2022届浙江省高三英语二模试题分类汇编
读后续写
2022届浙江省杭州市高三下学期教学质量检测(二模)英语试题(解析版)
第二节 读后续写(满分25分)
47. 阅读下面短文,根据所给情节进行续写,使之构成一个完整的故事。
My family moved in a small house in Brighton, Colorado on my seventh birthday. My first memory is our neighbor Bill, an old man, handing me strawberries from his garden through a hole in the chain-link fence. “We need to make the hole bigger,” he said jokingly. Later I knew that he lived alone.
Bill spent much time working in the garden, and I was always talking lo him from our yard. I was a chatterbox. I think what drew me to Bill is that he never got tired of listening to me. I also think Bill saw a lot of himself in me — we were both lonely and anxious — and that may be why he always took the time to listen to me. It was a wonderful connection.
There weren’t any kids of my age in the neighborhood, and my parents were very busy, so I mostly played in the yard with my dog. I had a lot of imaginary friends — a whole family, actually, with a wife, children, a best friend…no joke. Weird kid.
One day, my parents asked Bill whether he’d watch me while they were away on business. This worked for everyone, so it became a somewhat monthly occurrence. Bill had a spare room in his house, which became “my” room.
Bill promised to teach me to drive the lawn tractor someday and I was always looking forward to it. In winter, Bill would attach a snowplow to the front of the lawn tractor. I seriously told him that I would invent a better snowplow when I grew up. “Sure you will. You’ll get a patent certificate. It takes a certificate to prove an important thing,” Bill said with a smile.
One snowy morning, an idea suddenly hit me. My parents were watching TV when I spit it out, “What if I adopted Bill as my grandpa ” My parents said I could go over and ask him.
注意:
1. 所续写短文的词数应为150左右:
2. 至少使用5个短文中标有下划线的关键词语;
3. 续写部分为两段,开头语已为你写好;
4. 续写完成后,请用下划线标出你所使用的关键词语。
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I knocked on his door, sat down in his living room, and asked, “Can I adopt you as my grandpa ”
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The next morning, while learning to drive the lawn tractor with a snowplow, I accidentally plowed down our chain-link fence.
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2022届浙江省衢州、丽水、湖州三地市高三4月教学质量检测试卷(二模)英语试题(解析版)
第二节: 读后续写(满分25分)
47. 阅读下面短文, 根据所给情节进行续写, 使之构成一个完整的故事。
Sedona hiking trails can be fun and relaxing, but sometimes can also be challenging and dangerous.
Rogers 33, an on-duty airman, was in town from Colorado Springs for adventures on Sedona trails. Even he had just taken a sharp turn on his mountain bike in April 2020 when he was stopped short by the sight of a woman sitting on the side of the trail. She was cute and had long blond hair and big expressive eyes. What he didn’t know then was that she was also in extreme pain.
Sydney Linden, 28, had been jogging down Adobe Jack Trail in Sedona, Arizona, for a picturesque sunset view of the Red Rocks when she hopped over a rock and her leg over extended on the landing. The pain was instant.
Her right leg collapsed and she hit the dirt hard. Linden tried to stand but collapsed. She wasn’t sure if she had torn her ACL (十字韧带), broken her leg, or something else. All she knew was that the pain was a 15 out of 10.
Although it was spring, the Arizona sun beat down relentlessly (无情地). Linden dragged herself to the shade, as if an animal preparing to die. She’d called a friend, but after 30 minutes, her friend was lost. That’s when she saw the mountain biker.
Rogers was trying to play it cool. He casually rode by at a slower speed, stealing a glance at the woman. Sensing her suffering, Rogers stopped and asked if he could help. Linden explained her situation and that’s when he noticed the swelling under her leggings. She needed a hospital-now.
Rogers helped Linden to her feet and they began the steep (陡坡) over the rocky region and desert bushes. It was a long way to go. Leaning on Rogers, Linden tried to hop along, but the pain was severe. She would never make it to the trailhead (登山口) this way.
