内容正文:
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。
My family had only recently moved into a new neighborhood. All of my neighbors have been very friendly and helpful since we moved in.
However, Mrs Davis, an elderly lady living in the last house on the other side of the road, escaped associating with us, or anyone else. When I asked around the neighborhood why, they warned me not to go after her because they thought she was insane (精神失常的) and preferred staying alone after losing her husband and only daughter in an aircraft crash. After that, she stayed isolated (孤立的) from all the neighbors, refusing all the care and help.
I often saw her on the streets during the evening, but she was always by herself. She appeared weak and I always wanted to help her, but after hearing what my neighbors had said about her, I wasn’t sure whether I should.
One day, when I was on my way to the supermarket, our paths crossed. I was walking past her and overheard her singing a tune. It immediately drew my attention because my parents used to sing the same song with me. I began to sing along with her, and she smiled at me for the first time. But when I smiled back, she quickly hurried her pace and went home.
She seemed very different to me that day. I refused to trust my neighbors’ claims that she had cut herself off from the rest of society because she was insane, so the next day, I knocked on her door. Mrs Davis was home, and instead of letting me in, she just looked at me silently through the window. I noticed her staring at me and was about to walk to the window when she quickly closed the curtains.
The next day, I revisited her house. “Hello, I brought you something,” I called out to her. “It’s the record of the music you were singing yesterday.”
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。
The door opened and Mrs Davis’ eyes widened in surprise at the sight of me standing there.
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Several days later in the morning, the doorbell rang at my house.
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
一、文章大意
作者一家新搬到一个街区,邻居们都很友好,但戴维斯夫人在飞机失事中失去丈夫和女儿后,变得孤立,邻居们认为她精神失常且不愿与人交往。作者常看到她独自行走,一次偶然听到她唱自己父母常唱的歌,便想接近她。作者第一次敲门时她只透过窗户默默看,第二次去送她唱的歌的唱片。
二、伏笔及续写回应
(一)伏笔
1. 戴维斯夫人的孤立:她在失去家人后与邻居隔绝,为后续故事发展中作者努力打破这种孤立状态做铺垫,续写需围绕作者如何进一步走进她的生活展开。
2. 作者的好奇与善意:作者听到邻居对戴维斯夫人的评价后仍想帮助她,且因歌曲产生共鸣,这推动了情节发展,续写要体现作者的善意如何影响戴维斯夫人。
3. 戴维斯夫人的反应:她对作者的微笑后又匆忙离开,以及看到作者敲门时的沉默和关窗帘,表明她内心的矛盾和对他人接近的复杂态度,在续写中她的态度可能会有所转变。
(二)续写回应
1. 第一段:描述戴维斯夫人看到作者带着唱片来时的惊讶及后续反应,可能包括她逐渐放下戒备,与作者有初步的交流等,回应作者的善意和努力。
2. 第二段:写几天后有人按作者家门铃,猜测是戴维斯夫人并描述见面场景及两人关系的进一步发展,体现故事的温暖结局和邻里关系的改善。
三、续写要点
(一)第一段
1. 戴维斯夫人惊讶的表情和可能说的话,如对作者到来的疑问或对唱片的好奇。
2. 作者的解释和友好的态度,试图缓解她的紧张和戒备。
3. 他们之间可能的简短交流,以及戴维斯夫人对作者态度的初步转变,比如邀请作者进屋或至少开始愿意交谈。
(二)第二段
1. 作者开门看到戴维斯夫人时的惊喜,以及戴维斯夫人的状态和她来的目的描述。
2. 两人可能的互动和对话,体现关系的进一步融洽,如戴维斯夫人表达感谢或分享一些感受。
3. 对邻里关系改善的展望,以及作者内心的感受,强调温暖和友好在邻里间的传递。
四、故事线
以作者一家搬到新街区为背景,聚焦作者与戴维斯夫人的接触过程,从作者对戴维斯夫人的好奇和善意,到两次主动接近,再到可能的关系改善,故事线围绕打破邻里隔阂展开。
五、情感线
作者从最初的好奇、犹豫到坚定的善意,戴维斯夫人从戒备、矛盾到可能的逐渐接受,情感线体现了人与人之间从陌生到建立联系的变化,充满温暖与希望。
六、主旨升华句(5 句英文)
1. Compassion and perseverance can break down the walls of loneliness and build bridges of connection in a community.
(同情和坚持可以打破孤独的墙壁,在社区中建立联系的桥梁。)
2. Small acts of kindness can open the hearts of those who have been closed off, leading to beautiful friendships and a sense of belonging.
