1、保密启用前喀什第六中学2021-2022学年度第一学期期中考试模拟试卷高三英语试题A第一部分听力(共两节,满分30分) 第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5分,满分7.5分)听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项,并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后,你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。听下面5段对话,回答第15小题。1. What does the woman mean?A. They need to make more efforts.B. Most of the work remains to be done. C.
2、The work is not as much as the man thinks.2. What color is the womans dress? A. Blue. B. White. C. Green.3. How long does the woman plan to stay?A. About seven days. B. About five days. C. About twelve days.4. What did the woman do last night?A. She went to her sisters. B. She saw a movie. C. She wa
3、tched a football game.5. How long does the man spend traveling to work?A. 15 minutes. B. 30 minutes. C. 45 minutes.第二节(共15小题,每小题1.5分;满分22.5分)听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项,并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前,你将有时间阅读各个小题,每小题5秒钟;听完后,各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。听第6段材料,回答第68小题。听第6段材料,回答第67小题。6. What is
4、the conversation mainly about?A. Davids mother. B. Davids math. C. Davids class.7. Whats the relationship between the two speakers?A. Neighbors. B. Husband and wife. C. Parent and teacher.听第7段材料,回答第810小题。8. What is the woman busy doing?A. Preparing dinner. B. Doing some shopping. C. Cleaning the kit
5、chen.9. What does the man decide to do at the end of the conversation?A. To pick up the children from the school.B. To give his wife a hand in the kitchen. C. To buy some wine in a shop.10. What can we learn from the conversation?A. The man came back later than expected. B. They invited some people
6、to dinner.C. Their children will stay at school until about six.听第8段材料,回答第1113小题。11. Whats the topic of the conversation?A. About smoking. B. About equal rights. C. About health.12. Whats the womans attitude toward smoking?A. Favorable. B. Disapproval. C. Neutral.13. Whats the mans opinion about smo
7、king in public places?A. Smoking is bad for health. B. No one has the right to smoke.C. He has the right to smoke whenever he wants to.听第9段材料,回答第1417小题。14. What is the new product used to do?A. Do some housework. B. Settle family problems. C. Manage money matters.15. What is the robot programmed to
8、do?A. Shopping and figuring. B. Repairing and guarding. C. Cleaning and washing.16. How does the woman like the product?A. It is safe enough. B. It is too expensive. C. It is worth buying.17. What is the probable relationship between the speakers?A. Reporter and manager. B. Customer and salesman.C.
9、Housewife and shopkeeper.听第10段材料,回答第1820小题。18. Where did the detective and his friend spend the night?A. In a tent. B. In a room. C. At a hotel.19. What was the weather like that night?A. Clear with few stars in the sky.B. Cloudy with no stars in the sky.C. Clear with lots of stars in the sky.20. Wh
10、y did the detective wake his friend up?A. Because he couldnt sleep at all.B. Because their tent had been stolen.C. Because he wanted to know something about the stars. 第二部分 阅读理解(共两节,满分40分)第一节 (共15小题;每小题2分,满分30分)阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中,选出最佳选项。ATired of your summer break? Here comes a list of best s
11、ellers on ABorn a CrimeBy Noah TrevorBorn a Crime is the story of a naughty young boy in South Africa, who grows into a restless young man, the author of the book, as he struggles to find himself in a world where he was never supposed to exist. It is also the story of that young mans relationship wi
12、th his fearless and religious mother. “Dont cry, Trevor. Trevor, listen. Listen to me. Listen.” “My child, you must look on the bright side.” It was Mothers faith and positive attitude that shaped the young man.How It Feels to FloatBy Helaia FoxIf youre looking for a moving story that explores theme
13、s of mental illness, grief (悲痛), and love, pick up a copy of How It Feels to Float and follow Biz as she comes of age. This moving novel will stay with you long after you finish reading it.Two Can Keep a SecretBy Karen M. MeManusPut on your crime-solving cap and get swept away in this thriller about
14、 a girl, a boy, and a string of unsolved murders. As threats and clues pile up, youll be burning the midnight oil trying to finish the book before dawn.DuneBy Frank HerbertIf the Star Wars movies have made you fall in love with the space opera, eventually youre going to read Frank Herberts most famo
15、us creation. The story of centuries-old political plotting about warring factions (派系) battling over control of the extremely valuable planet Arrakis is a classic and remains a wonderful introduction to the larger, more complex world of science fiction just beyond the Star Wars trilogies.21. Which b
16、ooks are about growth?A. How It Feels to Float and Two Can Keep a Secret.B. Born a Crime and How It Feels to Float.C. Two Can Keep a Secret and Dune.D. How It Feels to Float and Dune.22. What is Two Can Keep a Secret mainly about?A. Challenges of growing up.B. A girls space adventures.C. battling fo
