2024届高考英语模拟题读后续写专项训练（含答案）
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2024年高考英语模拟题读后续写精选
河南省郑州市 2024 年高中毕业年级第一次质量预测英语
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。
It was my first long race-marathon. The wind and the rain chilled（使很冷）me to the bone and the sun was yet out to warm up the air. The starting gun would go off any second. I was ready. I was 28 and in the best shape of my life. At least, I thought I was. I ran all the time and had already run several races. But none of them was 26.2 miles. The farthest I had run before was only 15 miles. Still, I was young and overconfident and I knew I could do it.
The gun went off and the race started. I was excited and the weather became the furthest thing from my mind. I just concentrated on holding my own position among the other runners. I had no real finishing goal in mind, but when I settled into my pace, I soon worked out that I could easily break 4 hours.
Within a few miles, I ran past an elderly runner. He must have been over 70 years old and I was surprised he was even in the race. I was even more surprised that he was still ahead of me. He kept to the side of the road, his old legs moving one in front of the other, slowly but stably. I passed him without giving him a second glance or a word of encouragement.
I kept moving. 15 miles came and I was on pace to beat 4 hours. Then something strange happened. I started to get tired. My goal of 4 hours soon got pushed back to 4：10. Then 4：20. Finally, at about the 20-mile mark, I couldn't run any more. I had to walk.
I moved to the side of the road and with difficulty I walked along. I needed a second wind, but it wasn't coming. The rain was back. There was nothing I could do about it but concentrate on putting one foot in front of the other.
Then the elderly man passed me. He looked the same as he had earlier, running at the same speed. As he passed, he looked over at me and smiled, “Only a few more miles to go. Don't give up now!”
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。
Thinking of being beaten by an elderly man，I moved on．
He crossed the finish line ahead of me and I was soon to follow．
One possible version:
Thinking of being beaten by an elderly man, I moved on. As I said, I was young and proud, and this little setback didn’t matter much to me. So, I was determined to finish it. The elderly man had run ahead of me, but I could still see him in the distance. I tried to catch up with him, but no matter how hard I tried, I wasn’t getting any closer. I would not give in. Soon, I was running at a good pace with my second wind, but the elderly man still stayed just out of my reach.
He crossed the finish line ahead of me and I was soon to follow. I never had such mixed emotions. I was proud of finishing the marathon, but I was angry with myself for being beaten by the elderly man. It was only later on that I realized how much I admired him. I’ll never forget the senior citizen runner who put the proud 28-year-old in his place. Some day I hope to be like him, running marathons in my 70’s and passing all those first-timers as they struggle to finish. I’ll make sure to give them encouragement.
广东省两市 2024 年1月联考英语
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。
Josie and I wanted a dog more than anything else on the earth. We wished for one every time we threw coins in a fountain or watched the evening star drop behind the trees. However, our mother believed that we were still too thoughtless to take on the task of raising a pet. She had witnessed our forgetfulness on household chores and getting into small conflicts. In her eyes, these were signs that we lacked the necessary responsibility.One summer night, as we sat together on the roof, Josie saw something. She pointed down toward a dark shadow, "What's that "For one astonishing second, Josie and I stared at each other. Then we rushed down onto the doorway. There in our yard stood a black dog. Josie made a little kissing noise and held out her hand. The dog came to us slowly, taking a few steps forward, then a step back, not sure whether to trust us. She was so skinny that I could just feel every bone, and her coat was messy.“We're going to have a dog!" My inside was full of excitement, just like before Christmas or our birthday."What's a good name " said Josie.The perfect name wrote itself in my mind, "Shadow!"The next day, we piled together all the pocket money we had to buy all kinds of dog foods and hid it in various places because we were afraid Mom wouldn't approve that if she knew we were feeding a homeless dog.That night, after our parents were asleep, we silently slipped downstairs to feed Shadow. We carefully poured the dog food into the bowl, trying to make as little noise as possible. Shadow, who had been waiting eagerly by our side, wagged （摇晃） her tail. As we placed the bowl on the floor, a creaking （吱吱的） sound filled the house. Suddenly, the kitchen light was switched on, illuminating the room and revealing our shocked faces.注意：1. 续写词数应为150左右；2. 请按所给格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。It was our mother, standing there surprisingly.
Mom decided to give us a chance to prove we could be responsible owners.
One possible version:
It was our mother, standing there surprisingly. Her eyes widened as she saw the scene before her. For a moment, there was silence, only with the creaking sound still lingering in the air. Stammering, we tried to explain to her. We told her about how we found Shadow and our longing for a dog, hoping that somehow our mother would understand it. After a long pause, she finally spoke, “I can see how much you both care for Shadow, and maybe it's time for us to give her a home.Mom decided to give us a chance to prove we could be responsible owners. From that day on, we poured our hearts into taking care of Shadow. We woke up early every morning to take her for walks and diligently cleaned up after her. Gradually, Shadow transformed before our eyes. Her coat became shiny and healthy, and she gained weight. She followed us everywhere like a second shadow. Not only had we achieved our dream of having a dog, we had also earned our mother's trust and respect.
山东省济南市2023-2024学年高三上学期1月期末学习质量检测英语试题
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。
At the beginning of this year, my daughter Helen spent a month in the hospital fighting for her life. Since then, she has had to deal with the disease as well as many side effects. She has met each challenge, disappointment and setback with courage.
With her 16th birthday approaching, Helen dreamt of a party and campfire at the beach with friends, relatives, and her beloved dog, Ginger. It took a while, but I finally found a good beach that allowed dogs and campfires and had easy access. However, a week before her party, Helen’s disease worsened.
Our friend Ian called the night before the party and turned our plans upside down. The small beach we’d selected and the surrounding beaches would host a 30, 000-person event on the party night and would be closed. It was a disaster because we had researched no other nearby beach would work.
Helen had her heart set on having her dog and a campfire at the beach, but as usual, she didn’t complain. In her young life, she’s dealt with much worse things than a destroyed birthday party. She sat down and began to quietly cry. After a while Helen decided she’d rather have the party at our home so she could have her dog and a campfire. We called the invitees with the changed plans.
