56 Truly Appreciated
一、请根据两个提示句进行故事续写，150词左右。
Everybody had agreed to get together early this November since we’d be too busy to set a date in the following Christmas month.
I was feeling good. For the first time in years, I was able to buy myself a new dress instead of searching through the thrift store(二手店). My gifts were also store-bought. No more mentally embarrassed as my recipients opened my presents and too-brightly exclaimed(夸赞) over the homemade items.
As I distributed those high-end store presents, I got a few curious looks. One of my friends, who was a bit notorious for speaking the truth, said, “You didn’t make these gifts; you bought them!” Another friend added, “You look different, too! Trendier!”
I had no idea it would be that noticeable, or that they would call me out on it. I began to stammer a reply, but somebody else cut in first. “It’s because you guys wanted to have this party so early. We all had to rush to buy presents. Ivy obviously didn’t have enough time to make stuff this year.” Another sweeter friend helped, trying to smooth over the embarrassing situation, “I’m sure we’ll love this year’s presents, but we always look forward to your homemade treats. My personal favorite is your banana-carrot cake with cream-cheese frosting. And you look lovely as usual, just a bit more restrained(淡雅的). You’re usually more attractive, which we love.” Their words comforted me a bit.
I’d always been crafty and preferred to make things from scratch when I had the time. Even when I had been financially comfortable, I had a special liking for hitting thrift stores. However, when our income halved just at the time our family grew, my DIY projects and thrift-store shopping became a necessity instead of just a preference. Somehow, my attitude changed and I starting thinking that my homemade goodies were inferior to store-bought items, and that my vintage clothing was embarrassing instead of fun and creative.
I had been convinced that our friends must have felt sorry for our family. ________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________ It turned out that everyone had truly liked my homemade presents and my thrift store outfits. ________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________
二、原作品读
Truly Appreciated
It was only the last week of November, but everybody had agreed that we should get together early. December was bound to be crazy, and we’d never be able to set a date and time when everybody would be free.
I was feeling good. For the first time in years, I was actually able to indulge and buy myself a new dress instead of searching through the thrift store. My gifts were also store-bought. No more mentallycringing as my recipients opened my presents and too-brightly exclaimed over the homemade items.
After a flurry of hugs and air kisses, we started exchanging presents. We’d learned to put presents in separate bags for each family to avoid confusion. I’d decided to hit one high-end store and bought everything for this group from there. I had seven impressive shopping bags, dulylabeled and ready for handing out.
I got a few curious looks as I distributed them. One of my friends, who was a bit notorious for speaking the truth, said, “You didn’t make these gifts; you bought them!”
Another friend added, “You look different, too! Trendier!”
I had no idea it would be that noticeable. Or that they would call me out on it. I began to stammer a reply, but somebody else cut in first. “It’s because you guys wanted to have this party so early. We all had to rush to buy presents. Ivy obviously didn’t have enough time to make stuff this year.”
Well, that gave me an excuse. “Yeah,” I agreed weakly.
One of the sweeter friends tried to smooth over the two bumblers’ gaffes. “I’m sure we’ll love this year’s presents, but we always look forward to your homemade treats. My personal favorite is your banana-carrot cake with cream-cheese frosting.”
That mollified me a bit. Another friend helped by saying, “And you look lovely as usual, just a bit more restrained. You’re usually more flamboyant, which we love.”
“Yeah,” the one who had originally exclaimed about my new look chimed in. “You’re more hippie vintage than—you know.” She named the store from which I’d bought my outfit.
I’d always been crafty and preferred to make things from scratch when I had the time. Even when I had been financially comfortable, I had a penchant for hitting thrift stores.
Then, when our income halved just at the time our family grew, my DIY projects and thrift-store shopping became a necessity instead of just a preference. Somehow, my attitude changed and I starting thinking that my homemade goodieswere inferior to store-bought items, and that my vintage clothing was embarrassing instead of fun and creative.
I had been convinced that our friends felt sorry for our family and merely tolerated our presents since they knew that we were going through leaner times. I tried to compensate by coming up with suitable items that I knew they would enjoy and hoped that the thought behind them would be appreciated. Nonetheless, the minute my husband found a better paying job and I was able to score a work-from-home gig, I foolishly bent over backwardsto show that I was no longer penny-pinching.
I didn’t get the reaction I was expecting. It turned out that everyone had truly liked my homemade presents. And they had thought my thrift store outfits reflected my personal style and not my budget. I was ashamed that I had let my focus on money make me feel embarrassed and apologetic.
I lifted my chin and looked around our little party. I saw everybody in a different light, even the two non-candidates for the diplomaticcorps. They hadn’t meant any harm in calling me out.
I raised an appeasing hand. “Okay, okay. Next year, I’ll start crafting and baking for Christmas in June just in case we decide to beat the holiday rush again and hold our get-together on some crazy early date.”
Everybody laughed. I felt a hundred times lighter as my perception became so much clearer.
Since then, no matter my financial status, I’ve continued to give mostly homemade presents. I have certainly enjoyed the labor of love more, unhampered by ridiculousnotions. I’m glad I regained my senses before I completely lost the joy in my traditional way of holiday gift giving.
Words for understanding (加粗的单词为熟记单词，其它认识即可)
单词 音标 词性释义 单词 音标 词性释义
indulge [ n d ld ] vt.满足(欲望等) crafty [ krɑ:fti] adj.灵巧的
thrift [θr ft] n.节俭 financial [fa n n ( )l] adj.财政金融的
mental [ ment l ] adj.精神上的 penchant [ pent nt] n.嗜好，爱好
cringe [kr nd ] vi.感到难为情 halve [hɑ v] vt.把…减半
recipient [r s pi nt] n.收件人 necessity [n ses t ] n. (迫切)需要
exclaim [ k skle m] vi.喊叫 goody [ g di] n.佳品
flurry [ fl ri] n.一阵忙乱 embarrass [ m b r s] vt.&vi. (使)窘迫
exchange [ ks t e nd ] vt.交换 creative [kri e t v] adj.有创造力的
confusion [k n fju ( )n] n.混淆 tolerate [ t l re t] vt.容许; 承认
hit [hit] vt.到达 leaner [ li:n ] adj.难赚钱的
high-end [ ha end] adj.高端的 compensate [ k mpense t] v.补偿
impressive [ m pres v] adj.不俗的 appreciate [ pri e t] vt.感激, 感谢
duly [ dju:li] adv.适当地 nonetheless [ n n les] adv.虽然如此
label [ le bl] vt.贴标签于 score [sk ] vt.获得
distribute [d str bju t] vt.分配, 分给 gig [g g] n.工作
notorious [n t :ri s] adj.臭名昭著的 penny-pinching [ peni-p nt ] adj.吝啬的
