2025届四川省九地市高三第一次诊断性考试英语试题读后续写--$13 的抉择：情暖医院病房（讲义）

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It was November 2008 in Astoria, a small city in the western part of Oregon, USA. Don McLean, a60-year-old kind-hearted landlord(房东), had a tenant(租客) named Josiah, who was 50 years old and had come from a poverty-stricken family to seek work in Astoria.
When Josiah first moved in, he was clearly having a hard time making ends meet. Don noticed that Josiah was constantly worried and seemingly economical with every expense. He also saw that Josiah often ate very simple and insufficient meals. One day, when the rent was due, Josiah came to Don with a look of great embarrassment. He hesitated as he tried to explain that he didn't have the full $300. Don immediately realized the depth of Josiah' financial struggle. Without hesitation, he said to Josiah softly, “I know you're having a tough time. I'm going to reduce the rent to $100 per month. We all need a helping hand sometimes.” Josiah was extremely grateful and gave Don a great deal of thanks.
However, one year later, Josiah's wife fell il. Worried about her, he returned to his hometown, which was a four-hour walk from Astoria, Due to the long distance, his communication with Don became less frequent.
To pay for his wife's medical bills and medicine, Josiah spent all his savings. Despite working hard every day he still couldn't manage financially and led a very difficult life. But fortunately, his wife's condition gradually improved.
One day, Josiah happened to hear that Don was seriously ill and still in hospital. He knew that Don's son was working in the UK and couldn't return immediately, He only had his elderly wife by his side. Remembering how Don had helped him, Josiah made a firm decision: to visit Don. With only $13 in his pocket, Josiah chose to walk to Astoria to save money, After a tiring four-hour journey, he finally arrived.
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Paragraph 1: Feeling extremely hungry, Josiah reached out for his $l3 in the pocket.
Paragraph 2: With the apples he spent $ll on, Josiah entered Don 's hospital room.
文章大意：
2008 年 11 月，在美国俄勒冈州西部小城阿斯托里亚，60 岁善良的房东唐 麦克林有一位 50 岁租客约西亚。约西亚初来乍到时经济拮据，连 300 美元房租都难以凑齐，唐见状将房租降至 100 美元。一年后，约西亚妻子生病，他回老家后与唐联系渐少。后来约西亚得知唐病重住院，儿子在英国无法赶回，他虽身无分文却毅然决定走四小时去看望唐，还花仅有的 13 美元中的 11 美元买苹果给唐，以此回报唐曾经的帮助，体现了善良与感恩的传递。
故事分析：
伏笔及回应：
伏笔：约西亚初来时经济困难，连房租都交不起，为后文他没钱给妻子治病以及看望唐时身无分文做铺垫。 回应：在得知唐生病后，他即便只有 13 美元也想着买东西去看望，体现他虽穷但不忘感恩。
伏笔：唐毫不犹豫地给约西亚减租，展现唐的善良，暗示约西亚会感恩回报。 回应：约西亚听闻唐生病后坚定地长途跋涉去看望并买苹果，回报唐的善意。
伏笔：约西亚妻子生病，他花光积蓄且经济困难，进一步突出他的艰难处境，与后文他仍坚持看望唐形成对比。 回应：即便生活艰难，他还是选择用仅有的钱买苹果给唐，更显其感恩之心的珍贵。
伏笔：提到唐的儿子在英国无法赶回，身边只有老妻，为约西亚的到来提供了合理性，同时也强调唐此时的无助，更凸显约西亚看望行为的温暖。 回应：约西亚在这种情况下的出现，给唐带来了精神上的慰藉和感动。
伏笔：约西亚从距离阿斯托里亚四小时路程的家乡赶来，体现路途遥远艰辛，侧面反映他看望唐的决心。 回应：历经长途跋涉后仍坚持去医院，展现其坚定的感恩之情。
续写要点：
第一段：
描述约西亚带着苹果前往医院途中的心理活动，如对唐病情的担忧，对过往唐帮助自己的回忆，坚定自己看望唐的决心。
可以增加一些细节描写，如医院的环境氛围，约西亚在医院问路寻找唐病房时的情景，进一步渲染紧张且充满温情的氛围。
第二段：
着重描写约西亚与唐在病房相见的场景，包括两人的表情、动作和对话，展现出他们之间深厚的情谊。
可以提到唐对约西亚到来的意外和感动，约西亚如何安慰唐，以及两人对未来的期许，升华故事的情感主题。
情感线：
故事起始于约西亚因贫困而产生的焦虑与无助，唐的善良相助让他心怀感恩。当约西亚得知唐病重，虽自身处境艰难，但感恩之情驱使他不顾路途遥远和自身饥饿，用仅有的钱买苹果去看望唐。在医院里，唐被约西亚的行为深深感动，两人之间的情谊因这份善良与感恩得以升华，从最初的房东与租客的关系，转变为相互扶持、珍视彼此的挚友，体现出人性中善良与感恩的美好光辉以及人与人之间真挚情感的强大力量。
故事线：
约西亚初到阿斯托里亚，经济窘迫难以支付房租。
唐体谅约西亚，主动将房租降至 100 美元。
约西亚妻子生病，回老家后经济陷入困境。
约西亚得知唐病重，身无分文仍决定走四小时去看望。
约西亚途中用大部分钱买苹果准备带给唐。
约西亚到达医院，与唐相见，两人情谊升温。
主旨升华句：
Kindness is like a boomerang; what you give out, you will surely receive back in the most unexpected ways.（善良就像回旋镖，你所付出的，一定会以最意想不到的方式回报给你。）
In the tapestry of life, every act of kindness weaves a thread that binds us all together in an unbreakable bond of humanity.（在生活的织锦中，每一个善举都编织出一根线，将我们所有人紧密相连，形成一种牢不可破的人性纽带。）
The flame of gratitude, once ignited, can warm the coldest of hearts and light up the darkest of days, as shown by Josiah's selfless act.（感恩的火焰一旦点燃，就能温暖最冰冷的心，照亮最黑暗的日子，正如约西亚的无私行为所展现的那样。）