17、r control of another planet.D. The murders remaining to be settled.23. What kind of book is Dune?A. A love story.B. A science-fiction story. C. An autobiography.D. A fairy tale.BAbout 20 years ago, I moved to Woodland Hills to take a job in a small hospitals emergency department. No one wanted to wo
18、rk on New Years Eve, so the shift went to me. I kissed my family goodbye and went off to spend the night in the hospital. It was a thankless job.At 9 p.m., the ambulance brought in a man in his 60s who was having a heart attack. His face was pale, and he was frightened. The whole night I did my best
19、 to save his life. Before I left in the morning to spend New Year with my family, I stopped by to see how he was doing. It was still tough, but he had survived the night and was sleeping.The following year I got New Years Eve duty again. At 9 p.m. sharp, the ward clerk told me there was a couple who
20、 wanted to speak with me. When I approached them, the man introduced himself as Mr. Lee and said, You probably dont remember me, but last New Year Eve you saved my life. Thank you for the year you gave me. He and his wife hugged me, handed me a small gift, and left.The following year a new doctor ha
21、d joined the group, but I wanted to see if Mr. and Mrs. Lee would return. This time, I volunteered for the shift. I kept an eye on the door. Once again, at exactly 9 p.m., the Lees appeared, carrying a warmly wrapped bundle. It was their new grandchild. Mr. Lee, his family and I spent 13 New Years E
22、ves together. In the later years the staff all knew about the story and would work to give me time with him in the break room, where we spent a half-hour each New Years Eve.The last year I saw him, he brought me a gift. I carefully opened the package and found a crystal (水晶) bell inside. It was engr
23、aved (镌刻) with a single word: Friendship. Now, my family, friends and I ring that bell every New Years Eve at exactly 9 p.m. and offer our best wishes to the man who we wont forget.24.Why was working on New Years Eve considered as a thankless job?A.Most patients were seriously ill. B.Patients refuse
24、d to express thanks.C.Doctors had nothing to do on that day.D.Doctors couldnt get praise for the hard job.25.How was Mr. Lee when the author left the hospital the next morning?A.He was really angry with her. B.He was still in a state of danger.C.He got ready to leave the hospital.D.He recovered from
25、 his heart attack.26.According to the passage, the author formed a habit of _.A.celebrating New Years Eve with her familyB.giving New Year gifts to the hospital staffC.spending New Years Eve with Mr. Lee in hospitalD.ringing the bell for patients in the emergency department27.Why does the author rin
26、g the bell on New Years Eve?A.To honor her working experience. B.To tell kids the traditional custom.C.To show the beginning of the holiday.D.To remember an old friend of hers.CSmall talk has a reputation for being uninteresting, and for good reason. Pointing out the fact that its raining seems as r
27、idiculous as pointing out the fact that you have a headyoure fully aware of both things, and dont require an outsider to confirm them. But despite being evident and often painfully dull, small talk has an important role to fulfil, enabling us to leap over a number of social obstacles towards improve
28、d, meaningful interaction.Humans can be sensitive souls. We each have our boundaries and lists of potential upsets, which when broken, cause us to either gently back away to an alternative position in the room, or become cross at the person. Small talk is first a way to test the waters with an unfam
29、iliar person, so that you may better understand their personality. When finding yourself positioned closely to a person who you know little about, its much safer to point out the rainy sky than to share your political views on a sensitive topic. Until you know the person better, heavier topics shoul
30、d probably be kept under wraps, so you wont find yourself on the receiving end of a cold stare.Though insignificant, small talk still has great power. When talking with fellow humans, much of our soul is exposed through non-verbal communication. A response to “how was your weekend” can unveil much a
31、bout the persons character. The length of their response might indicate their level of self-confidence; the tone of speaking might show how agreeable a person is; their slightly lowered head, as if protecting themselves from attack, a possible sign of a regrettable history of bullying.As more of a p
32、ersons character is revealed, we have the insight needed to determine whether to broach more significant topicsthe things that we actually want to talk about. Conversation is a great educator, and deep conversation establish lasting bonds with our fellow humans, forming precious friendships that pai
33、nt our lives with vibrant colors. Such friendships begin with small talk.28. What is described in the first paragraph?A. The first stage of human interaction.B. Ridiculous human behavior in communication.C. Absence of communication between strangers.D. The difficulty of having deep conversations.29.
