读后续写：关于杰克和汤普森先生的故事 讲义-安徽省合肥市第八中学2024-2025学年高二下学期期中检测英语试题

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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。

Jack leaned against his apartment’s kitchen counter, gazing at the growing mountain of bills. Despite the city’s promise of opportunities, he struggled with a low-paying job and high expenses. Every month felt like a battle to make ends meet. He missed the warmth of Mr. Thompson’s old house, where every tenant (租户) felt like family and Mr. Thompson treated each tenant with constant kindness.

One cool autumn day, as Jack sorted through his mail, mostly consisting of bills and advertisements, a plain white envelope caught his eye. The return address belonged to Mr. Thompson. Heart pounding with curiosity, Jack tore it open. Inside, a check for $2,500 and a handwritten note fell into his hands.

“Dear Jack,

I hope this letter finds you well. I’ve recently sold the old house, and it felt only right to share a portion of the proceeds with those who made it a home. Over the years, watching young people like you grow and pursue their dreams has been my greatest reward. Your presence brought joy and warmth to our community. I wish you all the best.

Warm regards,

Thompson”

Jack’s eyes welled up with tears of gratitude. This unexpected windfall was more than just money-it was a lifeline, a ray of hope in his struggles. The gesture reminded him of all the times Mr. Thompson had shown similar kindness to his tenants, from helping with repairs to offering wise advice during difficult times.

The check trembled in Jack’s hand. It could fix everything, he thought-the unpaid rent, the empty fridge, and the endless fear. But his chest tightened. Memories of his father’s lectures echoed: “Never depend on others. Stand on your own.” Jack had promised to prove himself in the city, yet here he was, drowning.

Mr. Thompson’s words warmed him, but doubt crept in. Was it a charity case? He needed answers-not from the money, but from the man who sent it.

Jack paced, the check glaring from the table. He imagined Mr. Thompson’s kind eyes. This isn’t pity, Jack reasoned. It’s... thanks.

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Anyway, Jack was determined to express his gratitude in person.

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Inspired by Mr. Thompson’s words, Jack knew what to do next.

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关于杰克和汤普森先生的故事续写

续写分析​

第一段续写分析：此段承接上文杰克对汤普森先生赠予支票的疑惑与感动，以 “determined to express his gratitude in person” 为核心，生动展现杰克亲自拜访汤普森先生的过程。通过 “hopped on a bus”“clutching the check tightly” 等动作描写，体现杰克内心的急切与重视；两人的对话则是重点，汤普森先生解释赠予原因，“you and others made that old house alive. It wasn’t just a building; it was a community.” 不仅点明了老房子对于众人的意义，更深化了人与人之间情感联结的主题，同时让杰克彻底理解这份善意背后的深意，为下文杰克的改变埋下伏笔。​

第二段续写分析：该段以 “Jack knew what to do next” 展开，突出杰克受到启发后的行动。他没有将钱全部用于解决眼前困境，而是 “set aside a portion to invest in a small online business course”，体现出他对未来的长远规划与追求梦想的决心；“volunteered at a local community center” 这一行为，则将汤普森先生给予他的善意进行传递，升华主题。结尾 “Mr. Thompson’s gift had not only changed his life but also inspired him to make a difference in others’ lives” 直接点明主旨，强调善意的力量不仅能改变个人命运，还能在社会中不断传递，引发读者共鸣。​

全文翻译​

杰克靠在公寓的厨房台面上，望着堆积如山的账单。尽管这座城市充满机遇，但他拿着微薄的薪水，却要承担高昂的生活开销。每个月，他都在为收支平衡而苦苦挣扎。他怀念汤普森先生那座老房子里的温暖时光，在那里，每个租户都亲如家人，汤普森先生也始终友善地对待大家。​

一个凉爽的秋日，杰克在整理邮件时，大部分都是账单和广告，这时一个朴素的白色信封引起了他的注意。寄件地址正是汤普森先生。杰克满心好奇，心跳加速，撕开了信封。里面掉出一张 2500 美元的支票和一张手写便条。​

“亲爱的杰克：​

希望这封信寄达时你一切安好。我最近卖掉了那座老房子，我觉得应该把一部分收益分享给那些让它成为家的人。这些年来，看着像你这样的年轻人成长、追逐梦想，是我最大的收获。你的存在为我们这个小群体带来了欢乐和温暖。祝你一切顺利。​

诚挚的，​

汤普森”​

杰克热泪盈眶，心中满是感激。这笔意外之财不仅仅是钱，更是一条救命稻草，是他困境中的一线希望。这一举动让他想起汤普森先生曾多次对租户们展现的善意，从帮忙修理东西到在困难时期给予明智的建议。​

支票在杰克手中微微颤抖。他想，这笔钱能解决所有问题 —— 拖欠的房租、空空的冰箱，还有无尽的担忧。但他的胸口一阵发紧。父亲曾经的教诲在他耳边回响：“永远不要依赖别人。要自立自强。” 杰克曾发誓要在这座城市证明自己，然而现在，他却陷入了困境。​

汤普森先生的话温暖了他的心，但疑虑也随之而来。这是慈善救济吗？他需要答案，不是从这笔钱中寻找，而是要从寄钱的人那里得到解答。​

杰克在房间里踱步，桌子上的支票格外刺眼。他想起汤普森先生和蔼的眼神。杰克心想，这不是怜悯，这是…… 感谢。​

不管怎样，杰克决定亲自去表达他的感激之情。他跳上一辆公交车，紧紧攥着支票，前往汤普森先生的新地址。当他敲门时，汤普森先生面带温暖的微笑迎接了他。杰克激动得声音发颤，脱口而出他的感激之情：“这对我来说意义重大，但我想知道你为什么要为我做这些。” 汤普森先生请他进屋，递给他一杯咖啡。