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阅读回答问题（一） Do you have friends? Yes, of course. The need of a friend is unquestionable in these days. International Friendship Day is a day for celebrating friendship. And it is very popular in western countries. The day has been celebrated in several southern South American countries for many years. Friendship Day comes on different dates in different countries. In 2011 the General Assembly of the United Nations（联合国大会）stated 30 July as official International Friendship Day. If you have leftover turkey (or chicken) or you just want to enjoy a good bowl of soup, try this recipe for Turkey Bean Soup. There is nothing like a good hot bowl of soup to warm you from the inside out. You can make this recipe in a matter of minutes for a quick, easy, healthy bowl of tasty hot soup! On a Friendship Day, not only teenagers but people in all age groups have different ways to make this day special for their friends. Some believe to give a surprise party to their very dear friends, while some believe to go for an outing and talk to each other will make their life special. Those who live far away from each other and can’t make to meet personally on Friendship Day prefer to send flowers and greeting cards online. There are different kinds of gifts in these days on Friendship Day. Some believe to give expensive gifts like a watch, a mobile phone, a music player to their friends. There is no exact way how to celebrate a Friendship Day, and it depends on each and every one’s feelings and standard of living. So people should think of the cost while celebrating Friendship Day. If you want to leave a memorable Friendship Day in the mind of your friends, the best way is to pay attention to what your friends like most. Prepare in such a way and they will feel you are the special one in their life. 1. Is Friendship Day very popular in western countries? ___________________________________________________________________________ 2. When is International Friendship Day? _______________________