How to design a party at home with dogs and campfire was a challenge. It occurred to us that we could make full use of our yard. Ian’s wife Jayme came first with some small signs, which read: “Welcome to Campbell Beach, where dogs and campfires are welcome. Where the beach is small and the waves are so far away, you must close your eyes to see them, but not so the love for Helen and her little dog. Happy Birthday, Helen!”
注意：1. 续写词数应为150个左右;
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
An hour later, Ian arrived with a loaded truck.
Helen and her friends couldn’t wait to play on the sand.
One possible version:
An hour later, Ian arrived with a loaded truck. Hardly had Ian arrived when we began to unload from the truck which was filled with plenty of sand, palm trees, beach toys, torches, and other necessities for the party. I was overwhelmed with a mixture of surprise and gratitude. We made an effort to set everything up in the yard, small signs hanging. Small as the beach was, Helen couldn't contain her joy and excitement. With all the things arranged well, the guests arrived.
Children could not wait to play on the sand. Not only did they build their sand castles, but they also lit torches and enjoyed the company of the campfire. With the dog barking happily, the children heartily laughed and played on the “beach” around the campfire. When the birthday cake was ready, all the friends sang songs together to express their blessings to Helen. The birthday girl was in high spirits. It was the “beach” built with so much love that made her blessed with an unforgettable birthday.
1. 江西省2024届六校高三上学期第一次联考英语试题英语试题
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。
My last two years in high school were absolutely miserable. In the junior and senior years of a highly competitive school, one’s whole existence became the crazy preparation to enter the next highly competitive situation. Even the most casual conversations turned to SAT scores and grade point averages. What were the Ivies (常春藤学院) looking for What extracurricular activities gave you the biggest boost toward getting into a “name” college Where were the scholarships
The problem for me was that my family had grown so non-adaptive that even a free New York City high school had become a financial and emotional burden. My grades suffered accordingly. So I hid from my classmates and their discussions of colleges. I stayed away from school for weeks at a time. I went to cheap movies on 42nd Street. I took long walks around the city. But mostly I tried to lose myself in books. I would read in Central Park if I found myself there. I would read on the subways that took me from Harlem to lower New York and Brooklyn. Books and reading became my life.
Somewhere along the way I discovered an unstable balance between the intellectual intimacy (亲密) of the books I read and my personal alienation (疏远) from a world in which I didn’t seem to belong. Writers like Shakespeare, Andre Gide, Honore de Balzac, who are suggested by my English teacher, were guides to a world I couldn’t see and only sensed. But they were excellent guides, at hand day and night, always comforting.
Sometimes, looking back, I am saddened by my lost school days. I wonder what might have been if my family had not been so non-adaptive and if I had not faced so many challenges during those years. I struggled to keep up with my studies. It was a difficult time and I often felt like giving up.
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。
Thanks to the help of my English teacher, I found my way out of the darkness of high school.
And after graduation from college, I set out to pursue my passion for writing.
One possible version:
Thanks to the help of my English teacher, I found my way out of the darkness of high school. She encouraged me to keep up with my grades and to read more. She saw something in me that I didn’t see in myself, and her support gave me the confidence I needed. Finally, I was admitted to college. In college I continued to explore the world of literature and writing, taking courses in creative writing and literature. I discovered new authors and genres, and honed my skills as a writer.
And after graduation from college, I set out to pursue my passion for writing. It wasn’t easy. I faced rejection, self-doubt, and uncertainty. But I persevered, devoted myself to drawing on the lessons I had learned from my high school struggles and my college education. And eventually, I found success as an author, publishing my first novel to critical acclaim. Looking back on my journey, I am grateful for the challenges I faced, for they taught me resilience and determination.
2. 浙江省新阵地教育联盟 2024 届第三次联考英语
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。
Rising to reach for the book on the desk in the living room, Gudrun fell over her little brother, who had crawled out from underneath her chair. “Amar! Why do you always have to be right under me ”
The five-year-old giggled. “I was hiding,” he said, “and you found me.”
“I'm not playing,” Gudrun scolded. “I'm knitting. And it's time for you to go to bed.” Her parents had gone out for the evening, leaving Gudrun in charge.
“Let me hide once more,” Amar begged. “Then I'll go to sleep, I promise.”
Gudrun couldn't help smiling. “Oh, all right.” She turned back to her knitting. “I’ll look for you when I've finished this row.”
“Here's a clue,” Amar called as he skipped away. “Look for me where I always am.”
But Gudrun was already absorbed in her work.
Gudrun wasn't sure what had awakened her in the middle of the night. Was it the urgency in Mamma's voice or the frightening and low rumble that rolled through her room Gudrun found herself suddenly wide awake, drawn to the window by a strange and unfamiliar brilliance outside. “An eruption,” Mamma said as she began to gather Gudrun's clothes. “Maybe Helgafell, maybe a new volcano. We must leave the island quickly.”
“Tonight How " Gudrun asked, her heart pounding. “Where will we go ”
“We're lucky. The fishing boats will take us to the mainland.” Mamma turned to face Gudrun. “Pabbi has already gone to the harbor. I'm going to help Margret," Their elderly. neighbor lived alone. Mamma proceeded, “can you dress Amar and take him to the harbor by yourself ”
“Of course,” she declared. Everyone would help tonight. Icelanders had always worked together to survive in a land ruled by volcanoes, glaciers, and ocean.
Gudrun dressed and ran to her brother's room, “Amar!” she cried, “Wake up!” Hearing no response, Gudrun hurried to the bed and pulled back her brother's thick cover.
注意:
1.续写词数应为150左右;
2.开头已给出。
Arnar wasn't there!
There, curled around a worn stuffed bear, was Amar, sound asleep.