(小小的善举可以打开那些封闭心灵的大门,带来美好的友谊和归属感。)
3. In a neighborhood, understanding and reaching out can transform a stranger into a friend, filling our lives with warmth and love.
(在一个街区里,理解和主动接触可以将一个陌生人变成朋友,让我们的生活充满温暖和爱。)
4. Even in the face of loss and isolation, the power of human connection can heal and bring back the light of hope and friendship.
(即使面对失去和孤立,人与人之间的联系的力量可以治愈并带回希望和友谊的光芒。)
5. A simple gesture of kindness can start a chain reaction of positive change, making a neighborhood a more harmonious and caring place.
(一个简单的善意姿态可以引发积极变化的连锁反应,使一个街区成为一个更和谐和关爱的地方。)
七、写作示范
(一)
The door opened and Mrs Davis’ eyes widened in surprise at the sight of me standing there. “What are you doing here?” she asked hesitantly. I held up the record and said with a smile, “I thought you might like this. You seemed to enjoy singing that song.” She stared at the record for a moment, then a small smile tugged at the corners of her mouth. “Come in,” she said softly. I walked into her house, which was simple but clean. We sat down and started talking about the song. She told me it was her husband and daughter’s favorite song. As we talked, I could see the pain in her eyes, but also a glimmer of gratitude for my company. That day, we spent a pleasant afternoon together, and I could feel the ice between us starting to melt.
Several days later in the morning, the doorbell rang at my house. I opened the door and was delighted to see Mrs Davis standing there with a plate of cookies. “Thank you for the record and for being so kind,” she said. I invited her in and we sat in the living room, chatting like old friends. From then on, Mrs Davis gradually opened up to the neighborhood. She started attending community events and became a part of our lives. Our simple act of kindness had not only changed her life but also made our neighborhood a more inclusive and warm place. We learned that sometimes, all it takes is a little patience and understanding to bring people together and create beautiful memories in a community.
(二)
The door opened and Mrs Davis’ eyes widened in surprise at the sight of me standing there. She seemed a bit flustered but didn't close the door this time. “I brought you this,” I said, handing her the record. She took it slowly, her fingers brushing against mine briefly. “Thank you,” she murmured. I took the opportunity to say, “I just wanted to share something you like. I understand you might like your solitude, but I also thought it would be nice to have a chat sometimes.” She nodded slightly and invited me in. Her house was filled with old memories and photos. We sat down and she started talking about her past, her voice filled with both sadness and nostalgia. As I listened, I realized how much she needed someone to listen. That day, a connection was made, and I could see a change in her demeanor.
Several days later in the morning, the doorbell rang at my house. I opened it to find Mrs Davis with a bouquet of flowers. “These are for you,” she said with a shy smile. We talked for a while, and she told me she had started to feel more at ease with the neighborhood. Over time, she became more involved with the community. Our interaction had not only brought her out of her isolation but also strengthened the bond among the neighbors. It showed that a small gesture of kindness can have a profound impact, and that in a neighborhood, we can support and understand each other, creating a more harmonious and friendly environment where everyone feels included and cared for.
参考范文:
The door opened and Mrs Davis’ eyes widened in surprise at the sight of me standing there. I held out the record, “I thought you might enjoy this.” Mrs Davis slowly took it from my hands, staring at it. For a moment, she seemed lost in memories. “Thank you,” she whispered. Then I was invited into her house, feeling a sense of connection blossoming between us. “I used to listen to this song with my husband and daughter. It was their favorite,” she shared stories of her love for music, and the pain of her loss. When I left her house, I offered to hug her, and Mrs Davis’ eyes shone with newfound hope.
Several days later in the morning, the doorbell rang at my house. Surprising and delightful, it was Mrs Davis! She stood at our doorstep, holding a tray of freshly baked cookies, her eyes sparkling with warmth, “I wanted to thank you for bringing light to my life.” I replied excitedly, “I’m just more than glad to see you.” Gradually, Mrs Davis no longer cut herself from the world and she became a regular visitor to my house, also finding her way back to the community that cared for her. Sometimes, I realized that all it took was a small act of kindness to break down the barriers of loneliness.
学科网(北京)股份有限公司
学科网(北京)股份有限公司
$$