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苏州零模续写文本中探寻主题的拟定(竞选失利,重新定位人生)
阅读下面材料,根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写一段, 使之构成一篇完整的短文。
At the end of my junior year, election for student body officers caused quite an excitement among students. It appeared that Debbie would run unopposed for president. Talking among a group of dissatisfied girls, I whispered, “There must be someone who’d run against her.”
Suddenly Liz focused her attention on me. “Why not you?”
“Me? No way. I work after school. I can’t stay for all those meetings.”
My closest friend, Linda, smiled, “Why not? Just think how great our senior year would be! You could get a real senior trip approved and get better bands for the dances.”
My little group continued to ignore my protests as they imagined the wonderful changes I could make. By the end of the week, they’d gotten enough signatures to put my name on the ballot (选票).
Debbie and I had very different campaign styles. Because I was always skipping around, I earned the name “Rabbit”. Signs soon appeared around campus with the slogan (口号) “Make your votes count with Rabbit!” My platform aimed for more fun and less restrictions. We wore uniforms and I advocated more free dress days and a broader interpretation of what was acceptable on regular dress days.
My opponent, on the other hand, avoided any implication of silliness on her posters. Catchy slogans had no place in her serious campaign. What she offered was the opening Lawn to all students and a reformatting of the yearbook that would mix ninth through twelfth graders rather than highlight seniors in oversized photos. Gone would be the yearbook with seniors ’ quotes and many exciting activities. Lowerclassmen (低年级生) loved Debbie’s idea; would-be seniors, however, were angry.
My classmates supported me and were confident they could persuade enough lowerclassmen to vote my way. Each day I got reports of a few more of lowerclassmen coming to my side.
On election day, I felt fairly confident. I was even looking forward to quitting my job and focusing on school politics.
注意:
1. 所续写短文的词数应为 150 左右;
2. 续写部分分为两段, 每段的开头语已为你写好。
However, by the end of the day, the votes were counted and Debbie was declared the winner.
That’s when I noticed my teacher M. Laskey, who turned to me and smiled. “Congratulations!”
student body officers (学生会干事):通常是由学生选举产生的学生组织领导人员run unopposed for president 无对手竞选会长 run against同…竞选a group of dissatisfied girls 一群不满意的女生whisper低声说get a senior trip approved批准一次真正的毕业旅行band乐队ignore my protest忽略我的抗议get enough signature获得足够签名My platform aimed for more fun and less restrictions.我的平台旨在增加乐趣,减少限制。a broader interpretation广义上的解释on regular dress days 在日常着装日opponent对手implication 暗指silliness愚蠢,糊涂catchy slogans 朗朗上口的标语a reformatting of the yearbook学校年刊的格式变化highlight seniors in oversized photos用超大的照片突显高年级学生seniors’ quotes 高年级学生的引语would-be senior未来的高年级学生
Step I Read for the information
1. Read for the 5 elements in the passage
Who: I, Debbie, Lisa, Linda and my classmates, my teacher M. Laskey
When: at the end of my junior year
Where: my school
What:Opening: At the end of my junior year, Debbie seemed to run unopposed for president of the student body officers.
Build-up: I whispered someone should run against her among some dissatisfied girls, and they persuaded me to participate in the election.
Climax: They supported me a lot and I began to have more votes. My confidence built up, looking forward to the election day.
Resolution:However, by the end of the day, the votes were counted and Debbie was declared the winner.
Ending:That’s when I noticed my teacher M. Laskey, who turned to me and smiled. “Congratulations!”
Why:
2. Read for more details in the passage
1) What can we learn from these sentences?
①Talking among a group of dissatisfied girls, I whispered, “There must be someone who’d run against her.”
②“Me? No way. I work after school. I can’t stay for all those meetings.”
③My little group continued to ignore my protests
At first, I didn’t want to run against with Debbie for the position.
2)What was my campaign style?
Aiming for more fun and less restrictions; advocating more free dress days and a broader interpretation of what was acceptable on regular dress days.
2) What was Debbie’s campaign style?
avoided any implication of silliness on her posters; No catchy slogans; serious; a reformatting of the yearbook that would mix ninth through twelfth graders rather than highlight seniors in oversized photos; Lowerclassmen (低年级生) loved Debbie’s idea.
3) What can we learn about Debbie?
She took it very seriously, made full preparations for the it, and she considered the lowerclassmen’s demand.
3) Why did my little group wanted me to run against her?What can you read from the following sentences?
①Talking among a group of dissatisfied girls, I whispered, “There must be someone who’d run against her.”
②You could get a real senior trip approved and get better bands for the dances.
③as they imagined the wonderful changes I could make.
④aimed for more fun and less restrictions
⑤more free dress days and a broader interpretation of...
⑥would-be seniors, however, were angry.
Because they were not satisfied with her policies or her working style.
4) ①By the end of the week, they’d gotten enough signatures to put my name on the ballot.
②My classmates supported me and were confident they could persuade enough lowerclassmen to vote my way. Each day I got reports of a few more of lowerclassmen coming to my side.
From these sentences, we know my classmates did a lot to support me in competing for the position.
4) On election day, I felt fairly confident. I was even looking forward to quitting my job and focusing on school politics.
From this sentence, we learn that I was very confident and was prepared to become the new president.
