2025年高考英语一轮复习应用文写作之读后续写素材4(环境描写)
【素材1】At the close of the afternoon service,we returned by an exposed and hilly road,where the bitter winter wind,blowing over a range of snowy summits to the north,almost flayed the skin from our face.
下午的礼拜结束后,我们沿着一条裸露的山路返回,凛冽的寒风吹过北方的雪峰,几乎要从我们脸上刮去一层皮。
【素材2】It was the cool gray dawn,and there was a sense of peace deep in the woods.Not a leaf stirred;not a sound disturbed great Nature’s meditation.Dewdrops stood upon the leaves and grasses.A white layer of ashes covered the fire,and a thin blue breath of smoke rose straight into the air.
这是一个凉爽的灰蒙蒙的黎明,树林深处有一种宁静的感觉。没有一片树叶被搅动,没有任何声音打扰大自然的沉思。露珠落在树叶和草上。一层白色的灰烬覆盖着火堆,一股蓝色的烟雾直冲云霄。
【素材3】It was raining and cold when we went out to eat.We found a small restaurant poorly decorated for the holiday.Only five tables in the restaurant were taken.There were two German couples, two French families and an American sailor, by himself.They were eating in stony silence except the sailor.While eating, he was writing a letter, and a half-smile lit up his face.In the corner a piano player was listlessly playing Christmas music.
我们出去吃饭时,天正在下雨,很冷。我们发现一家小餐馆装修得很差,不适合过节。餐馆里只有五张桌子被占满了。有两对德国夫妇,两个法国家庭和一个美国水手,独自一人。除了那个水手,大家都在沉默地吃东西。他边吃边写信,脸上露出了一丝微笑。一个钢琴师在角落里无精打采地弹奏着圣诞乐曲。
【素材4】A wafer of a moon was shining over Gatsby’s house, making the night fine as before and surviving the laughter and the sound of his still glowing garden.A sudden emptiness seemed to flow now from the windows and the great doors, endowing with complete isolation the figure of the host.
一轮明月正照在盖茨比的房子上方,使夜色像从前一样美好,在他那仍在发光的花园的欢声笑语中依然存在。一种突然的空虚似乎从窗户和大门里涌了出来,使主人的身影显得完全孤立无援。
【素材5】 I was studying a Barbie and doing some simple math in my head when suddenly an earthshaking clap of thunder roared from the storm outside.I jumped at the noise, dropping the doll to the floor.The lights flickered once and died, covering everything in a blanket of blackness.Thunder continued to shake the sky and lightning illuminated the store for seconds, casting frightening shadows on my mind.
我正在研究芭比娃娃,并在脑子里做一些简单的数学,突然,外面的暴风雨中响起了惊天动地的雷声。听到声音,我吓了一跳,把娃娃摔在地上。灯光闪烁了一下就熄灭了,一切都笼罩在一片黑暗中。雷声继续震动着天空,闪电照亮了商店几秒钟,在我的脑海里投下了可怕的阴影。
【素材6】“I’ll tell you in the morning,” she said.“When the first light comes into the sky and the sparrows stir and the cows rattle their chains, when the rooster crows and the stars fade, when early cars whisper along the highway, you look up here and I’ll show you something.”“我明天早上再告诉你,”她说。“当第一缕曙光出现在天空中,麻雀跳来跳去,母牛咔塔咔塔地摇着它们的链子,当公鸡鸣叫,星星隐没,当早班车在高速公路上发出声响时,你抬头看这里,我会给你看一样东西。”
【素材7】After the heat of the day, the evening came as a welcome relief to all.The Ferris wheel was lighted now.It went round and round in the sky and seemed twice as high as by day.There were lights on the midway, and you could hear the crackle of the gambling machines and the music of the merry-go-round and the voice of the man in the beano booth calling numbers.