34、 Why do people find themselves “on the receiving end of a cold stare”?A. Because they are fond of heavy subjects.B. Because they are enthusiastic about politics.C. Because they are too sensitive about topics.D. Because they fail to manage interpersonal distance.30. What might be a sign of friendline
35、ss according to paragraph 3?A. The length of the answer.B. The quality of the voice.C. The position of the head.D. The distance between speakers.31. What might be the best title for the text?A. Reputation of Small TalkB. Ways of Understanding PersonalityC. Significance of Small TalkD. Challenges of
36、Deep ConversationDIn New York City public schools, 176 different languages are spoken among the more than 1 million students. For 160,000 children, English is not their first language. New Yorks Department of Education makes learning better for these students by providing dual-language(双语) programme
37、s. Students are taught in two languages, English and another one, like Russian or Chinese. Maths, social studies, science and all other regular courses are taught in both languages so that they could learn about the culture of the other countries. Milady Baez is Deputy Chancellor of English Language
38、 Learners and Student Support. She says, The jobs of the future require that our students know more than one language. They are going to be travelling abroad; they are going to be communicating with people from all over the world. This will open doors for them. Middle-schoolers might not have jobs o
39、n their minds yet. For Kequing Jaing, she likes keeping up her first language, Mandarin. It makes me feel that I am home because I can speak in Chinese and learn in Chinese, while learning in English. So it makes me feel better and makes me understand more about the task Im learning. Anastasia Hudik
40、ova came to the United States when she was two years old. She says the Russian-English programme keeps her connected to her heritage(文化遗产) and her parents. The New York schools also offer dual-language programmes in seven other languages: Arabi, French, Haitian Creole, Hebrew, Korean, Polish and Spa
41、nish. There are plans to add even more languages in the future. While these dual-language programmes are popular, educators in the US say that teaching English comes first. Anyway English is the official language of the United States. Studies show that children who learn English early will be more s
42、uccessful later.32.Why are many courses of public schools in New York City taught in both languages? A.To get the students to know about the cultures of other countries. B.To encourage more students to go abroad to study further. C.To attract more students to study in the public schools. D.To show t
43、he advantages of studying in the public schools.33.How does the text introduce the fact that its important to learn different languages? A.By making comparisonsB.By listing peoples attitudes. C.By making the situation clear.D.By giving some numbers.34.What can we infer from the last paragraph? A.Mor
44、e languages have been added to the New York City schools. B.Its unnecessary to learn more languages in New York City. C.English should be a must though different languages are taught. D.English is spoken by the largest number of people in the world.35.What is the best title of the passage? A.English
45、, Out of Date?B.The Newest Fashion in New York City C.The Education in New York CityD.Dual-language, to Be or Not?第二节 (共5小题;每小题2分,满分10分)根据短文内容,从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。How to stay focused in classBeing relaxed during class is a bad habit, and it is also bad to your grade Focusing in class n
46、ot only proves to teachers that you are a capable student but also shows that you have the ability to control yourself,which will be very important_36_ No matter how much you want to sit with your friends during the class,try your best to avoid them Talking with friends around you is not going to gi
47、ve you the focus in class This will get you into troubleLook at teacher and make eye contact Your teacher is not just standing up there talking_37_ Show the teacher that he or she has your full attention by looking them in the eyeThis person should have your full attention at all times during classT