注意:
1. 所续写短文的词数应为150左右;
2. 至少使用5个短文中有下划线的关键词语;
3. 续写部分分为两段, 每段的开头语已为你写好;
4. 续写完成后, 请用下划线标出你所使用的关键词语。
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Then Rogers had another idea.
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It was after the operation that Linden found Rogers gone.
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2022届浙江省绍兴市高三4月高考科目考试适应性试卷(二模)英语试题 (解析版)
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,使之构成一篇完整的短文。
Birthdays are typically the occasions for delight and feasting. Family and friends get together on the occasion and convey their regards with the beautiful presents they bring with themselves. I am personally a big fan of birthdays and wait for my birthday approximately a month prior to the day.
This year, my birthday came off on last Monday. I didn’t know that my parents had arranged a special party for me. At eight o’clock in the evening of my lucky birthday, I was alone at home complaining and frowning, and pitying myself for my misfortune. I thought it was going to be a special day filled with presents and fun, but all I received was a “Happy Birthday”.
All of a sudden, the electricity was cut off and there was a complete darkness in the house. I couldn’t do anything. Therefore, I decided to go to sleep and end this unlucky day.
Out of the blue in that quiet night, I heard a sudden noise coming from downstairs. Startled and terribly shocked, I suspected that someone broke into the house. Immediately, I tried to phone my parents, but no one answered.
After a couple of minutes of fear, I started to calm down. Although in the meantime I heard more noises of people talking, I summoned up some courage and started heading for the basement. As I slowly drew closer to the basement, I guessed there were more than one person, but I found it hard to believe. There couldn’t be a lot of people in our basement!
Courageously, I opened the door of the basement. There was a complete darkness. There wasn’t a single noise. However, as I approached, I heard some laughter and confirmed that there were people. Suddenly, the lights were on and there stood my parents and friends cheering at me with the beautiful presents they had carefully prepared for me. It was a surprise party! The room was beautifully decorated with colorful balloons. Tables and chairs were laid and covered with white and contrasting red sheets. A gigantic birthday cake was positioned on the innermost table.
注意:1.所续写短文的词数应为150左右;
2.至少使用5个短文中标有下划线的关键词语;
3.续写部分分为两段,每段的开头语已为你写好;
4.续写完成后,请用下划线标出你所使用的关键词语。
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Now everything was ready and the party was set in motion.
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The partly was over and the guests began to head off.
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2022届浙江省温州市普通高中高考适应性测试(二模)英语试题(解析版)
第二节:读后续写(满分25分)
47. 阅读下面短文,根据所给情节进行续写,使之构成一个完整的故事。
I’d seen Kim around campus long before the winter of my sophomore (大二) year. I’d admired her from afar. She was pretty with smooth hair, always wearing a bright smile. I’d decided that if I were to choose one girl as my friend, she would be the one. Even though our paths crossed several times a day, I felt as if she lived in some remote corner of a distant universe, where I was sure she had no idea that I existed.
She was there the night when I was invited to a party. A favorite band was playing that night, and I welcomed the chance to get out of my stuffy dorm room and away from hard work. I arrived late and took a seat at a table alone in the back of the room. The others didn’t notice me, but I didn’t care. I made a decision to hang out for fifteen minutes and then left.
I heard a familiar laugh.... Then, I saw her sitting with her friends. She seemed to shine, making everything and everybody else in the room fade to insignificance. How I wished I were together with her! I looked around and wondered if anybody else saw her, but they all seemed too caught up in their corners of conversation to notice. How could they not She was shining.
I imagined myself walking up to her and then saying hello. What would she say Would she just laugh or simply ignore me Maybe my voice would crack, and I’d turn and slink away as if it had all been a mistake. Then I could simply spend the rest of my college years going around corners and taking roundabout routes to avoid seeing her.
At that moment, she turned toward the back of the room. Her gaze rested on me. I saw her lean over and whisper something to one of her friends, and then she got up and weaved her way through the cluster of tables.
注意:
1. 所续写短文的词数应为 150 左右;
2. 应使用 5 个以上短文中标有下划线的关键词语;
3. 续写部分分为两段,每段的开头语已为你写好;
4. 续写完成后, 请用下划线标出你所使用的关键词语。
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She was coming toward me.