trendy [ trendi] adj.时髦的 reflect [r flekt] vt.反映
noticeable [ n t s b( )l] adj.显而易见的 budget ['b d t] n.预算
stammer [ st m (r)] vi.结巴地说 apologetic [ p l d et k] adj.道歉的
obvious [ bv s] adj.明显的 chin [t n] n.下巴
smooth [smu ] vi.缓和 candidate [ k nd d t] n.候选人
bumbler ['b mbl ] n.犯错者 diplomatic [ d pl m t k] adj.外交的
gaffe [g f] n.失言 corp [k p] n.主要部分，集团
frost [fr st] vt.覆上糖霜 appease [ 'pi z] vt.使平息/满足
mollify [ m l fa ] vt.抚慰 beat [bi t] vt.赶在…之前
restrain [r stre n] vt.约束 perception [p sep n] n.感知，见解
flamboyant [fl m b nt] adj.引人注目的 unhampered [ n h mp d] adj.无拘无束的
hippie [ h pi] n.嬉皮士 ridiculous [r d kj l s] adj.可笑荒谬的
vintage [ v nt d ] adj.老式优质的 notion [ n n] n.观念，理解
outfit [ a tf t] n.装备 regain [r ge n] vt.复得; 赢回
短语 释义 短语 释义
be bound to do 必定 from scratch 从头做起；从零开始
call sb out 让某人当面解释 be inferior to 次于；低于
cut in 插嘴 bent over backwards 拼命
chime in 紧跟着说
Read to appreciate: Fill in the blanks according to Chinese translations
这还是多年以来第一次我不用去二手店淘货，可以随心花钱，给自己买条新裙子。
For the first time in years, I was actually able to __________ and buy myself a new dress instead of __________ through the thrift store. (Action)
对方打开我送的礼物，大肆赞赏，我的内心再也不用难为情了。
No more mentally __________ as my recipients opened my presents and too-brightly __________ over the homemade items. (Emotion+Action)
在一阵匆忙拥抱和嘬嘴之后，我们开始交换礼物。
After a __________ of hugs and air kisses, we started __________ presents. (Action)
自家做的东西再好也不如商店买的，自己的老式穿搭过时无趣而无新意，想到这些，我的心态就变了。
My attitude changed and I starting thinking that my homemade goodies were __________ to store-bought items, and that my vintage clothing was __________ instead of fun and __________. (Emotion+Thinking)
我坚信，朋友们都知道我们家经济困难，同情我们并将就接收我们带去的礼物。
I had been __________ that our friends felt sorry for our family and merely __________ our presents since they knew that we were going through leaner times. (Thinking+Action)
我努力补偿，费劲心思做一些我认为他们会喜欢的东西，希望对方能体会到其背后的付出。
I tried to __________ by coming up with suitable items that I knew they would enjoy and hoped that the thought behind them would be __________. (Action+Thinking)
我很惭愧，很难堪，很抱歉，因为我太过关注金钱层面的东西了。
I was __________ that I had let my focus on money make me feel __________ and __________. (Emotion)
大家都笑了。我倍感轻松，因为我的认知也越加明确了。
Everybody laughed. I felt a hundred times __________ as my __________ became so much clearer. (Environment+Emotion)
Language use
Application of the key words: Fill in the blanks according to the Chinese sentences
1. 看到这情景，她瞪着眼睛，高兴得大叫起来。She opened her eyes and __________ in delight at the scene.
2. 他和她匆匆相视一笑，然后走进了电梯。He __________ a quick smile with her then entered the lift.
3. 由于害怕被贴上“问题家庭”的标签，他们不敢联系社会福利机构。
They are afraid to contact the social services in case they are __________ a problem family.
4. 数以千计的士兵正在给难民们分发食物和毯子。
Thousands of soldiers are working to __________ food and blankets to the refugees.
5.萨莉设法缓和了他们之间的敌对情绪。Sally managed to __________ over the bad feelings between them.
我并不想当着他的朋友吻他而使他感到难堪。
I didn't want to __________ him by kissing him in front of his friends.
7. 她拒不接受被称为撒谎者。She refused to __________ being called a liar.
8. 她的律师说她应该为所遭受的痛苦得到赔偿。
Her lawyers say she should be __________ for the suffering she had been caused.
9.上周末得到你们的大力帮助，我们非常感谢。We really __________ all the help you gave us last weekend.
回家的路上，他琢磨着这次面试非常顺利。On the way home he ________ that the interview had gone well.
11.他们道了歉,那位旅客的气也消了。The angry passenger was __________ by their apology.
Imitation of the scenes：
1. I was feeling good. For the first time in years, I was actually able to indulge and buy myself a new dress instead of searching through the thrift store. My gifts were also store bought. No more mentally cringing as my recipients opened my presents and too-brightly exclaimed over the homemade items.
模仿：我由于经济拮据，好多年都没有去过高级餐厅吃饭了。这一次来到高级餐厅狼吞虎咽，吃得很开心。
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I didn’t get the reaction I was expecting. It turned out that everyone had truly liked my homemade presents. And they had thought my thrift store outfits reflected my personal style and not my budget. I was ashamed that I had let my focus on money make me feel embarrassed and apologetic.
模仿：丈夫做好了饭菜，希望妻子喜欢，没想到因为放得太咸，妻子有点吃不下，他觉得很失望。
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Keys:
读后续写
I had been convinced that our friends must have felt sorry for our family. They merely tolerated our presents since they knew that we were living on a tight budget. I tried to compensate by coming up with suitable items that I knew they would enjoy and hoped that the thought behind them would be appreciated. Nonetheless, the minute my husband found a better paying job and I was able to get a work-from-home part-time job, I foolishly bent over backwards to show that I was no longer penny-pinching.
It turned out that everyone had truly liked my homemade presents and my thrift store outfits. Those items all reflected my personal style and not my budget. Nobody meant any harm in calling me out. It was the very focus on money that made me feel embarrassed and apologetic. I was ashamed. “Okay, okay. Next year, I’ll start crafting and baking for Christmas in June just in case we decide to beat the holiday rush again and hold our get-together on some crazy early date.” Everybody laughed. I felt a hundred times lighter as my perception became so much clearer. (159 words)
原作品读
II.
1. indulge; searching 2. cringing; recipients; exclaimed 3. flurry; exchanging 4. inferior; embarrassing; creative 5. convinced; tolerated 6. compensate; appreciated 7. ashamed; embarrassed; apologetic 8. lighter; perception
III.
1. exclaimed 2. exchanged 3. labelled 4. distribute 5. smooth 6. embarrass 7. tolerate 8. compensated 9. appreciate 10. reflected 11. appeased
IV.
1. I was feeling joyful. For the first time in years, I was actually able to indulge and treat myself to a big meal outside instead of cooking simple dishes at home. All the food I ordered in this fancy restaurant was delectable. My mouth was watering as the waitress served the dishes for me.
2.The husband didn’t get the reaction he was expecting. It turned out that her wife didn’t like his homemade dishes. The food was too salty. He tasted himself and was disappointed that he had screwed up the dinner.57 The White Car
一、请根据两个提示句进行故事续写，150词左右。
The worst thing that can happen to any driver is to run over a child. That thought crossed my mind when I braked at a stop sign and saw two boys on bikes weaving circles on a side road. Suddenly, the younger of the two riders angled in my direction. His bike moved alongside my window, the boy struggling to control it.
I slammed my foot on the brake. Two thin wheels and a child disappeared under my bumper. I looked into the rearview mirror, bracing myself to see a badly injured body and a destroyed bike. Nothing was in the road. “Dear God,” I thought, “he’s still under the car.” And my second thought hit me like a death sentence: “I’ve killed a child.”
Opening the door, I rushed to the street in front of the house where the boy was headed. A woman flew out the door and started screaming. Her husband stopped his work in the open garage and headed toward my car. I ran to the mother, crying “I’m sorry, I’m sorry.” I couldn’t even look in the direction of my small white car. It had become a murder weapon.