炎热的白天过去了,夜晚来了,大家都松了一口气。摩天轮现在亮了。它在天空中转来转去,似乎比白天高两倍。游戏中心灯火通明,你可以听到赌博机的噼啪声、旋转木马的音乐声和摇彩摊的喊号码声。
【素材8】In the cool of the evening, when shadows darkened the Fair Grounds, Templeton crept from the cart and looked around.Wilbur lay asleep in the straw.Charlotte was building a web.Templeton’s keen nose detected many fine smells in the air.The rat was hungry and thirsty.He decided to go exploring.Without saying anything to anybody, he started off.
在凉爽的夜晚,当阴影笼罩了展览会场时,坦普尔顿从车上爬下来,环顾四周。威尔伯躺在稻草里睡着了。夏洛正在织网。坦普尔顿敏锐的鼻子嗅出了空气中许多细微的气味。老鼠又饿又渴。他决定去探险。没有对任何人说什么,他就出发了。
【素材9】The moon washed the woods in a gentle light.The stars twinkled like a child’s curious eyes blinking with anticipation.In an instant, everything had suddenly gone quiet.Birds didn’t chirp, leaves didn’t rustle and insects didn’t sing. A feeling of stillness crept up on me.
月亮在柔和的光线中冲刷着树林。星星闪烁着,就像一个孩子好奇的眼睛因期待而闪烁。刹那间,一切都突然安静下来。鸟儿不再鸣叫,树叶不再沙沙作响,昆虫不再歌唱。一种寂静的感觉悄悄向我袭来。
【素材10】The sky is overcast, darkened with gloomy clouds, and the whole world seemed to be enveloped in a huge gray quilt.The path is winding and we saw mountains towering over the green valleys and cliffs.The peaceful landscape is a true feast for the eyes, with its rolling green hills dotted with sheep and cattle.天阴了,乌云密布,整个世界仿佛被一条巨大的灰色棉被包裹着。小路蜿蜒曲折,我们看到群山耸立在绿色的山谷和悬崖之上。连绵起伏的青山上点缀着牛羊,宁静的风景真是一场赏心悦目的盛宴。
【方法运用】
1．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。
As I was looking for a new flat, I was temporarily staying at a lovely small hotel. Unfortunately, during that time, I was due to participate in an online conference for an entire week. I was stuck inside from 10:00 am until 5:00 pm, the entire duration of the cleaning hours. I figured that I could go those five days without my room being cleaned and it wouldn’t be a problem. I would just put a “Do Not Disturb” sign on my door.
On the second day as I was heading to get breakfast at the hotel, I bumped (撞见) into the cleaning lady named Anna. I asked her if I could give her my rubbish, and I mentioned that I would be working the entire day so she needn’t worry about cleaning my room. She smiled and said it was okay.
The next day, when I returned from my breakfast, my room had already been cleaned. The same happened on the following day. On Friday, I finished my breakfast quicker than usual and the cleaning lady was just heading out. She smiled and said that she was happy that even though I ate quicker than usual, she was still able to finish in time.
I finally realized that all this time, she had been keeping an eye on when I headed for breakfast so she could clean my room. Given that looking for a flat in a new city and working in one of the smallest hotel rooms in London were already very stressful, I was incredibly moved. I thanked Anna and told her that, fortunately, it was the very last day of the conference, but I was very thankful.
The following week, I finally got the keys for my new flat. Excited and grateful for all the help I had received while moving in, I bought a box of chocolates and made my way to the receptionist.
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。
I said to the receptionist, “Could you please give those to Anna ”
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After a while, Anna arrived, looking slightly puzzled.
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2．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。
December 16, 2009 was the worst day of my mother’s life. It was the day I told her that her thirty-six-year-old daughter had stage Ⅲbreast cancer. I will never forget the look of hopelessness in her tear-filled eyes as I told her. Seeing my mother so b uncontrollably broke my heart. It was one of the few times in my life that I saw my mother weak and vulnerable (脆弱的).
Since I had been diagnosed with advanced breast cancer, the doctors had a heavy-duty plan of attack to beat it, which would mean a double mastectomy (切除), five months of chemotherapy (化疗), and five weeks of radiation. It also meant that an independent single woman who lived alone was in serious need of some help taking care of herself.
