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20) Instead of _____ about the good news, Tom seemed to be indifferent.

A. exciting B. being excited C. to excite D. to be excited

C. READING

Read the passage and choose one correct answer for each question.

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 the birthday party opens all the gifts in front of all the

people present and thanks 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, they sing the song “Happy birthday to you”, and then

play some games or sing or dance together.