读后续写--大学申请被拒后的成长蜕变 讲义-山东省枣庄市滕州市2024-2025学年高二上学期10月月考英语试题

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。
I was in New York City on a school trip. I called home from a pay phone, and my little sister, Alex, said four envelopes had arrived: Georgetown, Cornell, William and Mary and the University of Massachusetts. She then opened and read them to me in her ten-year-old voice: “We regret that we do not have a place for you...” Rejected from Georgetown. “You were one of many qualified candidates...” Rejected from Cornell. And number seventy-three on a waiting list of seventy-five at William and Mary. Accepted to U Mass, my safety school.
I didn’t digest the rejections immediately. I toured the United Nations, took train home and went back to school. Then I realized that other people had gotten into schools they really wanted to go to. Up to that point in my seventeen years, I hadn’t really failed at anything. I got good grades, made the school team and scored well on my SATs. I hadn’t experienced any major disappointments in my life, no deaths, no disease, no divorce, no cavities (龋齿) even. So being rejected seemed disastrous.
I had always assumed I’d go to one of the“good schools.”I really wanted to be chosen: This is the place for smart people, and we want you. U Mass, on the other hand, had the reputation of being a party school to which, come September, I’d be headed with the guy who sat next to me in tenth-grade history and who, during tests, left his book open on the floor and turned the pages with his feet.
I did not get active like my friend Heather, who, having been rejected by her first choice, made I Love Lucy-style plans to drive to the Duke campus with her soccer ball and her science-fair project to show the admissions board(招生委员会) exactly what they were rejecting. I simply said things like, “I’ve decided to give up the undergraduate degree and take a cake-decorating course.” The subtext in this was: I’m stupid. The world isn’t fair.
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I remained bitter until one day, my father sat me down.
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Deeply touched by his words, I began to reassess my situation.
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一、文章大意
文章讲述了 “我” 在纽约参加学校旅行时，得知大学申请结果：被心仪的 Georgetown、Cornell 和 William and Mary 拒绝，仅被保底校 U Mass 录取。一直顺遂的 “我” 深受打击，陷入痛苦与自我否定，觉得去 U Mass 如同与不那么上进的同学为伍，是无奈之举。与积极争取的朋友 Heather 形成对比，“我” 消极对待，甚至想放弃本科去学蛋糕装饰，认为世界不公，自己不够聪明。但父亲的开导让 “我” 重新审视这一困境，为故事转折埋下伏笔。
二、伏笔及续写回应
伏笔：“我” 之前人生顺遂，没经历过重大挫折。
回应：续写中通过父亲引导 “我” 认识到挫折是成长必经，过往顺遂不代表未来无挑战，让 “我” 从这次失败汲取力量重新振作。
伏笔：U Mass 有 “派对学校” 的名声，“我” 瞧不上。
回应：后续 “我” 重新审视时，发现学校课程、教授的亮点，转变看法，意识到不能仅凭刻板印象评判学校。
伏笔：朋友 Heather 被拒后积极争取。
回应：与 “我” 的消极形成反差，促使 “我” 反思自身态度，学习她面对困境的勇气，开始主动探寻 U Mass 的价值。
伏笔：“我” 打电话得知被多所学校拒绝的场景。
回应：该场景奠定悲伤基调，续写中以此为起点展现情绪转变，从苦涩到受父亲启发后的释然。
伏笔：“我” 对 “好学校” 的执着向往。
回应：后面领悟到学校名气非衡量成功唯一标准，在 U Mass 同样能追逐梦想，打破名校情结。
三、续写要点
第一段：
情感线：从父亲开导前的苦涩、自怨自艾，逐渐过渡到开始思考父亲话语，内心有所触动，有一丝希望微光闪现。
故事线：父亲与 “我” 促膝长谈，列举诸多名人失败后逆袭的例子，如 J.K. 罗琳投稿多次被拒却创作出《哈利 波特》，让 “我” 明白失败是成功垫脚石；同时回忆 “我” 过往克服困难经历，如学骑自行车摔倒无数次终能驰骋，使 “我” 意识到自身坚韧。
第二段：
情感线：受触动后彻底扭转心态，变得积极、期待，充满斗志迎接大学生活。
故事线：“我” 着手了解 U Mass 社团、科研项目，主动联系学长学姐咨询经验；报名参加新生交流活动，结识志同道合新朋友，还制定大学四年规划，立志在专业领域发光发热，向世界证明 U Mass 学子风采。
四、主旨升华句
Failure is not the end but a new beginning, leading us to unexpected heights if we have the courage to embrace it.（失败并非终点而是新起点，如果我们有勇气接纳它，将引领我们迈向意想不到的高度。）
Sometimes, the path less traveled by, like the one U Mass presents, can be the most rewarding, for it is where we truly find ourselves.（有时，像 U Mass 所代表的少有人走的路，可能最有收获，因为在那里我们才能真正找寻自我。）
The rejections are not roadblocks but signposts, guiding us to a destination that might be even better than we initially dreamed.（被拒不是路障而是路标，指引我们走向一个或许比最初梦想更好的目的地。）
