题目内容：

You see people in movies have a white Christmas in England or the United States. But Christmas in Australia is very different.

Christmas（December 25th）comes at the hottest time of the year in Australia. The temperature can be over 40C in some cities!

Because it is so hot, people usually have a lunch outside and swim in the pool during Christmas. They also meet all of their family for Christmas lunch. Christmas lunch is usually a big meal of ham（火腿）, turkey, salad and seafood, Family members all cook something different to bring to the feast（大餐）. One year my aunt even made a gingerbread house（姜饼屋）that we ate for dessert!

The sport of cricket（板球）is very Popular in Australia. So during Christmas, family members also play a game of cricket in the backyard（后院）.

Australia might not have a white Christmas, but it is still a very exciting and fun time of the year.

1.When Christmas comes, the weather in Australia is very ______.

A. cold    B. hot    C. snowy    D. cool

2.How do Australian families usually celebrate their Christmas?

a. all the families have lunch together

b. swimming in the pool

c. having a white Christmas

d. playing cricket in the backyard

A. a. b, c    B. b, c, d    C. a, c, d    D. a, b, d

3.What did the author’s aunt cook for Christmas dessert?

A. Homemade chocolate cake.

B. Blueberry ice cream.

C. Ham and turkey.

D. A gingerbread house.

4.Do Australian people love sport?

A. Yes, they do.    B. No, they don’t.    C. Maybe they do.    D. Perhaps nobody does.

5.Although it is hot in December, Australians still think their Christmas time is ______.

A. busy    B. enjoyable    C. simple    D. delicious