Suddenly, a neighbor approached, holding the hand of a calm child. She had looked under the car and discovered him trapped to the bottom of the bumper. His only damage: slight road burns on his back. His dad followed behind, carrying a broken bike. The mother bent down to examine her son, pain melting from her face as she hugged his thin body.
Two months later, the family moved away from our neighborhood. I had meant to replace the boy’s bicycle, but my busy work routine made me forget the promise. Since their presence had been a reminder of how close I had come to taking the life of another person, I felt relief, but regretted that I had never made good on the bike. Seven years went by. Then something so unexpected happened that I can only explain it as a second chance to make it up.
I taught English at the local high school and often assigned my eleventh-graders to write an incident dealing with themselves and taught them something about life. For a question that always motivated ideas, I would ask, “How many of you have ever been in a car accident ” This particular year, a young man cheerfully volunteered, “I had one, Mrs. La May. Remember You hit me.”
I searched my mind for a time when I had hit any car. ________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________ I could only apologize for my ignoring him and hope that I could make it up by helping him with his studies. ________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________
二、原版品读
The White Car
The worst thing that can happen to any driver is to run over a child. That thought crossed my mind when I braked at a stop sign and saw two boys on bikes weaving circles on a side road. My house was fifth from the corner. I turned and accelerated slowly to twenty miles an hour. Suddenly, the younger of the two riders angled in my direction. His bike moved alongside my window, the boy struggling to control it.
I slammed my foot on the brake. The tires screeched. Two thin wheels, a child and a pair of handlebars disappeared under my bumper. I looked into the rearview mirror, bracing myself to see a crumpled body and a mangled bike. Nothing was in the road. “Dear God,” I thought, “he’s still under the car.” And my second thought hit me like a death sentence: “I’ve killed a child.”
Opening the door, I stumbled into the street in front of the house where the boy was headed. A woman flew out the door and started screaming. Her husband stopped his work in the open garage and headed toward my car. I ran to the mother, crying “I’m sorry, I’m sorry.” I couldn’t even look in the direction of my small white car. It had become a murder weapon.
Suddenly, a neighbor approached, holding the hand of a dazed but calm child. She had looked under the car and discovered him clinging to the underside of the bumper. His only damage: slight road burns on his back. His dad followed behind, carrying a twisted bike. The mother bent down to examine her son, anguish melting from her face as she hugged his thin body.
Two months later, the family moved away from our neighborhood. I had meant to replace the boy’s bicycle, but my busy work routine made me forget the promise. No one knew where they had gone. Since their presence had been a reminder of how close I had come to taking the life of another person, I felt relief, but regretted that I had never made good on the bike. Seven years went by. Then something so unexpected happened that I can only explain it as a second chance to make restitution.
I taught English at the local high school and often assigned my eleventh-graders to write an autobiographical incident that taught them something about life. For a question that always triggered ideas, I would ask, “How many of you have ever been in a car accident ” This particularyear, a young man with curly black hair and pale skin cheerfully volunteered, “I had one, Mrs. La May. Remember You hit me.”
I searched my mind for a time when I had hit any car, let alone one driven by a student. Giving up, I frowned at Orlando. “I never had a car accident.” “Yes, you did,” he insisted. “I was nine years old. You ran over me with your white car.” The class went silent. Blood rushed to my face. I did remember! It came back to me that the boy I hit that day had an unusual name—Orlando. He had black hair and the same smattering of freckles on his cheeks and nose as this handsome sixteen-year-old who now innocently brought back my past. Recovering quickly, I joked dramatically, “My past has come back to haunt me.” “I’m still afraid of white cars,” Orlando ventured with a wry grin. Still, Orlando didremind me with a laugh that I never bought him a new bike.
I could only apologizefor my oversight and hope that I could make it up by helping him with his studies. Orlando was a struggling ESOL student usually earning a borderline “B.” Toward the end of the term, he came up to me while the rest of the class was engaged in group work. “Am I going to fail ” he asked, with a note of dread in his voice. Without a second’s hesitation, I answered, “Orlando, there is no way on earth that you will fail my class.” With a sheepish grin, he headed back to his seat.I looked gratefully at his healthy head of hair, his bright eyes, his dancing freckles. He was back at work, confidently adding to his group’s discussion, panic and worry gone from his eyes. I couldn’t give him a bike and I couldn’t take away his fear of white cars, but I could give him a little boost to get through the years ahead.
I. Words for understanding （加粗的单词为熟记单词，其它认识即可）：
单词 音标 词性释义 单词 音标 词性释义
weave [wi v] vt.迂回 assign [ sa n] vt.分派
accelerate [ k sel re t] v.加速 autobiographical [ t ba ɡr f kl] adj.自传的
struggle [ str ɡl] vi.努力 incident [ ns d nt] n.发生的事情
slam [sl m] vt.使劲推 trigger [ tr ɡ r] vt.引起
screech [skri t ] vi.发出刺耳的声音; particular [p t kj l (r)] adj.特别的
handlebar [ h ndlbɑ r] n.(自行车)把手 curly [ k li] adj.卷曲的
bumper [ b mp r] n.(汽车)保险杠 volunteer [ v l n t (r)] v.自愿做
rearview ['r vju:] n.后视 frown [fra n] v.皱眉
brace [bre s] vt.(费劲)绷紧 smattering [ sm t r ] n.少量
crumpled [ kr mpld] adj.被压皱的 freckle [ frekl] n.雀斑
mangled [ m ɡld] adj被严重损坏 innocently [ n sntli] adv.纯真地
stumble [ st mbl] vi.跌撞地走 recover [r k v (r) ] vi.恢复
scream [skri:m] v.尖叫 haunt [h nt] vt.困扰
approach [ pr t ] v.接近 venture [ vent r] vi.小心地说，
dazed [de zd] adj.神志不清的 wry [ra ] adj.啼笑皆非的
cling [kl ] vi.粘住 grin [ɡr n] n.咧着嘴笑
underside [ nd rsa d] n.底部 remind [r ma nd] vt.提醒
damage [ d m d ] v.损坏 apologize [ p l d a z] vi.致歉
twist [ tw st] v.使扭曲变形 oversight [ v sa t] n.疏忽
bend [bend] v.弯曲 borderline [ b d la n] adj.临界的
anguish [ ɡw ] n.痛苦 engage [ n ɡe d ] vt.忙于
melt [ melt] vi.逐渐消失 dread [dred] n.恐惧
hug [h ɡ] vt.拥抱 hesitation [hez 'te n] n.犹豫
replace [r ple s] vt.代替 dread [dred] n.恐惧
routine [ru ti n] n.常规 sheepish [ i p ] adj.难为情的
relief [r li f] n.宽慰 panic [ p n k] n.惊恐
restitution [ rest tu n] n.赔偿;补偿 boost [bu st] n.激励
短语 释义 短语 释义
run over 碾过 search my mind 在脑海里寻找
cross one`s mind 突然想起 let alone 更不必说
struggle to do 尽力做某事 apologize for 道歉
brace oneself to 硬着头皮做某事 make it up 弥补
bend down 弯腰 come up to sb. 走到......面前
take the life of 夺走......的生命 be engaged in 忙于，从事
make good on 兑现 without hesitation 毫不犹豫
make restitution 赔偿 get through 度过
III. Read to appreciate: Fill in the blanks according to Chinese translations
1.打开门，我跌跌撞撞地走到了男孩要去的房子前面的街道。
___________ the door, I __________ __________the street in front of the house where the boy was headed.(Action)
2.母亲弯下腰来查看到儿子安然无恙，当她拥抱着他弱小的身体时，痛苦从她的脸上消失了。
The mother____________ ____________to examine her son, anguish _____________ _____________ her face as she ____________his thin body. (Action+Emotion)
3.一个女人飞出门，开始尖叫起来。
A woman _________________________ the door and started _________________.(Action)
4.我的第二个念头像被判了死刑一样击中了我：“我杀了一个孩子。”
And my second thought ___________ __________ ____________ ______________ _______________ ______________: “I’ve killed a child.” (Emotion+Thinking)
5.我甚至不能朝我那辆小白车的方向看。它成了杀人武器。
I couldn’t even look ______________________ ____________ ____________ my small white car. It had become a murder weapon.(Thinking)
6.我很快恢复过来，戏剧性地开玩笑说，“我的过去又回来困扰我了。
____________quickly, I___________ ____________, “My past has come back to ___________me.”(Thinking)
7.就是在今年，一个留着卷曲的黑发，皮肤苍白的年轻人兴高采烈地自告奋勇地说：“我有一个，拉梅太太。记得吗？你撞了我。”
This particular year, a young man with ___________ black hair and __________ skin,cheerfully ____________, “I had one, Mrs. La May. Remember You hit me.” (Appearance)
IV. Language in use
Application of the key words: Fill in the blanks according to the Chinese sentences
1.他们辛苦所得仅敷日用。They ____________ just to pay their bills.
