1、20212022学年度第二学期期中调研测试高二英语试卷(考试时间：120分钟总分：150分)注意事项：1、本试卷共分两部分，第卷为选择题，第卷为非选择题。2、所有试题的答案均填写在答题纸或答题卡上，答案写在试卷上的无效。第卷（选择题）第一部分听力（共20题;每小题1.5分，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。每段对话仅读一遍。1. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】What is the problem for the woman?A. She is late f
2、or work.B. Milk is too expensive for her.C. There is no milk left for her.【1题答案】【答案】C【原文】W: Have you finished the milk?M: Yes. There wasnt much left before I drank it.W: Oh, no! I will have to go to work without breakfast. I dont have time to buy more.2. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】Why does the woman feel unc
3、omfortable now?A. She went out drinking with friends.B. She walked too long.C. She stayed up watching a movie.【2题答案】【答案】A【原文】M: What did you do to celebrate the New Year? I stayed home and watched movies on TV.W: I went out with friends and drank. Now I feel uncomfortable.3. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】How do
4、es the man probably feel about living in the city?A. Boring.B. Stressful.C. Peaceful.【3题答案】【答案】B【原文】W: I really want to live in a city when Im older. Theres nothing to do in the country. Its so boring.M: But cities are so crazy and stressful. And theyre ugly in my opinion. Nothing in a city could co
5、mpare to the beauty of living here.4. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】Who does the woman seem to be?A. A farmer.B. A guide.C. A teacher.【4题答案】【答案】B【原文】W: All this land was used for agriculture a thousand years ago. As you can see, its now a busy city, which we will see more of on our tour.M: Sorry, but could we s
6、low down? I think we lost someone.5. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】What are the speakers discussing?A. Cultural differences.B. Entertainment.C. Languages.【5题答案】【答案】A【原文】M: So, how would you compare Americans and British people?W: Well, our language is more or less the same, but the people are very different.M:
7、I prefer American movies, but I like British history.第二节听下面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。每段对话或独白读两遍。听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】6. Why doesnt the man like to study in the library?A. Its too quiet.B. Its a bit far away.C. Its rather crowded.7. What will the speakers do next?A. H
8、and in a paper.B. Write a monthly report.C. Get help from the librarian.【67题答案】【答案】6. A7. C【原文】M: Hey, Maria! Its great to see you here.W: Hi, William. How are you doing? I havent seen you for a long time.M: Im busy with my studies these days. But I dont come to the library to study. Its too quiet f
9、or me. I need a place with some music or some kind of noise to study. Next week, I have a French paper due, so I came to look up some information. I really dont know how to find the French books I need. Do you think you can help me?W: Sorry, Im not sure either. I only know how to find the monthly ma
10、gazines. Lets go to ask the librarian for help.听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】8. What kind of show is the man watching?A. Educational show.B. Comedy show.C. Political show.9. How many people take part in the show?A. Two.B. Three.C. Six.【89题答案】【答案】8. B9. C【原文】M: I love this show.W: Whats the name
11、 of it?M: Its called My Numbers Up. The people joining in it have to solve math problems.W: Ah, its educational.M: Not really. Its just very funny. The people taking part in the show are all comedians.W: Are they good at math?M: Surprisingly, some are excellent. And the jokes are goodno politics or
12、anything like that.W: What are the rules?M: There are two groups of three comedians. The host asks a question and the first to answer correctly wins a point.听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】10. What is the probable relationship between the speakers?A. Friends.B. Colleagues.C. Employer and employee
13、.11. Why does the man come to Australia?A. For study.B. For a holiday.C. For a meeting.12. Where will the speakers meet tomorrow morning?A. At the Hotel Nikko.B. At the Opera House.C. At Darling Harbor Station.【1012题答案】【答案】10. B11. C12. A【原文】W: Hello, Mr. Black. Im Michelle Usher. Weve talked on the
14、 phone.M: Ah, Ms. Usher. Nice to meet you in person.W: Thank you for coming for the annual meeting. Did you have a good flight?M: Pretty good. This is a very impressive building.W: Hmm. Is this your first time at the head office?M: Yes. Its my first time in Australia actually.W: Really! Well, if you
15、 have any free time while youre here, Id be happy to show you around. Where are you staying?M: At the Hotel Nikko. Its near Darling Harbor Station.W: Oh, yeah. How about Ill meet you at your hotel tomorrow morning?M: Sure. Do I need to bring anything?W: Only your camera. We could go to the Opera Hou
16、se in the morning and then have lunch overlooking the harbor.M: OK. Its very kind of you.听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】13. What did the driver do after the accident?A. He parked on the side of the road.B. He brought the woman to the hospital.C. He moved the womans bike off the street.14. How di