True friendship is not measured by wealth or convenience, but by the willingness to stand by each other in times of need, just as Don and Josiah did.（真正的友谊不是用财富或便利来衡量的，而是看在困难时刻是否愿意相互扶持，就像唐和约西亚所做的那样。）
A single act of kindness can create a ripple effect, spreading love and compassion far beyond what we can imagine, as seen in the story of these two men.（一个小小的善举可以产生涟漪效应，将爱与同情传播得远远超出我们的想象，就像这两个人的故事所呈现的那样。）
写作示范：
第一篇
Paragraph 1: Feeling extremely hungry, Josiah reached out for his $13 in the pocket. But as his fingers touched the crumpled bills, he thought of Don's kindness and the difficult days he had helped him through. He couldn't bring himself to spend the money on his own hunger. Instead, he walked into a small store near the hospital. The smell of freshly baked bread made his stomach growl, but his resolve was firm. He picked up a bag of apples, knowing they were a simple yet meaningful gift. After paying $11, he clutched the remaining two dollars and the apples tightly, making his way to Don's room.
Paragraph 2: With the apples he spent $11 on, Josiah entered Don's hospital room. The sight of Don lying pale on the bed tugged at his heartstrings. Don's eyes widened in surprise and then softened with gratitude as Josiah approached. "I... I brought you these," Josiah stammered, holding out the apples. Don managed a weak smile, "You didn't have to, but I'm so glad you're here." They talked about the past, the hardships they had each faced, and the hope that still lingered. In that moment, the walls of the hospital room seemed to fade away, and all that remained was the unbreakable bond of friendship and kindness that had grown between them.
第二篇
Paragraph 1: Feeling extremely hungry, Josiah reached out for his $13 in the pocket. His hand trembled slightly as he considered using the money to buy a meal. But the image of Don's kind face flashed before his eyes, and he knew he had to do something more meaningful. With determination, he entered a grocery store and scanned the shelves. The apples, red and shiny, caught his attention. He thought of how they symbolized health and vitality, something he wished for Don. After spending $11 on a bunch of apples, he left the store, his heart filled with anticipation of seeing his old friend.
Paragraph 2: With the apples he spent $11 on, Josiah entered Don's hospital room. Don was dozing, but stirred when he heard the door open. When he saw Josiah, his eyes lit up with a mixture of surprise and joy. "Josiah, you came all this way " he exclaimed. Josiah nodded, placing the apples on the bedside table. "You helped me when I needed it most. This is the least I could do." As they shared stories and laughter, the bond between them grew stronger. It was a testament to the power of kindness and the beauty of friendship that could withstand the test of time and hardship.
读后续写参考答案
Feeling extremely hungry, Josiah reached out for his $13 in the pocket. How much he wanted to buy himself something to eat with those 13 dollars! But he remembered how Don had not hesitated to lower the rent when he was struggling, and he hoped to buy something, however small, to bring a bit of comfort to Don during his illness. Recalling that Don had once mentioned his fondness for apples, he knew what he should do. He used $11 to buy five apples, carefully selecting the freshest ones in the store. Then, with the remaining $2, he bought a simple sandwich for himself to quickly ease his hunger.
With the apples he spent $11 on, Josiah entered Don's hospital room. Don was lying in bed, looking pale and weak. Josiah walked over and said softly, “Don, I'm Josiah.” Don opened his eyes and was surprised, “Josiah, why are you here ” Don asked weakly. Josiah held Don's hand, saying, “You helped me when I was in trouble. Now it's my turn to be here for you. “Then, Don asked Josiah about his journey and the apples. Josiah had to tell him the truth. Hearing this, Don was deeply touched and said, “Josiah, you have so little but still think of me. I will never forget this gesture.”