2.她听到有脚步声走过来。She heard footsteps _____________.
3.我弯腰捡起路上的硬币。I____________ ___________ and picked up the coins lying on the road.
4.我答应赔偿我打碎的盘子。I promised to____________the plate that I'd dropped.
5.他走了以后，我们大家都如释重负地松了口气。We all breathed a sigh of___________when he left.
6. 没有什么特别原因他就辞了工作。For no ______________ reason, he quit the job.
7. 我主动提出来当司机。I ______________ my services as a driver.
8. 她显得心烦意乱，但很快静下心来。She seemed upset but quickly_____________herself.
9.看到你的头发和眼睛就使我想起了你妈妈。Your hair and eyes ____________ me of your mother.
10. 我道歉，我不该发脾气的。 I ______________for losing my temper.
11.一旦柯克派翠克夫人跟你聊起来，不说上半个小时她是不会放过你的。
Once MrsKirkpatrick______________you in conversation, you're stuck with her for half an hour.
(2)Imitation of the scenes：
1.With a sheepish grin, he headed back to his seat.I looked gratefully at his healthy head of hair, his bright eyes, his dancing freckles. He was back at work, confidently adding to his group’s discussion, panicand worry gone from his eyes.
模仿：描写一个男孩经历挫折，被鼓励,自信满满回到球场。教练看他回归战斗，如释重负。
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I searched my mind for a time when I had hit any car, let alone one driven by a student. Giving up, I frowned at Orlando. “I never had a car accident.” “Yes, you did,” he insisted. “I was nine years old. You ran over me with your white car.” The class went silent. Blood rushed to my face. I did remember!
模仿：描写一个人忘记一件重要的事情，又突然想起来时的情景。
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读后续写
I searched my mind for a time when I had hit any car. “Yes, you did,” he insisted. “ You ran over me with your white car.” Blood rushed to my face. I did remember! It came back to me that the boy I hit had an unusual name—Orlando. Recovering quickly, I joked dramatically, “My past has come back to hauntme.” “I’m still afraid of white cars.” Still, Orlando didremind me with a laugh that I never bought him a new bike.
I could only apologizefor my oversight and hope that I could make it up by helping him with his studies. Toward the end of the term, he came up to me .“Am I going to fail ” he asked with fear. Without a second’s hesitation, I answered, “Orlando, there is no way on earth that you will fail my class.” With a grin, he headed back to his seat, panic and worry gone from his eyes.I couldn’t take away his fear of white cars, but I could give him a little boost to get through the years ahead.
二、原作品读
III.
1.Opening stumbled into was headed 2.bent down melting from her face hugged 3. flew out started screaming 4. hit me like a death sentence 5.couldn’t even look in the direction of become a murder weapon 6.Recovering joked dramatically haunt me 7. a young man with curly black hair and pale skin volunteered
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struggled 2.approaching 3.bent down 4.replace 5.relief 6.particular 7.volunteered 8.recovered 9.reminded 10.apologized 11.engaged
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With a sheepish grin, he headed back to the court, confidently adding to his team’s battle, panicand worry gone from his eyes. The coach looked at his healthy head of hair, his bright eyes, his dancing freckles in relief.
I searched my mind for a time when I had made a promise, let alone one made for a child. Giving up, Ifrownedat my son. “I never promised you anything.” “Yes, you did,” he insisted. “It was last summer. You promised to go fishing with me as a present for me.” There was an awkward silence in the air. Blood rushed to my face. I did remember!58 First Day Jitters
一、请根据两个提示句进行故事续写，150词左右。
It’s the first day of school. I spring from my bed and head straight into the bathroom with such excitement, trying to decide whether to wear the pink blouse with my Old Navy fitted gray pants or the black cotton, three-quarter sleeve top with the white capris.(紧身裤)
I turn on the shower and let the warm water run from the top of my head, down my shoulders my toes before deciding on the white capris with the black cotton shirt. “It looks serious but light,” and after all, how much longer will I be able to wear white capris with September around the corner I towel off, get dressed and spend just a few minutes more than normal blow-drying my hair.
My lunch, packed the night before in preparation for the “big day,” even has my name on it, the way my mother showed me!
Standing at my breakfast counter, I’m not so sure I should be wearing this crazy outfit that shouts, “Look at me!” But the sensible side of my brain takes over and tells me “Too late now… it’s 7:03….” Pushing the last bit of corn muffin (松饼) into my mouth, I run out the door, only to return several more times as I check and recheck that I have everything. The cool leather covering on chairs in the car sends a slight shake down my spine (脊椎) as I desperately try to think of something humorous to impress the people with whom I will spend the next 180 days.
It’s 7:48 by the time I reach school, and already a sea of children are forming outside the familiar old brick building. Most of the kids look happy to be there. Working my way through parents, teachers and kids, I am surrounded and soon everyone wants to know how I spent my summer and where I bought my capris.
Conversation is cut short, however, by the sound of the first bell. Everyone races to stand in their appropriate lines. Thank goodness I am not new! As other teachers begin calling their students’ names, I race over to the third grade lines and wait for my name to be announced… suddenly all eyes are on me!
My line begins “the walk” down the corridor, past the library, toward the computer room until we stop outside a friendly classroom decorated with apples and bright posters. ________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________ “Good morning, welcome to my class! My name is Mrs. Benoit.” a cheerful voice says. ________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________
二、原作品读
It was a hot day in Florida. The school year had just ended and it was time for summer vacation. We had just gotten a little black dog who we named One-Eyed. We chose that name because he could only see out of one eye.
Everybody wanted to do something for the dog: feed him, teach him tricks and take long walks with him. Everybody was so happy to have this active, playful, shaggy, sable-coated new addition to our family. Everybody, that is, except my mom and me.
