Writing 1
Bob was a short child who preferred indoor to outdoor activities. He was mild-mannered and mostly kept to himself. Sitting in the corner of the class, he was very much a loner.
At the beginning of the semester, Bob had a new classmate, Alex, who had just returned to England. Alex was assigned a seat next to Bob. To his surprise, within weeks, he became good friends with Alex even though they were poles apart in personality. Alex was popular, outspoken and artistic. "Alex is all that I want to be," Bob thought to himself. He began listening to the music Alex listened to and having a similar haircut. He even quit his drama club and started playing the online games that Alex played. He seemed to have been out of his loneliness.
It was not long before Bob was introduced to Alex's "cool" friends. He told himself that he would try all means to be part of the group. He would follow them to the football games and join the art club after school so he could spend more time hanging out with them. Bob followed them around laughing when they told jokes, agreeing when they had opinions—most enthusiastically with the ones he disagreed with. He did not dare to differ in opinions as he would not want them to think badly of him. This continued for several months. At last, Bob felt relieved that he had finally fitted in.
One day, Bob overheard Alex and his cool friends talking. "Bob is such a loser," one boy commented in a playful tone. "He just follows you around trying to be you. He copies you; he does not have a personality of his own!" another boy exclaimed. Alex laughed. To make matters worse, he added, "That fellow wears me out. I wish he would leave me alone. He thinks we are best friends. A thorough fool!"
注意:1.续写词数应为150左右;
2.请按如下格式作答。
Bob stood still on the ground and could not believe his ears.
Bob decided to change himself after hearing his mother's words.
Writing 2
When I was little, I used to walk with my grandmother on a quiet and small road that crossed the street on which she and my grandfather lived. My grandfather rarely joined us. He was a seemingly strict man, an ex-soldier who usually guarded his emotions, especially his affection. He wasn't a man who hugged me often when I was a child, but I had never doubted his love for me.
Grandma and I would walk, hand in hand, moving at an equal pace. The sun would be shining; the birds would be singing. We would chat about this and that, or just walk in silence, enjoying the outdoors and each other's company. Yet, for me, these times were not just a chance to get some exercise and be with my grandmother, though both were important. These walks were treasure hunts.
More often than not, at the road's edge, there would be money. Not lots of it—1 cent here, 5 cents there. Sometimes, on really lucky days, I'd find 10 cents or even 25. I'd pick up these circles, proudly show Grandma and joyfully put them into my pockets. Some days, I wouldn't find anything. "Maybe next time," my grandmother would say. Other days, I'd come back from our walk with more than twenty-five cents to put in my piggy bank, or to buy candies—a treat for a six-year-old child.
Looking back now, it wasn't even the money that was such a big deal; it was the joy of discovery. It was the hope of finding something small left or forgotten along the side of the road. It made me feel so lucky, and so special. Yet, it wasn't until years later, when I was in my late twenties, that the simple memory meant much
more to me than simply the happiness of a child. It was my mother who told me the secret which brought a whole new meaning to my experience.
注意:
1. 续写词数应为150左右;
2. 请按如下格式作答。
"Remember you used to walk with Grandma and find money " Mother asked.
Now, I would do the same thing my grandfather did.
Writing 3
The day when the jobs were handed out was one of the most exciting for all the children in the class. It took place during the first week of the term. On that day, every boy and girl was given a job for which they would be responsible for the rest of that school year.
As everything else, some jobs were more interesting, and the children were eager to be given one of the interesting ones. When giving them out, the teacher took into account which children had been most responsible during the previous year, and those children were usually the ones who most looked forward to this day. Among them Rita stood out. She was a kind and quiet girl; and during the previous year she had carried out the teacher's instructions perfectly. All the children knew Rita was the favourite to be given the best job of all—to look after the class dog.
But this year there was a big surprise. Each child received one of the normal jobs, like preparing the books or the radio for the lessons, telling the time, cleaning the blackboard, and looking after one of the pets. But Rita's job was very different. She was given a little box containing some sand and some ants. And even though the teacher insisted that they were very special ants, Rita couldn't help feeling disappointed. Anyway, she accepted the task. Most of her classmates felt sorry for her. They sympathised with her and remarked on how unfair it was that she had been given that job. Even Rita's father felt sorry for her, and as an act of protest, he told Rita to pay no attention to this insignificant pet. However, Rita, who liked her teacher very much, preferred to show the teacher her ability by doing something special with such an insignificant task. "I will turn this little task into something great," Rita said to herself.