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Many years later, my thoughts sometimes still go back to that night.
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2022届浙江省宁波市高三下学期高考模拟考试(二模)英语试卷
第二节 读后续写 (满分 25 分)
阅读下面短文,根据所给情节进行续写,使之构成一个完整的故事。
My parents do a lot of embarrassing things! Usually, it’s my dad who sings silly songs or tells corny jokes around my friends. But a few weeks ago, it was my mother who played the embarrassing-parent role.
While my mom and I were shopping, we ran into my teacher, who mentioned that the school didn’t have a music teacher to help our class put together a performance for Winter Fair. And, right then and there, my mom said, “I know the perfect song and dance. I’ll teach it to the kids!”
Before I could say “Please don’t”, my mom had agreed to come to my class every morning at 9:30 for a week. Oh, and just to be clear, it’s not as if she’s a professional entertainer. My parents run a small grocery store, and the only singing my mom does is in the shower.
“Um,” I said on our way home, “are you sure this is such a good idea ” “Of course!” she said. “If we want your school Winter Fair to happen, people need to step up and volunteer. ” “I know volunteering is important,” I said, “but couldn’t you help out in Tex and Indi’s kindergarten instead ” She laughed, “Don’t be silly. We will have fun!”
“OK, fellas!” my teacher said at 9:28 on Monday. “We’re going to stop silent reading a little early today because a special guest is here to help us with a performance for Winter Fair. Let’s all welcome Arizona’s mother. ”
I looked up to discover my mom standing at the front of the room wearing the world’s silliest snowflake hat. “I’m super excited to be here with you!” my mom said, “I’m going to teach you a fun little song-and-dance performance I learned a few years back, when I did some theater in college. Here goes!”
Oh please, oh please, I said over and over in my head, let there be a fire drill, or an assembly, or a power failure, or anything to stop my mom from completely embarrassing herself — and me!!!
But apparently, my mom was not at all concerned about looking silly. She turned on some background music and started singing and dancing away.
注意:
1. 所续写短文的词数应为 150 左右;
2. 至少使用 5 个短文中标有下划线的关键词语;
3. 续写部分分为两段,每段的开头语已为你写好;
4. 续写完成后,请用下划线标出你所使用的关键词语。
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“I can’t believe this is happening” was all I could think. _________________________________
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My mom turned out to be more than a little OK at performing. ___________________________
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2022届浙江省台州市4月高三年级教学质量评估(二模)英语试题
第二节读后续写(满分25分)
阅读下而短文,根据所给情节进行续写,使之构成一个完整的故事。
It was a cold yet sunny Saturday morning in February. Dad's New Year's resolution had been to get fit. Mum pushed him out of bed and told him to go jogging by the river. Later, after a nice lie-in. she went downstairs in her dressing gown and found the kids watching TV. She turned it off and said she was going to do something really special for Dad's birthday. If they overheard anything, just promised to keep it secret.
Jenny looked at Mum with a puzzled expression on her forehead and promised they wouldn’t say anything whatever happened. Bui Jenny reminded Dad's birthday was in June and it might be a little too early to get all steamed up about it.
Silent for a moment. Mum said she was not getting everything ready but just wanted to spare enough time for preparation as this year it's a bigger deal than usual. Dad was going to be 50.
“50! Gosh, that's half a century," spluttered Gerry. “I knew he was old, but I didn't realize he was ancient!”
Indeed, that was why Mum started planning; a special party for him. Mum talked with grandma about the plan because her house was the only one in the family that is spacious enough for all friends and relatives. Grandma quite agreed and also started preparing.
"But you know how Dad feels guilty to bother others. You've got to admit,” reminded Jenny. Thinking over the special occasion, Mum was continuing with her secret when one evening, Dad was sitting at the dinner table and he suddenly slapped his forehead, UI just realized that I am going to be 50 in June. Let's just quietly forget about it. I want to mourn (哀 悼)the passing of my youth in private."
“Oh, come on Dad, don't be such a spoil-sport!” begged the kids, hoping to give mum a hand.
