台州市外国语学校2021学年第二学期高二英语
第一次单元练习
时间：120分钟 总分：150分
第一部分：听力（共两节，满分30分）
第一节：（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. What is the weather like according to the man
A. Clear. B. Cloudy. C. Rainy.
2. What does the man mean
A. He wants to keep the chair.
B. He can make a table for the woman.
C. They don't have enough room for new furniture.
3. What sport are the speakers watching
A. Skating. B. Football. C. Gymnastics.
4. Who is the primary target audience for the man's books
A. Teachers. B. Teenagers. C. Primary school students.
5. Where are the speakers
A. In a library. B. In a bookstore. C. In a classroom.
第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟：听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. What makes the woman different today
A. Her shoes. B. Her dress. C. Her bag.
7. What color is the woman's bag
A. Blue. B. Red. C. Yellow.
听第7段材料，回答第8至9题。
8. What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Friends. B. Co-workers. C. Family members.
9. How does the woman feel about the robot
A. Curious B. Excited. C. Uncertain.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10. What time is it
A. 7:00 am. B. 9:00 am. C. 11:00 am.
11. What are the plans for
A. A new house. B. A new bridge. C. A new office building.
12.What will the man take to Mike
A. A cup of tea. B. A cup of coffee. C. A glass of juice.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13. What is the conversation mainly about
A. Seasons. B. Photography. C. Social media.
14. How many likes has the man's photo had
A. 100. B. 150. C. 850.
15. What is the man's main reason for taking photos
A. To win awards. B. To earn a living. C. To show people he knows.
16. What does the man want for his birthday
A. A hat. B. A camera. C. A photograph.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. What is the speaker announcing
A. He is leaving the team.
B. He has signed a new play.
C. He is selling the club to new owners.
18. Where is the soccer team based
A. In America. B. In England. C. In Canada.
19. What has the speaker been asked to do
A. Draw up training plans for the team.
B. Write a list of new coaches.
C. Pick a new player.
20. How does the speaker feel
A. Proud. B. Guilty. C. Sad.
第二部分：阅读理解（共两节，满分35分）
第一节：（共10个小题；每小题2.5分，满分25分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题纸上将该项涂黑。
A
San Francisco better local garden
The San Francisco Botanical Garden is one of the most diverse gardens in the world. The garden is a living museum within Golden Gate Park, offering 55 acres(英亩) of both beautiful gardens and open spaces.
The San Francisco Botanical Garden is open during COVID-19. The garden is free to all San Francisco residents and garden members. We are also continuing to offer free admission every morning to everyone from 7:30 am to 9 am---a fantastic time for bird watching. The second Tuesday of the month is also free to everyone.
San Francisco Botanical Garden Free Day:
Second Tuesday of every month
Free daily from 7:30-9am
Always free for San Francisco city and county residents
Always free for garden members and school groups
Regular cost:
$9/ adults weekdays, $12/ foreign adults weekdays; $7/ youth and seniors;
$3/ children; children 4 years old and younger free
Last entry:
Fall and winter
October through early November: Last entry at 5pm
1st Sunday in November through January: Last entry at 4 pm
February through 2nd Saturday in March: Last entry at 5 pm
Spring and summer
2nd Sunday in March through September: Last entry at 6 pm
(The garden closes one hour after last entry.)
21. What do we know about the San Francisco Botanical Garden
A. It is free for local people. B. It is closed during COVID-19.
C. It is free for everyone on Tuesday. D. It is located near Golden Gate Park.
22. How much does it cost a foreign adult to visit the garden on weekdays
A. $3 B. $7 C. $9 D. $12
23. From which is the text probably taken
A. A news report. B. A travel guide.
C. A science fiction. D. A cooking instruction.
B
Two British teachers have broken the world record for the longest journey in a tuk-tuk after pulling their failing vehicle for 43 miles. Richard Sears and Nick Gough traveled 37,500 kilometers around the world and passed through 37 countries. They did this to support the grass-roots education project in Africa, Asia and South America.