Thankfully, I was blessed with my own personal army of family, friends, and co-workers who had offered to help me out with whatever I might need, including meals and rides to doctors’ appointments. But as grateful as I was, there really was only one person who I wanted by my side—my mom. My mother lived more than 300 miles away, but didn’t even give it a second thought. She was going to be my primary caregiver, driver, personal chef, counselor, and shoulder to cry on. No one else in the world could fill her shoes. It was a job that only she could do.
The night after my first chemotherapy treatment is forever imprinted in my memory. I was never so sick in my entire life. I couldn’t even keep down a glass of water. And after hours spent in the bathroom, I weakly lifted myself into bed, weeping, “Please, take this away from me. Please make me feel better.” At that moment, my mother crawled into bed with me, wrapped her entire body around me, and cried with me. Just like when I was a little girl, her arms enveloping me made it better.
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。
In the following months, my mom experienced real hardship.
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I feel greatly moved by what my mother did.
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3．阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
The art competition at school was always a highly anticipated event. This year was no exception, with students from all grades eager to showcase their creative talents. Among them were two friends, Jane and Sally.
Jane had a deep passion for art, but she often struggled with expressing her ideas on paper. She would spend hours in front of a blank canvas (画布), trying to capture the perfect image in her mind, but her efforts often fell short. Sally, on the other hand, was naturally talented and her artworks were always praised by teachers and classmates.
As the competition drew nearer, Jane worked harder than ever, staying up late into the night to perfect her piece. Sally, however, seemed to take it all in stride (大步走), casually sketching and painting without much effort. She often teased Jane about her lack of talent, making jokes that were meant to be light-hearted but stung Jane deeply.
On the day of the competition, Jane’s heart was filled with both excitement and fear. She had worked so hard on her piece, but she knew that it still paled in comparison to Sally’s effortless creations. As she set up her canvas and began to paint, she could feel Sally’s eyes on her, mocking (嘲笑) her every move.
Halfway through the competition, Jane encountered a difficult obstacle. She couldn’t seem to capture the essence of her subject the way she wanted to, and her frustration mounted. She looked around at the other students, seeing their confident strokes and vibrant colors, and she felt a pang of defeat. She wanted to give up, to throw away her brush and walk away.
But just as she was about to do so, she caught sight of Sally. Sally wasn’t laughing or mocking her now; instead, she looked at Jane with a mixture of surprise and concern. It was as if she realized that her words had hurt Jane more than she had intended. And in that moment, Jane found a new resolve. She wasn’t going to let Sally’s words or her own doubts defeat her. She was going to finish her piece, no matter what.
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。
With renewed determination, Jane returned to her canvas.
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She heard her name announced as the winner of a special recognition award for perseverance and dedication.
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4．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。
One day in July, 30 years ago, I was taking a summer class in literature on the campus of SUNY Oneonta in northern New York. Professor James walked into the classroom and announced he’d invited a special guest to class, but his guest had been delayed. The class stirred with curiosity. “Who’s coming ” someone asked.
“All I can tell you is that he’s the author of one of the books you’ve read for this class,” he said. “I need a volunteer to meet him in the hall of the administration building and escort (护送) him here.”
To my amazement, my right hand shot up as though it had a mind of its own. “What am I doing ” I thought. I never volunteered for anything. I was shy and uncomfortable meeting new people. I pulled my hand down quickly, but it was too late.
“Thanks, David,” Professor James said. “You’d better leave now. He’ll be arriving any minute.”
Seeing no way to back out, I unwillingly got out of my seat and headed for the classroom door. When I reached it, I stopped. “Umm,” I said. “How will I recognize him ” Professor James laughed. “Good point,” he said. He pulled me aside and whispered a name in my ear. “Alex Haley,” he said.
“Really ” I said and left the room. Alex Haley is the author of The Autobiography of Malcolm X. He was what I wanted to be: a writer.
As I reached the administration building, I found a man with a briefcase standing in the hall. I came up, saying, “Are you Mr. Haley ”
“Yes,” he said with a loving voice.
“I’m from Professor James’s class. Welcome.”
“Thank you,” he said. He extended his hand and we shook hands. He was a man in his forties, medium height, wearing a sports jacket.