One possible version:
Arnar wasn’t there! A knot of guilt formed in Gudrun’s stomach as she began to remember Arnar had run off to hide one last time. Soon after, she had fallen into her own bed, completely forgetting the game and her brother. “Arnar!” Gudrun screamed, looking under the child’s bed and in his closet. Tears burned her cheeks as the noise outside reminded Gudrun that this was no game. She raised a foot to stamp her fury into the floor, then froze as Arnar’s clue suddenly echoed through her mind: “He’s always right under me!” With a shout she dashed back to her own room. Falling to the floor, Gudrun peered under her bed.
There, curled around a worn stuffed bear, was Arnar, sound asleep. Without thinking twice, Gudrun dragged him out, scooped him up and rushed to the harbor. Hardly had she arrived there breathlessly when she spotted her anxious parents and Margret. Hours later, Pabbi’s boat pulled up to a harbor on the mainland. The deck was bustling with activity as the islanders prepared to go ashore. Arnar, still clutching his bear, slept peacefully in Gudrun’s lap. Gudrun shook him to wake up gently. Arnar rubbed his eyes, struggling to stand up and lost his balance, causing both of them to stumble. “I’m always right under you,” Arnar whimpered, half-asleep. Gudrun smiled and bent to whisper in his ear. “Never mind. You’re just where you belong.” The little boy reached for her hand. Gudrun grasped it firmly. Together, they followed Mamma off the boat.
3. 东北三省三校2024年高三第一次联合模拟考试
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。
Tomato Changed My Life
Doing things without being planned was never my strength.
As a 14-year-old, I would refuse to go for walks around the block with my friends if I was the least bit behind in my schoolwork.
Unlike most teenagers, I lived not in my room, but in an unused kitchen upstairs where I spread my books and papers on a large round table. I spent considerable time there, working continuously for hours, and my mother worried. She would try to lure（引诱） me away. "Come and watch the parade!" she would call from downstairs. "All neighbors are out there!" She thought of all kinds of tricks --- the swimming pool, ice cream, stray cats and turtles --- to remove me from my studies, but nothing ever worked.
Later, in college, the pattern continued. The library and my college dorm replaced the unused kitchen at home. When spring came along, friends would stop by my dorm or peer into my library room to persuade me to play Frisbee on the lawn. "No, I would almost always say. "I have too much to do."
My college study days were gone, but not my need and love for schedules. My friends and sisters tried to keep me away from my plans, but they were hardly ever successful.
This summer, though, while house sitting for my parents, I was persuaded to change my plans in the most unexpected way. The sight of tomatoes growing in my mother's garden lured me out of my tightly scheduled world. They drew me with the power of a lover's gaze. Hundreds of them were turning ripe and red by the minute, decorating the garden like decorations on a Christmas tree.
"If I have time, I'll make tomato sauce. " I told myself. But my long week in the house by myself was already filled with things to do: writing, and finishing a project that I brought home from the office.
Then, watching the fascinating tomatoes continuously falling to the ground in ever-greater numbers, again I mentally argued about all the things I had planned and needed to do.
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。
Finally, I gave in.
A month later, my parents came back.
One possible version:
Finaly, I gave in. I picked up the recipe that I had copied down from a friend. “Prepare a little bit of water with garlic and onions. Add ... it read. I searched for 20 minutes in the kitchen cabinet and pulled out a huge white china pot. I washed the tomatoes, cutting away sections that were spoiled, and sliced and threw them into the pot. I swayed the watery mixture as if I were washing gold. Meanwhile, turning on the stereo, I sang along with Billy Joel and reviewed a step I'd picked up in my swing-dance class.
A month later, my parents came back. They found a daughter who had discovered the beauty of flexibility. I shared stories of my tomato adventures, and we laughed together. My mom, the same woman who used to try and lure me away from my books. now shared in my newfound passion for the kitchen. As I stood in the kitchen, surrounded by the rich flavour of tomato sauce, I realized the importance of allowing life to surprise us. Those tomatoes had taught me a valuable lesson: balance in life is not just about sticking to schedules and plans; it's also about embracing the unexpected, reminding me that there's a world of joy beyond the limitations of a strict schedule.
1. 湖北省高中名校联盟2024届高三第三次联合测评英语试卷
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。
It was a warm Sunday. 16-year-old Stella settled down with a book, enjoying her quiet moment when her friend Bog came over with his 6-year-old sister. “Stella, please! I need you to help to watch Hazel! I have a lecture to attend this afternoon,” Bog begged.
Stella frowned, not thrilled with the idea of babysitting a little girl. However, Bog didn’t offer her any other choice. He dropped Hazel off with Stella and quickly ran away before she could react.
With a heavy sigh, Stella unwillingly turned her attention to Hazel. “Fine, just stay there and don’t cause any trouble,” she grumbled（嘟囔）. To her surprise, little Hazel smiled and obediently sat by the table, drawing quietly without making a single noise.
For the next hour, Stella was quietly engaged in reading without being disturbed by Hazel. Gradually, her annoyance disappeared and she got accustomed to the company of Hazel. After a while, Hazel cautiously approached Stella, holding a picture. “Look, it’s you and me,” she said in a low voice. It was a simple drawing of two girls, hand in hand, smiling.
Stella’s heart softened as she looked at the drawing. She felt guilty about treating Hazel impatiently. Setting her book aside, Stella smiled warmly and said, “I love it. Thank you!” Then Stella began to join Hazel to create it together.
Just as they were lost in a world of colors, a sudden phone ringing broke the warm atmosphere. It was a phone call from her friend, reminding her about the long-awaited plan to go skating on the ice rink（溜冰场）. Stella’s heart sank because she had forgotten all about it. She was torn between the desire to go skating and her duty to look after Hazel. She was also worried that taking her to skate would prevent her from enjoying gliding（滑）freely on the ice.
注意：
1.续写词数应为150个左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
As Stella hesitated, Hazel looked up at her with hopeful eyes.
Hazel admiringly watched Stella and her friends gliding on the ice.