注意:1.续写词数应为150左右;
2.请按如下格式作答。
To learn more about her little ants, Rita turned to Dr. Martinez, a famous entomologist(昆虫学家).
Several months later, one day, Dr. Martinez came to Rita's class to choose a young assistant.
Writing 4
Amanda lived in a big modern city. Due to the high-speed development of economy, families from different backgrounds came here to find a better life. Amanda's classmate and friend, Rama, was from one of those families.
One day after school, Amanda and Rama were chatting and Rama mentioned how much she missed her friends and hometown. "It is hard to leave," Rama sighed, "but my family needed to be somewhere that is easier to make a living. Holding Rama's hands, Amanda encouraged her to share more and she knew Rama loved to sing and dance with her friends in her hometown.
After learning about Rama's story, Amanda started to notice more students like Rama in her school. For the first time she realized that those students looked sad in their eyes. Sometimes because of their different accents, they couldn't communicate well with others, which made them always sit or stand silently at the back of the classroom.
"They are having a hard time. We should show them kindness and love!" she told her mother one day. Amanda asked her mother what she could do to help make them feel welcome. Amanda's mother suggested, "What about using art Maybe it will be easier to communicate through art." Amanda thought for a while and nodded. Like her friend Rama, Amanda loved all forms of art, like painting, singing, dancing, and performing, through which she could tell different stories about her family, and her life.
The next day, Amanda went to the Activity Center in her school and proposed her plan of an art show. The officer thought it a great idea. Inspired and excited, Amanda set about her plan with several friends. At the Activity Center they filled a room with paper, paint and pencils. They even made a small stage! Everything ready, they invited all the new students in her school and Amanda encouraged them to share something special about their hometown in any art form. To Amanda's surprise, no one responded.
注意:1.续写词数应为150左右;
2.请按如下格式作答。
Amazingly, Rama stepped forward to break the ice.
Everything seemed to change after that art show.
Writing 5
On a winter Sunday good for skiing, Sue arrived at the holiday chalet(棚屋)with joy. Sue's skis were sticking out behind her. Mark, another skier, tripped over Sue's skis. Before Sue could apologize, Mark shouted, "Your skis are in the way. You've got big smelly feet!" In view of his attitude, Sue ignored him. Mark lost face and was angrier.
The ski lift took all the skiers to the top of the mountain. The hard snow of the piste(滑雪道) was below them. Then Sue skied down the mountain. As a good skier, she didn't fall over. Mark, along with his good friend David, was watching her with envy and anger. They were also good skiers but they didn't know Sue very well. "She's good," David said."But we're better," Mark responded with dissatisfaction.
The young people skied all day. They enjoyed themselves and forgot everything. On Wednesday morning, the young people were waiting for the ski lift when their teacher announced a ski race. The race would be arranged on the last day of the holiday on a long and difficult ten-kilometer piste. Everybody wanted to win! They went up the mountain, put on their skis and skied down the piste, practicing for the race. Sue skied fast, and so did Mark and David. Obviously, these three became powerful opponents.
It was Saturday and the race was going to be held in the afternoon. Sue was hungry and left her skis at the side of a cafe. She sat down and ordered lunch. Later, David and Mark came in. They also headed to the side to put their skis there. Mark noticed Sue's skis and aimed a kick angrily at them.Then he found a screw(螺丝) on Sue's ski was loose, unsure whether it was caused by the force or it was like that originally. "Sue's skis won't work. We're sure to win," Mark said and pointed. They smiled knowingly at each other.
注意:1.续写词数应为150左右;
2.请按如下格式作答。
Finally came the time of the race and everyone was excited.
Maybe feeling guilty or nervous, Mark made a mistake and fell down when Sue approached him.
Writing 6
My dad got a new job. We had to pack up and move away from everything we were familiar with. There were so many changes. We came from the north, and now we were almost as far south as possible. We landed in South Florida, and we were total strangers. We moved over the summer vacation, so I didn't have to deal with school right away. Summer passed by when we unpacked, arranged furniture, found stores we liked, and adapted to the Sunshine State.
