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I had a dream from primary school: to work in television. My parents owned a little grocery store, so we were definitely not fancy people. Thankfully, my dad had raised me to have a lot of confidence. He often said, “You can do anything you want to do.” My dad was particularly supportive. He was my steady rock — always there for me.
With his help and encouragement, I was admitted to the radio and television arts program at Ryerson in Toronto. I really loved the program and worked hard and I was named the most outstanding graduate. I felt like I was already living my dream. I began to think that maybe I could apply for an internship(实习资格) in CBC or CTV.
Luckily, Global Television had just started broadcasting in Canada that year. I thought to myself: I’m new and they’re new, so if I’m going to get to know one person at Global, it might as well be the president. I was scared, but I knew deep down inside that this was what I wanted. When I called my dad and told him my plan, he said, “Good, Faye. That’s exactly what you should do.”
With my heart just about pounding out of my body, I called up the president of Global Television. Suddenly Mr. Slaight was on the phone. “I’ve heard that your studio facilities are amazing. I could come at eleven o’clock on Monday or eleven o’clock on Sunday for a tour. What would suit you better ” I caught him totally off guard. He stuttered a bit, and then picked a day. When I hung up, I was scared but excited.
I arrived at the studio on the appointed day. When Mr. Slaight took me around, he looked at me and said, “What do you want ” He sounded furious but curious. “All I want is a chance to audition(试镜). I just want you to know my face. That’s all I’m asking.”
I didn’t know whether I’d ever hear from him again, but two weeks later, his secretary called, “Mr. Slaight wants to know if you’d like to come and audition for a new school life show.” I immediately answered, “Sure!”
注意:1. 续写词数应为150左右;2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Paragraph 1:When I arrived at the station, I went direct into the audition and began my short performance.
Paragraph 2:Finally came the day of my first public appearance on live TV with my parents at home watching.
原题回顾
将追逐梦想和梦想的实现作为主题,出卷老师定是下了一番功夫。
就故事的情节发展而言,并没有太多的波澜起伏,作者的人生经历没有挫折和跌宕,一切都似乎顺风顺水。但在这样的顺利背后,作者、作者的家人以及作者在职场碰到的人,都对他的发展和成功起到了不可磨灭的作用。
就作者而言,他从小就有明确的梦想,并为之付出了努力,考入了理想的大学且被评为优秀毕业生。就作者的家人而言,父母亲一贯支持他的理想,教他变得自信,是他成长路上坚硬的磐石(steady rock)。就职场碰到的人而言,电视台台长没有计较作者的莽撞和突兀,愿意给作者一个表现自己、展示才华的平台,作为伯乐,吸取作者进入自己的团队。
所以,任何成功,都不是偶然,Success is prepared for those who are prepared.
二、情节走向
就情节发展而言,可以从以下角度入手:
第一段:当我到达电视台,我马上面试,开始我的表演→当我看到不熟悉的场景和评委,我感到紧张(创设矛盾,丰富情节)→想到自己的梦想,我恢复镇静(解决措施)→我顺利完成试演并被录用→我开始排练(衔接下文)
第二段:我第一次电视台首演的日子来了→因排练了多日,我顺利完成任务→我们的首演得到外界的肯定→我的事业开始和电台一起起步→我成功的原因探讨
三、试写
When I arrived at the station, I went direct into the audition and began my short performance. I was just about to start my lines when I glanced around and found the hot gazes of the judges. Standing numb in the scorching spotlight, I found my mouth tighten and all words fled. However, as I thought of my relentless pursuit of dreams in television, my confidence quickly found its way back. I began to get immersed in the role, trying to bring out the best in myself. Several days later, I received an admission letter. Before we had time to celebrate, I joined the team and began a month-long rehearsal.
Finally came the day of my first public appearance on live TV with my parents at home watching. I was so familiar with each and every line and movement of my role that I could interpret it to perfection, bringing the character confidently alive on stage. Our show was an instant hit, topping viewing ratings chart for a whole month. Positive newspaper reviews kept cramming into Global Television’s mailboxes, praising me as “acting material” and being “cut out for TV”. Despite my huge success, I well knew that without my supportive dad and the encouragement from Mr. Slaight, I would never have lived my dream.
参考答案:
When I arrived at the station, I went direct into the audition and began my short performance. With boldness, I finished my performance relatively smoothly though palms were sweating. Never in my wildest dream did I imagine that I was indeed assigned the intern job to act on a school life show and my first public appearance on TV was in five days. After sharing the thrilling news with my dad, I received the warmest congratulations and expectations from my family. Picturing my families eagerly waiting for my performance,I worked day and night as busy as a bee for fear that I would make a fool of myself live on TV.
Finally came the day of my first public appearance on live TV with my parents at home watching. Wearing fancy dress and delicate make up, I was so proud but nervous that my show would be watched by so many audience. My mind suddenly went blank as I was immersed in my thoughts and totally forgot my lines. Deep frowns gradually climbed on my partners’ face, with whose sudden vigorous pull, I was driven back to the reality. I soon came up with a little trick to make up for the embarrassing blank. As the show went on, so concentrated was I that I hardly dared to even blink my eyes. After my debut, I rang my dad with frustration and disappointment, only to reap his trust and encouragement again. It was literally dad’s love that supported me along my way to be an outstanding actor.