One possible version:
As Stella hesitated, Hazel looked up at her with hopeful eyes.“Can I come with you " she asked eagerly. Stella's heart melted again at the sight of Hazel's twinkling eyes and she couldn't bear the thought of disappointing Hazel. “Of course," she said softly with a warm smile. Hazel's face lit up with sheer delight as she jumped with excitement. Then, they quickly gathered things and headed to the ice rink. Upon arriving, Stella introduced Hazel to her friends, who welcomed her with open arms. They patiently helped Hazel put on skates and encouraged her to follow them onto the ice.
Hazel admiringly watched Stella and her friends gliding on the ice. Then she tentatively stepped onto the ice. Sensing Hazel's fear, Stella skated closer to help her. With patience and care, she gently guided Hazel how to find balance and glide on the ice. Step by step, they moved forward. Stella's gentle encouragement and support helped Hazel gain confidence. The initial fear gradually gave way to excitement as Hazel glided more smoothly. Watching it, Stella felt a sense of fulfillment welling up inside her. They had a fantastic time on the ice and gradually formed a bond going beyond being temporary companions.
2. 江苏省2023—2024学年高三上学期期末迎考卷英语
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。
When my son was seven years old, he wanted nothing more than to have a friend. Although he tried to make friends, the fact that he was autistic(患自闭症的) and largely non-verbal made other children his age uncomfortable. Almost never had another child accept an invitation for a play date.
My son handled the rejection much better than I did. He told me that he had been praying that he would get a best friend and he knew that his prayers were going to be answered because of what a man told him in a dream.
When the “nice man” in his dream asked him what he wanted in a best friend, my son said that he wanted someone who would always play with him, and who would like to run around a lot but also be calm at times. This best friend would be there and help him feel better when he was sad, would stick by him when he was sick, and would never want to get away from him. When he told the man this, the man smiled and told my son that he had picked out the perfect best friend for him.
The next night he had the dream again. In his dream, the nice man told my son he had picked out a puppy to be his best friend. This puppy would love to play, and would love to run around, but would also want to be calm and just cuddle. When my son was sick, the puppy would stay by him, protecting him. When he was sad, the puppy would lick him, and make him feel better. This puppy would love my son more than anyone or anything else in the world, and would be the very best friend that a boy could have.
When my son told me all of this, I was shocked. My son, who rarely spoke more than a few words at a time, was calmly explaining paragraphs' worth of information to me. Despite this, what my son said next shocked me even more.
“Mummy, he also told me that I am getting my puppy today. She is a girl puppy, with black on her back, and brown on her belly. She is not very big, and will run up to me when I see her, jump up on me, and lick my face while she wags her tail. Her name is going to be Zorro, and I love her already. We need to go to the building and get her. She is waiting for me. The man told me.”
注意：
1.续写词数应为150个左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Paragraph 1:
Immediately after telling me this, my son yelled and pointed at a building on the side of the road.
Paragraph 2:
Ten years have passed, and Zorro and my son are still best friends.
One possible version:
Paragraph 1:
Immediately after telling me this, my son yelled and pointed at a building on the side of the road. “That's the building where my best friend is, Mummy!” Hearing this, I was seized by astonishment. My son had never asked for a pet and even couldn't read. When we walked into the building — exactly a pet shop, a small dog immediately ran to my son, jumped up, and put her front paws on him. Then she licked his face. She had black on her back, brown on her belly, and a tail wagging faster than I ever saw a tail wag before.
Paragraph 2:
Ten years have passed, and Zorro and my son are still best friends. Although she does not move around as well as she did when she was a puppy, she still only has eyes for her boy, loves him with all of her heart, and sticks by him at all times. When he decides to explore the outdoors, she sticks to him like glue. Although her boy now has human friends, his dog, shown to him in dreams by a “nice man”, will always remain his very best friend.
3. 江苏省扬州市2023-2024学年高三上学期1月期末英语试题
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。
Katie was happily jumping rope on the grass in front of her house facing the expansive city park just across the road. The neighborhood residents often enjoyed walking around the lake in the park, and on this pleasant day, with the sun casting its warm light, Katie spent the unhurried moments devoted to her jumping routine.Her thoughts were focused on her jumping: how to match the spinning of the jump rope in her hands and the jumping of her feet so that they didn't get mixed, causing her to trip. When her mind and muscles were working together, and when every move flowed smoothly, all of it felt pretty good in the afternoon sunshine.While jumping, she remembered that her grandmother had given her the jump rope for Christmas. She knew that her grandmother didn't have a lot of money and had to save up to buy the jump rope for her. Before Christmas, her grandmother had taken her to some toy shops to look at different things, hoping to find out what Katie wanted. When Katie finally got the gift, it was not just a jump rope but the very jump rope she had wanted for a long time. She felt especially loved by her considerate grandmother.The warmth of the afternoon sun enhanced the joy Katie felt as she skipped along. Suddenly a boy rushed across the road to her. Without any warning he robbed her of her jump rope, shouting, "Give me that." and raced back across the road towards the park.Empty-handed, Katie was left in confusion. It took her a while to recover from the shock. When she came to her senses and realized the theft of her grandma's gift, tears welled up. A wave of anger and disappointment swept over her. But in that moment of upset, something unusual in the park captured her attention.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。Following the boy quickly, she spotted a group of kids crying anxiously by the lake.
After making sure the drowning girl was okay, the boy walked up to Katie with the jump rope.
One possible version:
Following the boy quickly, she spotted a group of kids crying anxiously by the lake. The boy who had taken her jump rope was sprinting towards them. As Katie neared the water, she saw, to her horror, a little girl was struggling in the water. The boy was throwing one end of Katie's jump rope out for the child to grab. Fortunately. the little girl caught hold of it. Without a moment's hesitation, Katie stepped forward to lend a helping hand. Working in tandem, they pulled the child onto the bank.After making sure the drowning girl was okay, the boy walked up to Katie with the jump rope. Handing it to Katie, he gave a shy smile and apologized, “I'm sorry if I frightened you just now, but I had to act quickly in an emergency. I can't swim, you know. It was your jump rope that served as a lifeline." Katie's initial anger had transformed into appreciation for the boy's quick response to save the little girl. She replied she didn't mind her jump rope being snatched at all. Instead, she was glad about the part her jump rope had played in the rescue.