The pair, who set off from London, thought their expedition was over when the vehicle started to fail. When the tuk-tuk broke, they were only 70 kilometers away from their destination. They decided to pull it the rest of the way. The tuk-tuk, which weighs 800 kilograms, was pulled in turn by Richard and Nick over three days. On arrival in Chepen, Peru, they discovered a mechanic who specialized in tuk-tuks and managed to fix it.
The pair were back on the road aiming for their next goal. Along their journey they had to tackle deserts and jungles. They also survived close encounters with elephants in Uganda and Botswana and an accident in Malaysia. The greatest hardship on the tuk-tuk was the mountain ranges lying in their path, including the Alps, the Himalayas and the Andes.
Nick and Richard uncovered some inspirational projects across Africa, Asia and South America. They witnessed firsthand the educational challenges facing these areas today. They joined street children in the slums of Cairo, Khartoum, Kampala, Mumbai and Phnom Penh. They visited Congolese refugees(难民) in camps in Eastern Burundi. They witnessed how education could free sex-workers in Delhi and victims of human trafficking in Nepal.
The pair established The Tuk Tuk Educational Trust, a U.K. registered charity.
Talking about their motivation, Richard said, “The world's leaders have made a commitment to achieving universal primary education but, in spite of this pledge(誓言,承诺), over 57 million primary-aged children worldwide are still out of school; many more are in school, but still cannot access quality learning opportunities.”
24. Why did the two teachers travel around the world
A. To support an education project.
B. To create a new world record.
C. To entertain themselves.
D. To challenge themselves.
25. How far did the two teachers pull the tuk-tuk each day on average
A. A little more than 30 kilometers.
B. About 14 miles.
C. 43 miles.
D. 70 kilometers.
26. What is the third paragraph mainly about
A. How they realized their next goal.
B. Their exciting experience on the road.
C. The beautiful scenery of famous mountains.
D. The difficulties and dangers they faced in the journey.
27. Which of the following best describes the two teachers
A. Curious and brave.
B. Humorous and generous.
C. Courageous and responsible.
D. Efficient and honest.
C
Doctors in hospital emergency rooms often see accidental poisonings. A frightened parent arrives with a child who swallowed a cleaning liquid. Or perhaps the harmful substance is a medicine. Or it might be a chemical product meant to kill insects. These are common causes of accidental poisoning
In cases like this, seek medical help as soon as possible. Save the container of whatever caused the poisoning. And look on the container for information about anything that stops the effects of the poison. Save anything expelled from the mouth of the victim. That way, doctors can examine it.
In the past, some people forced poisoning victims to empty the stomach. They need a liquid syrup of ipecac(催呕剂) to do this. But an organization of children’s doctors no longer advises parents to keep syrup(糖浆) of ipecac. The American Academy of Pediatrics says some poisons can cause additional damage when they come back up the throat.
Millions of people know a way to save a person who is choking on something trapped in the throat. The method is commonly known as the Heimlich Manoeuvre or abdominal thrusts(腹部按压), which you can do by getting directly behind a sitting or standing person. Put your arms around the victim's waist. Close one hand to form a ball. Place it over the upper part of the stomach below the ribs. Place the other hand on top. Then push forcefully inward and upward. Repeat the abdominal thrusts until the object is expelled from the mouth. For someone who is pregnant or very fat. place your hands a little higher than with normal abdominal thrusts.
Red Cross experts say taking these steps can save many lives. But they also warn that abdominal thrusts are not for people who have almost drowned. They say the use of the method could delay other ways to re-start breathing in the victim. Abdominal thrust should be used only in cases where a near-drowning victim is choking on an object.
To learn more about first aid, ask a hospital or organization like a Red Cross or Red Crescent Society for information. There may be training classes offered in your area. If you know first aid methods, you can be calmer and more helpful in case of emergency.
