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Alan is eleven years old. And it is his first time to come to China to visit his grandparents. Today is Sunday. It's his eleventh birthday. He gets up early and he wants to buy some food for his birthday party in the afternoon. He sees a big bowl of noodles on the table when he comes out of his bedroom. It is a bowl of egg and tomato noodles. Alan usually eats bread and milk for breakfast in America. He likes egg and tomato noodles, but he wants to know why Grandma cooks noodles this morning.
"It is your birthday today," says Grandma. "In China, eating noodles on your birthday means you can live longer. We call the noodles Changshou noodles. I hope you live a happy and healthy life."
"Thanks, Grandma. I think it's the first special gift I get for my birthday," says Alan.
1. When is Alan's birthday party?On Sunday afternoon.
2. What does Alan see on the table?A bowl of egg and tomato noodles.
3. What does Alan often have for breakfast in America?Bread and milk.
4. Is his grandma's gift special for Alan?Yes, it is.

答案： 1. On Sunday afternoon. 2. A bowl of egg and tomato noodles. 3. Bread and milk. 4. Yes, it is.