河南省郑州市 2024 年高中毕业年级第一次质量预测英语
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。
It was my first long race-marathon. The wind and the rain chilled（使很冷）me to the bone and the sun was yet out to warm up the air. The starting gun would go off any second. I was ready. I was 28 and in the best shape of my life. At least, I thought I was. I ran all the time and had already run several races. But none of them was 26.2 miles. The farthest I had run before was only 15 miles. Still, I was young and overconfident and I knew I could do it.
The gun went off and the race started. I was excited and the weather became the furthest thing from my mind. I just concentrated on holding my own position among the other runners. I had no real finishing goal in mind, but when I settled into my pace, I soon worked out that I could easily break 4 hours.
Within a few miles, I ran past an elderly runner. He must have been over 70 years old and I was surprised he was even in the race. I was even more surprised that he was still ahead of me. He kept to the side of the road, his old legs moving one in front of the other, slowly but stably. I passed him without giving him a second glance or a word of encouragement.
I kept moving. 15 miles came and I was on pace to beat 4 hours. Then something strange happened. I started to get tired. My goal of 4 hours soon got pushed back to 4：10. Then 4：20. Finally, at about the 20-mile mark, I couldn't run any more. I had to walk.
I moved to the side of the road and with difficulty I walked along. I needed a second wind, but it wasn't coming. The rain was back. There was nothing I could do about it but concentrate on putting one foot in front of the other.
Then the elderly man passed me. He looked the same as he had earlier, running at the same speed. As he passed, he looked over at me and smiled, “Only a few more miles to go. Don't give up now!”
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Thinking of being beaten by an elderly man，I moved on．
He crossed the finish line ahead of me and I was soon to follow．
One possible version:
Thinking of being beaten by an elderly man, I moved on. As I said, I was young and proud, and this little setback didn’t matter much to me. So, I was determined to finish it. The elderly man had run ahead of me, but I could still see him in the distance. I tried to catch up with him, but no matter how hard I tried, I wasn’t getting any closer. I would not give in. Soon, I was running at a good pace with my second wind, but the elderly man still stayed just out of my reach.
He crossed the finish line ahead of me and I was soon to follow. I never had such mixed emotions. I was proud of finishing the marathon, but I was angry with myself for being beaten by the elderly man. It was only later on that I realized how much I admired him. I’ll never forget the senior citizen runner who put the proud 28-year-old in his place. Some day I hope to be like him, running marathons in my 70’s and passing all those first-timers as they struggle to finish. I’ll make sure to give them encouragement.
广东省两市 2024 年1月联考英语
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。
Josie and I wanted a dog more than anything else on the earth. We wished for one every time we threw coins in a fountain or watched the evening star drop behind the trees. However, our mother believed that we were still too thoughtless to take on the task of raising a pet. She had witnessed our forgetfulness on household chores and getting into small conflicts. In her eyes, these were signs that we lacked the necessary responsibility.One summer night, as we sat together on the roof, Josie saw something. She pointed down toward a dark shadow, "What's that "For one astonishing second, Josie and I stared at each other. Then we rushed down onto the doorway. There in our yard stood a black dog. Josie made a little kissing noise and held out her hand. The dog came to us slowly, taking a few steps forward, then a step back, not sure whether to trust us. She was so skinny that I could just feel every bone, and her coat was messy.“We're going to have a dog!" My inside was full of excitement, just like before Christmas or our birthday."What's a good name " said Josie.The perfect name wrote itself in my mind, "Shadow!"The next day, we piled together all the pocket money we had to buy all kinds of dog foods and hid it in various places because we were afraid Mom wouldn't approve that if she knew we were feeding a homeless dog.That night, after our parents were asleep, we silently slipped downstairs to feed Shadow. We carefully poured the dog food into the bowl, trying to make as little noise as possible. Shadow, who had been waiting eagerly by our side, wagged （摇晃） her tail. As we placed the bowl on the floor, a creaking （吱吱的） sound filled the house. Suddenly, the kitchen light was switched on, illuminating the room and revealing our shocked faces.注意：1. 续写词数应为150左右；2. 请按所给格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。It was our mother, standing there surprisingly.
Mom decided to give us a chance to prove we could be responsible owners.
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It was our mother, standing there surprisingly. Her eyes widened as she saw the scene before her. For a moment, there was silence, only with the creaking sound still lingering in the air. Stammering, we tried to explain to her. We told her about how we found Shadow and our longing for a dog, hoping that somehow our mother would understand it. After a long pause, she finally spoke, “I can see how much you both care for Shadow, and maybe it's time for us to give her a home.Mom decided to give us a chance to prove we could be responsible owners. From that day on, we poured our hearts into taking care of Shadow. We woke up early every morning to take her for walks and diligently cleaned up after her. Gradually, Shadow transformed before our eyes. Her coat became shiny and healthy, and she gained weight. She followed us everywhere like a second shadow. Not only had we achieved our dream of having a dog, we had also earned our mother's trust and respect.
山东省济南市2023-2024学年高三上学期1月期末学习质量检测英语试题
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。
At the beginning of this year, my daughter Helen spent a month in the hospital fighting for her life. Since then, she has had to deal with the disease as well as many side effects. She has met each challenge, disappointment and setback with courage.
With her 16th birthday approaching, Helen dreamt of a party and campfire at the beach with friends, relatives, and her beloved dog, Ginger. It took a while, but I finally found a good beach that allowed dogs and campfires and had easy access. However, a week before her party, Helen’s disease worsened.
Our friend Ian called the night before the party and turned our plans upside down. The small beach we’d selected and the surrounding beaches would host a 30, 000-person event on the party night and would be closed. It was a disaster because we had researched no other nearby beach would work.
Helen had her heart set on having her dog and a campfire at the beach, but as usual, she didn’t complain. In her young life, she’s dealt with much worse things than a destroyed birthday party. She sat down and began to quietly cry. After a while Helen decided she’d rather have the party at our home so she could have her dog and a campfire. We called the invitees with the changed plans.