28. Which of the following is NOT the common cause of accidental poisonings
A. A harmful medicine. B. A cleaning liquid.
C. Poisonous insects. D. Dangerous pesticide.
29. Which is the closest in meaning to the underlined word “expelled” in Paragraph 2
A. coming out B. taking up
C. going away D. getting down
30. What is the author's purpose in writing this text
A. To warn people to avoid accidental poisonings.
B. To provide a short medical guide to first aid.
C. To show how to perform abdominal thrusts.
D. To help people deal with accidental poisonings.
第二节：（共5小题：每小题2分，满分10分）
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Last week when I was reading at home, my younger sister rushed in and told me an old man was lying on the round in front of our building. I immediately took my first-aid kit and ran downstairs. He was suffering a slight heart attack. And I performed CPR on him. Luckily. an ambulance came soon and he was taken to hospital. Later that day I was told by the hospital what I did helped rescue the old man's life. 31 However, at the same time I fell a bit sad. There were many people who wanted to help around the old man then. Yet no one performed first aid on him as they hadn't attended a first-aid course. I think everyone should learn at least some basic first-aid techniques, which can be very important. 32
You can gain the knowledge, skills and confidence to act in an emergency. You never know when you might need them - you could be at home, at work, at school or on holiday. 33 , you can act whenever you're needed.
You can be a resource for your community. For your family, your neighbors or the broader community, having more people with first-aid skills helps build a stronger and more harmonious community.
You can stay safe at work. Illness and injury can happen anywhere, anytime. 34 , and you can also help meet your workplace's safety requirements.
35 The first-hand experience you gain through learning first aid and using your skills could help you decide if you want to pursue a career in the health profession. It also shows your commitment to a career in the health profession when it comes to applying for jobs.
A. I was happy to hear that
B. I received a phone call from the hospital
C. If you have the skills
D. With first-aid knowledge you can create a safe work environment
E. You can take first-aid courses in your community for free
F. Here are my reasons
G. It's helpful to your future career
第三部分：语言运用（共两节，满分45分）
第一节：完形填空（共20小题：每小题1.5分，满分30分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题纸上将该项涂黑。
An old car, a few dollars in the pocket, and a sense of adventure. That’s all Tony and Maureen Wheeler needed for the 36 of a lifetime. They met on a park bench in Regent’s Park and
37 a year later. For their honeymoon, they decided to try what few people thought 38 —crossing Europe and Asia overland, all the way to Australia. It took them several months and all the money they could earn or borrow, but they 39 .
It was too amazing an experience to 40 themselves. 41 by their friends, they stayed up nights writing their very first travel guide “Across Asia on the Cheap”. Within a week they’d 42 1,500 copies and Lonely Planet was born. The name 43 a misheard line in the song “Space Captain”. The 44 words are “lovely planet”, but Tony Wheeler heard “lonely planet” and liked it.
Lonely Planet has gone on to 45 the world’s largest and most successful travel publisher, 46 over 100 million books. Lonely Planet enables curious 47 to experience the world and get to the heart of a place through guidebooks and almost every place on the planet.
“There’s a whole world of amazing sights, hotels and travel companies out there—and we want to tell you which ones we 48 are best. But we never use our opinions for money. If you
49 something written by a Lonely Planet author, you can be 50 they’ve been there, had a look themselves and are 51 you what they really think. It’s trusted advice from a
52 source,” says Tony.
Tony and Maureen are continuing to travel and devote much of their spare time to 53 projects, providing support for people in need. And the 54 is still driven by the idea in “Across Asia on the Cheap”: “What you’ve got to 55 is decide to go and the hardest part is over. So go!”