Realizing no more chance to hide the secret, Mum carefully worded her thought and shared her plan of having a little party at grandma's house. Dad was stunned (震惊的)to no reply.
注意:
1. 所续写短文的词数应为150左右;
2. 至少使用5个短文中标有下划线的关键词语;
3. 续写部分分为两段,每段的开头语已为你写好;
4. 续写完成后,请用下划线标出你所使用的关键词语。
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Frustrated, Mum made a call to grandma.
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They got everything ready as planned when June finally came.
答案:
2022届浙江省杭州市高三下学期教学质量检测(二模)英语试题(解析版)
【答案】Paragraph 1:
I knocked on his door, sat down in his living room, and asked, “Can I adopt you as my grandpa ” Bill stood frozen for a little while before a broad smile came across his face. Then I saw tears in his eyes. He wrapped me in his arms and buried his face in my coat to hide his tears, his voice trembling, “Of course sweetheart! I’m so happy to be your grandpa!” Soon after, Bill printed out an adoption certificate and hung it on the wall of “my” room. Gazing at the snow outside, Bill said to me excitedly, “It’s time to learn how to drive a lawn tractor.”
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The next morning, while learning to drive the lawn tractor with a snowplow, I accidentally plowed down our chain-link fence. I was almost frightened to tears, but Bill just chuckled in his laid-back way and comforted me, “Don’t worry, Grandson. I have already planned to change a fence.” We eventually replaced it with a nice, tall wooden fence. My dad and Bill installed it together. What impressed me most was that there was a door on the fence, which definitely strengthened our connection. Underneath, I knew that we were a true family now.
【解析】
【导语】本文以人物为线索展开,讲述了作者全家搬到了科罗拉多州布莱顿的一所小房子里,认识了邻居一位老人,作者和老人成了朋友,最后突发奇想让老人当了自己的祖父的故事。
【详解】1.段落续写:
①由第一段首句内容“我敲了他的门,坐在他的客厅里,问道:‘我可以收养你做我的爷爷吗?’”可知,第一段可描写老人听到作者提议后的反应。
②由第二段首句内容“第二天早上,我在用扫雪机学习开草坪拖拉机的时候,不小心把我家的铁链围栏给犁倒了。”可知,第二段可描写老人之后和作者一家的相处情况。
2.续写线索:提出“收养”老人——老人同意且非常激动——老人帮助作者建篱笆——两家加强联系
3.词汇激活
行为类
1.打算:plan to/ intend to
2.加强:strengthen/ enhance
3.安装:install/ fix
情绪类
1.快乐:happy /glad
2.意外:accidentally/ unexpectedly
【点睛】[高分句型1] Underneath, I knew that we were a true family now. (运用了that引导宾语从句)
[高分句型2] What impressed me most was that there was a door on the fence, which definitely strengthened our connection. (运用了what引导主语从句)
2022届浙江省衢州、丽水、湖州三地市高三4月教学质量检测试卷(二模)英语试题(解析版)
【答案】Paragraph 1:
Then Rogers had another idea. Since Linden could not bear her pain, Rogers left his bike where he found Linden and tried to carry Linden on his back. It was not easy though. The trails was slippery and dangerous. Rogers had to be very careful to avoid slipping. With great effort, Rogers tried to send Linden to hospital as quickly as possible. Finally, it was after the sun was set that they at last arrived in the hospital safely.
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It was after the operation that Linden found Rogers gone. Thanks to Rogers, she was sent here in time and the operation was very successful. Linden asked nurses where Rogers was, but they had no idea where he was. Thinkig of her suffering back in the trailhead and Rogers’ kind help, Linden really wanted to find Rogers and expressed her sincere gratitude to him. After two months, she recovered and continued her jogging down Adobe Jack Trail in Sedona. There, she happened to find Rogers on the same trail.
