北师大版（2019）必修第三册 Unit 8 单元习题课件(共29张PPT)

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Unit 8 Green Living
必修
第三册
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[河南开封2022高一期末]In the sport of track and field, athletes compete not only with one another but against themselves, and in each race they try to achieve the new personal best.
For one Nebraska teen running in what would be likely to be his final cross-country outing before graduating from high school, his personal best turned out not to be marking the fastest time but displaying the biggest heart.
Although it was a long shot when he came out from the starting position, Brandon Schutt from Bellevue East High School knew if his time was good enough that day, he still had the potential to qualify for the upcoming state meet.A mile into the 3.1-mile race, however, Schutt realised he wasn’t going to be able to keep up the necessary momentum (冲力)．Rather than risking injury, he slowed to a comfortable pace that would allow him to simply get pleasure from the moment and the day.
Meanwhile, Blake Cerveny from Burke High School in Omaha was running a very different kind of race.Aiming to beat his own personal record, after a fast start, he continued to push himself hard.
With less than 400 metres to go, Cerveny's legs cramped up (抽筋), but he didn't give up.Cerveny rose from the ground and continued, only to fall again after another 150 metres… and again, he got up and started running. About 100 metres away from the finish line, he lay curled on the ground.His legs had simply given out.
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Before Cerveny’s dad could reach his son, Brandon Schutt was at his side to offer a helping hand.The two completed the final 75 metres of the course.Schutt even made sure the injured runner crossed the finish line first, securing his opponent a faster time.
In today’s competitive world, while the emphasis in athletics is so often on breaking records, it is inspiring to see an athlete like Brandon Schutt.
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1．What does the underlined phrase “a long shot” in Paragraph 3 mean
A．Simple to compete. B．Unlikely to succeed.
C．Exciting to be qualified. D．Surprising to break records.
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【语篇导读】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了在一场内布拉斯加州青少年赛跑中，布兰登·舒特的个人成绩虽然不是最好的，但帮助竞争对手布莱克冲向终点的行为展示了真正的体育精神。
答案及解析
B　词义猜测题。根据画线部分后面的Brandon Schutt from Bellevue East High School knew if his time was good enough that day, he still had the potential to qualify for the upcoming state meet可知，布兰登·舒特认为，如果他在这个比赛的成绩足够好，他依旧可能拿到参加州运动会的资格，Although it was a long shot… 表让步，故此处表示“不太可能成功”。故选B项。
如本题中，画线短语所在句的主句和从句间存在让步关系，前后内容应是相反的，根据句内的逻辑关系可猜测出画线短语的含义。表示转折或让步关系的连接词有although/though, but, however, while, unlike等。
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2．Why did Brandon Schutt slow down after a mile
A．To have a final push.
B．To help Blake Cerveny.
C．To examine his wounds.
D．To enjoy the competition.
答案及解析
D 　细节理解题。根据第三段最后两句可知，布兰登·舒特在比赛中跑了一英里后，知道自己实力不够，于是放缓步伐，单纯地享受比赛的快乐。故选D项。
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C　推理判断题。根据第四段和第五段内容可知，布莱克为了打破自己的纪录，使出浑身解数，就算是腿部抽筋，还在往终点线爬，由此可以推知，布莱克是一个有毅力的人。故选C项。
3．What can we learn about Blake Cerveny in the race
A．He didn’t cross the finish line.
B．He was generous to help others.
C．He was a person of determination.
D．He was affected by his physical disability.
答案及解析
D　主旨大意题。根据全文内容可知，在比赛中能打破纪录固然令人激动，布莱克是有实力的，但却在最后出了状况，实力不如布莱克的布兰登·舒特帮助处于劣势的布莱克，还让布莱克比自己先过终点，这才是真正的鼓舞人心的体育精神，再结合最后一段的总结可知，作者通过这个故事宣扬了真正体育精神的价值。故选D项。
4．What is the text mainly about
A．The love for sports.
B．The sport of track and field.
C．The importance of perseverance.
D．The value of true sportsmanship.