36. A. savings B. travel C. ward D. anniversary
37. A. divorced B. delayed C. married D. separated
38. A. difficult B. possible C. astonished D. meaningful
39. A. made sure B. made up C. made it D. made sense
40. A. keep to B. link to C. turn to D. contribute to
41. A. Forced B. Disturbed C. Anticipated D. Encouraged
42. A. sold B. acquired C. proceeded D. purchased
43. A. comes from B. results in C. looks into D. applies to
44. A. wonderful B. mysterious C. actual D. ambiguous
45. A. fight B. compete C. become D. manage
46. A. printing B. drawing C. reading D. writing
47. A. couples B. travelers C. foreigners D. photographers
48. A. appreciate B. own C. store D. think
49. A. judge B. receive C. accept D. read
50. A. sure B. pleased C. correct D. afraid
51. A. warning B. telling C. reminding D. grabbing
52. A. exact B. stable C. reliable D. simple
53. A. successful B. urgent C. contrary D. charitable
54. A. country B. world C. office D. company
55. A. achieve B. do C. start D. claim
第二节：（共10个小题：每小题1.5分，满分15分）
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。
A fateful conversation inspired the creation of the First Aid Kit, which was released in 1888. Aboard a train heading to Colorado for vacation, company 56 (found) Robert Wood Johnson struck up a conversation 57 a doctor. The doctor explained to him the 58 (danger) of railroad construction and the lack of medical supplies 59 (treat) the unique industrial injuries. From this exchange, Johnson saw 60 opportunity to both advance the field of healthcare and build 61 (he) young business. And the commercial First Aid Kit was bon
However, Kilmer knew that the kits, themselves, were not enough. They needed to include explanation and training. Since its founding, the company had prided itself on 62 (educate) the public and spreading methods of wound care. In 1901, the nation's first 63 (commercial) available guide to first aid, the Hand Book of First Aid 64 (publish). The guide reached beyond the railroad and medical industries, showing readers 65 to save lives with their first aid skills.
第四部分：写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节：应用文写作（满分15分）
假如你是李华，红十字会 (the Red Cross) 将在你校组织为期两周的急救知识培训班。请你给英国交换生Jack写一封邮件，邀请他一同报名参加。内容包括:
1.培训时间和地点; 2.培训内容: 校园突发情况急救知识。
注意: 1.词数80左右; 2.可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear Jack,
_________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
第二节：读后续写（满分25分）
阅读下面短文，根据所给情节进行续写，使之构成一个完整的故事。
About a half-mile behind our Minnesota farm lay a pond. In summer, my brother Harry and I would run through a stand of oak trees to skip stones there. The pond wore a collar of black mud. It was not a place for swimming.
In late summer, the pond would be covered by a green and bubbly scum(起泡的渣). Sometimes a strong, unpleasant smell rose from it. We stayed away.
When winter came, the pond was once again an inviting place. One day when ice covered it, Harry said to me, “Try walking across.”
The ice looked solid. No water showed through it, but I hesitated. “Go ahead.” Harry urged. “Try it. You're lighter than I am. If the ice holds, we can run and slide carefully on it. It’ll be fun.” I wanted to please Harry, and I thought about the fun of a long slide on the ice. I began to slide across the pond.
In the middle of the pond. the ice gave way with a sudden crack(裂缝)! I stretched out(伸展)my arms. The next thing I knew I was hanging on to the edge of a hole in the ice by arms outstretched on the ice. From my shoulders down I hung in icy water. I thought of the bottom of the pond. I knew it would be black and awful down there, full of mud and maybe rotting creatures.
I tried to climb out of the hole. but when I got a knee on the ice, it broke like window glass. Again and again I tried to get out. Again and again the ice broke into pieces. The hole widened. I was
wearing a coat of heavy material. As it became completely wet, it dragged me down. I was tired of the struggle and rested with my arms stretched out on the ice.
I looked at Harry on shore. He seemed rooted to the spot. “I can't get out!” I screamed when I caught some breath.