All my mom saw when she looked at the dog was someone else to clean up after. Shedding, messy, muddy, he pounced all over the house. All Mom seemed to care about was getting the house cleaned. My mom began to put Clorox in the tub. There was no messing with Mom when she started cleaning, so I decided to move out of the way. Actually, getting out of the way is a move I’d been practicing for a long time.
Being the youngest in my family has had its advantages, of course. I won’t deny that. More than a few times I was spoiled or everyone was convinced that I was the cutest. It wasn’t all bad to get this attention.
But being the youngest also came with its fair share of troubles. I was often told what I couldn’t do and why. I realize that I practiced getting out of the way because most of the time I was being pushed out of the way. “You’re too young!” “You’re too little!” “You’ll mess this up!” they’d often say.
I also knew that my family loved me. They always tried to protect me, help me and take care of me, but I couldn’t wait to show them I could do things by myself.
Every time I asked my brother or my sister if I could pet One-Eyed, they would shout “No!” or tell me that I had germs. Once, they even convinced me that I had so many germs, if I touched One-Eyed he would die! I really believed them and was scared that something terrible would happen to the dog. Once I even confessed to my mom that I touched the dog when no one noticed. At first, my mom seemed very confused about what I was telling her but then she realized that they were playing a joke on me to keep me away from the dog. My mom scolded my brother and sister, “You better stop teasing your little brother!” Little brother! That’s exactly what I was. That really got my blood boiling. I was so mad,1 wanted to break something!
I wasn’t going to let them make me move out of their way this time! I took one look at the dog and decided, “I’ll show them what a little kid can do!” I took the dog into the bathroom, “I’m going to give you a bath!” I said. One-Eyed looked at me strangely; he obviously didn’t understand what I was saying. I looked at the sink. Too small, I thought. I looked at the tub. “It stinks like Clorox- “Then I saw it. The perfect place for a dog bath -- the toilet!
I took my sister’s shampoo and poured it into the toilet. Then I put the dog in. I was scrubbing all the dirt off the dog with our towels. The finishing touch was to pull down the lever, which I did. But the sound of the toilet made the dog panic like crazy! He tried to escape, but the shampoo was too slippery. While the water was going down, One-Eyed’s legs were going down with it. I was scared, and I didn’t want One-Eyed to get hurt. I didn’t want to get into trouble or for anyone to find out. I went running down to the garage.
My mom was standing there and laughing, as if she was expecting me. I didn’t know what to say, 1 tried to catch my breath. Then I told her what just happened. I thought she would punish me. I didn’t expect my mom would be … laughing.
As it turns out, I later discovered that my mom knew what was happening all along. She always seemed to be a pretty good spy, I guess.
Oh, and if you’re wondering, One-Eyed was fine: but he did stay away from me for a while. Even though we never actually had a conversation about my being the youngest, I think Mom understood what I was trying to do. I was trying to make my own place in our family…trying Maybe sometimes in a weird way to declare my independence. Flushing the dog down the toilet might not sound like a Declaration of Independence, but for a six-year-old, well, it was my best shot!
I. Words for understanding （加粗的单词为熟记单词，其它认识即可）：
单词 音标 词性释义 单词 音标 词性释义
trick [ tr k ] n.把戏，戏法 scold [sk ld] vt.训斥
shaggy [ g ] adj. 乱蓬蓬的 tease [ti z] vt.逗弄
sable-coated [ se b( )l] adj.黑色毛发的 boil [b l] vi.异常气愤
addition [ d n] n.增加部分 obviously [ bvi sli] adj.显然地
shed [ ed] vi.脱落 stink [st k] vi.有臭味
messy [ mesi] adj.肮脏的；凌乱的； shampoo [ m pu ] n.洗发水
pounce [pa ns] vi.猛扑 pour [p (r)] vt.倾倒
Clorox [kl r ks] n.次氯酸钠 scrub [skr b] vt.刷洗
tub [t b] n.浴盆 lever [‘li v ] n.操作杆
deny [d na ] vt.否认 panic [ p n k] vi.惊慌失措
spoil [sp l] vt.格外关照 escape [ ske p] vi.逃跑
convince [ k n v ns] vt.使确信 slippery [ sl p ri] adj.滑的
germ [d m] n. 细菌 weird [w d] adj. 怪异的
scare [ske (r)] vt.害怕 declare [d kle ] vt.宣布
confess [k n fes] vt.坦白 flush [fl ] vt.冲洗
confuse [k n fju z ] vt.使困惑 shot [ t] n.尝试
短语 释义 短语 释义
clean up 清理 get into trouble 陷入困境
get out 离开 catch one’s breath 恢复正常呼吸
mess up 搞砸 turn out 结果…
couldn’t wait to do 迫不及待做某事 stay away from 远离
take care of 照顾 for a while 一阵子
got my blood boiling 使我怒不可遏 Declaration of Independence 独立宣言
pull down 拉下
III. Read to appreciate: Fill in the blanks according to Chinese translations
1. 妈妈训斥了哥哥姐姐，她说，”你们不要再逗弄弟弟了！”
My mom ___________ my brother and sister, “You better stop___________your little brother!” (Action)
2. 它努力逃跑，但是洗发水太滑了，水往下流的时候，它的腿也跟着一起向下走。
He tried to ___________, but the shampoo was too ___________. While the water was going down, One-Eyed’s legs were going down with it. (Action)
3. 妈妈站在那，微笑，好像她正在等着我。我不知道说什么，只能努力屏住呼吸。
My mom was standing there and laughing, as if she was___________me. I didn’t know what to say, 1 tried to ___________ my breath. (Action)
4. 这真的让我气血翻涌，我太生气了，我一定要打破点常规！
That really got my blood___________. I was so ___________,1 wanted to break something! (Emotion)
5. 但是马桶的声音吓到了狗，它开始像发疯了似的。
But the sound of the toilet made the dog ___________ like ___________!(Emotion)
6. 把狗从厕所冲下去听起来可能不像独立宣言，但是对于一个六岁的孩子，这是我最好的尝试。（Metaphor）
Flushing the dog down the toilet might not ___________ ___________ a Declaration of Independence, but for a six-year-old, well, it was my best shot!
IV. Language in use
Application of the key words: Fill in the blanks according to the Chinese sentences
1. 我得在两份工作之间作出选择。I had to_____________ between the two jobs.
2. 每次祖父母来访，常常禁不住要娇惯孙辈。
Grandparents are often tempted to _____________ their grandchildren whenever they come to visit.
3. 想说服她简直是徒劳。It’s hopeless trying to _____________ her.
4. 我的话使他既惊讶又困惑。My words surprised and _____________ him.
5. 他告诉她那些男孩曾是如何攻击他、取笑他的。He told her how the boys had set on him, __________ him.
6. 只是到了后来她才意识到自己的错误。Only later did she _____________her mistake.
7. 如果他发现了，他会责骂我。If he finds out, he’ll _____________me.
8. 我站在厨房里等水开。I stood in the kitchen, waiting for the water to _____________.
9. 他们没有企图逃跑。They made no attempt to _____________.
10. 房子的空寂并未使她感到害怕。The silence and emptiness of the house did not ____________her.
11. 我宣布庆祝活动开始。I ___________ this festival open.
12. 用净水冲洗管子。_____________ the pipe out with clean water.