School was coming, and I was afraid of it. I was not an adventurous person. Being shy and quiet, I read a lot and did not make friends easily. My head was filled with fears and worries. Would I make friends Would I fit in Would I survive in this strange new world Anyway, there I was, attending a new school full of people I didn't know.
I had a difficult time adapting to the new school. However, I still loved learning and reading. I even loved homework, and I was good at doing my homework. Loving books and reading helped me to get good grades. Teachers loved that about me. Other kids, though, did not. Although I always answered questions in class, I seldom talked with them. I was unpopular. I felt like a total failure and nobody would like me.
Then one day, a tall boy walked over to me after English class. He introduced himself and told me he was in the school basketball team. I knew him—he was the star player! "Hey," he said. "You do really well in English class. And you know, my teammates and I spend much time competing and practising. The subjects, especially English, really bother us. Do you think you could help us " "Yes. Oh, definitely yes. I could, and I would," I replied with surprise. We made the deal with an exchange of smiles.
注意:1.续写词数应为150左右;
2.请按如下格式作答。
Something gradually changed after that.
Meanwhile, the basketball players taught me how to play basketball.
Writing 7
Madison stared through the window and watched a bird fly across the sky. She thought, "How I wish I were a bird, with total freedom and no math class to sit in." She sighed and wondered how warm it was outside. She thought of her horse, Star. She planned to brush him down before riding him after school. Somewhere, someone was saying her name, but it seemed so far away. The bird continued to float through the air.
"Madison, Madison! Hand in the math homework! "
Madison jumped. She turned back toward the class to find everyone laughing. It turned out that she was daydreaming again.
Madison searched her schoolbag, but found no homework. Mr. Smith was about to criticize her when Doctor Landon came in. He was a veterinarian(兽医) and would deliver a speech as part of the Career Exploration Program.
Madison looked at the clock. One more hour and it would be time to go home.
She tried to focus as Doctor Landon talked about how important math and science were and how he struggled with them when he was a kid. She glanced out of the window and tried to remember where she left her riding boots. Doctor Landon was still talking but she lost track of what he was saying. Then a word caught her attention. Horse. Was he talking about horses She paid attention as he spoke.
"I love being a veterinarian because I love animals, especially horses and I enjoy freedom. Specializing in horses gave me the chance to be outside all day, moving from place to place in our community. Do any of you have horses "
Madison raised her hand, "I do! I have a big Quarter Horse."
"Where do you live " the doctor asked.
"On Anderson Road."
"Is your horse Star "
注意:1.续写词数应为150左右;
2.请按如下格式作答。
"Yes," Madison answered, surprised he knew that.
Having a dream planted in her heart, she changed her original plan after school.
【写作指导】
故事梗概 性格不合群的Bob和新来的同学Alex成了朋友,Bob努力模仿和迎合Alex,本以为用自己的主动赢得了Alex的友谊,结果有一天,Bob无意中听到Alex和他的朋友们在谈论"Bob真是个失败者""Bob是个十足的傻瓜"。
续写思路 由续写第一段首句内容"Bob一动不动地站在那里,简直不敢相信自己的耳朵"和第二段首句内容可知,第一段可描写Bob的反应并将此事告诉了妈妈,妈妈鼓励他做自己。
由续写第二段首句内容"Bob听了妈妈的话后决定改变自己"可知,第二段可描写Bob的改变过程和感悟。
续写线索 哭泣→妈妈鼓励→恍然大悟→做出改变→感悟
【范文赏读】
Bob stood still on the ground and could not believe his ears. Trembling and sobbing, he collapsed on the ground, feeling lonely and betrayed. He had no choice but to cry all the way back home. Seeing his mother, he couldn't conceal his sorrow, pouring the incident out to her, who would always be there for him whenever he felt down(who引导非限制性定语从句). Stroking her trembling boy, the mother said gently, "Just be yourself, Son! People will like you for who you are." Bob had heard the remarks a million times before, yet he never truly got the point. Suddenly, it all clicked.
Bob decided to change himself after hearing his mother's words. He bought a new schoolbag and chose a haircut he fancied. He dropped his art class and joined the drama club. He made new friends who liked him for who he was. He rediscovered himself. If he had not been given the chance, he might have been too concerned with "fitting in" desperately to experience some of the "best" times of his life. It dawned on him that despite the pain he felt that day, it was a gift they had given him, which taught him to be himself(that引导主语从句;which引导非限制性定语从句).
