一篇英語閱讀（初中）
Birthday Traditions in Different Countries
Some birthday traditions are quite similar in many parts of the world.For example,birthday cakes and birthday candles,birthday games to see how much more a child can do after one year,and birthday pinches or taps which give good luck for the coming year.Some traditions are only seen in one country.
Argentina—Dance the waltz at 15.when girls turn 15,they have a huge party and dance the waltz with their fathers and other boys.
China—Noodles for lunch.The birthday child pays respect to his or her parents and receives money as a present.Friends and relatives are invited to lunch and noodles are served to wish the birthday child a long life.
Germany—Candles burn for the whole day.A member of the family wakes up at sunrise and lights some candles on the birthday cake.There are as many candles as the age of the birthday person plus one for good luck.The candles are left burning all day long.After dinner that night,everyone sings the birthday song and the birthday person blows out the candles.If all of the candles are blown out in the first try,then the wish of the birthday person will come true.Presents are then opened and the party stars.
India—Colored dresses and chocolates.At school,the birthday child wears a colored dress and gives chocolates to the whole class with the help of a good friend.
Italy—Pulling ears.The child’s ears are pulled as many times as their age.
Russia—Birthday pies.Instead of a birthday cake,many Russian children receive a birthday pie.A birthday greeting is carved into the crust.
44.Why do Chinese people eat noodles when they celebrate their birthdays?
A.Because they like the taste of noodles.
B.Because they want the birthday person to live a long life.
C.Because they want to lose weight.
D.Because they want to be happy.
45.If a person blows out all of the candles in one try,he/she will _______-.
A.be the first person to eat the birthday cake B.feel very happy
C.have a new start D.have his/her wish come ture
46.If an Italian child is 14 years old this year,how many times will his ear be pulled?
A.14 times B.15 times C.13 times D.10 times