个人成长类-同学们给Catherine 的惊喜派对(海淀三模)

Catherine's birthday was approaching, but the excitement that usually filled her heart was replaced with disappointment and stress, Turning eleven was a big deal, and she had always celebrated her birthday with a grand party surrounded by her friends. However, this year was different. The burden of excessive homework and her parents’ struggling business weighed heavily on her, forcing Catherine to make the difficult decision of not having a birthday party, even though it was an event she enjoyed dearly every year. One day, during the break, her best friend, Sandy, with a curious look in her eyes.approached. “Are you going to have a birthday party this year?" Sandy asked, sensing Sally's sadness. “No,” Catherine sighed and replied sadly. “There's just too much going on and my parents are going through financial difficulties.” Catherine smiled weakly, trying to conceal her immense disappointment and stress, but Sandy saw through her pretense (假装) easily. Sandy nodded thoughtfully and did not say anything. After the break, Catherine saw her talking to one of their classmates, Kelly, secretively. Curious, Catherine went over to them, but as soon as Sandy saw her, she quickly walked away. Catherine was startled by Sandy's strange actions and turned towards Kelly. “What did she say?” Catherine asked. However, Kelly simply shrugged and walked away, leaving Catherine standing there, feeling left out and anxious. “What is happening?” Catherine wondered anxiously. “Are they keeping something from me? As Catherine's birthday drew nearer, Sandy was often found chatting softly with her other classmates. Whenever Catherine went over to them, they would just walk away or tell her that they were talking about a secret which Catherine was not allowed to know, “Sandy has never kept secrets from me before,” Catherine thought. Her heart sank. Even her other friends were distancing themselves from her! She swung between confusion and sadness with each passing moment, desperately trying to figure out what was happening. Why were her friends distancing themselves from her? And what were they hiding?\ 注意： P1 : On the day of Sally's birthday, she went to school and found her classroom in total darkness. P2: Tears sprang from Sally's eyes and her face broke into a radiant (喜气洋洋的) smile.

下水文1 On the day of Catherine's birthday, she went to school and found her classroom in total darkness. Captured by infinite curiosity and confusion，she gently opened the door and attempted to reach the light switch. However, before she touched the switch, the darkness and silence were broken by rays of flashlight and cheers from her classmates who were just hiding in the corners of classroom. “Happy birthday to you! Catherine." “Wish you a memorable birthday!” They were clapping, singing and approaching to her with candles and presents in hands. What further amazed her was that the classroom was elaborately decorated and a big cake of multiple layers was on her table.At this moment, all confusion and sadness were erased. Tears sprang from Catherine's eyes and her face broke into a radiant smile.Overwhelmed with joy and gratitude, she hugged each of her classmates tightly. For a moment, the classroom echoed with a ripple of laughter and the sound of soft music. The disappointment and stress that had weighed on her for weeks melted away. Surrounded by the warmth of friendship, Catherine realized that it was a moment she would cherish forever. However, words failed her as he turned and murmured her thanks to Jane. Sandy stepped forward and handed her a nice gift, looking at her with a twinkle in her eyes. Catherine's heart overflowed with gratitude and she knew that no matter what difficulties lay ahead, she would always have her friends by her side. 下水文2 On the day of Catherine's birthday, she went to school and found her classroom in total darkness. Confused about whether there was a power failure or something else, she felt her way towards the light switch. But before she could reach the switch, a chorus of sweet “Happy birthday!" entered her ears from every corner of the classroom, And out of nowhere appeared all her classmates, who gathered around her and made Catherine the centre and star. The lights were turned on and Catherine could hardly believe her eyes. Decorated with floating balloons and streamers, the classroom now was a a birthday party. On the teacher's desk sat an elegant birthday cake and on students’ desks were well prepared birthday gifts for Catherine. Immediately, Catherine came to understand all the strange behaviors her friends and classmates had previously conducted. Tears sprang from Catherine's eyes and her face broke into a radiant smile. Never could she have imagined that her classmates had prepared such a surprise for her! The previous disappointment and stress were now replaced by the gratitude and ecstasy to have such a luxury. She danced to Sandy and bowed, "Thank you for making my eleventh birthday so different and memorable." Accompanied by the chorus “Happy birthday to you”, Catherine made a birthday wish, blew out the eleven birthday candles and shared the birthday cake with her classmates, completely immersed in this heartwarming atmosphere. Though her family was still struggling financially, Catherine was convinced that with all her friends around, the life ahead was sure to change for the better, and better.