It is a custom in Britain and in most European countries to celebrate a person’s birthday. Members of the family and close friends are supposed to be present at the party. If they can’t come, they may send a gift by post. At the birthday party, the person who gives birthday party opens all the gifts in front of all the people present and thank them for the gifts.

The mother usually makes a birthday cake, or if she can’t, she may order one from a cake-shop. A number of candles are placed on the top of the cake and they will be lit when the party starts. The number of the candles is also the age of that person. After the light is out, the sing of the song “Happy birthday to you!” then play some games or sing or dance together.

III. Read the passage and choose the correct answers.

Earth Day is a birthday! Just like a birthday is a special day to celebrate a person, Earth Day is a special day that celebrates the Earth. It is a day to remember to take care of our planet.

Earth Day was born on April 22, 1970, in San Francisco, California. It is now the largest, most celebrated environmental event worldwide. Every year, many countries around the world join together in the celebration of Earth Day on April 22nd. On Earth Day, people celebrate by doing things that help to protect the environment. Some things people do to help the Earth are: turn off the lights to conserve energy, plant trees, recycle, and pick up garbage in their communities.

You don’t have to wait for Earth Day though, you can help the environment every day!

1. What is Earth Day?

A. A person’s birthday                                            B. A special day to a person

C. A special day to the Earth.                                 D. A day to remember each other

2. When was Earth Day born?

3. The word It in line 4 refers to

4. Why do people celebrate Earth Day?

A. To protect the environment                               B. To turn off the lights

C. To plant trees                                                       D. To protect their houses

5. Which of the following is NOT true about the passage?

A. Earth Day is a birthday                                      B. Many countries join in the celebration

C. Turn off the lights to conserve energy             D. We can’t help the environment everyday

Earth Day is a birthday! Just like a birthday is a special day to celebrate a person. Earth Day is a special day that celebrates the Earth. It is a day to remember to take care of our planet.
Question 26. The first Earth Day was celebrated around the world.A. TrueB. FalseQuestion 27. Earth Day is a day to take care of our planet, Earth. ______A. TrueB. FalseQuestion 28. A few countries celebrate Earth Day. ______A. TrueB. FalseQuestion 29. On Earth Day, people do some good things that help the planet. ______A. TrueB. FalseQuestion 30. Turning lights off is a way to save energy. ______A. TrueB. False

  1. Earth Day is a birthday! Just like a birthday is a (1)________ day to celebrate a person, Earth Day is a day that celebrates the Earth. It is a day to remember to take care of our planet. Earth Day was born on April 22, 1970, in San Francisco, California. It is now the largest, most celebrated (2)________ event worldwide. Every year, many countries around the world join together in the celebration of Earth Day on April 22nd. (3) ________ Earth Day, people celebrate by doing things that help to protect the environment. Some things people do to help the Earth are: turn off the lights to conserve energy, plant trees, recycle, (4) ________ pick up garbage in their communities.

1. A. special                         B. historic                          C. normal                        D. busy

2. A. environment               B. environmental               C. environmentally         D. environments

3. A. In                                B. At                                 C. On                              D. Of

4. A. so                                B. and                               C. but                              D. or