注意:
1. 所续写短文的词数应为150左右;
2. 至少使用5个短文中标有下划线的关键词语;
3. 续写部分分为两段，每段的开头语已为你写好;
4. 续写完成后，请用下划线标出你所使用的关键词语。
Paragraph1:
Harry turned and ran from the pond. _______________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________
Paragraph2:
The moment I crashed through the kitchen door, sobbing, mum rushed over. ________________第一次月考答案
听力
1-5 ACBBA 6-10 ACBCC 11-15 BCBBC 16-20AACBA
阅读
21-23 ADB 24-27 ABDC 28-30 CAB
七选五
31-35 AFCDG
完型
36-40 BCBCA 41-45 DAACC 46-50 ABDDA 51-55 BCDDB
语法填空
56. founder 57. with 58. dangers 59. to treat 60. an
61. his 62. educating 63．commercially 64. was published 65. how
应用文
Dear Jack,
How is it going I’m writing to invite you to participate in a training course organized by the Red Cross of our city.
The course is to be held in our school hall next week, which centeres on/focuses on/is about first aid knowledge. I think it is necessary for students to attend the course. Not only does it help us have a knowledge of first aid, but we can also offer help when others get injured or face any emergency.
It’s such a useful course that lots of students have already sign up for it. If you’re interested, please let me know. I’m looking forward to your participation.
续写
One possible version：
Paragraph 1: He turned and ran from the pond. Staring at his familiar figure out of sight, I wondered, “Is he running for help, or is he running away and leaving me sliding to the bottom ” After what seemed to be centuries of waiting, I was on the edge of collapse. Suddenly, Harry came back with a branch, which was large, black, and v-shaped. He pushed the branch toward me. I grabbed it immediately and was eventually dragged out of the icy water by Harry. What a narrow escape! We stumbled home, with my clothes dripping water.
Paragraph 2: The moment I crashed through the kitchen door, sobbing, mum rushed over. She helped me take off my coat, and gave me a quick bath then passed me a cup of milk to warm me up. I tearfully complained to her about all that had happened and Harry was blamed for getting
me sibling into such a trouble. His head drooping, Harry murdered an apology to me. I was comforted and relieved, but in fact, the pond was still attractive to young Harry and me, especially when winter came again.
Text 1
W: Be sure to wear a jacket. I thought I heard thunder earlier.
M: That must have just been Dad shutting the door. There's not a cloud in the sky
Text 2
W: My friend has started making furniture of wood. I was thinking about ordering a new table 2
from her.
M: We don’t have any space. If you want a table, you need to sell those chairs that we never use. Text 3
M: That was a horrible tackle. I don't understand why he wasn't shown a red card and marched
straight off
W: I think it was fine. He got the ball. The other player dived and made it look worse.
Text 4
W: So you write what is commonly known as Young Adult literature.
M: Yes. I mean all ages can enjoy my books, but it's primarily aimed at people in high school.
Text 5
W: Oh hey! It's late for you to be here - working on the term paper
M: Yes, it's due so soon, so I've been here since class ended. And you
W: I’m looking for a couple of books and I also have to return this one.
Text 6
M: I like your dress, is it new
W: You obviously haven't been watching me. I've been wearing it for weeks.
M: Well, something is different.
W: Try my bag.
M: Is it your bag
W: No.
M: Ah, I know now. I didn't look at your feet.
W: Do you like them
M: I do. Shoes like that are in fashion, aren't they And the yellow matches your dress.
W: And my bag, for that matter.
M: Yes. You've like a ray of sunshine. That's why I noticed you. You stand out from all the reds and blues around here.
W: If you can't dress like this in the summer, when can you do it
Text 7
M: Have you met the new team member
W: Yes. I can't believe they replaced Gary with a robot.
M: I mean it's very cute, but do they honestly think a machine can do the job better than a human
W: I know I would understand if it was labor like working in a factory, but how can it replace an accountant
M: I wonder if this is a joke, like one of those TV shows with hidden cameras.
W: Unfortunately, it's definitely real. I wonder who will be next for the change.
M: Well. I can't see them replacing you. Robots can't write very well.
W: You say that now, but who knows, maybe they will soon. My sister works for an A1 company.
M: So she's to blame.
W: Honestly, some of the things she tells me are scary.