How to design a party at home with dogs and campfire was a challenge. It occurred to us that we could make full use of our yard. Ian’s wife Jayme came first with some small signs, which read: “Welcome to Campbell Beach, where dogs and campfires are welcome. Where the beach is small and the waves are so far away, you must close your eyes to see them, but not so the love for Helen and her little dog. Happy Birthday, Helen!”
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2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
An hour later, Ian arrived with a loaded truck.
Helen and her friends couldn’t wait to play on the sand.
One possible version:
An hour later, Ian arrived with a loaded truck. Hardly had Ian arrived when we began to unload from the truck which was filled with plenty of sand, palm trees, beach toys, torches, and other necessities for the party. I was overwhelmed with a mixture of surprise and gratitude. We made an effort to set everything up in the yard, small signs hanging. Small as the beach was, Helen couldn't contain her joy and excitement. With all the things arranged well, the guests arrived.
Children could not wait to play on the sand. Not only did they build their sand castles, but they also lit torches and enjoyed the company of the campfire. With the dog barking happily, the children heartily laughed and played on the “beach” around the campfire. When the birthday cake was ready, all the friends sang songs together to express their blessings to Helen. The birthday girl was in high spirits. It was the “beach” built with so much love that made her blessed with an unforgettable birthday.
1. 江西省2024届六校高三上学期第一次联考英语试题英语试题
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。
My last two years in high school were absolutely miserable. In the junior and senior years of a highly competitive school, one’s whole existence became the crazy preparation to enter the next highly competitive situation. Even the most casual conversations turned to SAT scores and grade point averages. What were the Ivies (常春藤学院) looking for What extracurricular activities gave you the biggest boost toward getting into a “name” college Where were the scholarships
The problem for me was that my family had grown so non-adaptive that even a free New York City high school had become a financial and emotional burden. My grades suffered accordingly. So I hid from my classmates and their discussions of colleges. I stayed away from school for weeks at a time. I went to cheap movies on 42nd Street. I took long walks around the city. But mostly I tried to lose myself in books. I would read in Central Park if I found myself there. I would read on the subways that took me from Harlem to lower New York and Brooklyn. Books and reading became my life.
Somewhere along the way I discovered an unstable balance between the intellectual intimacy (亲密) of the books I read and my personal alienation (疏远) from a world in which I didn’t seem to belong. Writers like Shakespeare, Andre Gide, Honore de Balzac, who are suggested by my English teacher, were guides to a world I couldn’t see and only sensed. But they were excellent guides, at hand day and night, always comforting.
Sometimes, looking back, I am saddened by my lost school days. I wonder what might have been if my family had not been so non-adaptive and if I had not faced so many challenges during those years. I struggled to keep up with my studies. It was a difficult time and I often felt like giving up.
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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。
Thanks to the help of my English teacher, I found my way out of the darkness of high school.
And after graduation from college, I set out to pursue my passion for writing.
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Thanks to the help of my English teacher, I found my way out of the darkness of high school. She encouraged me to keep up with my grades and to read more. She saw something in me that I didn’t see in myself, and her support gave me the confidence I needed. Finally, I was admitted to college. In college I continued to explore the world of literature and writing, taking courses in creative writing and literature. I discovered new authors and genres, and honed my skills as a writer.
And after graduation from college, I set out to pursue my passion for writing. It wasn’t easy. I faced rejection, self-doubt, and uncertainty. But I persevered, devoted myself to drawing on the lessons I had learned from my high school struggles and my college education. And eventually, I found success as an author, publishing my first novel to critical acclaim. Looking back on my journey, I am grateful for the challenges I faced, for they taught me resilience and determination.
2. 浙江省新阵地教育联盟 2024 届第三次联考英语
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。
Rising to reach for the book on the desk in the living room, Gudrun fell over her little brother, who had crawled out from underneath her chair. “Amar! Why do you always have to be right under me ”
The five-year-old giggled. “I was hiding,” he said, “and you found me.”
“I'm not playing,” Gudrun scolded. “I'm knitting. And it's time for you to go to bed.” Her parents had gone out for the evening, leaving Gudrun in charge.
“Let me hide once more,” Amar begged. “Then I'll go to sleep, I promise.”
Gudrun couldn't help smiling. “Oh, all right.” She turned back to her knitting. “I’ll look for you when I've finished this row.”
“Here's a clue,” Amar called as he skipped away. “Look for me where I always am.”
But Gudrun was already absorbed in her work.
Gudrun wasn't sure what had awakened her in the middle of the night. Was it the urgency in Mamma's voice or the frightening and low rumble that rolled through her room Gudrun found herself suddenly wide awake, drawn to the window by a strange and unfamiliar brilliance outside. “An eruption,” Mamma said as she began to gather Gudrun's clothes. “Maybe Helgafell, maybe a new volcano. We must leave the island quickly.”
“Tonight How " Gudrun asked, her heart pounding. “Where will we go ”
“We're lucky. The fishing boats will take us to the mainland.” Mamma turned to face Gudrun. “Pabbi has already gone to the harbor. I'm going to help Margret," Their elderly. neighbor lived alone. Mamma proceeded, “can you dress Amar and take him to the harbor by yourself ”
“Of course,” she declared. Everyone would help tonight. Icelanders had always worked together to survive in a land ruled by volcanoes, glaciers, and ocean.
Gudrun dressed and ran to her brother's room, “Amar!” she cried, “Wake up!” Hearing no response, Gudrun hurried to the bed and pulled back her brother's thick cover.
注意:
1.续写词数应为150左右;
2.开头已给出。
Arnar wasn't there!
There, curled around a worn stuffed bear, was Amar, sound asleep.
