Your best friend’s birthday is coming up, and you want to hold a great party for her. Depending on your friend, you might want to organize a small-themed dinner party at your house. Be sure to make the birthday memorable. The following ways may help.

Step 1	Brainstorm ideas with your friend. Start planning at least 3 weeks in advance (提前) and talk to your friend to get an idea of what she wants. At this point, it is important to decide what kind of party she wants and how many people to invite. Also, you need to answer the following questions: When is your friend’s birthday? Will you celebrate on her birthday or a few days later? What time will the party be?
Step 2	Make a guest list and invite the guests. Work with your friend to create a guest list. Guests should receive the invitation 2 to 3 weeks in advance. When inviting guests, make sure to give them the following information: your friend’s name, the date and time of the party, the date on which guests should RSVP (回复) , your address and your contact information (email address and/or phone number).
Step 3	Prepare food and songs. Make a list of everything you need. Have everything ready several days before the party. You can make food by yourself or buy some food and drinks. Don’t forget to place an order for a birthday cake, and buy birthday candles. Ask your friend for a list of her favorite songs, or create a playlist that fits the theme of the party.
Step 4	Have fun and celebrate! As the focus of the party is on your friend, you’re the host and it is your job to make sure everything goes smoothly and everyone has a good time. For example, you should ask an uninvited guest to leave.

【小题1】What can you describe through “brainstorming ideas”?

A．The kind of party you want.	B．The date of the birthday party.
C．The time to plan the party.	D．The place to have the party.

【小题2】What can we know from Step Two?

A．You can create a guest list all by yourself.

B．Guests should be told who else would come to the party.

C．Guests are supposed to reply to the invitation.

D．You should give invitations one day before the party.

【小题3】Why should you ask an uninvited guest to leave?

A．To make sure the party goes well.

B．To save some food and drinks.

C．To find something to do at the party.

D．To help people focus on the birthday friend.

【小题4】Which question could best help us find out the writer’s purpose?

A．Did the writer tell us how to make a birthday cake?

B．Did the writer help us know where to hold a party?

C．Did the writer show us when to invite guests?

D．Did the writer teach us how to plan a birthday party?