The Happy Birthday song，the candles on a cake and the giving of gifts are common in many places around the world—from the United States to Japan and from France to Australia.But some countries go above and beyond to celebrate their loved ones in different ways.Here are some different traditions for counting yourself one year older.
Instead of Happy Birthday，Mexicans（墨西哥人） prefer Little Mornings a song written in Europe in the 16th or 17th century.It is sometimes sung in the morning to wake up the person whose birthday it is.But mostly people sing it around the cake when the candles are burning.
Birthday traditions change quite a bit among Chinese living in different places.There is one thing everyone can agree on，however：a bowl of"longevity（長壽） noodles".Noodles are supposed to bring health and a long life，which is why special care should be taken not to break them while eating with chopsticks.
For many Indians，they often pay a visit to their family and friends on birthdays.Some also give money to those less lucky than themselves.A birthday is also a time to wear new clothes and to enjoy one's favorite dishes，prepared by family members.Schoolchildren，for their part，will often bring sweets or candies to their classmates to share their happiness.
As for Filipinos（菲律賓人），a birthday isn't just a celebration of the day—it is a time to spend with family.Traditionally，any family member living within a day's travel must be invited.And each guest should bring a dish.In the celebration，it is important to have "longevity noodles"，a cake made from vegetables，and a party.
（1）What can we learn about Little Mornings？ CC
A.It was written in the United States.
B.It first came out in the 15th century.
C.It is the Mexican Happy Birthday.
D.It is usually sung to help people sleep.
（2）Why do Chinese have "longevity noodles"？ DD
A.To welcome their friends.
B.To share their happiness.
C.To enjoy their favorite dishes.
D.To wish for health and a long life.
（3）What may an Indian student bring to his classmates on the birthday？ BB
A.Clothes.
B.Sweets.
C.Dishes.
D.Money.
（4）What does a birthday mean to Filipinos？ AA
A.It is a time to spend with family.
B.It is a chance to wear new clothes.
C.It is a celebration of a special food.
D.It is a day to make cakes with friends.
（5）What is the main idea of this passage？ DD
A.The Happy Birthday song is common.
B.Birthdays are necessary for foreign people.
C.It is important to count yourself one year older.
D.Some countries have different birthday traditions.
【答案】C；D；B；A；D
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