[全国甲2022]Sometime in the early 1960s, a significant thing happened in Sydney, Australia. The city discovered its harbor. Then, one after another, Sydney discovered lots of things that were just sort of there—broad parks, superb beaches, and a culturally diverse population. But it is the harbor that makes the city.
Andrew Reynolds, a cheerful fellow in his early 30s, pilots Sydney ferryboats for a living. I spent the whole morning shuttling back and forth across the harbor. After our third run Andrew shut down the engine, and we went our separate ways—he for a lunch break, I to explore the city.
“I’ll miss these old boats，” he said as we parted.
“How do you mean？” I asked.
“Oh, they’re replacing them with catamarans. Catamarans are faster, but they’re not so elegant, and they’re not fun to pilot. But that’s progress, I guess.”
Everywhere in Sydney these days, change and progress are the watchwords (口号), and traditions are increasingly rare. Shirley Fitzgerald, the city’s official historian, told me that in its rush to modernity in the 1970s, Sydney swept aside much of its past, including many of its finest buildings. “Sydney is confused about itself，” she said. “We can’t seem to make up our minds whether we want a modern city or a traditional one. It's a conflict that we aren’t getting any better at resolving (解决)．”
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On the other hand, being young and old at the same time has its attractions. I considered this when I met a thoughtful young businessman named Anthony. “Many people say that we lack culture in this country，” he told me. “What people forget is that the Italians, when they came to Australia, brought 2000 years of their culture, the Greeks some 3000 years, and the Chinese more still. We’ve got a foundation built on ancient cultures but with a drive and dynamism of a young country. It's a pretty hard combination to beat.”
He is right, but I can’t help wishing they would keep those old ferries.
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1．What is the first paragraph mainly about
A．Sydney’s striking architecture. B．The cultural diversity of Sydney.
C．The key to Sydney’s development. D．Sydney’s tourist attractions in the 1960s.
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【语篇导读】本文通过介绍不同身份的人对悉尼这座城市在发展的过程中产生的现代文化与传统文化之间的冲突的看法，论述了一座城市可以新旧并存。
答案及解析
C　主旨大意题。第一段主要介绍了从20世纪60年代初，悉尼发现了港口之后的一系列发展，并强调了是港口造就了悉尼这座城市。C项(悉尼发展的关键)最能概括本段的大意，故选C项。
2．What can we learn about Andrew Reynolds
A．He goes to work by boat. B．He looks forward to a new life.
C．He pilots catamarans well. D．He is attached to the old ferries.
答案及解析
D 　细节理解题。根据第二段中的pilots Sydney ferryboats for a living以及第三段中的I’ll miss these old boats和第五段中的Catamarans are faster, but they're not so elegant, and they're not fun to pilot.可知，安德鲁·雷诺兹在悉尼以驾驶渡船为生，现在双体船取代了渡船，他却很留恋这些旧的渡船，且他认为双体船不够优雅，驾驶起来也不够有趣。由此可知，他还是更喜欢旧的渡船。故选D项。
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A　细节理解题。根据第六段第二句中的Sydney swept aside much of its past, including many of its finest buildings可知，雪莉·菲茨杰拉德认为悉尼在迅速走向现代化的过程中，把它的许多过去的事物都抛在了一边，包括许多最漂亮的建筑，即丢失了它的传统。故选A项。
3．What does Shirley Fitzgerald think of Sydney
A．It is losing its traditions.
B．It should speed up its progress.
C．It should expand its population.
D．It is becoming more international.
答案及解析
D　推理判断题。根据倒数第二段的第一句On the other hand, being young and old at the same time has its attractions.可知，作者认为一座城市新旧并存也是有吸引力的。同时结合本段后文引用的安东尼的话We've got a foundation built on ancient cultures but with a drive and dynamism of a young country.It's a pretty hard combination to beat.以及最后一段中的He is right可推知，作者同意安东尼的观点，即一座城市可以新旧并存。故选 A项。
4．Which statement will the author probably agree with
A．A city can be young and old at the same time. B．A city built on ancient cultures is more dynamic.
