People celebrate(庆祝)birthdays in nearly every country in the world. And they celebrate them in many different ways.

    In Brazil, the special birthday food isn't a cake, but special candles(蜡烛). In China, people eat long noodles as a wish for long life. In Iceland, people have pancakes with sweet candies in them on birthdays.

    In Britain, people celebrate the birthday all day. The birthday child is lifted up(举起)by his or her classmates. That is to say the child can grow up happily and healthily.

    In Holland, children not only get presents, but they give things to others, too. They give cakes, cookies and candies to their classmates and teachers on their birthdays.

    In Mexico, it's good luck to give birthday greetings as early as possible in the day. So it's usual for the birthday child to wake up at midnight, with friends singing birthday songs.

    In Thailand, the birthday person holds a tall candle. The candle is as tall as the birthday person. It will bring good luck to him or her.

In many countries, birthday customs are changing. But one thing never changes—birthdays are special days for everyone.

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B: Oh, hello. I'd like tosome dumplings, please.

A: Whatof dumplings would you like?

B: Fifteen beef and onion dumplings, please.

A: Uh-huh.

B: And Iwant some drinks.

A: OK. What kind would you like?

B: One cup of teaone glass of orange juice.

A: OK. else?

B: Oh, yes. A medium bowltomato soup, please.

A: OK, then. What's your, please?

B: 18 Peach Road.

A: What's yournumber?

B: 368-9875.

A: We'll give your dumplings in about half an hour.

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