Resolution: However, by the end of the day, the votes were counted and Debbie was declared the winner. So I felt very disappointed, embarrassed, and was even suspicious about myself.
Ending:That’s when I noticed my teacher M. Laskey, who turned to me and smiled. “Congratulations!” From M. Laskey’s words, I knew I had gained a lot from this experience, and this was what truly mattered.
Step II Predict the plot
P1 However, by the end of the day, the votes were counted and Debbie was declared the winner.
1. What was my reaction? What emotion did I have?
Unhappy, disappointed, frustrated,embarrassed, ashamed to let her classmates down//struggled to squeeze a smile on my face.
2. What was my classmates’ reaction? What did they say or do?
They were surprised/amazed, didn’t believe the result. They might also comfort me. (how?-action)
3. What was Debbie’s reaction?
She might express her recognition for my idea and me.
4. When and where did I meet my teacher M. Laskey?
Maybe I found a quiet place by myself.
Para2 That’s when I noticed my teacher M. Laskey, who turned to me and smiled. “Congratulations!”
1. What was my reaction? What did I do or say?
I was shocked, asked him the reason. // I expressed my disappointment and frustration because I didn’t win.
2. What did my teacher congratulate on me?
The courage to challenge myself and compete against such a strong opponent.//Stand up for my belief and make efforts to advocate it.//Learn something from the failure.
3. What did I learn from the experience?
①success isn't always about winning but about the effort and impact you make along the way.
②I reflected on my mistake and found that I was overconfident and underestimated the influence of her offer on the voters. I learnt to be modest.
③I found Debbie was more practical and considerate than me, and she listened to the voices of different grades.
Step III Polish up your work
Polish up the sentences in paragraph 1
1. A sense of disappointment washed over me, I didn’t expect the end of the election. (改成独立主格结构+主句)
A sense of disappointment washing over me, I didn’t expect the end of the election.
2. I recalled the ballot, there were so many classmates and friends supported me, but I failed in the end. (改成非谓语+with 复合结构+主句)
Recalling the ballot, with so many classmates and friends supporting me, I still failed in the end.
3. I was so ashamed that I could feel my face burning. (改成so+adj/adv+助动词/情态动词/be动词+主语+实义动词+that +从句的部分倒装句)
So ashamed was I that I could feel my face burning.
4. My best friend Liz noticed my change and hugged me tightly to comfort me. She encouraged me to engage in the next election and I was good enough. (改成V1 and V2, doing的结构,再加which引导的定语从句)
My best friend Liz noticed my change and hugged me tightly to comfort me,encouraging me to engage in the next election, which made me feel much better.
5. Debbie walked to me. My opponent didn’t expose a proud face to me but expressed her appreciation and recognition of me. (用instead of 连接三句话)
Debbie walked to me, and instead of exposing a proud face to me, my opponent expressed her appreciation and recognition for me.
6. The more surprising thing was that she said she would combine my idea with hers and make a discussion with me next time. (改成主语从句+系动词+表语从句)
What was more surprising was that she said she would combine my idea with hers and make a discussion with me next time.
Rewrite paragraph 2 by yourself
That’s when I noticed my teacher M. Laskey, who turned to me and smiled. “Congratulations!”
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①Shocked, I asked what he congratulated me on, only to be told that it was not the result but the growth from it that really mattered.
②Though I was defeated,the incident would be engraved in my heart permanently,which taught me to be modest and be practical.Additionally,never look down upon any opponent because he might have an ace up his sleeves.(有一张王牌;有绝招)
③Mr.Laskey was not talking about my failure,but talking something much bigger than that, which made a huge difference to my later life.
④It was a lesson in grace, in perseverance, and in the importance of standing up for what you believe in, even if the outcome isn't what you had hoped for.
⑤It was a moment of realization that in the grand scheme of life, the race to the finish isn't always about crossing the line first; it's about the character you build and the influence you leave behind.
⑥Indeed, life was brimming with these elections, in one form or another, and the thing that mattered most was to keep running for what you hold dear most, to keep participating and making your voice heard.
Possible version:
However, by the end of the day, the votes were counted and Debbie was declared the winner. I had lost by a single vote, a narrow margin险胜 that filled me with a mix of disappointment and shame.Recalling the ballot, despite so many classmates and friends supporting me, I still failed in the end. So embarrassed was I that I could feel my face burning. My best friend Liz noticed my change and hugged me tightly to comfort me, encouraging me to engage in the next election, which made me feel much better. Debbie walked to me, and instead of exposing a proud face to me, my opponent expressed her appreciation and recognition for me. What was more surprising was that she said she would combine my idea with hers and make a discussion with me next time.
That’s when I noticed my teacher Mr. Laskey, who turned to me and smiled. “Congratulations!” Staring at him in astonishment, I murmured, “But I didn’t win.” Mr. Laskey smiled and stroked my head, saying that it took guts to需要勇气 run for office and stand up for my belief, regardless of the outcome. His words,spoken with sincerity and encouragement, lifted my spirits like a gentle breeze. It was at that time that I became aware that instead of claiming victory in the election, the courage to rise to/take up the challenge is what truly matters. Though I was defeated,the incident would be engraved in my heart permanently,which taught me to be more modest, practical and considerate in my later life.
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