C．Modernity is usually achieved at the cost of elegance. D．Compromise should be made between the local and the foreign.
[江西部分重点学校2022高一联考]Everyone sleeps differently.Some people like sleeping on their sides, some prefer sleeping on their backs, and some like sleeping on their stomachs.__1__ Here is what you need to know about how your sleeping position affects your health.
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1．A　上文Some people like sleeping on their sides, some prefer sleeping on their backs, and some like sleeping on their stomachs.提到不同的人喜欢不同的睡姿，结合下文中的Here is what you need to know about how your sleeping position affects your health.可知，设空处应是提到睡姿与健康的关系，A项“但不是每个睡姿都对你有好处”承上启下，符合语境。故选A项。
【语篇导读】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了各种睡姿对健康的影响。
答案及解析
【答案】A．But not every sleeping position is good for you.
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On your back
Do you sleep on your back __2__ Sleeping on your back is good for your spine (脊柱)．This position causes little stress on the muscles in your back and neck.__3__ Your face won't develop wrinkles (皱纹) and spots as quickly as those who sleep on their sides or on their stomachs.The only disadvantage is that it worsens snoring (打鼾)．
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2．F　根据上文中的Do you sleep on your back？可知，本段介绍仰卧睡，结合下文对仰卧睡的好处的介绍可知，仰卧睡对健康有益，F项“那么你很幸运，因为这是最健康的睡姿”符合语境。故选F项。
答案及解析
【答案】F．Then you're in luck, because this is the healthiest position to sleep!
【答案】B．Moreover, this position is the best for your skin.
3．B　结合下文中的Your face won’t develop wrinkles and spots as quickly as those who sleep on their sides or on their stomachs.可知，设空处应是介绍这种睡姿对皮肤的好处，与下文形成递进关系，B项“此外，这种睡姿对你的皮肤最好”符合语境。故选B项。
On your side
Do you sleep on your side You’re definitely not the only one.__4__ When you sleep on your side, you can develop pain in your arms and legs because you're always lying on one side.Sleeping on your right side is also not good for your digestion (消化)．However, sleeping on your side reduces snoring.
On your stomach
We have bad news for people who sleep on their stomachs.This position is the least healthy.__5__ And it may also cause back issues because your spine has to take on an uncomfortable position.Therefore, you will be less likely to have a good sleep at night.Also, if you often sleep on a full stomach, you’ll even suffer from stomach problems.It does reduce snoring, though, so there is that benefit.
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【答案】C．Because this is the most common sleeping position.
4．C　根据上文中的You’re definitely not the only one.可知，很多人都是这种睡姿，C项“因为这是最常见的睡姿”符合语境。故选C项。
5．E　根据上文中的This position is the least healthy.可知，趴着睡最不健康，结合下一句And it may also cause back issues because your spine has to take on an uncomfortable position.中的also可知，设空处和下一句并列，也是介绍趴着睡的坏处，E项“你的脖子将会出问题，因为你的头完全偏着”符合语境。故选E项。
【答案】E．You’ll develop neck problems, since your head is completely turned.
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A．But not every sleeping position is good for you.
B．Moreover, this position is the best for your skin.
C．Because this is the most common sleeping position.
D．Your sleeping position can be good for your mind and body.
E．You’ll develop neck problems, since your head is completely turned.
F．Then you’re in luck, because this is the healthiest position to sleep!
G．However, the sleeping position may have a bad effect on your sleep quality.
