九、阅读材料,回答下列问题。
Today is April 6th. Tomorrow is Giraffe's birthday. His friends, Elephant, Duck and Monkey want to give him a present. “What about a coat?” says Duck. “But he has a new coat,” says Elephant. “Let's buy him a big cake, OK?” says Monkey. “His mother will make one,” says Duck. The three friends have no idea. Then they see a straw(稻草) man. “Why not make a straw hat for Giraffe?” says Duck. “Good idea! Giraffe's hat is too old,” says Elephant. “Let's do it,” says Monkey. The three friends find some straw and make a nice straw hat. Giraffe loves it.
1. Does Giraffe have a new coat?
________________________
2. What will Giraffe's mother do for Giraffe?
________________________
3. Why do Giraffe's friends make a straw hat for him?
________________________

1. Yes, he does.
2. She will make a big cake for Giraffe.
3. Because his hat is too old.