【写作指导】
故事梗概 作者小时候经常和奶奶在一条安静的小路上散步。对作者来说,散步不仅提供了锻炼身体和陪伴奶奶的机会,也是一次次寻宝之旅。往往,作者会在路边捡到一些零钱。这让作者觉得很幸运,很特别。寻找零钱给作者带来了快乐。当作者快30岁的时候,母亲告诉了作者她小时候在路上捡到钱的真相,给作者带来了全新的、更深刻的体验。
续写思路 续写第一段的开头语是"‘还记得你以前常常和奶奶一起散步并捡到钱吗 ’母亲问道",再结合短文最后一段中的"Yet, it wasn't until years later, when I was in my late twenties, that the simple memory meant much more to me than simply the happiness of a child. It was my mother who told me the secret which brought a whole new meaning to my experience"可知,接下来作者的母亲会告诉作者她小时候在路上捡到钱的真相。续写第二段的开头语"现在,我会做我爷爷做过的事"暗示了这和作者的爷爷有关,如是爷爷故意扔下零钱让作者在路上寻找以带给她惊喜。因此,本段还应描述作者知道真相后的感受,可提到作者对爷爷的回忆,这样为后面"现在,我会做我爷爷做过的事"埋下伏笔,从而保证续写的两段是衔接的。
根据续写第二段的开头语可知,续写第二段可首先围绕作者做爷爷做过的事(即丢下一些零钱)展开,如他会在路边故意丢下一些钱让别人捡到以带给别人快乐,然后可写作者对这一事件的感悟。
【范文赏读】
"Remember you used to walk with Grandma and find money " Mother asked. "All those years," she said, "your grandfather drove up and down the walking route, dropping change for you to find(现在分词短语作状语)." I was amazed. I remembered how he'd smile when I dug my finds out of my pocket to show him(宾语从句,其中包含一个时间状语从句), but I'd always thought he was just happy about my luck. I'd never imagined that he was the one responsible for it. It turned out that he had given me joy in the way I hadn't even connected to him.
Now, I would do the same thing my grandfather did. Every once in a while, as I take a walk down the street(时间状语从句), I drop a cent or two, or maybe even 25, and watch the money roll on the street. I picture some small children finding it, pleased with the discovery(形容词短语作状语). They'll never know someone put it there on purpose for them to find. But that's part of the joy and a precious memory. Thanks, Grandfather.
【写作指导】
故事梗概 新学期的第一周分派任务,每个孩子都接受了一项正常的任务,而丽塔的任务却是观察蚂蚁。尽管丽塔感到失望,她还是接受了这项任务。她的大多数同学都同情她,说给她那项任务是多么不公平,甚至丽塔的父亲也同情她。然而,丽塔非常喜欢她的老师,她更喜欢在这样一个微不足道的任务上做一些特别的事情,向老师展示她的能力。
续写思路 由第一段首句内容"为了更多地了解她的小蚂蚁,丽塔向著名昆虫学家马丁内斯博士求助"可知,第一段可描写丽塔如何学到关于蚂蚁的知识。
由第二段首句内容"几个月后的一天,马丁内斯博士来到丽塔的课堂上挑选一位小助手"可知,第二段可描写马丁内斯博士选择丽塔当自己的助手的情况。
续写线索 帮助→了解→感兴趣→寻找→选择→共同工作
【范文赏读】
To learn more about her little ants, Rita turned to Dr. Martinez, a famous entomologist(昆虫学家). With his help, she learned about the incredible abilities of these tiny creatures, such as their strength and organization. Rita became fascinated by the ants and started studying them with great interest. She observed their behavior, their interactions, and their construction of tunnels and mounds. She even started a small ant farm at home, carefully monitoring the growth and development of the colony. Rita realized that her seemingly insignificant task was actually a great opportunity to learn and explore the wonders of nature(that引导的宾语从句).
Several months later, one day, Dr. Martinez came to Rita's class to choose a young assistant. He was looking for a bright and curious student who had shown a genuine interest in the world of insects(who引导的定语从句). To everyone's surprise, he chose Rita. She was overjoyed and felt that her hard work and dedication had paid off. As Dr. Martinez's assistant, Rita had the opportunity to work alongside him, learning about different types of insects, their habitats, and their roles in the ecosystem. She traveled with him to different places to collect samples, and even got to participate in a research project on ant behavior.