When is that magical day going to come when everything is perfect and we can finally be happy Well, we may sometimes __1__ a day like that. But for most of the time there is always something that upsets us. And that is __2__. Life is a mixture of happy, neutral, and not-so-happy __3__．
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1.A.admire　　 B．achieve
C．earn　　 D．experience
2．A.normal　 B．perfect
C．suitable　 D．right
3．A.activities　 B．moments
C．situations　 D．accidents
The __4__ is in what you concentrate on, which determines your mood. I love the saying “Seize the day.” To me it means that we should not just look forward, __5__ the happiness to come from the future. Happiness is right here and right now. It is in the little moments, and you'll __6__ have to understand that good things are __7__ around you. The other day I did have a try. That day I paid attention to everything I __8__ in my day. I liked the sunshine, birdsong, and morning coffee. I liked the purr of a cat, and my__9__ jeans. I liked the roads that were in good__10__. I liked the leaves of spring. I liked the chat with my co-workers… You can do this with your phone too. Take a picture of everything that you like during the day. At the end of it, __11__ your pictures, and maybe write a page about these good things into your diary. If you use a computer, paste (粘贴) the __12__ into your electronic diary.　　　　　　　　　　
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4．A.result　 B．mystery
C．magic　 D．ability
5．A.accounting for　 B．thinking about
C．referring to　 D．waiting for
6．A.hardly　 B．simply
C．nearly　 D．instantly
7．A.nowhere　 B．somewhere
C．everywhere　 D．anywhere
8．A.faced　 B．liked
C．missed　 D．wished
9．A.shabby　 B．poor
C．expensive　　　　D．comfortable
10．A.condition　 B．time
C．fit　 D．mood
11．A.get through　 B．go through
C．pull over　　　　 D．come across
12．A.sayings　 B．addresses
C．pictures　 D．works
Another thing I did is see the good things even in a bad situation. Here's how it works: You suffer a terrible thing, but you tell yourself the good aspects of it. You really__13__ the day when you are able to concentrate on it. One day it was raining. People were not __14__ about it—it was dark, gloomy and wet. But you tell yourself that the climate here is not __15__， which explains the attitude.　　　　　　
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13．A.get　 B．remember
C．seize　 D．forget
14．A.happy　 B．curious
C．clear　 D．upset
15．A.snowy　 B．Rainy
C．windy　 D．dry
答案及解析
【语篇导读】本文是一篇议论文。生活中既有快乐的时刻，也有不快乐的时刻，遇到让我们心烦意乱的事情很正常，关键在于我们看待它的方式。快乐就在我们身边，我们要善于感受，多发现事物好的方面。
1．D　设空处所在句是在回答前一句“一切都很完美，我们终于能感到快乐的一天什么时候到来？”这个问题。“有时我们也可能会经历那样的一天”与下文的“大多数时候我们会遇到令人烦扰的事情”形成转折关系，experience符合语境。故选D项。
2．A　本句中的that指代的是前一句中提到的“大多数时候我们会遇到令人烦扰的事情”，根据下文Life is a mixture of happy, neutral, and not-so-happy ________.可知，生活中遇到令人烦扰的事情是正常的(normal)。故选A项。
3．B　由上文的sometimes和most of the time可知，此处表达生活是由快乐的、一般的、并不是那么快乐的时刻组成的。moments和sometimes, most of the time相呼应。故选B项。
4．C　根据文章第一句 When is that magical day going to come when everything is perfect and we can finally be happy 可知，此处指能让我们感到幸福的“魔力”在于我们关注的东西，magic与magical相呼应。故选C项。
5．D　根据look forward和to come from the future可知，此处是指我们不应该只是期盼并等待(waiting for)幸福的到来。account for意为“解释；是……的原因”；think about意为“考虑”；refer to意为“参考”。 故选D项。
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6．B　根据下文作者列举的一系列的小事可知，幸福存在于每一个小瞬间，我们只需要明白美好的事物就在我们身边。simply意为“仅仅；只是”，符合语境。