48、ake notes By taking notes, youll be able to get into the lesson Write down key points as your teacher speaks And listen to the key phrases such as This is important This is the main idea This will be the test etc_38_ Get involved in class discussionsThis is a wonderful way to become a more focused,s
49、uccessful studentWhen a teacher asks a question,offer to answer it_39_This shows the teacher that you are listening carefully during the classAsk a question_40_This really shows your teacher that you want to be better,and can recognize the things you are having difficulty with Chances are that someo
50、ne else in the class has the same question (and was too afraid to ask!)Theyll be relieved, and so will youA. Avoid sitting with friendsB. This can help you listen more attentivelyC. If he or she ask for an opinion, share your ownD. Talking with friends makes you lose interest in classE. He or she is
51、 trying to give you an acceptable educationF. The more quickly you answer, the more attention you payG. If you dont understand something, never be afraid to ask第三部分 语言知识运用(共两节,满分45分)第一节 (共20小题;每小题1.5分,满分30分)阅读下面短文,从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中,选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。When I married my wife Martha, it was the most be
52、autiful day of my life. Halfway through the reception, my 41 tapped me gently on the shoulder I heard her whisper, “Will you 42 with me, sweetheart?”“Sure,” I said, smiling, when some guests pulled me off in their direction. An hour later my mother 43 again. And again I readily 44 , smiling and reac
53、hing for her with a(n) 45 but letting some old college friends place a beer there instead.Then my wife and I were off on our honeymoon. A nagging(烦人的) 46 grew in the back of my mind during the honeymoon. When we finally 47 our new home, a phone message told us our pictures were 48 at the photographe
54、rs. We unpacked slowly and then drove to pick them up. Hours later, after we had examined every one with 49 memories, I held one out to reflect upon in private. It was a picture of two happy guests, sweaty in their dancing. But it wasnt the couple I was 50 . There, in the background, I 51 a familiar
55、 figure my dear mother who was 52 .And I didnt think they were tears of 53 . I then drove to my mothers apartment a few miles away. “Im sorry, I never danced with you, Mom.” I said. Mom looked at me and said something Ill never 54 , “Nonsense, dear. Youve danced enough with me in my lifetime. And wh
56、ile you were being the perfect 55 and making all of your guests feel so special, I watched you and felt nothing but 56 . Thats what a 57 is, honey. Something old, something new. Something borrowed, something blue.”“Well, this old woman, who was wearing blue, watched you dance with your beautiful new
57、 bride, and I 58 I had to give you up, 59 I had you so many years to myself, but I could only borrow you until you found the lady of your dreams.”Both of our tears covered her sofa that day. And after the talk, I asked Mom for a dance. Unlike me, she didnt 60 .41. A.wifeB.motherC.guestD.photographer
58、42. A.danceB.chatC.walkD.drink43. A.stoppedB.followedC.triedD.failed44. A.checkedB.escapedC.agreedD.left45. A.handB.armC.footD.finger46. A.curiosityB.puzzleC.mistakeD.concern47. A.headed forB.returned toC.boughtD.decorated48. A.disappearingB.showingC.hangingD.waiting49. A.unclearB.shortC.fondD.old50
59、. A.talking toB.focusing onC.looking forD.worrying about51. A.spottedB.appreciatedC.enjoyedD.glanced52. A.complainingB.wavingC.weepingD.dreaming53. A.joyB.successC.luckD.regret54. A.doubtB.understandC.imagineD.forget55. A.friendB.sonC.husbandD.host56. A.prideB.braveryC.excitementD.relaxation57. A.me
60、etingB.partyC.weddingD.honeymoon58. A.rememberedB.knewC.pretendedD.promised59. A.thoughB.ifC.becauseD.unless60. A.forgiveB.blameC.obeyD.refuse第二节(共10小题;每小题l5分,满分15分)阅读下面材料,在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。Olympic and Paralympic medals for the Tokyo 2020 Games will be made from recycled mobile phones donated
61、 by the public.Olympic host cities have 61 (tradition) obtained the metal from mining firms. But Japan, 62 lacks its own mineral resources, is keen on taking the theme of a sustainable future a step 63 (far).“A project which allows the people of Japan 64 (participate) in creating the medals is reall
