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[2026 原创] It was Erin's birthday, but it didn't feel like it. Every other year, Dad took time off work to spend the day with her and Mum. This year, he couldn't. "Things are too busy at work," he said.
Dad got home late that Thursday night. They had dinner, but it didn't feel right. They watched a movie, but it just made her sad.
Friday was hard. Her birthday had been very boring. She went to bed early, hoping the weekend would be better, ▲ !
When she woke up on Saturday, there were colourful balloons around her bed. A gift box and a card that read "I'm sorry—Dad" waited for her. Inside was a cute necklace. That day, Dad took her out to lunch and shopping.
It had started as a terrible birthday, but it ended up great, even if it was late. Sometimes, it's not the day, but what happens that matters.
()1. How did Erin feel on her birthday?
A. Excited and happy.
B. Sad and disappointed.
C. Nervous and worried.
D. Angry and disappointed.
()2. 新考法 内容回填 What's the proper sentence at the " ▲ "?
A. and it was
B. and she felt sleepy
C. but nothing changed
D. but her dad was still busy

()3. What is the main message of the story?
A. The best gifts are the ones that are a surprise.
B. Weekends are always more fun than weekdays.
C. Showing you care is more important than the date.
D. It is important to celebrate birthdays on the exact day.

1. B 推理判断题。根据it didn’t feel like it 和it just made her sad 可知，埃琳在生日当天感到既伤心又失望。故选B项。
2. A 推理判断题。根据“She went to bed early, hoping the weekend would be better”及下文描述可知，空格处表示“希望成真”，A项符合语境。故选A项。
3. C 主旨大意题。根据“Sometimes, it’s not the day, but what happens that matters.”可知，表达关爱和心意比遵守某个特定的日期更重要。故选C项。

新素材素材话题:世界各国不同的生日庆祝习俗
祝习俗
[2026 辽宁抚顺质检]In most countries, people usually celebrate their birthdays by eating cakes. But there are also some special birthday celebrations around the world!
Chinese people usually eat long noodles on birthdays. The noodles are called "changshou mian". They are a symbol of a long and healthy life. People hope that they will live a long life after eating those noodles.
In Canada, people think that bad luck comes in through the nose. So they will surprise the birthday child by putting butter all over their nose. They think it will help the child keep the bad luck away.
In Ireland, people will turn the birthday child upside down and gently bump (轻轻撞击)
his or her head. They will first bump his or her head as many times as his or her age. And then they will do it one more time for more luck. For example, if a girl is 10 years old, then people will bump her 11 times!
4. How do people in most countries usually celebrate their birthdays?

5. Why do Canadians put butter on their child's nose?

6. In Ireland, how many times will people bump a 7-year-old birthday girl?

7. 新考向开放性试题 How do you celebrate your parents' birthdays? Write 30 words or more.

4. By eating cakes. 根据“In most countries, people usually celebrate their birthdays by eating cakes.”可知，在大多数国家，人们通常通过吃蛋糕来庆祝生日。
5. Because they think it will help the child keep the bad luck away./Because people think that bad luck comes in through the nose. 根据“In Canada, people think that bad luck comes in through the nose. So they will surprise the birthday child by putting butter all over their nose. They think it will help the child keep the bad luck away.”可知答案。
6. 8/Eight. 根据“They will first bump his or her head as many times as his or her age. And then they will do it one more time for more luck.”可知，他们会先按孩子的年龄撞头相应次数，然后再多撞一次以求好运。因此7岁的孩子应撞击8次。
7. On my parents' birthdays, I usually prepare a homemade cake, decorate the house with balloons, and give them handwritten cards to express my love. We also enjoy a special family dinner together. 本题答案不唯一，言之有理且无语法错误即可。