7．C　根据上文Happiness is right here and right now.和下文作者列举的一系列小事可知，美好的事物就在我们身边各个地方(everywhere)。故选C项。
8．B　下文 I liked the sunshine, birdsong, and morning coffee.I liked the purr of a cat, and my ________ jeans.I liked the roads that were in good ________.I liked the leaves of spring.I liked the chat with my co-workers… 中多次提到 liked，由此可知，此处指作者关注自己喜欢(liked)的事，故liked符合语境。
9．D　根据上下文可推知，此处指的是生活中让人感到幸福的小事，故应该是舒服的(comfortable)牛仔裤。故选D项。
10．A　此处表示作者喜欢状况(condition)良好的马路。in good condition意为“状况良好的”。
11．B　根据上文Take a picture of everything that you like during the day.可知，作者建议把喜欢的东西用手机拍下来。由此可推知，在一天结束的时候，浏览这些照片。get through意为“完成”；go through意为“浏览；翻阅”； pull over意为“靠边停车”；come across意为“偶遇”。故选B项。
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12．C　根据上文 At the end of it, ________ your pictures可知，这里是指粘贴上你自己拍的照片，故选C项。
13．C　此处为原词复现，根据第二段中的The ________ is in what you concentrate on, which determines your mood.I love the saying “Seize the day.”可知，此处表示当你能够全身心地关注一天中美好的事物的时候，你就真正地“抓住”了这一天。故选C项。
14．A　根据下文的it was dark, gloomy and wet可知，因为天色又黑、又阴暗、又潮湿，人们不开心。故选A项。
15．D　根据上文You suffer a terrible thing, but you tell yourself the good aspects of it.可知，作者建议在糟糕的境况中也要看到好的一面，下雨了，天色又黑、又阴暗、又潮湿，与之相反的好的一面是，天气不干燥(dry)了。故选D项。
【方法总结】利用词汇复现解答完形填空题目
解答完形填空题目时，可以利用原词或近义词复现来寻找答案。例如第8小题，根据下文中的几句话中多次提到liked可知，此处指作者关注喜欢的事，故选liked。第12小题根据上文 At the end of it, ________ your pictures可知，此处指拍摄的照片，故选 pictures。第13小题也是与第二段中的I love the saying “Seize the day.”相呼应。
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[辽宁沈阳二中2022高一段测]The game of Go is an important board game with origins in China from more than 4，000 years ago.In China, Go 1________ (recognise) as “hand conversations” as well, through which players communicate with each other.2________ other words, they “talk” through placing pieces on the board.
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1．is recognised　此处描述客观事实，应用一般现在时，主语Go与动词recognise之间为被动关系，应用被动语态；主语为单数概念，谓语动词用第三人称单数形式。故填is recognised。
2．In　in other words意为“换句话说”，为固定短语。故填In。
【语篇导读】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了中国围棋背后的精神以及它反映出的生活哲理。
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The metaphor (隐喻) first 3________ (use) by Zhi Daolin, a Buddhist master of the Jin Dynasty, reflects the nature of the game.While scholars of his time often lost 4________ (they) in philosophical (哲学的) debates on life and the universe, he preferred to play Go5________ he believed was full of hows and whys of life.
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3．used　分析句子结构可知，本句已有谓语动词reflects，设空处应用非谓语动词作后置定语，The metaphor与use之间构成逻辑上的被动关系，应用过去分词。故填used。
4．themselves　主语与宾语表示同一个人时，宾语用反身代词。故填themselves。
5．which/that　分析句子结构可知， he believed was full of hows and whys of life是一个定语从句，Go为先行词，指物，he believed为插入语，关系词在定语从句中作主语，所以用关系代词which或that引导该从句。故填which或that。
Master Go players often feel as if they were playing a real－life game: Sometimes one can move forward, while at other times, one must slow down; sometimes one can 6________ (direct) face the challenger, but at other times one must take 7________indirect approach.Appropriate placement of each tiny Go piece is similar to 8________ one might solve a difficult problem of life.The purpose of playing Go is not just to win but also, more importantly, to seek 9________ (wise) through the process.The players unite each other on the board.Instead of fighting as 10________ (enemy), they cooperate to play a good game.One thoughtless move could ruin the enjoyment.