One possible version:
Arnar wasn’t there! A knot of guilt formed in Gudrun’s stomach as she began to remember Arnar had run off to hide one last time. Soon after, she had fallen into her own bed, completely forgetting the game and her brother. “Arnar!” Gudrun screamed, looking under the child’s bed and in his closet. Tears burned her cheeks as the noise outside reminded Gudrun that this was no game. She raised a foot to stamp her fury into the floor, then froze as Arnar’s clue suddenly echoed through her mind: “He’s always right under me!” With a shout she dashed back to her own room. Falling to the floor, Gudrun peered under her bed.
There, curled around a worn stuffed bear, was Arnar, sound asleep. Without thinking twice, Gudrun dragged him out, scooped him up and rushed to the harbor. Hardly had she arrived there breathlessly when she spotted her anxious parents and Margret. Hours later, Pabbi’s boat pulled up to a harbor on the mainland. The deck was bustling with activity as the islanders prepared to go ashore. Arnar, still clutching his bear, slept peacefully in Gudrun’s lap. Gudrun shook him to wake up gently. Arnar rubbed his eyes, struggling to stand up and lost his balance, causing both of them to stumble. “I’m always right under you,” Arnar whimpered, half-asleep. Gudrun smiled and bent to whisper in his ear. “Never mind. You’re just where you belong.” The little boy reached for her hand. Gudrun grasped it firmly. Together, they followed Mamma off the boat.
3. 东北三省三校2024年高三第一次联合模拟考试
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。
Tomato Changed My Life
Doing things without being planned was never my strength.
As a 14-year-old, I would refuse to go for walks around the block with my friends if I was the least bit behind in my schoolwork.
Unlike most teenagers, I lived not in my room, but in an unused kitchen upstairs where I spread my books and papers on a large round table. I spent considerable time there, working continuously for hours, and my mother worried. She would try to lure（引诱） me away. "Come and watch the parade!" she would call from downstairs. "All neighbors are out there!" She thought of all kinds of tricks --- the swimming pool, ice cream, stray cats and turtles --- to remove me from my studies, but nothing ever worked.
Later, in college, the pattern continued. The library and my college dorm replaced the unused kitchen at home. When spring came along, friends would stop by my dorm or peer into my library room to persuade me to play Frisbee on the lawn. "No, I would almost always say. "I have too much to do."
My college study days were gone, but not my need and love for schedules. My friends and sisters tried to keep me away from my plans, but they were hardly ever successful.
This summer, though, while house sitting for my parents, I was persuaded to change my plans in the most unexpected way. The sight of tomatoes growing in my mother's garden lured me out of my tightly scheduled world. They drew me with the power of a lover's gaze. Hundreds of them were turning ripe and red by the minute, decorating the garden like decorations on a Christmas tree.
"If I have time, I'll make tomato sauce. " I told myself. But my long week in the house by myself was already filled with things to do: writing, and finishing a project that I brought home from the office.
Then, watching the fascinating tomatoes continuously falling to the ground in ever-greater numbers, again I mentally argued about all the things I had planned and needed to do.
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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。
Finally, I gave in.
A month later, my parents came back.
One possible version:
Finaly, I gave in. I picked up the recipe that I had copied down from a friend. “Prepare a little bit of water with garlic and onions. Add ... it read. I searched for 20 minutes in the kitchen cabinet and pulled out a huge white china pot. I washed the tomatoes, cutting away sections that were spoiled, and sliced and threw them into the pot. I swayed the watery mixture as if I were washing gold. Meanwhile, turning on the stereo, I sang along with Billy Joel and reviewed a step I'd picked up in my swing-dance class.
A month later, my parents came back. They found a daughter who had discovered the beauty of flexibility. I shared stories of my tomato adventures, and we laughed together. My mom, the same woman who used to try and lure me away from my books. now shared in my newfound passion for the kitchen. As I stood in the kitchen, surrounded by the rich flavour of tomato sauce, I realized the importance of allowing life to surprise us. Those tomatoes had taught me a valuable lesson: balance in life is not just about sticking to schedules and plans; it's also about embracing the unexpected, reminding me that there's a world of joy beyond the limitations of a strict schedule.
1. 湖北省高中名校联盟2024届高三第三次联合测评英语试卷
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。
It was a warm Sunday. 16-year-old Stella settled down with a book, enjoying her quiet moment when her friend Bog came over with his 6-year-old sister. “Stella, please! I need you to help to watch Hazel! I have a lecture to attend this afternoon,” Bog begged.
Stella frowned, not thrilled with the idea of babysitting a little girl. However, Bog didn’t offer her any other choice. He dropped Hazel off with Stella and quickly ran away before she could react.
With a heavy sigh, Stella unwillingly turned her attention to Hazel. “Fine, just stay there and don’t cause any trouble,” she grumbled（嘟囔）. To her surprise, little Hazel smiled and obediently sat by the table, drawing quietly without making a single noise.
For the next hour, Stella was quietly engaged in reading without being disturbed by Hazel. Gradually, her annoyance disappeared and she got accustomed to the company of Hazel. After a while, Hazel cautiously approached Stella, holding a picture. “Look, it’s you and me,” she said in a low voice. It was a simple drawing of two girls, hand in hand, smiling.
Stella’s heart softened as she looked at the drawing. She felt guilty about treating Hazel impatiently. Setting her book aside, Stella smiled warmly and said, “I love it. Thank you!” Then Stella began to join Hazel to create it together.
Just as they were lost in a world of colors, a sudden phone ringing broke the warm atmosphere. It was a phone call from her friend, reminding her about the long-awaited plan to go skating on the ice rink（溜冰场）. Stella’s heart sank because she had forgotten all about it. She was torn between the desire to go skating and her duty to look after Hazel. She was also worried that taking her to skate would prevent her from enjoying gliding（滑）freely on the ice.
注意：
1.续写词数应为150个左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
As Stella hesitated, Hazel looked up at her with hopeful eyes.
Hazel admiringly watched Stella and her friends gliding on the ice.
One possible version:
As Stella hesitated, Hazel looked up at her with hopeful eyes.“Can I come with you " she asked eagerly. Stella's heart melted again at the sight of Hazel's twinkling eyes and she couldn't bear the thought of disappointing Hazel. “Of course," she said softly with a warm smile. Hazel's face lit up with sheer delight as she jumped with excitement. Then, they quickly gathered things and headed to the ice rink. Upon arriving, Stella introduced Hazel to her friends, who welcomed her with open arms. They patiently helped Hazel put on skates and encouraged her to follow them onto the ice.