On our way to the classroom, I was struck by how approachable this man was. My fear was replaced by curiosity and purpose. So I said, “I’d like to become a writer, but I don’t know if I have the talent. And how did you discover you had a gift for writing ” He stopped and looked at me in the eyes.
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。
“Writing is not just about talent,” he said. “I learned to write through practice and persistence.”
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After my conversation with Alex Haley that day, I found a newfound confidence in my desire to become a writer.
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参考答案
1．One possible version:
I said to the receptionist, “Could you please give those to Anna ” The receptionist, a warm and friendly man looked at me in confusion and I continued, “She’s the cleaning lady who has been taking care of my room every day during my stay here. I really appreciate all the extra effort she put in to make sure my room was clean, even when I thought it didn’t need to be. I want to show her my gratitude.” The man smiled and nodded in understanding. “Please wait a moment, Anna is in the building. I’ll call her, and you can thank her in person.”
After a while, Anna arrived, looking slightly puzzled. When she saw the box of chocolates, her eyes lit up with surprise and joy. She thanked me earnestly, clearly touched by the gesture. It was heartwarming to see her smile and know that I had made her day just as she had made mine. This simple act of appreciation made me realize the impact of showing gratitude and kindness to others, even in small ways. From that day on, I made it a point to always express my appreciation for the hard work of others, just like Anna had done for me.
【写作分析】本文以人物为线索展开，主要讲述了作者在寻找新公寓期间居住在一家小旅馆里，因为需要参加整整一周的在线会议而无法打扫房间，却意外受到清洁女工Anna无私的帮助。Anna通过观察作者的早餐时间，以合适的时机打扫房间，为作者减轻压力。最终，作者搬进新公寓，他很感激Anna的帮助，购买了巧克力，想送给她以表达感谢之情。
【要点解析】1. 段落续写：
①由第一段首句内容“我对接待员说：‘你能把这些给Anna吗？’”可知，第一段可描写作者向接待员说明自己想感谢Anna的缘由，以及接待员表示理解，为作者联系Anna，让他亲自表示感谢。
②由第二段首句内容“过了一会儿，Anna来了，看上去有点困惑。”可知，第二段可描写Anna收到作者的巧克力的动人反应，以及作者从这件事中得到的感悟。
2. 续写线索：作者请接待员转交巧克力——作者解释缘由——接待员联系Anna——Anna出现——Anna的反应——作者的感悟
3. 词汇激活
行为类
①确保：make sure/guarantee/secure
②意识到：realize/recognize/be aware of
③表达：express/convey/voice
情绪类
①困惑：confusion/puzzlement/bewilderment
②感激：gratitude/gratefulness
③高兴：joy/delight/happiness
④让……感动：touch/move
[高分句型1] She’s the cleaning lady who has been taking care of my room every day during my stay here. (who引导限制性定语从句)
[高分句型2] When she saw the box of chocolates, her eyes lit up with surprise and joy (When引导时间状语从句)
[高分句型3] It was heartwarming to see her smile and know that I had made her day just as she had made mine. (that引导宾语从句、as引导方式状语从句)
2．
In the following months, my mom experienced real hardship. My mom traveled back and forth between two homes and two lives. She came just to take care of her thirty-six-year-old little girl. She sat by my side for almost every treatment and made me fried cheese sandwiches in the middle of the night. She ran to the chemist’s when I was in severe pain and the video store when I wanted to be entertained. She accompanied me overnight, sobbing with me and comforting me. When I felt better, she sang the old songs she had countlessly sung when I was little. Basically, she put her life on hold to take care of me, her baby.
I feel greatly moved by what my mother did. She was attending to my every need, both physically and emotionally, but who was attending to her needs Who heard her cry in the middle of the night when she sobbed for her daughter Who cared if she had a meal when she cared for me day and night I know what my mother would say if I asked her those questions. She would say, “That’s just what you do when you are a mother.” And for that, I am greatly grateful.