Text 8
W: Are they the new plans from the architects
M: Yes, they just arrived at 9:00am.
W: That was two hours ago!
M: Nobody told me what to do with them.
W: Sorry. Can you take them straight to Mike They were meant to be here yesterday before noon.
M: Is he okay I heard he was angry and shouted at one of the employees earlier.
W: He was just under a significant amount of stress. Usually we build houses or office blocks, but landing this contract to build a bridge is a big deal for us.
M: I imagine the fact that it is connecting two countries only adds to that.
W: Exactly. It's being called a step towards peace in the press, so he needs to make sure the bridge is a symbol for that peace.
M: In that case, I’ll take him a cup of tea along with the plans.
W: I wouldn’t bother. He has given up tea. Coffee too. He’ll probably appreciate some fruit juice, though.
M: Say no more. There's some orange juice in the fridge.
Text9
W: I love the colors of autumn. All the leaves turn orange and yellow and red.
M: Yes, I got a great photo yesterday150 people liked it and nearly 100 people shared it. Does that mean I'm famous on social media
W: Unfortunately not. A recent study said you have to get 1,000 people to like your posts online for you to be considered a celebrity.
M: Oh well, only 850 away!
W: Is that mainly why you take pictures
M: What No, not just like to share them, so my friends and family can see them. If other people like them, that's a bonus.
W: Have you ever thought about doing it professionally
M: No, but I have submitted some pictures to competitions and won
W: That's amazing. You have a really good eye. I can't wait to see what you shoot in winter when it snows.
M: I'll probably get a cold Last year I took lots of night photos but was very ill.
W: Sounds like you should invest in a warm hat then.
M: Thankfully my birthday is in November, so I’ll add it to my list.
Text 10
M: I’m sad to say that today's match will be the last one I take charge of It has been an honor guiding Toronto FC over the last two seasons. I want to thank the owners for putting their trust in an Englishman to come to Canada and make an impact in a relatively new league. I want to thank the United States Soccer Federation for taking Major League Soccer from strength to strength, building a huge fan base around the world. My reasons for leaving have
nothing to do with the club but rather personal reasons. My family have been missing me and I also miss them, and l now feel it is a good time to say goodbye. I was put at ease while making my decision when the owners asked to draw up a short list of replacements, as I leave knowing that whoever they choose, you will be in good hands. To my players, thank you for giving me your all for 90 minutes during every game. There have been highs and lows, but you have been stars throughout it all, and I will continue to watch you from across the pond. And to Ryan, my captain. may you continue to lead this team to the victory they deserve.(共21张PPT)
Through the ice
读后续写（满分25分）
阅读下面短文，根据所给情节进行续写，使之构成一个完整的故事。
About a half-mile behind our Minnesota farm lay a pond. In summer, my brother Harry and I would run through a stand of oak trees to skip stones there. The pond wore a collar of black mud. It was not a place for swimming.
In late summer, the pond would be covered by a green and bubbly scum(起泡的浮渣). Sometimes a strong, unpleasant smell rose from it. We stayed away.
When winter came, the pond was once again an inviting place. One day when ice covered it, Harry said to me, “Try walking across.”
The ice looked solid. No water showed through it, but I hesitated. “Go ahead.” Harry urged. “Try it. You’re lighter than I am. If the ice holds, we can run and slide carefully on it. It’ll be fun.” I wanted to please Harry, and I thought about the fun of a long slide on the ice. I began to slide across the pond.
In the middle of the pond, the ice gave way with a sudden crack(裂缝)! I stretched out(伸展) my arms. The next thing I knew I was hanging on to the edge of a hole in the ice by arms outstretched on the ice. From my shoulders down I hung in icy water. I thought of the bottom of the pond. I knew it would be black and awful down there, full of mud and maybe rotting creatures.