17、d the driver hit into the woman?A. He took a sharp turning.B. He hit her from behind.C. He drove too fast and hit her front tire.15. What would the driver offer to do for the woman?A. Call her mother.B. Buy her a new bike.C. Pay for her medical bills.16. What is the most important thing to the woman
18、?A. Finding the driver.B. Going to the hospital.C. Checking her bicycle.【1316题答案】【答案】13. A14. B15. C16. C【原文】M: Everyone, clear out. Theres a medical team coming through! Where is the victim?W: Right here. Im OK, but where is the driver?M: After he hit you with his car and knocked off your bicycle,
19、he parked on the side of the road. Can you sit up and look at me?W: I cant get up, and my back hurts a lot.M: Please stay still then. It looks like the driver was turning and hit into you. Do you remember if he was speeding?W: It wasnt a turn. He just wasnt looking and ran right into my back tire.M:
20、 He told me to tell you that hes really sorry. If necessary hes ready to pay for your whole stay in the hospital.W: Thats nice of him, but Ill be fine. Is my bike broken, though?M: Please dont worry about your bike. Lets just focus on your health.W: I have had it since I was a teenager. It was a bir
21、thday gift from my mother. How could I not be concerned about it?M: A few people who saw the crash helped move it to the side of the road.W: Thanks.听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】17. What is the talk mainly about?A. The location of plastic roads.B. The introduction to plastic roads.C. The companie
22、s of making plastic roads.18. In which city might we find a plastic road according to the talk?A. London.B. Tokyo.C. Hong Kong.19. How can the bike paths in the two cities of the Netherlands be described?A. Mainly concrete.B. Partly plastic.C. Entirely plastic.20. What is an advantage of plastic roa
23、ds?A. They dont break down.B. They use waste plastic.C. They are harmless.【1720题答案】【答案】17. B18. A19. C20. B【原文】M: Welcome back, everyone. This is VPR News Radio. Here comes amazing news. Plastic roads are made entirely of plastic or plastic mixed with other materials. They provide a new option for r
24、ecycling used plastic. Australia, Indonesia, India, the United Kingdom, the United States and many other countries have used plastic in roads. In the Netherlands, two cities have bicycle paths made purely from waste plastics. The technology was developed in 2001 by Rajagopalan Vasudevan of the Thiag
25、arajar College of Engineering in India. He developed a new method to reuse plastic waste to construct better, stronger and cheaper roads. This method will help in making roads much faster and also will save the environment from dangerous plastic waste. It involves collecting waste plastic, cleaning
26、it, melting it and mixing it with traditional materials. Roads made in this way have advantages and disadvantages. They can have empty spaces for pipes and wires and can also resist weather. They find a use for plastic waste and they save on other materials. However, the plastic can break down into
27、very small pieces, which can be harmful.第二部分阅读（共两节，满分50分）第一节（共15小题：每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。ASome of the most beautiful national parks in the UKSnowdoniaNorth Waless national park boasts mountain and sea views: Several of its peaks gaze across to Ireland and it has miles of sa
28、ndy beaches. You can climb Waless highest mountain without working up a sweat by catching an old-fashioned train. Those who pursue excitement can choose zip lines, bounce down mountain bike trails or catch breaks at an inland surfing.CairngormsThe UKs biggest national park is home to its mightiest m
29、ountains: Five out of six of Scotlands highest peaks are found here. Lying in the heart of the highlands, the Cairngorms mountain range still has vast areas of pure wilderness and is one of the chilliest places in the country. For much of the year, its peaks are blanketed in snow and you can ski the
30、re in winter.Peak DistrictSandwiched between Manchester and Sheffield, Englands oldest national park has two personalities: A tough and a gentle side. In the north are dramatic edges like Kinder Scout which rewards adventurous walkers with stark views. Venture south for the lower, greener, grass-cov
31、ered valleys of the White Peak. Walk along the Ecclesbourne Valley to experience both in one day.New ForestThe New Forest is surprisingly old: William the Conqueror named it when he used to hunt deer and wild pigs here nearly 1,000 years ago. Confusingly, this picturesque corner of southern England
32、isnt completely covered in woodland eitherit also has acres of woodland and miles of muddy coast. The terrain is gentle, and youre guaranteed a sighting of its free-walking horses.21. How can visitors climb Waless highest mountain without sweating?A. By taking a train.B. By riding a bike.C. By takin
33、g a cable car.D. By traveling in a plane.22. What do we know about Peak District?A. It is a good habitat for horses.B. It offers visitors two totally different views.C. It is a newly-built national park in England.D. Its name was given by William the Conqueror.23. What type of writing is the text?A.