【写作指导】
故事梗概 Amanda通过和朋友Rama聊天,了解到班上很多新同学都来自不同地方,他们无法很好地与同学沟通,只能孤独地坐在教室后面,Amanda想帮助他们,于是就向妈妈请教,妈妈建议她通过艺术来帮助他们融入班级。Amanda采纳了妈妈的建议,第二天她去了学校的活动中心,提出了她的艺术展览计划,得到认可后,Amanda和几个朋友开始了她的计划。一切准备就绪后,他们邀请了学校所有的新生,Amanda鼓励他们以任何形式分享家乡的特别之处。令Amanda惊讶的是,没有人回应。
续写思路 由第一段首句内容"令人惊讶的是,Rama站出来打破了僵局"可知,第一段可描述Rama站出来如何打破僵局及之后发生的故事。由第二段首句内容"艺术展览之后一切都变了"可知,第二段可描述艺术展览之后同学们发生的具体变化。
续写线索 打破僵局→分享故事→踊跃上台→发生变化→积极参与班级活动
【范文赏读】
Amazingly, Rama stepped forward to break the ice. She introduced herself to all the students formally on the stage, including her name, her hometown, her interests and so on. The following was her beautiful and amazing dance. As she was dancing(as引导的时间状语从句), another student called Mike, began to play the violin as her background music. Such a shy and silent boy was he that they never knew he was good at playing the violin(such...that...引导的结果状语从句;部分倒装). Students off the stage clapped their hands loudly as the final note ended. And then, they began to come to the stage and share their stories one by one. The art show lasted for two hours that day and everyone enjoyed it so much.
Everything seemed to change after that art show. They began to communicate with others and make new friends. Besides, they took part in the class and school activities actively, which made them integrate into the new class and school better(which引导的非限制性定语从句).
【写作指导】
故事梗概 Sue滑雪技术很棒,在滑雪训练时与Mark之间发生了些不愉快,Mark非常生气。Mark与好友David都嫉妒Sue。在一次滑雪比赛中,三人成了竞争对手。比赛前Mark和David注意到Sue的滑雪板的一个螺丝松动了,他们认为他们一定会赢得比赛。
续写思路 根据续写第一段的提示句"Finally came the time of the race and everyone was excited"可知,续写的第一段重点描述三人参加滑雪比赛的过程,根据所给材料尾段倒数第三句中"Then he found a screw(螺丝) on Sue's ski was loose"可知,该段描述滑雪板螺丝松动给Sue带来的不利情况,结合续写第二段提示句中的"Sue approached him"可知,Sue解决了滑雪板螺丝松动的问题,并即将超越Mark。
根据续写第二段的提示句"Maybe feeling guilty or nervous,Mark made a mistake and fell down when Sue approached him"可知,续写第二段应该重点描述Sue处理Mark摔倒的过程和他们是怎样成为好友并赢得人们掌声的。最后适当升华主题:学会原谅别人,友谊无价。
续写线索 比赛开始→Sue停下修滑雪板→被超越,努力追赶→帮助Mark→赢得比赛→说出实情→原谅→成为朋友
【范文赏读】
Finally came the time of the race and everyone was excited. With the referee saying "Get set, go"(with复合结构), all skiers raced down. Unsurprisingly, Sue fell over seconds later. Noticing the loose screw(现在分词短语作伴随状语), she slid across the snow and off the piste. During this period, David and Mark skied past. Mark shouted to David, "We're going to win." Luckily, it was not a tough problem for Sue. She quickly tightened the screw, made an examination of the rest and skied again. Minutes later, she was ahead of most
competitors. Now, the only one before her was Mark, whom she was determined to beat(非限制性定语从句).
Maybe feeling guilty or nervous, Mark made a mistake and fell down when Sue approached him. Seeing Mark struggled to stand up, Sue stopped and gave him a pull. Much astonished, Mark murmured, "Thank you." Sue left with a wave of the hand. Two players passed just at the moment. Sue sped up with all her strength. Soon she crossed the finish line first. "Congratulations!" Mark came to Sue. "I should apologize for my words and behavior." Knowing what had happened(现在分词短语作伴随状语,what引导宾语从句), Sue was a little angry, but anyway, it was in the past."Never mind. I've also learned the lesson that examining my skis is necessary(that引导同位语从句)," Sue joked. "And maybe we could ski together later." "Totally agree!"
