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Children all over the world like to celebrate their birthdays. American children are of no difference. 1_____
They invite their friends to join the celebration. The party may not be held on the exact date of their birthday if
it falls on a school day. It may be held on the closest weekend instead.
Today two kinds of parties are most popular. One is held at home. Parents make the house beautiful with
balloons and colored paper. They cook for children. The children play games. Another kind is held away from
home. 2_____ The children eat pizza and ice cream. The waiters, who serve the food, also sing and tell jokes
to the children. Other parties may be held at a park, or a movie theater, or some other places.
3_____ There is one candle for each year of a birthday boy or girl's age. When the candles are lighted,
everyone sings the special birthday song: HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU.
As Americans grow older, their birthday parties change. 4_____ They say they would like to forget how old
they are. Yet they do like to remember the happy birthday parties of their childhood.
A. In fact, many people stop having them.
B. Some people are at a special restaurant.
C. American children usually celebrate it with a party.
D. They say, "Happy birthday to you."
