekends, but he never does it for long. Now, he lives a happy and healthy life.

1.How old is Nick?

A.13. B.14. C15. D.16.

2.Nick likes _________ in his free time.

A.riding a bike B.playing the guitar

C.playing computer games D.having a school trip

3.Who took Nick to the hospital?

A.His dad. B.His mom.

C.His neighbor. D.We are not sure.

4.Why was Nick taken to the hospital?

A.Because he was too excited.

B.Because he had a cold in the morning.

C.Because he was too nervous of his studies.

D.Because he couldn't move after playing computer games so long.

5.Nick should ________ to follow the doctor's advice.

A.go to a movie B.listen to music

C.take more exercise D.play computer games

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