Dear Liz,

Thank you so much for inviting us to the birthday party for your daughter Mary. As her aunt and uncle, we are glad to take part in(参加) such a happy event. We are going to get to your house on the evening of May 10 at seven o'clock. We are looking forward to meeting you. And we'd like to take some dishes.

Yours,

Jenny & Bob Dear Simon,

Daniel and I were happy when you accepted our invitation to our dinner party on July 10. I feel really sorry that I have to cancel (取消) it. Daniel became ill yesterday and he is in hospital now. I'm looking forward to inviting you again.

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　Yours,

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　Tina ( ) 46. Bob is going to _____ birthday party.

A. Jenny's B. Liz's C. Mary's D. Tina's

( ) 47 The birthday party is .

A. on the afternoon of May 10 B. on the evening of May 10

C. on the afternoon of July 10 D. on the evening of July 10

( )48. Tina planned to have a party.

　　A. housewarming B. garden C. birthday D. dinner

( )49. Tina cancelled her party because is not well.

A. Daniel B. Liz C. Simon D. Bob

( )50. Which of the following is TRUE?

A. The birthday party is at Bob's house.

B. Liz will take some dishes to the birthday party.

C. Simon didn't accept Tina's invitation.

D. Tina wishes to invite Simon next time.

B

　　If your birthday is coming, what gifts will your parents buy for you? It's not easy for Chinese parents to choose birthday gifts for their children. Many American parents also have the same problem. But luckily they have American Girl - an American company. It's famous for its beautiful dolls (玩具娃娃). Though there are many famous dolls in the world, American Girl dolls are girls' favorite birthday gifts.

　　What makes American Girl dolls so popular with girls? The secret is in their matching (相配的)hair, skin, eye color and clothing. That is to say, there are different kinds of dolls for people to choose from. And the dolls look like their owners. The company hopes their dolls can make girls understand that it's OK to be different from others.

　　The company gives each doll a name and a special background (背景). It also invites some writers to write books about these dolls. The stories are mainly about American history in different periods. So girls can get a lot of fun and also learn something about history.

( )51. What is American Girl in the passage?

　　A. A Chinese company. B. A Japanese company.

　　C. An American company. D. An Australian company.

( )52. Why are American Girl dolls so popular with girls?

　　A. Because they are very cheap and everyone can afford them.

　　B. Because there are different kinds of dolls for people to choose from.

C. Because each doll has a name and a special background.

D. Because girls don't like other toys.

( )53. All American Girl dolls are not each other.

　　A. worried about B. the same as C. friendly to D. different from

( )54. What does the company give to each doll?

　　A. A nice sweater. B. A strange name.

　　C. A new skirt. D. A special background.

( )55. Which of the following is TRUE?

A. It's easy for Chinese parents to choose birthday gifts for their children.