读后续写--失业后的温暖：来自老教授的礼物 讲义-湖北省武汉市常青联合体2023-2024学年高二上学期期中考试英语试卷

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。 On a Friday evening in December, two weeks before Christmas, I lost my job. I hadn’t seen it coming. I was excited for the weekend, when my daughter, Kristil, then 13, and I planned to get our Christmas tree. Then I listened to my voicemail: “We’re sorry but your work assignment has ended as of today.” My heart sank. I wasn’t just a single parent; I was the only parent. The next day as we searched for our tree, I struggled to be cheerful as I eyed each price tag. “Is everything OK?” Kristil asked. “You seem worried.” “I got some bad news yesterday,” I told her. “I lost my job!” “Oh no,” Kristil said. “Well, I have $100 from Grandma I can give you.” “Absolutely not,” I told her. Monday morning, I dropped Kristil at school and set off on my moneymaking pursuits. I headed to the pawnshop (当铺) with a ring set in 14-karat gold that my mother had given me a decade earlier. “Best I can do is $70,” the owner said. “The stones are worthless; we’re only interested in the gold.” Next was the antiques store. I sold six Precious Moments figurines for $150 and ended the day $220 richer. Over the next week, I furiously applied for jobs as my bank account grew smaller. I felt as if the world was closing in on me. On a weekend afternoon, I dropped Kristil in a wealthy gated community for a birthday party. I watched as she went in, surrounded by all the nice things we couldn’t afford. I drove home defeated. Back at home, I glanced out of the window. It had been snowing on and off all morning. I noticed a slim woman with short white hair struggling to open her car door against the wind. As she got out, I realized it was my old professor Sister Esther Heffernan. I hadn’t seen her since we’d met for lunch three months ago. 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。 I’d first met Sister Esther 10 years earlier when I was her student at Edgewood College. _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Sister Esther said, “I have gifts for you and Kristil.” _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 文章大意 在圣诞节前两周的周五晚上，“我” 失业了。“我” 是单亲家长，这一消息让 “我” 心情沉重。周六和 13 岁的女儿挑选圣诞树时，女儿察觉到 “我” 的异样，得知情况后想把奶奶给的 100 美元给 “我”，“我” 拒绝了。周一 “我” 当掉母亲给的金戒指、卖掉一些小摆件来维持生计，并在接下来的一周疯狂找工作。周末送女儿去参加派对后，回家时看到曾经的老教授在风中艰难地开车门。 几处伏笔及在续写中的回应 · 伏笔：生活的艰难与困境，老教授的出现。 · 回应：老教授可能会给 “我” 帮助，缓解 “我” 的经济压力和心理负担。 续写要点 第一段（I’d first met Sister Esther 10 years earlier when I was her student at Edgewood College.） · 情感线：回忆带来温暖，缓解当下的焦虑。 · 故事线：讲述和老教授相识的经历，她曾对 “我” 很好，在学业和生活上帮助过 “我”。 · 续写示例：I’d first met Sister Esther 10 years earlier when I was her student at Edgewood College. She was an inspiring teacher who always encouraged us to pursue our dreams. She had a kind heart and often helped students in need. I remembered how she had guided me through difficult times during my college years. Those memories made me feel a bit better in this tough situation. 第二段（Sister Esther said, “I have gifts for you and Kristil.”） · 情感线：从惊讶到感动，感受到温暖与希望。 · 故事线：老教授送礼物，礼物对 “我” 和女儿有帮助，让 “我” 重拾信心。 · 续写示例：Sister Esther said, “I have gifts for you and Kristil.” I was surprised. She handed me a box. Inside were some warm clothes for Kristil and a check for me to cover the bills. Tears welled up in my eyes. Her kindness was like a light in the darkness. I felt hope again and was deeply touched by her generosity. 主旨升华句 1. In the darkest times, a kind act can be a guiding star that leads us out of despair.（在最黑暗的时刻，一个善举可以成为引领我们走出绝望的指路明星。） 2. Kindness from others is like a warm fire in the cold winter of life's hardships.（他人的善意就像艰难生活寒冬中的一团温暖的火。） 3. Sometimes, an unexpected gift can rekindle the hope that we thought was lost forever.（有时，一份意想不到的礼物可以重新点燃我们以为永远失去的希望。） 4. The love and care from others can make us believe in the goodness of the world during tough times.（在艰难时刻，来自他人的爱和关怀能让我们相信世界的美好。） 5. A helping hand in difficult days is a reminder that there are still angels around us.（在困难日子里的一次援手提醒着我们周围仍有天使。） 写作示范 第一篇 第一段：I’d first met Sister Esther 10 years earlier when I was her student at Edgewood College. She was more than just a teacher to me. She was like a mentor and a friend. She always had time to listen to my problems and offered valuable advice. She saw potential in me when I was struggling with my studies. Her classes were filled with inspiration and her presence always made me feel safe. 第二段：Sister Esther said, “I have gifts for you and Kristil.” She took out a big bag from the car. There were some books for Kristil which she had carefully selected according to her age. For me, there was a letter of recommendation which she thought might help me with my job hunting. I was deeply moved. This unexpected kindness gave me strength to face the difficulties. 第二篇 第一段：I’d first met Sister Esther 10 years earlier when I was her student at Edgewood College. She taught literature and her passion for books was contagious. She introduced me to many great works that broadened my vision. During my college days, she noticed my financial difficulties and often gave me extra study materials for free. She was a warm - hearted person who left a deep mark on my life. 第二段：Sister Esther said, “I have gifts for you and Kristil.” She pulled out two wrapped boxes. In one box was a beautiful scarf for Kristil. In the other was a job offer letter from a company she knew. They were looking for someone with my skills. I couldn't hold back my tears. Her kindness was a miracle in this difficult time. 参考答案 Paragraph 1:When the ball came towards me, I froze. My teammates were very tired and seemed worried. The opponents rushed towards me. Without thinking anymore, I found courage, and I kicked the ball with all my strength. The opponents didn’t think highly of me, so they didn’t think that I would be able to kick the ball so powerfully. As I kicked, the goalkeeper jumped towards the ball but missed it. Paragraph 2:Our team, The Big Blues, won the match! All my teammates ran towards me to lift me in the air. Since that day, I have gained some confidence and started to play better. My coach and teammates are also content with me and they try to improve my skills every time I play. Now I have realized that I always liked this sport, but my problem with it had something to do with the lack of encouragement I got. Now I can build on my confidence and I’ve realized I can also play this sport very well. 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$