Our worth is not determined by the names of the schools we attend, but by the efforts we put in and the growth we achieve.（我们的价值不由所读学校的名气决定，而由付出的努力与取得的成长衡量。）
In the face of setbacks, when we choose to rise with determination, we unlock the door to a future filled with infinite possibilities.（面对挫折，当我们决心奋起时，就开启了通往充满无限可能未来的大门。）
五、两篇写作示范
第一篇
I remained bitter until one day, my father sat me down. He gently placed his hand on my shoulder and said, “Son, you know Thomas Edison He failed thousands of times before inventing the light bulb. Rejection is just life’s way of redirecting you.” As he spoke, memories of my own struggles, like learning to swim after swallowing gallons of pool water, flashed before me. I started to understand that failure was part of the process.
Deeply touched by his words, I began to reassess my situation. I dove into researching U Mass, finding a cutting-edge research program in my field of interest. I reached out to current students, who shared inspiring stories of transformation. I joined online forums, connecting with future classmates. Instead of dreading September, I now counted down the days, eager to embark on this new adventure, knowing that my journey at U Mass would be one of growth and discovery.
第二篇
I remained bitter until one day, my father sat me down. With a warm smile, he said, “Honey, you remember that play you were in You didn’t get the lead role at first, but you worked hard and stole the show in the end.” His words struck a chord. I thought about how determined I was back then. He then showed me articles about successful people who started from humble beginnings.
Deeply touched by his words, I began to reassess my situation. I visited the U Mass campus virtually and was amazed by the state-of-the-art facilities. I signed up for a pre-college orientation webinar and made friends with some prospective students. I even found a mentor among the alumni who promised to guide me. I realized that U Mass could be my springboard. I was no longer the defeated applicant; I was a future achiever ready to make my mark at U Mass.
【答案】
I remained bitter until one day, my father sat me down. Having noticed my sadness, he asked what was troubling me. I opened my heart to him, pouring out my frustrations about the rejections and my fears for the future. “I always thought I’d get into one of the good schools, Dad. Now I feel like a failure, like I’m not good enough.” After listening attentively for a while, my father gently reminded me of all my accomplishments — the countless projects I had excelled in, the teams I had led, and the awards I had earned. He concluded with a reassuring smile. “I understand how painful these rejections feel, but they are not a reflection of your worth. I know you have the strength to overcome this challenge, and I will he here to support you every step of the way.”
Deeply touched by his words. I began to assess my situation. My father helped me realize that dwelling on the rejections would only hinder me from reaching my full potential.True success is not defined by prestige, but by how we respond to life’s challenges. Changing my mindset from self-pity to determination, I decided to embrace the opportunities at the University of Massachusetts, knowing my journey would be shaped by my willingness to grow. With a renewed sense of purpose, I dived into my studies, joined campus organizations, and discovered new passions that enriched my life in ways I had never imagined. The initial disappointment soon gave way to anticipation and excitement. Looking back now, I am forever grateful to my father for his unwavering support and wisdom, which have been invaluable in shaping the person I am today.