【写作分析】本文以作者患乳腺癌的经历为线索，讲述了母亲对自己无私的照顾和付出。
【要点解析】1.段落续写：
①由第一段首句内容“在接下来的几个月里，我妈妈经历了真正的艰难。”可知，第一段可具体描述母亲所经历的艰难，如奔波两地、日夜照顾等。
②由第二段首句内容“我被我妈妈所做的一切深深感动。”可知，第二段可表达作者对母亲的感恩之情以及对母爱的感悟。
2.续写线索：母亲奔波照顾——母亲的陪伴与付出——母亲的爱感动了作者——体会到母亲的艰难——感悟到母爱的伟大——感恩母亲
3.词汇激活
行为类
①奔波：travel back and forth / shuttle between
②陪伴：accompany / be with
③照顾：take care of / look after
情绪类
①感动：be greatly moved / be deeply touched
②感恩：be grateful / express gratitude
[高分句型1]. She came just to take care of her thirty-six-year-old little girl.（不定式作目的状语）
[高分句型2]. I feel greatly moved by what my mother did.（使用了连接代词what连接的宾语从句）
3．
With renewed determination, Jane returned to her canvas. She blocked out the noise and the mockery, focusing solely on her work. And slowly, but surely, her piece began to take shape. It wasn’t perfect, and it certainly wasn’t as good as Sally’s, but it was hers. It was a testament to her hard work and her refusal to give up. When the competition ended and the judges began to evaluate the artworks, Jane held her breath. She didn’t expect to win, but she hoped that at least she had proven to herself that she could persevere in the face of adversity.
She heard her name announced as the winner of a special recognition award for perseverance and dedication. The crowd erupted in applause, and Jane could see Sally smiling and clapping for her. She felt a surge of pride and happiness wash over her, and she knew that this was a moment she would never forget. As Jane walked up to the stage to receive her award, she looked over at Sally and gave her a grateful smile. Sally nodded back, her expression solemn but sincere. In that moment, their friendship was stronger than ever, and they both understood that while talent may be natural, hard work and perseverance can overcome any obstacle.
【写作分析】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了学校的艺术比赛一直是一项备受期待的活动。今年也不例外，各个年级的学生都渴望展示自己的创意才能。其中有两个朋友，简和莎莉。简对艺术有很深的热情，但她的努力经常失败。另一方面，莎莉天生就有天赋，她的作品总是受到老师和同学的赞扬。比赛那天，简的心里充满了兴奋和恐惧。她为自己的作品付出了如此多的努力，但她知道，与莎莉毫不费力的创作相比，她的作品仍然相形见绌。比赛进行到一半时，简遇到了一个困难的障碍，她想放弃，想扔掉画笔，走开。但就在她要这么做的时候，她看见了莎莉。莎莉现在不再笑她，也不再嘲笑她了；相反，她看着简，既惊讶又担心。她仿佛意识到自己的话对简的伤害超出了她的本意。就在那一刻，简下定了新的决心。她不会让莎莉的话或她自己的怀疑打败她。无论如何，她都要完成她的作品。
【要点解析】1.段落续写：
①由第一段首句内容“怀着新的决心，简又回到了她的画布上”可知，第一段可描写简努力地完成了作品，并焦急等待着评委的结果。
②由第二段首句内容“她听到她的名字被宣布为毅力和奉献精神特别表彰奖的获得者。”可知，第二段可描写简获胜了以及简的感受和莎莉的互动，那一刻，他们的友谊比以往任何时候都更加牢固和简的感悟。
2.续写线索：努力完成作品——紧张等待——获胜——当时的感觉——与莎莉的互动——感悟
3.词汇激活
行为类
放弃：give up /quit
开始：begin/start
克服：overcome /get over
爆发：erupt/ burst out
情绪类
感激的：grateful/appreciative
严肃的：solemn/serious
[高分句型1] When the competition ended and the judges began to evaluate the artworks, Jane held her breath. (运用了when引导时间状语从句)
[高分句型2] As Jane walked up to the stage to receive her award, she looked over at Sally and gave her a grateful smile. (运用了as引导的时间状语从句)
4．
“Writing is not just about talent,” he said. “I learned to write through practice and persistence.” After a pause, he continued, “If you want to become a writer, do not worry about whether you have some magic al gift and just put in the work. Write every day, and do not give up until you succeed.” As we walked, he shared his experiences as a writer, the challenges he faced and the joy of seeing his words come to life on the page. I extended my sincere thanks to him for his advice. We arrived at the classroom before I knew it.