Imitation of the scenes：
1. “I’ll show them what a little kid can do!” I took the dog into the bathroom, “I’m going to give you a bath!” I said. One-Eyed looked at me strangely; he obviously didn’t understand what I was saying.
模仿：请描写一个小孩踢球不被看好时的内心活动，以及他/她的小宠物的反应。
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2. But the sound of the toilet made the dog panic like crazy! He tried to escape, but the shampoo was too slippery. While the water was going down, One-Eyed’s legs were going down with it.
模仿：请描写一个人在登雪山听到巨响后的反应。
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Key:
一、读后续写
I took my sister’s shampoo and poured it into the toilet.Then I put the dog in and brushed all the dirt off the dog very carefully, expecting to be praised by my brother and sister. The finishing touch was to pull down the lever, which I did. But the sound of the toilet made the dog panic like crazy! He tried to escape, but the shampoo was too slippery. While the water was going down, One-Eyed’s legs were going down with it. I was scared, frozen to the spot.
Just then, my mom came in. Embarrassed as well as worried, I sobbed out what had just happened. To my great surprise, she didn’t punish me. She just took the dog out quickly and comforted me, laughing. I thought Mom understood what I was trying to do. I was trying to make my own place in our family, declaring my independence. Flushing the dog down the toilet might be a weird way, but for a six-year-old, it was my best shot! (158 words)
二、原作品读
III.
1. scolded, teasing 2. escape, slippery 3.expecting, catch 4.boiling, mad 5.panic, crazy 6.sound like
1.choose; 2.spoil; 3.convinve; 4.confused; 5.teasing; 6.realize/ appreciate/ recognize; 7.scold; 8.boil; 9.escape/ flee; 10.scare; 11.declared; 12.Flush
IV.
1. “I’ll show you what a little kid can do!” I put on my tracksuit, “I’m going to be the best player!” I said. My puppy looked at me strangely; he obviously didn’t understand what I was saying.
2. The sound of the crack made me panic like crazy! I tried to escape, but the snowfield was too slippery. While the snow was going down, my legs were going down with it.59 Cry When You Are Sad
一、请根据两个提示句进行故事续写，150词左右。
On a sunny Monday in April, I had two loving grandmothers near me, but when Tuesday came, only one was left. One of my grandmothers who was dear to me, had died. All I wanted to do was cry but I wasn't brave enough to shed a tear, for I was always taught that boys should be strong enough and never cry.
I held back my tears in front of my relatives who came over from all over the country, because I did not want to look like a crybaby. I figured out that my parents, my sister and myself were the only ones that had lived in the same town as my grandma. That explained why her death was hitting me the hardest, while my cousins seemed as though they were here just to get away from home. They really hadn't known her like I had.
Soon, all of my relatives gathered at the funeral home, waiting for the viewing to begin. When I came up to the kneeler, in front of where she was laying, my heart dropped. And my mother made me do something that almost brought me to tears. She told me to touch Grandma’s hand, for that was going to be the last time that I would get a chance to touch her. I reached over to her hand slowly, absorbed in great sorrow. And I looked up at my mom, seeing her crying uncontrollably. I knew this was the time that I really had to be strong. I reached my arms around her silently. I kept reminding myself that soon this night would be over, but the next day would be the actual funeral… the last good-bye. How can I accept and overcome all this
My mother woke me early the next morning, making sure that I looked my best. I promised myself when I was getting dressed that I would hold back my tears no matter what. I had to be strong and help my greatly hurting parents. We took our seats at the church. My family sat in the very front because we were the closest to my grandma. I was surprised to see that even before the service began, my parents were crying. This time, they were letting out their sorrow. Then the priest began telling the people about how much my grandma was loved by her family and friends.
He mentioned how every night I stayed with her while my parents were working. ________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________ My father patted me softly and said, “Cry, my boy. Real boys show emotions.” ________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________
二、原作品读
On a sunny Monday in April, I had two loving grandmothers near me, but when Tuesday came, only one was left. One of my grandmothers who was dear to me, had died. I had a feeling that this awful day was going to come soon, but now that it was here, all I wanted to do was cry. But I wasn't brave enough to shed a tear, for I was always taught that boys should never cry.
Later, as the time came for the funeral activities, I had the hardest time keeping my sadness inside.
My relatives soon arrived from all over the country. I really had to hold back my tears now that my relatives were here, because I did not want to look like a crybaby in front of them. I figuredout that my parents, my sister and myself were the only ones that had lived in the same town as my grandma. That explained why her death was hitting me the hardest, while my cousins seemed as though they were here just to get away from home. They really hadn't known her like I had.
Soon, all of my relatives gathered at the funeral home, waiting for the viewing to begin. What I thought was going to be the easiest part of my grieving turned into the hardest.
The moment I walked into the room where my grandma was laying in a coffin, my heart dropped. This was going to be the last time that I would ever see her. At first I was afraid to proceed with the rest of my family up to her coffin, but then I realized that I would have to sooner or later. I grabbed hold of my mother’s hand and kept my mind on remembering not to cry. When I looked up at my mom, she began crying uncontrollably. I knew I really had to be strong, so I reached my arms around her and slowly walked with her back to our seats.
During the next few hours, I met many different people. All of them were telling me that they were sorry about my grandma passing away. I just smiled and reminded myself not to cry, because I had so often been told, “Boys should be strong and not cry.” I kept reminding myself that soon this night would be over, but the next day would be the actualfuneral… the last good-bye.
My mother woke me early the next morning, making sure that I looked my best. I promised myself when I was getting dressed that I would hold back my tears no matter what. I had to be strong and help my grieving parents.
When we arrived at the church, we all waited as they took my grandma's coffin out of the big black hearse. We had to follow it in so everyone knew that we were family. Once inside, we took our seats. My family sat in the very front because we were the closest to my grandma. I was surprised to see that even before the service began, my parents were crying. I was trying to hold back my tears, but as the priest began talking about my grandma, it seemed as though not crying was going to be an impossible task.
About halfway through the mass, he began telling the people about how much my grandma was loved by her family and friends. He then mentioned how every night I stayed with her while my parents were working. That reminded me of all of the good times we had together throughout my life. In the summer, we would glide on her swing. In the winter, we would always ride sleds down the big hill behind her house. There were so many good times that went through my mind that I almost forgot where I was. I began to realize that those good times were gone forever. At this exact thought, I began to cry uncontrollably. I didn't care anymore about what other people thought of me. It was something that I just had to do. I could not hold back my sadness anymore.
When my father noticed me sobbing, he leaned me up next to him and we cried together. My father, my mother, my sister and I sat next to each other, crying as if the world was going to end. At this point I promised to myself that if I ever had a son, I would tell him, “Real boys show emotions. Cry when you are sad, and smile when you are happy.” This was the last time I would say good-bye to my grandmother，but I was a better person for letting my tears show everyone just how much I loved her.