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8．how　设空处引导宾语从句，作介词to的宾语，根据句意可知，从句缺少方式状语，应用连接副词how引导该从句。故填how。
7．an　此处泛指“一种间接的方法”，且indirect的发音以元音音素开头，应用不定冠词an。
6．directly　设空处修饰动词face，应用副词。故填directly。
9．wisdom　seek为及物动词，后接名词作宾语，wisdom是不可数名词。故填wisdom。
10．enemies　enemy为可数名词，其前无任何限定词修饰，所以设空处应用复数形式。故填enemies。
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[广东东莞七校2021高一期中联考]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。
I, together with my brother Aiden, was walking along the street, holding a box in my hands.A boy on skates turned around the corner very fast and crashed into me before I jumped out of the way.As we fell together, the box I'd been carrying flew from my hands and landed in the street.A moment later, a car drove past, sending the box spinning round.
The skater got up, said sorry, and sped off round the corner.
“Are you OK, Emily？” Aiden asked.
“I think so.” I stood and slowly moved my aching arm.
“Oh no! Look at Mum's present！” Aiden's face was red.
I picked up the crushed box and opened it.The drinking glasses inside were broken.I closed the box and left it in a garbage can on the pavement, then started hurrying home.Aiden had to run at full speed to keep up with me.
When we got home, we threw ourselves down on chairs in the kitchen.
“It isn't fair! Why did that happen？” Aiden said.
“I didn't even see that guy! He came out of nowhere，” I said angrily.
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Aiden's lower lip trembled.“Mum would've loved these glasses.”
We'd saved our money for weeks to buy glasses with pink flowers on them for Mother's Day.We have other glasses, but not a full set that matches.I wished I could cry and ask for some help, but I knew I couldn't.I'm the older one.I had to hold the glasses together.
“I want to make her happy，” Aiden said.
I thought about how Mum had been before Dad passed away.She used to joke around and laugh a lot.After she had deep worry lines between her eyes and hardly ever smiled.
“We'll think of something else to give her for Mother's Day，” I said, trying to cheer up Aiden.
“Like what？” he asked.“We don't have any money left.”
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I swallowed hard and said, “Maybe we can make a present for Mum.” ________________________________________________________________________
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Aiden saw tears rolling down Mum's cheeks. ________________________________________________________________________
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1．材料导读：文章讲述作者和弟弟好不容易攒钱给妈妈买了一份母亲节礼物——带有粉色花朵的玻璃杯。但捧着礼品盒的作者在街上被一个穿溜冰鞋的男孩撞倒在地，玻璃杯碎掉了。他们沮丧地回到家里，作为姐姐，作者知道自己必须想办法去弥补过失。
2．续写思路：
(1)由续写第一段首句内容“我用力咽了口唾沫，说：‘也许我们可以给妈妈做件礼物。’”可知，第一段可描写作者和弟弟一起给妈妈制作礼物的经过。
(2)由续写第二段首句内容“艾登看到妈妈泪流满面”可知，第二段可描写妈妈收到礼物之后的感动和艾登看到妈妈流泪之后的反应。
续写线索：提出亲手制作礼物——制作经过——送给妈妈——妈妈感动——大家开心的神情及“我”的感受
3．提分词句：sparkle with；pour out the plan；can't wait to do; blurt out；as often as before；as if引导的方式状语从句；how引导的感叹句等。
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I swallowed hard and said, “Maybe we can make a present for Mum.” Aiden's eyes sparkled with confusion, as if to ask how.A thought of the broken glasses brought me a good idea—why not make a paper cup and decorate it with pictures I poured out my plan to Aiden and he jumped to his feet with excitement.The next three days witnessed our effort to design, make and colour the paper cup.Eventually, a special work of art was born! On Mother's Day, we carefully took it out and couldn't wait to give Mum a surprise, only to find her eyes red and wet.
Aiden saw tears rolling down Mum's cheeks.He blurted out “Mum, you are crying! Are you sad with it？” His voice was worried and upset.But Mum stroked the paper cup lovingly as if it was the most precious jewel.Pulling us into her arms, she smiled brightly and said, “No, never have I had a more beautiful present than this.I am just too moved.” Hearing the familiar laughter, how happy I was to see Mum's gloomy days gone! How I wished Mum could laugh as often as before!