【写作指导】
故事梗概 因为作者的父亲找到了一份新工作, 作者一家从北方搬到了陌生的南佛罗里达, 作者也到了一所新学校上学。作者喜欢学习和读书, 在新学校成绩很好, 老师很喜欢他。但是作者性格比较内向, 几乎不和其他同学交流, 所以并不是很受其他学生欢迎, 这让作者有些失落。一天, 校篮球队的一名队员找到作者, 希望作者能帮助他和队员们学习英语。
续写思路 根据短文最后一段中篮球队员的请求、续写第一段的开头语"Something gradually changed after that"和续写第二段的开头语"Meanwhile, the basketball players taught me how to play basketball"可知, 续写第一段可以重点描写作者帮助篮球队队员们提升英语成绩的过程和结果等。
续写第二段的开头语是"同时, 篮球队队员们教我如何打篮球", 再结合短文中作者对自己在新学校的生活的描述和续写第一段的开头语可推知, 本段可以描写篮球队队员教作者打篮球的情景及其给作者带来的一些改变。
【范文赏读】
Something gradually changed after that. We got along quite well. We were often seen to study in the library as a group or walk to classes together. I tried to help whenever possible(状语从句的省略)and shared my learning experience with them. I was really excited when I found learning methods which were suitable for them(包含定语从句的时间状语从句). With our joint effort, their English performance was improved significantly. The basketball players expressed their heartfelt gratitude to me after seeing their grades.
Meanwhile, the basketball players taught me how to play basketball. I learned a lot of basketball skills from them and became better and better at the sport, which made me have the confidence to take part in basketball games with them sometimes(非限制性定语从句). Through basketball, I made more friends. Gradually, I became more outgoing and had the courage to communicate with others on my own initiative. Not only did I help the basketball players, but also they changed me(not only... but also…结构).
【写作指导】
故事梗概 Madison不喜欢学习,她渴望自由,像小鸟一样自由地翱翔在天空中,上课时她想的是把她的马刷干净。当老师喊她交数学作业时,她才意识到刚刚是在做梦。她翻找了自己的书包却找不到作业。正当老师要批评她时,兽医Landon走进教室,他将要给孩子们做演讲。他讲了数学和科学的重要性,还说自己喜欢动物。当谈到马时,Madison一下子来了兴趣。
续写思路 根据续写第一段首句可确定续写第一段的写作思路,即Madison回答了兽医Landon的问题,该段应重点介绍Landon对自己工作的喜爱以及对马的治疗;由续写第二段首句中的"she changed her original plan"可知,受Landon的影响,Madison改变了自己最初的计划,据此可知,该段还应叙述兽医Landon对Madison的影响。
根据续写第二段首句可知,怀着心中的梦想,放学后Madison改变了原来的计划。据此可知,该段应重点描写Madison是如何改变自己的。由上文描述的兽医Landon在演讲中提到的数学和科学的重要性可以判断,Madison改变了对数学和科学的学习态度,立志成为一个像Landon一样的兽医。最后应适当升华主题:理想改变了学习态度。
【范文赏读】
"Yes," Madison answered, surprised he knew that. Doctor Landon smiled, "I have been to your house to take care of Star. Actually I am familiar with all the horses in our community." Madison's mouth fell open, being envious that he could spend his days with horses. "So, you just travel around and take care of horses all day long " she asked to reconfirm what a veterinarian did(what引导宾语从句). Doctor Landon nodded. At that moment, sitting in math class(现在分词短语作状语), Madison could see her future. She was going to be a veterinarian too, with total freedom and no office to sit in.
Having a dream planted in her heart, she changed her original plan after school. She was still going to ride Star, but first she was going to spend an hour studying math. Then tomorrow she would spend an hour studying science, because Doctor Landon said those were important subjects to study if anyone wanted to be a veterinarian(条件状语从句). Madison made great progress in math and science gradually, which surprised both Mr. Smith and her classmates(非限制性定语从句). It was the big dream that made all the difference(强调句型).