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，生日蛋糕蜡烛数量通常与年龄一致，选c。
5. 根据短文“Then, Nancy makes a wish, blows out the candles and cuts the cake.”可知南希吹蜡烛前先许愿，选c。
【答案】
1. c 2. c 3. b 4. c 5. c
【知识点】
细节信息查找、日期表达、生日活动流程
【点评】
本文是贴近学生生活的生日派对记叙文，题目均为细节理解题，答案可直接从原文提取，考查学生提取关键信息的能力，内容易懂。
【难度系数】
0.8

F Think and write(根据自己的实际情况回答问题)
1 When is your birthday?

2 Do you always have a birthday party at home?

3 When is your mother’s birthday?

4 What does your mother do on her birthday?

1 My birthday is on (May 1st - 根据实际日期填写, 格式"On + 日期"或直接日期).
2 No, I don't always have a birthday party at home. (或 Yes, I do. 根据实际情况选择)
3 My mother’s birthday is on (October 10th - 根据实际日期填写, 格式同前).
4 She usually cooks a nice meal. (或 She relaxes at home./She goes shopping. 根据实际情况描述).

【解析】
这是一组英语情景对话题，需结合自身实际情况作答：1题要使用“On+具体日期”或直接日期的结构说明自己的生日；2题是一般疑问句，需用“Yes, I do.”或“No, I don't.”作答；3题参照1题的日期表达结构说明母亲的生日；4题用英语描述母亲生日当天的活动即可。
【答案】
1 My birthday is on (May 1st - 根据实际日期填写, 格式"On + 日期"或直接日期).
2 No, I don't always have a birthday party at home. (或 Yes, I do. 根据实际情况选择)
3 My mother’s birthday is on (October 10th - 根据实际日期填写, 格式同前).
4 She usually cooks a nice meal. (或 She relaxes at home./She goes shopping. 根据实际情况描述).
【知识点】
日期表达；一般疑问句回答；日常情景交际
【点评】
本题考查英语在日常情景中的实际运用，要求掌握日期的正确表达以及一般疑问句的应答方式，需结合自身真实情况准确作答，贴近生活，注重语言的实用性。
【难度系数】
0.9