62、y good, and helps raise the environmental awareness of our citizens,” said Tokyo 2020 sports 65 (direct) Koji Murofushi. “66 the resources of our earth are limited, we need to recycle more and avoid waste. This program is setting an example.”Collection boxes have been placed in local offices and tel
63、ecom stores and they will remain there until the metal required 67 (collect).Members of the organizing committee put forward the idea to government officials and companies earlier this year and won their support.As a result, the medals hanging around Olympic winners necks will carry even more meanin
64、g 68 usual. Peoples personal memories, once 69 (store) in their smart phones and other handheld devices, will take the round shape of an Olympic medal, one of the most precious 70 (prize) in sport.第四部分写作(共两节,满分35分)第一节短文改错(共10小题;每小题l分,满分10分)下面短文中共有10处错误, 每句中最多有两处。错误涉及一个词的增加、删除或修改。增加:在缺词处加一个漏词符号()并在此符
65、号下面写出该加的词。删除:把多余的词用斜线()划掉。修改:在错的词下划一横线,并做该词下面写出修改后的词。注意:1.每处错误及其修改均限一词;2.只允许修改10处,多者(从第11处起)不计分)。Im Li Hua, presently study in Hongxing Middle School. Learning that you are organizing the activity to share books worldwide, I am writing to apply to participate the activity. The reason is why I love r
66、eading and I own a large number of books.Wild release and controlled release are proposed, the latter of which won my favour. By means of controlled release, I merely need to deliver books directly to other participant. Accordingly, not only are books shared and it can build a bridge connected reade
67、rs from a wide variety of countries.Should you provide more specifically information, I would be more than very grateful. Looking forward to your reply at your earliest convenience.第二节 书面表达(满分25分)假定你是光明学校学生会主席李华,你校即将举办英语戏剧比赛,请你给外教 Bruce 写一封邀请信。(内容包括):1. 比赛时间、地点;2. 比赛目的;3. 邀请担任评委。(注意):1. 词数 80 左右;2.
68、可适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。(参考词汇): 英语戏剧比赛 English Drama CompetitionDear Bruce,_Sincerely yours,Li Hua参考答案0105 CACBC;0610 BCABB;1115 ABCAC;1620 BAACB21. B 22. D 23. B 2427.DBCD 28-31 ADBC32.A; 33.B; 34.C; 35.D 36. A 37. E 38. B 39. C 40. G 41-45 BACCA 46-50 DBDCB 51-55 ACADD 56-60 ACBCD61traditionally62which63fu
69、rther64to participate65director66As/Because/Since67is collected/has been collected68than 69stored70prizes短文改错参考答案:Im Li Hua, presently in Hongxing Middle School. Learning that you are organizing activity to share books worldwide, I am writing to apply to participate the activity. The reason is I lov
70、e reading and I own a large number of books.Wild release and controlled release are proposed, the latter of which my favour. By means of controlled release, I merely need to deliver books directly to other. Accordingly, not only are books shared it can build a bridge readers from a wide variety of c
71、ountries.Should you provide more information, I would be more than very grateful. Looking forward to your reply at your earliest convenience.写作【答案】One possible verison:Dear Bruce,Im Li Hua, chairman of Students Union. Im writing to invite you to be a judge of an English Drama Competition, which will
72、 be held on Saturday, October 21st, 2018. The competition is from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. in the lecture hall with some other activities. The purpose of this competition is to spark students imagination and creativity as well as enrich our school life.Your gracious presence will be highly appreciated
73、. Looking forward to your early reply!Sincerely yours, Li Hua附听力文本:(Text 1) M: Wow, theres a great deal of work for us to do.W: Oh, it isnt so bad as it looks. After all, the greater part of it has already been done.(Text 2) W: Do you know Jane bought a new white evening dress?M: A white evening dre
74、ss? How do you like it?W: Very much. In fact, Ive got a blue one just like hers.(Text 3) M: Have you been here long? W: Well, just five days; we arrived on the tenth.M: Will you be staying for some time? W: Yes, until the twenty-second.(Text 4) M: Hi, Sue. I called you last night, but there was no r
75、eply. Were you out?W: Oh, Im sorry, Jeff. I went to the cinema with my sister.M: Did you have fun? W: Yes. The movie was about a football star. We really enjoyed it.(Text 5) W: How long does it take you to travel to work?M: Well, its 15 minutes walk from my house to the bus stop, and its about half