34、 A guide.B. A review.C. A notice.D. A report.【2123题答案】【答案】21. A22. B23. ABBubba, a handsome blue-and-turquoise parrot, was the best little companion I could have hoped for. At 88 years of age, I dont plan to have any more pets, but for 12 years, Bubba and I kept each other company throughout the day
35、.I bought him from my local pet shop, when he was a baby; the bigger parrots were pushing him away from the seed dish and off the end of the perchso I had to save him.I asked him his name, and he replied, “Bibbi”. I changed it to “Bubba”. He must have liked it because he learned to say it pretty qui
36、ckly.He would make me laugh by practising new words, and if he didnt pronounce them correctly, he would mutter loudly, which I took to mean he was cursing himself.I left Bubbas cage open unless he did something naughty. I would shut him in till he behaved himself. It didnt take long and he soon lear
37、ned to say, “Bubbas a good boy.” When he came out, I got lots of kisses! At bedtime I had to sing “Unchained Melody” to him.My favourite memory is of his last Christmas in 2014. He asked, “What doing?” I told him that the following day was Christmas Day and that the decorations would cheer us up. Ne
38、xt morning, he was out early kissing me, and it continued all day. That night, as I put him to bed he had a very satisfied look on his face.On his last day, he clung to me and lay in my hand for hours. I placed him on a feather duster in a small box so that he could be on my walker tray while I cook
39、ed dinner.At bedtime, I placed him back into the box with some water and seed. After the usual songs, I told him to lie down and get comfortable. In the morning he was lying down, one wing over his head.Im sure he still visits me.24. Why did I save Bubba?A. He was pushed by other kids.B. He was bett
40、er than any other pets.C. He was the best little companion.D. He was bullied by other parrots.25. Which of the following best describe Bubba?A. Romantic and generous.B. Smart and lovely.C. Considerate and courageous.D. Ambitious and friendly.26. What would happen if Bubba did something naughty?A. He
41、 would fly away.B. He would be punished.C. He would curse himself.D. He would sing to himself.27. What can we infer from the last paragraph?A. I am confident in Bubba.B. Bubba will always live in my heart.C. Bubbas leaving is weighing on my mind.D. Its certain that Bubba will come to visit me again.