After my conversation with Alex Haley that day, I found a newfound confidence in my desire to become a writer. I no longer obsessed over whether I had the gift or talent to become a writer. Instead, I started writing every day. Within two years, I published three stories in national children’s magazines. I have been writing and publishing ever since. Had I not volunteered to meet this extraordinary man and communicated with him about writing, I would have never received the benefit of his wise advice and the rewards that followed.
【写作分析】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了作者在一次文学课上主动举手请求去接一名非常著名的作家Alex Haley，这件事让性格内向的作者感觉到了不安和焦虑，担心自己会出丑，直到接到了Haley，通过与他接触，作者心生敬佩之情，且这次经历促使作者开始专注于写作，最终成功作家的故事。
【要点解析】1.段落续写：
①由第一段首句内容““写作不仅仅是天赋的问题，”他说。“我通过练习和坚持学会了写作。””可知，第一段可描写作者找到了Alex Haley并与其交谈，作者获得了很多有效建议。
②由第二段首句内容“那天和亚历克斯·哈利谈话后，我对自己想成为一名作家的愿望有了新的信心。”可知，第二段可描写作者受到鼓舞，开始专注于写作，最终成为作家。
2.续写线索：与Haley先生交谈——改变感受——Haley鼓励作者写作——作者专注于写作——作者发表作品——成功
3.词汇激活
行为类
①停顿：pause/stop
②继续：continue/go on
③成功：succeed/make it
情绪类
①感谢：extended my sincere thanks/appreciate sb./ be grateful to you
②有信心：find a newfound confidence in/have faith in
[高分句型1] If you want to become a writer, do not worry about whether you have some magic al gift and just put in the work.（运用了if引导条件状语从句和whether引导宾语从句）
[高分句型2] Had I not volunteered to meet this extraordinary man and communicated with him about writing, I would have never received the benefit of his wise advice and the rewards that followed.（运用了关系代词that引导限制性定语从句和与过去事实相反假设的虚拟语气及部分倒装结构）(共11张PPT)
读后续写素材(环境描写)
【素材1】At the close of the afternoon service,we returned by an exposed and hilly road,where the bitter winter wind,blowing over a range of snowy summits to the north,almost flayed the skin from our face.
下午的礼拜结束后,我们沿着一条裸露的山路返回,凛冽的寒风吹过北方的雪峰,几乎要从我们脸上刮去一层皮。
【素材2】It was the cool gray dawn,and there was a sense of peace deep in the woods.Not a leaf stirred;not a sound disturbed great Nature’s meditation.Dewdrops stood upon the leaves and grasses.A white layer of ashes covered the fire,and a thin blue breath of smoke rose straight into the air.
这是一个凉爽的灰蒙蒙的黎明,树林深处有一种宁静的感觉。没有一片树叶被搅动,没有任何声音打扰大自然的沉思。露珠落在树叶和草上。一层白色的灰烬覆盖着火堆,一股蓝色的烟雾直冲云霄。
【素材3】It was raining and cold when we went out to eat.We found a small restaurant poorly decorated for the holiday.Only five tables in the restaurant were taken.There were two German couples, two French families and an American sailor, by himself.They were eating in stony silence except the sailor.While eating, he was writing a letter, and a half-smile lit up his face.In the corner a piano player was listlessly playing Christmas music.
我们出去吃饭时,天正在下雨,很冷。我们发现一家小餐馆装修得很差,不适合过节。餐馆里只有五张桌子被占满了。有两对德国夫妇,两个法国家庭和一个美国水手,独自一人。除了那个水手,大家都在沉默地吃东西。他边吃边写信,脸上露出了一丝微笑。一个钢琴师在角落里无精打采地弹奏着圣诞乐曲。
【素材4】A wafer of a moon was shining over Gatsby’s house, making the night fine as before and surviving the laughter and the sound of his still glowing garden.A sudden emptiness seemed to flow now from the windows and the great doors, endowing with complete isolation the figure of the host.
