E Read and choose (阅读短文，选择正确的答案)
Today is the sixth of May. It is Nancy’s birthday. She is eleven years old. There is a birthday party in the evening at her home. Many friends come. They all have fun at the party. Helen is listening to music. Yang Ling is playing the piano. Wang Bing and Mike are playing Chinese chess. Now, it is time for the birthday cake. All the children sing “Happy Birthday!” together for Nancy. Then, Nancy makes a wish, blows out the candles and cuts the cake. Everyone enjoys the party very much.
() 1 Nancy’s birthday is on .
a the sixth of March b the eleventh of May c the sixth of May
() 2 The birthday party is .
a in the morning b in the afternoon c in the evening
() 3 Wang Bing and Mike are .
a playing the piano b playing Chinese chess c listening to music
() 4 There are candles on the birthday cake.
a nine b ten c eleven
() 5 Nancy before blowing out the candles.
a eats the cake b cuts the cake c makes a wish

1 c 2 c 3 b 4 c 5 c

【解析】
1. 根据短文第一句“Today is the sixth of May. It is Nancy’s birthday.”可知南希的生日是五月六日，选c。
2. 根据短文“There is a birthday party in the evening at her home.”可知生日派对在晚上，选c。
3. 根据短文“Wang Bing and Mike are playing Chinese chess.”可知王兵和迈克在下中国象棋，选b。
4. 根据短文“She is eleven years old.”可知南希11岁，生日蛋糕上的蜡烛数量对应年龄，选c。
5. 根据短文“Then, Nancy makes a wish, blows out the candles and cuts the cake.”可知南希在吹蜡烛前先许愿，选c。
【答案】
1 c 2 c 3 b 4 c 5 c
【知识点】
细节阅读理解、日期表达、日常活动表述
【点评】
本题为小学英语阅读理解题，围绕南希的生日派对展开，所有题目均为细节查找题，主要考查学生从短文中提取关键信息的能力，内容贴近生活，易于理解。
【难度系数】
0.9