42、【2427题答案】【答案】24. D25. B26. B27. BCA 16-year-old boy wanted to throw a party for his birthday. He didnt ask for favors from his friends or themed decorations. Instead, he held the celebration on Roblox. On the digital platform, which allows users to play and create a multitude of games, the boy threw
43、 himself a party to which he invited not just friends from school and Twitter, but also fans of the game.For netizens, the idea of the “metaverse” a sort of 3D sequel (续篇) to todays 2D internet, in which users work, play, buy and sell inside immersive virtual worlds has become the Latest Next Big Th
44、ing. This is just the beginning, however.A fully-fledged metaverse will help revolutionize several key sectors such as business, education, and science. In China, for instance, Alibaba has built a VR shopping mall that specializes in helping both vendors and buyers to essentially “shop” inside an on
45、line virtual store.How a metaverse can be used in education? Teachers will be able to hold online classes in a virtual classroom, where students can discuss with each other using their avatars (化身). Students will also no longer need to leave the house to visit museums around the world; they could si
46、mply walk into one in the metaverse instead. Finally, scientists will be able to explore and conduct experiments in a virtual lab, which is something that has never been done before.If the metaverse is essentially an extension of the Internet we currently have, one only has to think about the countl
47、ess problems that we have yet to solve in our online existence hacking, catfishing, harassment, hate speech to see how truly dangerous a future on the metaverse could be.For now, though, everything is in the early stages. The evolution of the metaverse if it happens at all will be fought among tech
48、giants for the next decade, or maybe even longer.28. Why does the author mention “a 16-year-old boy” in Paragraph 1?A. To explain a rule.B. To clarify a concept.C. To present a fact.D. To make a prediction.29. What can people do in the metaverse?A. Browse and buy goods in a physical store.B. Build a
49、 community in a 3D environment.C. Explore and conduct experiments in a real lab.D. Communicate and interact with others face to face.30. What is the authors attitude to the metaverse?A. Favourable.B. Intolerant.C. Objective.D. Pessimistic31. What can we know about the metaverse?A. We have lived in t
50、he metaverse.B. The metaverse is the early stage of the Internet.C. The future of the metaverse is only dependent on tech giants.D. There is a long way to go before the metaverse becomes completely developed.【2831题答案】【答案】28. B29. B30. C31. DDMany believe that smiling takes years off your appearance
51、by conveying a youthful happiness. However, a study has found that smiling actually makes people look older, unless they are over 60, in which case the wrinkles have set in and it makes little difference.Neuroscientists showed participants hundreds of photographs of faces of people aged between 20 a
52、nd 80, either smiling or with a neutral expression, and were asked to estimate their age. The faces of younger people in their twenties and thirties were identified as looking older when they were smiling. However, smiling had little or no effect on the perceived age of those over the age of 60.The
53、study found that for middle-aged people between the ages of 40 and 60, gender played a role in whether smiling altered the perceived age. Men in this age category appeared older when they smiled, but for their female counterparts, smiling had no effect.Researchers also suggested that it could be dow
54、n to the gender differences in lifestyle and skin care that could affect facial wrinkling.The study follows a similar one undertaken in 2018 which also debunked the theory that smiling can take years off your appearance. The same scientists published a paper saying that the belief “well-rooted in me
55、dia” was “a complete misconception”. They said the misplaced belief was causing social media users to post ageing photos of themselves online.32. What was the study designed to find out?A. The advantages of smiling.B. The reasons for smiling.C. The truth about smiling.D. The recipe for smiling.33. A
56、ccording to the text, which aspect is not responsible for face wrinkling?A. Lifestyle.B. Skin care.C. Gender.D. Appearance.34. What does the underlined word “debunked” in the last paragraph mean?A. Disproved.B. Collected.C. Claimed.D. Produced.35. What of the following is the best title for the text
57、?A. Do wrinkles really make you look older?B. Does smiling really make you look younger?C. The more you laugh, the younger you areD. The more you laugh, the fewer wrinkles you have【3235题答案】【答案】32. C33. D34. A35. B第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）根据短文内容，从短文后的七个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。Your alarm goes off