【解析】
【导语】本文以人物为线索展开,主要讲述了Rogers在Sedona登山期间,碰到了受伤的Linden,并且安全把她送到医院的故事。
【详解】1.段落续写:
①由第一段内容“然后罗杰斯有了另一个主意。”可知,Rogers本想扶着Linden去医院,但是Linden疼痛难忍,Rogers想到了另一个送她到医院的主意。
②由第二段内容“手术后,林登发现罗杰斯不见了。”可知,Rogers把Linden送到医院后就离开了。Linden无法向他当面致谢。
2.续写线索:想到好主意—背着她—送到医院—Rogers离开—Linden继续登山—在同一条线路偶遇Rogers
3.词汇激活
行为类:
①忍受:bear/stand
②运送:send/deliver
③想要:want/would like
④痊愈:recover/cure
情绪类:
感激:express sincere gratitude/be grateful
【点睛】[高分句型1] Since Linden could not bear her pain, Rogers left his bike where he found Linden and tried to carry Linden on his back.(since引起的原因状语从句;where引起地点状语从句)
2022届浙江省绍兴市高三4月高考科目考试适应性试卷(二模)英语试题 (解析版)
【答案】 Now everything was ready and the party was set in motion. Surrounded by the guests, I made a wish and with all the strength blew the candles. The instant they extinguished, the guests gave a round of applause and started screaming with joy. It was clearly visible that they were having great fun and were as excited as I was. I cut the cake and heard everyone singing in a chorus “Happy birthday to you”. The next few hours we danced together happily. That day, we clicked many pictures and indeed I created a lot of memories.
The party was over and the guests began to head off. My parents expressed the gratitude for their visit. I dashed into my room to take stock of the presents I had received. I counted them all and established that I had received a number of precious things which were of huge use to me. I was deadly tired by now. The day was about to come to an end. Still bathed in afterglow of the surprise party, I sat in my room and started dreaming for my next birthday and a new get-together with family and friends.
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。主要讲述作者的家人和朋友为他准备了一场惊喜的生日派对。
【详解】1.段落续写
①由第一段首句内容“现在一切都准备好了,派对开始了。”可知,第一段可描写生日派对的具体情况。
②由第二段首句内容“派对结束了,客人们都走了。”可知,第二段可描写客人们离开之后的情况。
2.续写线索:派对开始——被客人们围着——许愿——吹蜡烛——鼓掌——切蛋糕——跳舞——照相——玩的很高兴——客人离开——去看礼物——期待下一个生日聚会
3.词汇激活
行为类
①熄灭:extinguish/put out
②猛冲:dash/rush quickly
③表达感谢:express the gratitude/show one’s thanks
情感类
①兴奋的:excited/thrilled
②筋疲力尽的:tired/exhausted
【点睛】【高分句型1】The instant they extinguished, the guests gave a round of applause and started screaming with joy.(由The instant引导的时间状语从句)
【高分句型2】It was clearly visible that they were having great fun and were as excited as I was.(由that引导的主语从句和as引导的方式状语从句)
【高分句型3】I dashed into my room to take stock of the presents I had received.(由省略连词that/which引导的定语从句)
【高分句型4】I counted them all and established that I had received a number of precious things which were of huge use to me.(由that引导的宾语从句和which引导的定语从句)
2022届浙江省温州市普通高中高考适应性测试(二模)英语试题(解析版)
【答案】She was coming toward me. For a moment, my heart began to race, thumping so violently. I had imagined many situations of talking to her, but except for this kind- she took the initiative to greet me!It was what I hadn’t dreamed of. I was about to voice when Kim uttered firstly, “Hello, Rob, what are you doing back here ” I looked up, and she was standing right in front of me, smiling as if we were old friends. “How would you know my name ” I mumbled with shock. “You excel academically in our major and I come across you on campus many times”, she said with a twinkle in her brown eyes. At that time, I could feel a warm breeze blowing into my heart, which melted the ice inside. And I began to assess myself anew, finding the virtues in me. After that night, a lasting friendship was forged between Kim and I, adding color to our college days.
Many years later, my thoughts sometimes still go back to that night. I recall an evening, a moment kept alive in the memory of Kim’s smiling eyes. Her smile did melt, the firm ice in my heart, which pushed me to the outer world. My shift in personality attracted many friends to me, making my life as brilliant as Kim’s. And now, when I went to a party, I would be positive to greet those who might feel a little out of place. I just wanted to spread the warmth that I had ever been offered. Never would I forget the pure feelings that Kim had given to me and this lifelong friendship would continue mould my whole life.
