四、閱讀測驗 第 47至 50 為題組      You may be surprised to learn that the phrase “baby shower” is not about washing ababy. A baby shower, in fact, is a kind of party. It takes place when a woman is going tohave a baby soon, or, in some cultures, a few weeks after she has given birth. A shower istraditionally a time for women to get together and celebrate the new baby. Nowadays, it iscommon to invite men as well.        In a baby shower, the guests bring gifts for the mother-to-be. These are often thingsthat she will need for the new baby, especially if it is her first child. Mothers who alreadyhave a lot of baby stuff might receive gifts for themselves, or the guests bring baby items thatwill get used up, such as diapers.        A baby shower is usually organized by a friend of the mother-to-be, instead of amember of her family. It probably takes place in the home of the person organizing it. Themother-to-be is asked who she wants to invite. Most women just invite close familymembers and good friends. Everyone wants to spend some time with the mother-to-be, sothe number of guests is not very large. Snacks and drinks are prepared for the guests, andthe whole event lasts around two hours.
【題組】47. A baby shower is often held __________.
(A) on the day when the baby is born
(B) when a woman knows she is going to have a baby
(C) not long before or after a woman gives birth to her baby
(D) when the baby is one year old