58、 on the first day of January. You force yourself out of bed and steadily walk toward the bathroom, where you catch sight of a pale-faced, sleepy-eyed “monster” in the mirror. _36_. However, after a moment, you think. “Wait, its okay because today is New Years Day, time to get back in shape!”For many
59、 people, the start of a new year signals the end of a period of overindulgence (放纵). During December, it is often justified by the planning of New Years resolutions to turn oneself into a fit and healthy human being. However, the fact is that approximately 80% of New Years resolutions are abandoned
60、before February._37_ While we may have good intentions when making resolutions, we are not actually making ourselves any more disciplined. Change involves, a degree of stress, and someone not mentally equipped to handle that stress will struggle to change._38_ One idea is to think small rather than
61、big. Many peoples plans involve extreme measures, while in reality, change is likely easier in smaller steps, which allows for greater success. _39_ 30 minutes of TV time for two hours at the gym can be rewarding in motivating someone to work out every day.Finally, set concrete goals. _40_ For examp
62、le, “Im going to go running every day to train for a half-marathon in April” would be far more powerful than “Im going to get in better shape this year”. Most importantly, remember that despite their names, New Years resolutions should be for life. Change takes time and effort, but with suitable str
63、ategies, there is no reason why you cannot stick to your resolutions permanently or at least until June.A. You seem to be over the moon.B. Almost instantly, you step back in horror.C. So, how can you make yourself more disciplined?D. Instead of making a vague resolution, make a specific one.E. Anoth
64、er helpful strategy is to design a personal reward system.F. Given this situation, why should we still put ourselves under great stress?G. Regarding why this happens, the answer is likely related to self-discipline.【3640题答案】【答案】36. B37. G38. C39. E40. D第三部分语言运用（共两节，满分30分）第一节（共15小题：每小题1分，满分15分）请认真阅读下
65、面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题纸上将该项涂黑。It was Wednesday afternoon and Jennifer McCarthy had a lot of questions. Her college freshman son had just _41_ home. The reason was that Vanderbilt University would move _42_ online because of the coronavirus (新冠病毒). His return is not just a fun homecomi
66、ng. Its _43_ and confusing for everyone, _44_ for her._45_ thousands of parents of college students across the country, McCarthy isnt sure what comes next. Does she make sure her son is out of _46_ before 11:30 in the morning, his typical spring-break rising time? Does she adopt a study rule or clas
67、s time, _47_ online classes have started? College students dont _48_ to be told what to do, but there have to be some rules.For many parents, this sudden return isnt just _49_ their young adults life; its changing theirs. The quiet _50_ they had gotten used to is back to chaos. And for people like M
68、cCarthy, whose 83-year-old father lives with them, this _51_ comes with new rules that will be hard for a college freshman to observe or even fully _52_, such as no parties and no sports.This isnt the natural _53_ of things. Babies are born and they grow into children who are taught how to be _54_,
69、they move out and on and its back to a quiet house. There is_55_ normal about this time were living in. But if everyone stays healthy, this is all temporary.41. A. decoratedB. missedC. cleanedD. returned42. A. studiesB. showsC. matchesD. debates43. A. normalB. usefulC. interestingD. complicated44. A
70、. probablyB. especiallyC. secretlyD. finally45. A. AgainstB. DespiteC. LikeD. To46. A. breathB. bedC. sightD. town47. A. thoughB. soC. whenD. until48. A. wantB. pretendC. happenD. forget49. A. giving awayB. looking intoC. filling outD. shaking up50. A. voiceB. routineC. serviceD. street51. A. lesson
71、B. gameC. projectD. virus52A. reviewB. understandC. changeD. apply53. A. orderB. formC. methodD. number54. A. humorousB. honestC. independentD. patient55. A. nothingB. somebodyC. anybodyD. everything【4155题答案】【答案】41. D42. A43. D44. B45. C46. B47. C48. A49. D50. B51. D52. B53. A54. C55. A第二节（共10小题：每小题
72、1.5分, 满分15分）阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。China impressed the whole world with its smooth hosting of the 24th Olympic Winter Games. Beijing has thus become the first city to have _56_ (success) hosted both a summer and winter games, _57_ (make) a new history for the Olympics.The mascots, Bing Dwen
73、 Dwen and Shuey Rhon Rhon, _58_ (win) a place in peoples affections since then. Its also a _59_ (commerce) success. Bing Dwen Dwen is a panda with a high sense of science and technology. The inspiration came from traditional Chinese snack “ice-sugar gourd”, also _60_ (know) as Tanghulu. Shuey Rhon R