I. Words for understanding
单词 音标 词性释义 单词 音标 词性释义
shed [ ed] vt.流 actual [ kt u l] adj.真正的
funeral [ fju n r l] n.葬礼 hearse [h s] n.灵车
crybaby [ kra be bi] n.爱哭的人 (尤指小孩) priest [pri st] n.牧师
figure [ f ɡ (r)] vt.想 mass [m s] n.弥撒
gather [ ɡ (r)] vi.聚集 throughout [θru a t] prep.自始至终
viewing [ vju ] n.观看 glide [ɡla d] vi.滑翔
grieving [ ɡri v ] n.悲痛 swing [sw ] n.秋千
coffin [ k f n] n.棺材 sled [sled] n.雪橇
proceed [pr si d] vi.前进 sob [s b] vt.啜泣
grab [ɡr b] vt.抓住 lean [li n] vt.使……斜靠
remind [r ma nd] vt.使想起 emotion [ m n] n.情感
短语 释义 短语 释义
shed a tear 流泪 pass away 去世
hold back 克制住 make sure 确保
figure out 想明白，弄清楚 get dressed 穿好衣服
seem as though 似乎好像 no matter what 无论什么
turn into 变成 remind sb of … 使我想起……
at first 起初 throughout one’s life 我这一生
sooner or later 迟早 go through 经历
grab hold of 抓住，抓紧 think of 认为
keep one’s mind on 专心 at this point 这一刻
look up at 向上看 promise to oneself 对自己发誓
III. Read to appreciate: Fill in the blanks according to Chinese translations
1. 很快，我所有的亲戚都聚集在殡仪馆，等待观礼开始。
Soon, all of my relatives_________ at the funeral home, _________ for the viewing to begin. (Action)
2. 当我走进奶奶躺在棺材里的房间时，我的心都碎了。
The moment I walked into the room where my grandma was _________ in a coffin, my heart_________. (Action + Emotion)
3. 我抓住母亲的手，时刻记住不要哭。
I _________ hold of my mother’s hand and kept my mind on _________ not to cry. (Action + Thinking)
4. 我搂着她，慢慢地跟她走到我们的座位上。
I_________ my arms around her and slowly _________ with her back to our seats. (Action)
5. 当我穿衣服的时候，我向自己保证无论发生什么我都会忍住眼泪。(Action + Thinking)
I _________ myself when I was getting _________ that I would_________ back my tears no matter what.
6. 这让我想起了我们在一起度过的所有美好时光。(Thinking)
That _________ me of all of the good times we _________ together throughout my life.
7. 当我父亲注意到我在哭泣时，他把我靠在他身边，我们一起哭了。(Action)
When my father noticed me _________, he _________ me up next to him and we cried together.
IV. Language in use
(1) Application of the key words: Fill in the blanks according to the Chinese sentences
1. 我弄不明白他为甚么要那么做。I can’t _________ out why he did it.
2. 晚上，我们聚在火炉边聊天。In the evenings, we _________ around the fireplace and talked.
3. 她爬上楼梯，顺着楼上的走廊走去。She climbed the steps and _________ along the upstairs hallway.
4. 两名男子抓住她，把她推倒在地上。Two men _________ her and pushed her to the ground.
5. 看到你的头发和眼睛就使我想起了你妈妈。Your hair and eyes _________ me of your mother.
6. 我看见她在卧室里啜泣，因为她弄坏了自己最心爱的娃娃。
I found her _________ in the bedroom because she'd broken her favourite doll.
7. 他靠在桥上，看着船来船往。He was _________ on the bridge, watching the boats go by.
(2) Imitation of the scenes：
1. The moment I walked into the room where my grandma was laying in a coffin, my heart dropped. This was going to be the last time that I would ever see her. At first I was afraid to proceed with the rest of my family up to her coffin, but then I realized that I would have to sooner or later. I grabbed hold of my mother’s hand and kept my mind on remembering not to cry.
模仿：描写心爱的宠物狗去世，不愿接受现实，很伤心。
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2. He began telling the people about how much my grandma was loved by her family and friends. He then mentioned how every night I stayed with her while my parents were working. That reminded me of all of the good times we had together throughout my life. In the summer, we would glide on her swing. In the winter, we would always ride sleds down the big hill behind her house. There were so many good times that went through my mind that I almost forgot where I was.
模仿：和妈妈一起回忆童年美好的时光。
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Key:
一、读后续写
He mentioned how every night I stayed with her while my parents were working. That reminded me of all of the good times we had together throughout my life. In the summer, we would glide on her swing. In the winter, we would always ride sleds down the big hill behind her house. There were so many good times that went through my mind that I almost forgot where I was. I began to realize that those good times were gone forever. At this exact thought, I could not hold back my sadness anymore and fight against tears hardly.
My father patted me softly and said, “Cry, my boy. Real boys show emotions.” Upon his word, I began to cry uncontrollably as if the world was going to end. I didn't care anymore about what other people thought of me. At this point I promised to myself that if I ever had a son, I would tell him, “Cry when you are sad, and smile when you are happy.” This was the last time I would say good-bye to my grandmother, but I was a better person for letting my tears show everyone just how much I loved her. (173 words)
二、原作品读
III.
1. gathered, waiting 2. laying, dropped 3. grabbed, remembering 4. reached, walked
5. promised, dressed, hold 6. reminded, had 7. sobbing, leaned
IV. Language in use
(1) 1. figure 2. gathered 3. proceeded 4. grabbed 5. remind 6. sobbing 7. leaning
(2)
The moment I walked into the room where my lovely dog was laying in a coffin, my heart dropped. This was going to be the last time that I would ever see him. At first I refused to get close to his coffin, but then I realized that he had gone and it would be the last time to see him. I began to walk toward him and cry uncontrollably.
Mother began telling me about how much I was loved by her and my father. She then mentioned how happy we were together. That reminded me of all the good times we had together throughout my life. In the summer, we would enjoy sunshine on the beach. In the winter, we would go skiing on the hill. There were so many good times that went through my mind that I almost forgot where I was.60 The Hidden Treasure
一、请根据两个提示句进行故事续写，150词左右。
Old Man Donovan was a mean man who hated children—He threw rocks at them and even shot at them with a shotgun. At least that’s what we had heard.
His small farm bordered our neighborhood where my younger sister Leigh Ann and I lived when we were growing up. His farm was long, narrow and unusual. It held two treasures. One was his beautiful fruit.
There were many varieties of fruit: pears, apples and lots more I just can’t think of. The fruit naturally drew the children to his land. It made them into thieves. But my sister and I didn’t dare to take his fruit because of the horrible rumors（谣传）we had heard about Old Man Donovan.
One summer day, we were playing in a nearby field. It was time to head back home. My sister and I were feeling very bold that day. There was a short cut to our house that went through the Donovan farm. We thought he wouldn’t be able to see us run across his property（地产）around the luscious（甘美的）fruit trees. We were almost through the farm when we heard, “Hey, girls!” in a gruff（粗哑的）low voice. We stopped dead in our tracks! There we were face to face with Old Man Donovan. Our knees were shaking. We had visions of rocks pounding（连续重击）our bodies and bullets piercing（刺穿）our hearts.
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二、原版品读
The Hidden Treasure
Old Man Donovan was a mean man who hated children—He threw rocks at them and even shotat them with a shotgun. At least that’s what we had heard.
His small farm bordered our neighborhood where my younger sister Leigh Ann and I lived when we were growing up. His farm was long, narrow and quaint. It held two treasures. One was his beautiful fruit.
There were many varieties of fruit: pears, apples and lots more I just can’t think of. The fruit naturally drew the children to his land. It made them into thieves. But my sister and I didn’t dare to take his fruit because of the horrible rumors we had heard about Old Man Donovan.
