三、阅读短文,回答问题
Dale is a quiet boy. He's almost 12 years old. He's the third child of his family. Now he lives with his parents in a small neighbourhood. It is near the sea. He shares a house with his family. They live in a wooden (木质的) house. And there is a beautiful garden behind it.
Look at the beautiful photo! This is their house near the sea. It is like a small palace. It is between two big stones. It is only 4 metres tall, but there is a kitchen, a dining room, a living room, four bedrooms, a bathroom and a toilet. His house is far away from the town and he has a few neighbours.
Today he's very busy because the day after tomorrow is his twelfth birthday. He is going to invite most of his friends and neighbours to his house.
1. How old is Dale?______
2. Where is Dale's neighbourhood?______
3. What is Dale's house made of?______
4. How many rooms are there in Dale's house?______
5. If you were Dale, will you help your parents prepare meals on your birthday? Why or why not?
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1. He is almost 12 years old. 2. It is near the sea.
3. It's made of wood. 4. Nine rooms.
5. Yes, I will. Because.../No, I won't. Because... (答案合理即可)