一轮明月正照在盖茨比的房子上方,使夜色像从前一样美好,在他那仍在发光的花园的欢声笑语中依然存在。一种突然的空虚似乎从窗户和大门里涌了出来,使主人的身影显得完全孤立无援。
【素材5】 I was studying a Barbie and doing some simple math in my head when suddenly an earthshaking clap of thunder roared from the storm outside.I jumped at the noise, dropping the doll to the floor.The lights flickered once and died, covering everything in a blanket of blackness.Thunder continued to shake the sky and lightning illuminated the store for seconds, casting frightening shadows on my mind.
我正在研究芭比娃娃,并在脑子里做一些简单的数学,突然,外面的暴风雨中响起了惊天动地的雷声。听到声音,我吓了一跳,把娃娃摔在地上。灯光闪烁了一下就熄灭了,一切都笼罩在一片黑暗中。雷声继续震动着天空,闪电照亮了商店几秒钟,在我的脑海里投下了可怕的阴影。
【素材6】“I’ll tell you in the morning,” she said.“When the first light comes into the sky and the sparrows stir and the cows rattle their chains, when the rooster crows and the stars fade, when early cars whisper along the highway, you look up here and I’ll show you something.”“我明天早上再告诉你,”她说。“当第一缕曙光出现在天空中,麻雀跳来跳去,母牛咔塔咔塔地摇着它们的链子,当公鸡鸣叫,星星隐没,当早班车在高速公路上发出声响时,你抬头看这里,我会给你看一样东西。”
【素材7】After the heat of the day, the evening came as a welcome relief to all.The Ferris wheel was lighted now.It went round and round in the sky and seemed twice as high as by day.There were lights on the midway, and you could hear the crackle of the gambling machines and the music of the merry-go-round and the voice of the man in the beano booth calling numbers.
炎热的白天过去了,夜晚来了,大家都松了一口气。摩天轮现在亮了。它在天空中转来转去,似乎比白天高两倍。游戏中心灯火通明,你可以听到赌博机的噼啪声、旋转木马的音乐声和摇彩摊的喊号码声。
【素材8】In the cool of the evening, when shadows darkened the Fair Grounds, Templeton crept from the cart and looked around.Wilbur lay asleep in the straw.Charlotte was building a web.Templeton’s keen nose detected many fine smells in the air.The rat was hungry and thirsty.He decided to go exploring.Without saying anything to anybody, he started off.
在凉爽的夜晚,当阴影笼罩了展览会场时,坦普尔顿从车上爬下来,环顾四周。威尔伯躺在稻草里睡着了。夏洛正在织网。坦普尔顿敏锐的鼻子嗅出了空气中许多细微的气味。老鼠又饿又渴。他决定去探险。没有对任何人说什么,他就出发了。
【素材9】The moon washed the woods in a gentle light.The stars twinkled like a child’s curious eyes blinking with anticipation.In an instant, everything had suddenly gone quiet.Birds didn’t chirp, leaves didn’t rustle and insects didn’t sing. A feeling of stillness crept up on me.
月亮在柔和的光线中冲刷着树林。星星闪烁着,就像一个孩子好奇的眼睛因期待而闪烁。刹那间,一切都突然安静下来。鸟儿不再鸣叫,树叶不再沙沙作响,昆虫不再歌唱。一种寂静的感觉悄悄向我袭来。
【素材10】The sky is overcast, darkened with gloomy clouds, and the whole world seemed to be enveloped in a huge gray quilt.The path is winding and we saw mountains towering over the green valleys and cliffs.The peaceful landscape is a true feast for the eyes, with its rolling green hills dotted with sheep and cattle.天阴了,乌云密布,整个世界仿佛被一条巨大的灰色棉被包裹着。小路蜿蜒曲折,我们看到群山耸立在绿色的山谷和悬崖之上。连绵起伏的青山上点缀着牛羊,宁静的风景真是一场赏心悦目的盛宴。