One summer day, we were playing in a nearby field. It was time to head back home. My sister and I were feeling very daring that day. There was a short cut to our house that went through the Donovan farm. We thought he wouldn’t be able to see us run across his property around the luscious fruit trees. We were almost through the farm when we heard, “Hey, girls!” in a gruff low voice. We stopped dead in our tracks! There we were face to face with Old Man Donovan. Our knees were shaking. We had visions of rocks pounding our bodies and bullets piercing our hearts.
“Come here,” he said, reaching up to one of his apple trees. Still shaking, we went over to him. He held out several ripe juicy red apples. “Take these home,” he commanded. We took the apples with surprised hearts and ran all the way home. Of course, Leigh Ann and I ate the apples.
As time went on, we often went through old Man Donovan’s farmland and he kept on giving us more luscious fruit. One day, we stopped by to see him when he was on his front porch. We talked to him for hours. While he was talking, we realized that we had found the other hidden treasure: the sweet, kind heart hidden behind his gruff voice. Soon, he was one of our favorite people to talk to. Unfortunately his family never seemed to enjoy our company. They never smiled or welcomed us in.
Every summer, we would visit Mr. Donovan and talk to him. He told us all kinds of stories we loved to hear. But one summer we heard that he was sick. When we found out that he had come home from the hospital, we visited him right away. His voice box had been removed. When heplaced his fingers on his throat his voice came out as a whisper. We couldn’t understand him, but through his eyes we could tell what he meant.
The next winter, word got around that Old Man Donovan had died, Leigh Ann and I were heartbroken and decided to go to the funeral. We were scared because we didn’t know if the family would welcome us.
When we got to the funeral, the family kindly greeted us and said they were so glad we had come. We all weptmournfully, but our wonderful memories of Old Man Donovan comforted us.
During those summers with Mr. Donovan my sister and I learned not tojudge a heart until you know it. One may just find a hidden treasure.
I. Words for understanding （加粗的单词为熟记单词，其它认识即可）：
单词 音标 词性释义 单词 音标 词性释义
mean [mi:n] adj.吝啬的 pierce [p s] vt.穿透
shoot [ u t] vi.射击 porch [p :t ] n.门廊
border [ b d (r)] vt.与…接壤 company [ k mp ni] n.陪伴
quaint [kwe nt] adj.古色古香的 remove [r mu v] vt.摘下
variety [v ra ti] n.种类 place [ple s] vt.放置
rumors [ ru:m ] n.传言 whisper [ w sp r] n.低语
daring [ de r ] adj.胆大的 mean [mi:n] v.意指
property [ pr p ti] n.地产 greet [ɡri t] vt.向…问好
luscious [ l s] adj.美味的 weep [wept] vt. 哭泣
gruff [ɡr f] adj.低沉粗哑的 mournfully [ m :nflli] adv.悲痛地
pound [pa nd] vt.连续重击 judge [d d ] vt.判断
短语 释义 短语 释义
head back 朝回走 go through 穿过
run across 穿过 keep on 继续
face to face 面对面 stop by 顺便拜访
reach up to 抬起（手） right away 立刻
go over to 朝…走去 get around （消息）传开
hold out 伸出（手）
III. Read to appreciate: Fill in the blanks according to Chinese translations
1. 我们突然停住了脚步。We stopped ______________ in our tracks! (Action)
2.我们非常惊讶，带着苹果一路跑回家。
We took the apples with ____________ hearts and ran ___________ _____________ ____________ home. (Emotion+Action)
3. 我们还在发抖，向他走了过去。____________ ____________, we went over to him. (Action)
4. 我们都悲痛地哭了，但是有关Donovan老人的美好记忆使我们感到宽慰。
We all ____________ ______________, but our wonderful memories of Old Man Donovan _____________ us. (Emotion+Thinking)
5. 和Donovan先生在一起的那些夏天, 我和姐姐学会了在不了解他人之前不去随便评判别人。
During those summers with Mr. Donovan my sister and I learned not to ___________ a ___________ until you know it. (Philosophy)
IV. Language in use
Application of the key words: Fill in the blanks according to the Chinese sentences
1. Jack向母亲投去焦虑的目光。Jack __________ an anxious look at his mother.
2. Maria把手伸进口袋里拿出一张纸。Maria reached into her pocket and ___________ out a piece of paper.
3. 我们走错方向了。We were ______________ in the wrong direction.
4. Mark不相信地摇摇头。Mark ____________ his head in disbelief.
5. 她跑着，心在狂跳。She ran, her heart _____________ in her chest.
6. 几缕阳光穿透了烟雾。A few rays of sunlight ____________ the smoke.
7. Luisa伸手去抚摸猫。Luisa ____________ out her hand to stroke the cat.
8. 我把宝宝抱在怀里。I ____________ the baby in my arms.
9. 他把手搭在她的肩上。 He ___________ his hand on her shoulder.
10. 我们走进房间，迎接我们的是一片寂静。Complete silence ____________ us as we entered the room.
11. 我们要分别的时候他痛哭了一场。He _____________ bitterly when it was time for us to leave.
Imitation of the scenes：
1. “Come here,” he said, reaching up to one of his apple trees. Still shaking, we went over to him. He held out several ripe juicy red apples. “Take these home,” he commanded. We took the apples with surprised hearts and ran all the way home.Of course, Leigh Ann and I ate the apples.
模仿：描写我帮邻居打扫卫生无意间发现一张钱便偷拿，而后归还邻居时，邻居却送我一个球拍的场景。
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Key:
一、读后续写
“Come here,” he said, reaching up to one of his apple trees.Still shaking, we went over to him. He held out several ripe juicy red apples. “Take these home,” he commanded. We took the apples with surprised hearts and ran all the way home. Of course, Leigh Ann and I ate the apples. As time went on, we often went through old Man Donovan’s farmland and had more conversations with him. While talking, we realized that we had found the other hidden treasure: the sweet, kind heart hidden behind his gruff voice.
Every summer, we would visit Mr. Donovan and talk to him, but one summer we heard that he was sick. When we found out that he had come home from the hospital, we visited him right away. His voice box had been removed. When he placed his fingers on his throat his voice came out as a whisper. We couldn’t understand him, but through his shinning eyes we could tell what he meant. During those summers with Mr. Donovan my sister and I learned not to judge a heart until you know it. One may just find a hidden treasure. (169 words)
(Possible version 2)
Without any delay, we rushed to the hospital, where we learnt that he had just gone through a surgery on his throat. Looking at his deadly pale face, I, overwhelmed with sympathy and mercy, constantly reassured him that everything would be better off soon. Mr. Donovan, too weak to utter a single word, exchanged glances with us with his eyes wet with tears as if saying “thank you”. Fortunately, it didn’t take long before Mr. Donovan was back to his old cheerful self! Without those summers with Mr. Donovan, my sister and I wouldn’t have learned not to judge a heart until you know it.
二、原作品读
III.
1. dead 2. surprised, all 3. Still shaking 4. wept mournfully, comforted 5. judge, heart
IV.
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1. shot 2. drew 3. were heading 4. shook 5. pounding 6. pierced 7. reached 8. held 9. placed 10. greeted 11. wept
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1. “Come here,” he said, signaling to me to come to him. Still ashamed, I went over to him. He held out a brand new bat. “Take it home,” he smiled. I took the bat with surprised and grateful hearts and ran all the way home.Of course, I liked it so much.