I tried to climb out of the hole, but when I got a knee on the ice, it broke like window glass. Again and again I tried to get out. Again and again the ice broke into pieces. The hole widened. I was wearing a coat of heavy material. As it became completely wet, it dragged me down. I was tired of the struggle and rested with my arms stretched out on the ice.
I looked at Harry on shore. He seemed rooted to the spot. “I can’t get out!” I screamed when I caught some breath.
注意：
1. 所续写短文的词数应为150左右；
2. 至少使用5个短文中标有下划线的关键词语；
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Paragraph 1:
Harry turned and ran from the pond.
Paragraph 2:
The moment I crashed through the kitchen door, sobbing, mum rushed over.
A story
when
where
who
what
how
why
Reading for a story
Reading for setting
I
Harry
a pond
lay behind our farm
wore a collar of black mud
a green and bubbly scum
sometime smelly
unsuitable for swimming
stay away
an inviting place
brothers
skip stones
In summer
In winter
contrast
overt plot
Setting
Inciting incident
Rising action
Climax
Falling action
Resolution
Denouement
Events
A. The pond in winter was so inviting in winter that I decided to slide across it at the instigation of my brother.
B. I strived to climb out of the icy water by myself, but in vain.
C. With the ice cracking, I fell into a hole in the ice.
D. The pond behind our farm was not suitable for swimming in the summer.
D
A
C
B
Reading for plot
Covert plot Time Events Mood
Before I slid across the pond Harry _____ me to go first because of my lighter weight. In order to ______him and have fun, I ______. I felt _________
but_______.
When I was in the middle of the pond With ice ________ suddenly, I fell into a hole. Arms ___________ on the ice and body ________in the icy water, I was ___________ in the hole.
I got _________
and ________.
When I tried to save by myself I attempted to climb out of the icy hole several times but ______. The heavy coat, _____________________________________worsened the terrible situation.
I was __________
and _________.
When I looked at Harry Harry was ________________. I _________ at him for ________. I was ________
but __________.
urged
hesitated
cracking
shocked
hanging
in vain
exhausted
becoming wet through and dragging me down
willing
agreed
outstretched
trapped
/caught
rooted to the spot
screamed his help
scared
anxious
please
How about Harry
hopeful
nervous
Inferring the development
Paragraph 1:
Harry turned and ran from the pond.
Paragraph 2:
The moment I crashed through the kitchen door, sobbing, mum rushed over.
Infer the development from the given sentences
I was rescued.
Inferring the development
Paragraph 1:
Harry turned and ran from the pond.
Paragraph 2:
The moment I crashed through the kitchen door, sobbing, mum rushed over.
I was rescued.
Raise questions about the development
Inferring the development
Paragraph 1:
Harry turned and ran from the pond.
Paragraph 2:
The moment I crashed through the kitchen door, sobbing, mum rushed over.
I was rescued.
Raise questions about the development
What was my response to his leaving
Did he really leave me alone
How was I rescued
What did mum react to the accident
How can the story be ended rationally
Inferring the development
Paragraph 1:
Harry turned and ran from the pond.
1 What was my response to his leaving
2 Did he really leave me alone
3 How was I rescued
Feeling: dismay; disappointment; despair
Action: wonder; exclaim
Let “body language” speak!
Way: with the help of an oak branch
Action: push; wriggle; grab; drag
Let “action” speak!
How to express disappointment / dismay:
皱眉
“Where could he go ” I murmured with a fierce frown.
失望地看
I shot/threw/cast a frustrated look at him.
摇头
I just shook my head in hopelessness.
哭
Tears of grievance (委屈) / ɡri v ns/ came into my eyes with the figure of my brother out of sight.
Staring at the familiar figure out of sight, I was trembling with rage and chill.
颤抖
Let “body language” speak!
Tips for writing
_____________________________ by a strong sense of nervousness and anxiety, Harry didn’t know what to do, his heart ________________wildly.
A flush of frustration _______ from the bottom of my heart, I froze with terror, trembling in icy water and hard to breathe.
The thought of being abandoned/deserted by Harry _________ my mind, dismay and despair ___________ in my heart.
