读后续写•常考话题预测练(十一) 宠物情缘（Word练习）-【新高考方案】2024年高考英语二轮复习专题增分方略（新教材）

读后续写·常考话题预测练(十一)　宠物情缘 (2023·聊城二模)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。 Mrowwwwl! The cat meowed angrily as she clawed at Jennifer's arm, drawing a thin line of blood. Just as quickly as she struck out with her claw, the agile (灵活的) orange-and-white cat leaped back to her hiding space under Jennifer's bed. From the darkness underneath the bed, two green eyes produced bright light, staring back out at Jennifer. Jennifer was starting to feel discouraged in a major way. She was never one for giving up; but it had been several days like this since adopting the cat — Darla — from the animal shelter, struggling to win over the young cat's affections through treats and soft and gentle whispers. It was during her summer break, so she had plenty of time to keep trying to win over the animal. But it wasn't time that was the issue — it was Jennifer's emotions that were quickly fading. It had been two years since Jennifer's beloved brown tabby (斑猫) — Marlin — had passed away. She never could quite get over the shock and emptiness which remained in her heart where childlike joy once thrived. Marlin had been Jennifer's faithful friend and loving companion through all the pains and trials of growing up. After Marlin died, things were never quite the same again for Jennifer. It was the first real death to pierce Jennifer's heart and signaled the end of her carefree childhood. She desperately wanted Darla to love her the way Marlin had and for her to love Darla just the same; but what was Jennifer supposed to do now? The cut on her arm was all she had to show for her effort. Jennifer sat on the floor, burying her face in her hands, and her body trembled as she softly began to cry. 注意：1.续写词数应为150左右； 2．请按如下格式作答。 After a few minutes, Jennifer noticed a strange feeling-fur.