76、an hours drive to my factory. (Text 6) W: Hello. Im Mrs. Carter. M: Oh! Davids mother! Im pleased to meet you.W: Nice to meet you, too. Please tell me, how is David doing in math this year?M: Hes doing very well. He works very hard, and his grades are excellent. Hes already a top student in my class
77、. You should be very proud of him.W: Im happy to hear that. Thank you. And by the way, could you tell me something about his other subjects?(Text 7) M: Hi, Kate. How are you getting on?W: Hey, what are you doing here? I didnt expect you until later.M: Well, Ive already finished everything I had to d
78、o at work, so I thought Id come back and help you. I know youve had a busy day.W: Ive had a very busy day, and it isnt finished yet. Did you remember weve got Paul and Hannah for dinner tonight? M: Yes, I did. Have you got everything we need?W: Well, Ive already done the shopping, but I havent bough
79、t the wine yet.M: Oh, Ill do that. Have you picked up the children yet?W: No, I havent done that yet. They are still at school.M: OK, well, Ill get them when I buy the wine.W: No, theyre going to their sports club, so theyll be there until about six.M: Then I can help you in the kitchen before I buy
80、 the wine.(Text 8) W: Hi. M: Hi! Whats up?W: Nothing much. Im just watching a debate on TV. Its about no smoking in public places.M: Oh, yeah. So, what do you think about it?W: Well, I dont think people should be allowed to smoke in public places, so I support the suggestion. M: Really? Im a smoker,
81、 so I should have the right to smoke whenever I want.W: But dont you think that nonsmokers have rights too?M: Sure. You dont have to smoke if you dont want to. Whats the problem?W: Well, I think that I should have the right not to breathe smoke.M: So why cannot you just go outside if it bothers you?
82、W: I want to ask you the same question. Why cannot smokers just go outside if they want to smoke?M: Well, smoking is part of my lifestyle. I can think better if I have a cigarette.W: I can breathe better if I dont have to breathe smoke. Smoking is bad for your health. Doctors say that just breathing
83、 in other peoples smoke can also cause cancer.M: Well, Im a smoker, and my health is good.W: Yes. But will it be good in fifteen years? M: I hope so.W: I hope so, too. I think well just have to agree to disagree about this subject. Do you want to watch the debate with me? M: Sure.(Text 9)W: Hello, M
84、r. Tompkins. Our newspaper will carry some information about new products. Now, will you tell us about the new home your company has built? It promises to be a model for the houses of the future.M: Certainly. The idea is not to have a house full of different things. This is a complete home system. I
85、t will make peoples lives easier.W: OK. So tell me how this house will make my life easier.M: When you arrive at the front door, you wont need a key. The door will open with a touch of your finger. You will be able to call your refrigerator when youre in the supermarket and find how much you need to
86、 buy. Isnt it wonderful?W: Can I call the washing machine as well?M: Sure. But you wont need to. The house comes with a robot. It is programmed to do cleaning and washing.W: And whats the price of the new house?M: A million dollars.W: A million dollars! It will be the 22nd century before I can affor
87、d to buy one!(Text 10)After a rather difficult case, the detective and his good friend decided to take a camping trip. Once having a fine meal and a bottle of wine they decided to go to sleep. A few hours before daybreak, the detective woke up his friend and said, “Bobby, look up and tell me what yo
88、u see.”Bobby did so and said, “Why, I see millions of stars.”The detective said, “What does this suggest to you, my good friend?”Bobby thought for a moment and said, “I can think of many things.From a scientific standpoint, the millions of stars visible suggest there are millions of planets moving a
89、round those stars.”“Go on,” said the detective. Bobby thought for a moment more and continued, “From a religious standpoint, I can see Gods work is wonderful and we are but a small part of this plan. From a weather reporters standpoint, from a clear sky, I think that tomorrow will be quite sunny. So tell me, my friend, what do you think about this wonderful sight?” The detective replied. “Bobby, how foolish you are! Someone has stolen our tent!”