The icy water ________ my skin with needle-like chill as I was ______(湿透) to the skin and __________________(颤抖).
Desperate and exhausted, I was on the verge of________(奔溃). “Harry. Don’t leave me alone.” I _________ at the top of the lung.
As I looked at his back, I_________, “Is he running for help, or is he running way and leaving me alone ”
Seized/ Consumed/ Overwhelmed
surging
occupying
beating /pounding
accumulated
Show more than tell!
pierced
soaked
trembling/shivering
collapse
exclaimed
wondered
How did Harry save me by using an oak branch
push vt. 推动
grab vt. 抓住，攫取
drag vt. 拖，拉，拽，扯
flop vi. 扑通落下
wriggle vi. 蠕动，蜿蜒而行
_________ to his stomach, Harry _______ the branch before him and _________ toward me. When a slender top branch was within ______, I grabbed it. Eventually, I was ________ from the icy water.
Flopping
pushed
wriggled
reach
dragged
Let “action” speak!
Let “action” speak!
Seeing Harry ________ back to the pond with a long stick in his hand, I was _______ with fresh blood. The next few minutes _____________ his dragging me to the shore inch by inch.
Finally ______ Harry with a long rope. “_______ it.” He ______________ one end of the rope to me. Desperate to escape from the chilly pond, I _______ the lifeline tightly and was eventually _____________ up to the shore.
_________ out my arms, I _____ the oak branch with all my strength and _________ carefully out of the hole inch by inch. I ________ eventually.
storming
injected
saw/witnessed
came
Grab
threw/cast/ flung
grasped
dragged/pulled
Stretching
seized
survived
crawled
Continuing the story
Paragraph 2:
The moment I crashed through the kitchen door, sobbing, mum rushed over.
1 What was my mum’s first reaction
2 What lesson did I learn from the experience
That day impressed a lifelong lesson on me ― Always stay away from potential risks and bear in mind that curiosity kills cats.
As life has it, not until we encounter something adventurous will we be aware of precious warnings.
The pond was still so inviting to young Harry and me, especially when winter came again.
I was temporarily comforted and relieved but I would never forget the life-risking experience and never act so blindly again.
A story is an accident, which begins with a problem and ends with a solution.
A good story often has a good theme.
A better story “shows more than tells”.
A great story displays details properly.
Tips for writing
Para. 1
He turned and ran from the pond. Staring at his familiar figure out of sight, I wondered: “Is he running for help, or is he running away and leaving me sliding to the bottom ” Dismay and scare beat me out of breath. The icy water pierced my skin with needle-like chill. I was anxious to climb out by myself, but countless previous failures froze me from struggling again. After what seemed to be centuries of fruitless waiting, I was on the verge of collapse. Just at that moment, here dashed Harry with a large, black, V-shaped oak branch. Flopping to his stomach, he pushed the branch before him and wriggled toward me. The moment a slender top branch was within reach, I grabbed it immediately and was eventually dragged out of the icy water by Harry. What a narrow escape! We stumbled home, with my clothes dripping(滴水)and my overshoes squishing(发出嘎吱声) and squirting(喷出) water.
Appreciate a possible version
Appreciate a possible version
Para. 2:
I crashed through the kitchen door, sobbing, mum rushed over. Unbuttoning my coat, and stripping(脱去) my clothes from me, she gave me a quick bath and then nimbly wrapped a thick blanket over me to stop my teeth-chattering chill; meanwhile she gave me a cup of milk to warm me up. I tearfully complained to her about all that had happened and Harry was lectured about getting a younger sibling into such a trouble. His head drooping, Harry murmured an apology to me. I was temporarily comforted and relieved but in fact, the pond was still a permanent temptation to young Harry and me, especially when winter came again.
Assignment
Polish your writing according to tips for writing.
Share your writing with your classmates.
Try to learn from your classmate and meantime give some advice on improving their writing.
Thank you!
