Friendship Day in India falls on the first Sunday of August every year. It is celebrated with many activities.

Young people in India spend the day with their closest friends and have fun together. Most youngsters in India plan a movie or have a meal with their friends. Many friends may go on a drive to tourist places or make a plan for camping. Some friends go to the supermarket to do some shopping. On Friendship Day, most stores offer discounted prices for customers and it is the perfect day to buy something for friends.

Some friends go to parties that are organized by many restaurants in order to attract youngsters. Such parties are very enjoyable. You can get food at a discounted price. Some friends just decide to meet up (碰头，相聚) at someone’s home and talk about their happy time. The time good friends spend sitting together and talking over a cup of coffee is precious and unforgettable.

Long-distance friends call up each other on this day and wish each other with warm feelings. Some of them even plan to meet up on this particular day. Yet some others plan a surprising visit just to see their friend gasp (喘息) in shock!

In 2009, Friendship Day in India falls on August 2^nd.So don’t forget to celebrate it with your friends.

小题1:When is Friendship Day celebrated in India?

A．On August 2^nd every year.

B．On the third weekend of August every year.

C．On August 1^st every year.

D．On the first weekend of August every year.小题2:According to the text, which of the following is the most popular way that youngsters in India celebrate Friendship Day?

A．Traveling with friends

B．Seeing a film with friends

C．Dancing with friends

D．Going shopping with friends.小题3: How many ways are discussed in Paragraph 3 that friends spend Friendship Day together?

A．Two

B．Three

C．Four

D．Five小题4:The underlined phrase “a surprising visit” in Paragraph 4 refers to “____”.

A．a visit to a friend who hasn’t expected it

B．a visit to a friend who has dreamed of it for a long time

C．a visit to a friend who tries to avoid it

D．a visit to a friend who lives in a faraway place