Hazel admiringly watched Stella and her friends gliding on the ice. Then she tentatively stepped onto the ice. Sensing Hazel's fear, Stella skated closer to help her. With patience and care, she gently guided Hazel how to find balance and glide on the ice. Step by step, they moved forward. Stella's gentle encouragement and support helped Hazel gain confidence. The initial fear gradually gave way to excitement as Hazel glided more smoothly. Watching it, Stella felt a sense of fulfillment welling up inside her. They had a fantastic time on the ice and gradually formed a bond going beyond being temporary companions.
2. 江苏省2023—2024学年高三上学期期末迎考卷英语
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。
When my son was seven years old, he wanted nothing more than to have a friend. Although he tried to make friends, the fact that he was autistic(患自闭症的) and largely non-verbal made other children his age uncomfortable. Almost never had another child accept an invitation for a play date.
My son handled the rejection much better than I did. He told me that he had been praying that he would get a best friend and he knew that his prayers were going to be answered because of what a man told him in a dream.
When the “nice man” in his dream asked him what he wanted in a best friend, my son said that he wanted someone who would always play with him, and who would like to run around a lot but also be calm at times. This best friend would be there and help him feel better when he was sad, would stick by him when he was sick, and would never want to get away from him. When he told the man this, the man smiled and told my son that he had picked out the perfect best friend for him.
The next night he had the dream again. In his dream, the nice man told my son he had picked out a puppy to be his best friend. This puppy would love to play, and would love to run around, but would also want to be calm and just cuddle. When my son was sick, the puppy would stay by him, protecting him. When he was sad, the puppy would lick him, and make him feel better. This puppy would love my son more than anyone or anything else in the world, and would be the very best friend that a boy could have.
When my son told me all of this, I was shocked. My son, who rarely spoke more than a few words at a time, was calmly explaining paragraphs' worth of information to me. Despite this, what my son said next shocked me even more.
“Mummy, he also told me that I am getting my puppy today. She is a girl puppy, with black on her back, and brown on her belly. She is not very big, and will run up to me when I see her, jump up on me, and lick my face while she wags her tail. Her name is going to be Zorro, and I love her already. We need to go to the building and get her. She is waiting for me. The man told me.”
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1.续写词数应为150个左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Paragraph 1:
Immediately after telling me this, my son yelled and pointed at a building on the side of the road.
Paragraph 2:
Ten years have passed, and Zorro and my son are still best friends.
One possible version:
Paragraph 1:
Immediately after telling me this, my son yelled and pointed at a building on the side of the road. “That's the building where my best friend is, Mummy!” Hearing this, I was seized by astonishment. My son had never asked for a pet and even couldn't read. When we walked into the building — exactly a pet shop, a small dog immediately ran to my son, jumped up, and put her front paws on him. Then she licked his face. She had black on her back, brown on her belly, and a tail wagging faster than I ever saw a tail wag before.
Paragraph 2:
Ten years have passed, and Zorro and my son are still best friends. Although she does not move around as well as she did when she was a puppy, she still only has eyes for her boy, loves him with all of her heart, and sticks by him at all times. When he decides to explore the outdoors, she sticks to him like glue. Although her boy now has human friends, his dog, shown to him in dreams by a “nice man”, will always remain his very best friend.
3. 江苏省扬州市2023-2024学年高三上学期1月期末英语试题
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。
Katie was happily jumping rope on the grass in front of her house facing the expansive city park just across the road. The neighborhood residents often enjoyed walking around the lake in the park, and on this pleasant day, with the sun casting its warm light, Katie spent the unhurried moments devoted to her jumping routine.Her thoughts were focused on her jumping: how to match the spinning of the jump rope in her hands and the jumping of her feet so that they didn't get mixed, causing her to trip. When her mind and muscles were working together, and when every move flowed smoothly, all of it felt pretty good in the afternoon sunshine.While jumping, she remembered that her grandmother had given her the jump rope for Christmas. She knew that her grandmother didn't have a lot of money and had to save up to buy the jump rope for her. Before Christmas, her grandmother had taken her to some toy shops to look at different things, hoping to find out what Katie wanted. When Katie finally got the gift, it was not just a jump rope but the very jump rope she had wanted for a long time. She felt especially loved by her considerate grandmother.The warmth of the afternoon sun enhanced the joy Katie felt as she skipped along. Suddenly a boy rushed across the road to her. Without any warning he robbed her of her jump rope, shouting, "Give me that." and raced back across the road towards the park.Empty-handed, Katie was left in confusion. It took her a while to recover from the shock. When she came to her senses and realized the theft of her grandma's gift, tears welled up. A wave of anger and disappointment swept over her. But in that moment of upset, something unusual in the park captured her attention.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。Following the boy quickly, she spotted a group of kids crying anxiously by the lake.
After making sure the drowning girl was okay, the boy walked up to Katie with the jump rope.
One possible version:
Following the boy quickly, she spotted a group of kids crying anxiously by the lake. The boy who had taken her jump rope was sprinting towards them. As Katie neared the water, she saw, to her horror, a little girl was struggling in the water. The boy was throwing one end of Katie's jump rope out for the child to grab. Fortunately. the little girl caught hold of it. Without a moment's hesitation, Katie stepped forward to lend a helping hand. Working in tandem, they pulled the child onto the bank.After making sure the drowning girl was okay, the boy walked up to Katie with the jump rope. Handing it to Katie, he gave a shy smile and apologized, “I'm sorry if I frightened you just now, but I had to act quickly in an emergency. I can't swim, you know. It was your jump rope that served as a lifeline." Katie's initial anger had transformed into appreciation for the boy's quick response to save the little girl. She replied she didn't mind her jump rope being snatched at all. Instead, she was glad about the part her jump rope had played in the rescue.