【解析】
【导语】本文以人物为线索展开,讲述了作者很早就认识 Kim 了,钦佩她的闪耀与灿烂,并渴望认识她。作者和她参加了同场派对,但没有人认识作者。作者打算待一会儿就走,但听到了 Kim 的笑声。“她”的谈笑风生和作者的备受冷落形成反差,加剧了想和她交朋友的情绪。作者幻想自己和 Kim 对话的样子。就在那时,她转向了房间的后面。 她的目光落在作者身上。 作者看见她俯下身和她的一个朋友说了几句悄悄话,然后她站起来,在一堆桌子间穿梭。到此为止,事情发生了转机。
【详解】1.段落续写:
①由第一段首句内容“她朝我走来”可知,第一段可描写她和“我”打招呼,“我”紧张。对 Kim 为什么认识“我”产生疑问。Kim 的话可能让我重新审视自己,从而影响了“我”的一生。
②由第二段首句内容“多年后,我的思绪偶尔还会回到那天晚上”可知,第二段可顺接前面的回忆并点明主旨(传播这份温暖+珍视这份感情)。
2.续写线索:打招呼——紧张——对话——改变——回忆——感悟
3.词汇激活
行为类
①小声说:mumble/mutter/murmur
②回忆:recall/remember/call back
③塑造:mould/shape
情绪类
①紧张:my heart began to race/thumping so violently
②震惊地:with shock/ in amazement
【点睛】[高分句型1] I looked up, and she was standing right in front of me, smiling as if we were old friends.(现在分词作状语)
[高分句型2] At that time, I could feel a warm breeze blowing into my heart, which melted the ice inside. (which 引导的非限制性从句)
[高分句型3] After that night, a lasting friendship was forged between Kim and I, adding color to our college days. (现在分词作状语)
[高分句型4] Never would I forget the pure feelings that Kim had given to me and this lifelong friendship would continue mould my whole life. (否定的副词放在句首引起部分倒装)
2022届浙江省宁波市高三下学期高考模拟考试(二模)英语试卷
“I can’t believe this is happening” was all I could think. I closed my eyes, covered my ears and shrank as low as I possibly could in my chair. After a few seconds, though, I mustered up enough courage to uncover one ear and peek through a half-open eye. That’s when I saw the expression of pure joy on my mom’s face. She was having so much fun that I couldn’t help smiling. My classmates clapped and cheered, and I heard someone say, “Wow! Arizona’s mother is pretty talented!”
My mom turned out to be more than a little OK at performing. She was also good at teaching us the song and the dance steps, too. We learned quickly. By the time of the fair, I was actually proud of her for putting herself out there for the sake of us kids. Our performance at the Winter Fair was a huge success. As we drove home, I said to my mom, “I’m really glad you volunteered to help my class with the performance. ” My mom reached back and squeezed my hand. “Thanks for saying that. I can see why you might’ve been embarrassed, but I had such a great time. ”
2022届浙江省台州市4月高三年级教学质量评估(二模)英语试题
One possible version:
Frustrated, Mum made a call to grandma. Sensing Mum's sorrow, grandma comforted and advised, Why not just prepare a simple yet special get-together ” Slapped awaken by Mum's new plan, the two kids both burst into deafening cheers and skipped round and round. Together, they brainstormed a list of ideas when suddenly Jenny murmured, "What's Dad's resolution for the new year ” Suddenly, it all clicked and they merrily reached an agreement to plan a secret hiking trip to the hill they once frequented and a family picnic at the top.
They got everything ready as planned when June finally came. That morning, when Dad was about to jog as usual, Mum hurried to tell him about their new plan. Seeing the three in sportswear, Dad realized something, and this time he nodded. All the way, the two kids bounced around, laughing and chatting. He, along with Mum, recalled a lot of sweet memories in their youth. Upon arriving at the top, the three just pitched into the picnic in sheer pleasure. With the cool breeze, Dad gazed at them reflectively and suddenly realized that it’s no longer disturbing to celebrate birthday with the love of family.