74、hon is a Chinese lantern child _61_ is ready to welcome friends from around the world for a big party.In comparison with Beijings 2008 Summer Games, there is a _62_ (tend) that China is more confident in _63_ (it) and focuses more on the community with a shared future for mankind. It is time to pres
75、ent a modern China _64_ ordinary Chinese people, especially the younger generation, to the world instead of always focusing on the countrys 5,000-year history.Art, culture and sports all combine to make the Olympics _65_ exciting and memorable lifetime event. Although they have finished, for China,
76、it is just a new start to build up more connections with the world in the global communication and cooperation.【5665题答案】【答案】56. successfully57. making58. have won59. commercial60. known61. who#that62. tendency63. itself64. and65. an第四部分写作（共两节, 满分40分）第一节（满分15分）66. 由于各种原因，现在同学们阅读课外书越来越少。假定你是校学生会主席李华，请
77、你代表学生会写一篇倡议书，向同学们发出倡议，号召大家多读书。内容包括：1. 同学们的读书现状；2. 读书的好处；3. 发出倡议。注意：1. 写作词数应为80左右；2. 请按如下格式在答题卡上作答。参考词汇：课外书 extracurricular booksDear students,_Students Union【66题答案】【答案】Dear students,As we know, books are the ladders of human progress. However, nowadays, due to various reasons, many students seldom r
78、ead extracurricular books, ignoring the importance of reading.Reading is beneficial to us in many aspects. To begin with, reading can broaden our horizons and enrich our mind. Whats more, it is a good way for us to relax ourselves and relieve stress. Additionally, reading will make us wise, promotin
79、g our ability to get along with others.Lets make joint efforts to form the good habit of reading, which will ensure us a bright future.Students Union第二节（满分25分）67. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一个完整的短文。Agatha was in the library, reading the Girl Detective series, when she noticed something strange. He
80、r best friends, Timmy and Florence, were talking to each other in whispers while keeping a good, safe distance from her! When she waved at them, they looked away.Things only got stranger in art class. Timmy and Florence went to sit at a different table from Agatha busy painting and glanced at her wh
81、en they thought she wasnt looking.Now, Agatha considered herself to be something of a detective. After all, she had read many detective stories for children and even had an old broken magnifying glass(放大镜)abandoned by her father. When the rest of the class went out for lunch, she slipped to Timmy an
82、d Florences table and examined it carefully with the magnifying glass.There was paint, and red and pink construction paper. What could they be doing? This was definitely a mystery that needed solving!After lunch Timmy and Florence chatted to her as if nothing was going on, but they kept smiling at h
83、er in a slightly strange way. Of course, Agatha could have asked them what they were up to, and they might have told her -but she wouldnt have a chance to become a detective!On the way home from school, Florence and her mum happened to walk ahead of Agatha and her mum. Agatha saw them go into the bo
84、okshop. Strange, again. Florence didnt read muchno matter how many detective stories Agatha recommended to her!The next day at school, Agatha kept an eye on her friends and tried to work out their mystery, but they seemed determined to keep things secret. She asked them if they would like to play wi
85、th her after school, but they said they couldnt because they were busy. Even more mysteriousWhen Agathas mum came to pick her up after school, she was so lost in the unsolved mystery that she hardly noticed her busy father was coming along, which was unusual. When they arrived home, her father said
86、she could go into the living room.注意：1.续写词数应为150左右：2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。Opening the door of the living room, Agatha heard voices shout from darkness, “SURPRISE!”_After eating the cake, Agatha got down to the business of opening her birthday presents._【67题答案】【答案】Opening the door of the living room, Ag
87、atha heard voices shout from darkness, “SURPRISE!”. When she entered the darkened living room, the lights came on suddenly. Her best friend Timmy and Florence were there, grinning! On the table were a cake with candles and a pile of presents. Mum and Dad followed her into the living-room and lit the
88、 candles, saying: “Happy Birthday, dear. You were so distracted by the mystery to be solved as to forget today is your birthday! Now, blow the candles, make a wish and enjoy the cake.”After eating the cake, Agatha got down to the business of opening her birthday presents. The first gift was the big
89、red and pink birthday card with “HAPPY BIRTHDAY” written on it in Timmy and Florences childish handwriting. “We hope you like the card we made for you!” said Timmy, and Florence added, “We also bought the latest Sherlock Holmes Detective series for you!” Agatha hugged her friends in appreciation of their surprise gifts. Mum and Dad handed her a brand-new magnifying glass in place of the old broken one. Agatha might not have solved the mystery, but it was still a wonderful birthday party!