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Jim Glaub and Dylan Parker had just been handed the keys to their new Manhattan apartment on 22nd Street when they were told something curious: “Just so you know, there’re letters addressed to Santa coming to the apartment.” The previous tenants (租户) received the letters too. It had been coming for years and no one knows why.
Glaub and Parker settled in to their new home, and for the first two years only a few letters flew in from kids or parents asking “Santa” for gifts they could not otherwise afford: Toys, coats, a doll. Glaub, of course, is not Santa. He runs a Broadway marketing company. He and Parker managed to make both ends meet.
Then in the months leading to Christmas 2021, their mailbox was flooded. Every day, they’d open it to find it filled with letters to Santa. They responded to as many as they could, writing notes, even buying gifts. But they could do only so much. The letters coming in were far more than they could deal with so there was always a pile of letters in the corner of their dining room.
One night, when he and Parker held a Christmas party, a solution appeared. One of their guests noticed the hundreds of letters they’d yet to act upon and asked about them. And some guests even read the letters and knew a lot about the stories behind them, making them hold back tears due to the unlucky kids and their miserable parents.
Glaub told them the story and his guests were interested. “A lot of people were like, ‘I’ll take a letter. I’ll fulfill it.’” That’s when Glaub and Parker realized they didn’t have to fulfill all these letters themselves. “People want to help.” And there was a miracle (奇迹) born on 22nd Street, where a community-based volunteer organization that responds to children’s letters to Santa with greetings and gifts was established.
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To spread the kindness, they started a website, calling on others to take part.
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Their good deed (好事) was posted and praised by social media.
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文章大意
Jim Glaub和Dylan Parker刚搬进位于曼哈顿22街的新公寓,就得知这里多年来一直收到寄给圣诞老人的信件。前几年信件数量较少,他们力所能及地回复并满足一些孩子和家长的简单礼物需求,如玩具、外套、玩偶等。2021年圣诞节前夕,信箱被信件淹没,他们难以应付。在一次圣诞派对上,客人了解情况后纷纷表示愿意帮忙,于是他们成立了一个基于社区的志愿者组织,专门回复孩子们给圣诞老人的信件并送礼物。
故事山分析
开端:Jim Glaub 和 Dylan Parker 搬进新公寓,得知会收到寄给圣诞老人的信件。
发展:起初几年信件少,他们能处理;2021 年圣诞节前夕信件激增,他们应付不来。
高潮:圣诞派对上客人提出帮忙,志愿者组织成立。
结局(待续写):通过网站扩大影响力,善举被传播并产生积极影响。
伏笔以及在续写中的回应
伏笔:信箱被信件淹没,处理不过来。回应:创建网站,让更多人参与帮忙,解决信件处理难题。
伏笔:客人愿意帮忙并表现出兴趣。回应:人们看到网站上的信件后积极响应,参与到帮助行动中。
伏笔:他们此前回复信件、买礼物的行为。回应:成为创建网站和组织志愿者活动的基础,延续善举。
伏笔:故事中提到的社区。回应:基于社区成立的志愿者组织通过网站吸引更多社区外的人参与,扩大社区影响力。
伏笔:信件中孩子们的愿望。回应:网站展示孩子们的愿望,引发人们的同情和帮助意愿。
续写要点
第一段:详细描述网站的运作方式,如展示信件内容、接收志愿者报名等,以及人们的积极响应,如报名人数众多、来自不同地区和职业等。
第二段:描述社交媒体的传播效果,如引发广泛关注、得到各界赞扬,以及对社区和孩子们的深远影响,如更多孩子的愿望得到满足、社区凝聚力增强等。
情感线
一开始,Jim Glaub 和 Dylan Parker 对收到奇怪的信件感到好奇,在处理少量信件时是力所能及的帮助,情感较为平淡。随着信件数量激增,他们感到力不从心,有些焦虑。圣诞派对上客人的帮助让他们看到希望,充满感激。创建网站号召他人参与时,满怀期待。善举被传播后,收获满足与自豪,情感不断升华。
故事线
Jim Glaub 和 Dylan Parker 搬进新公寓,得知会收到寄给圣诞老人的信件。
前几年收到少量信件,他们尽力回复并满足需求。
2021 年圣诞节前夕信件大量涌入,他们难以应付。
圣诞派对上客人了解情况后表示愿意帮忙,志愿者组织成立。
为扩大帮助范围,他们创建网站号召他人参与。
善举被社交媒体传播并获得赞扬,产生积极影响。
主旨升华句
A simple act of kindness can snowball into a community - wide movement, bringing warmth and hope to countless lives.(一个简单的善举可以像滚雪球一样发展成一场社区范围的运动,给无数生命带来温暖和希望。)
In the spirit of Christmas, the power of collective kindness can turn children's dreams into reality, bridging the gap between wish and fulfillment.(在圣诞节的精神感召下,集体善良的力量可以将孩子们的梦想变为现实,弥合愿望与实现之间的差距。)
When we come together to answer the innocent pleas in these letters, we are not only helping children but also building a more compassionate and united world.(当我们齐心协力回应这些信件中纯真的请求时,我们不仅在帮助孩子,也在构建一个更富有同情心和更团结的世界。)
The story of these letters to Santa shows that the smallest act of kindness, when shared, can create a ripple effect that touches the hearts of many.(这些给圣诞老人的信件的故事表明,最微小的善举,一旦被分享,就能产生触动许多人心灵的连锁反应。)
Through the magic of community and the kindness of strangers, the holiday season becomes a time of real miracles, where hope is rekindled and joy is spread far and wide.(通过社区的魔力和陌生人的善意,节日季成为真正创造奇迹的时刻,希望被重新点燃,欢乐被广泛传播。)
写作示范一
To spread the kindness, they started a website, calling on others to take part. The website was easy - to - navigate, with clear sections for letters, volunteer sign - up, and donation details. As soon as it went live, it was flooded with responses. People from different walks of life, from young professionals to retirees, eagerly signed up to be volunteers. Some even donated generously to ensure that all the children's wishes could be fulfilled. Volunteers carefully read each letter, matched the gifts, and prepared heart - warming replies.
Their good deed was posted and praised by social media. The story quickly went viral, attracting national attention. News outlets reported on their remarkable initiative. People from all over the country were inspired to start similar projects in their own communities. The impact was far - reaching. Countless children received the gifts they had dreamed of, and their smiles and gratitude were the best rewards. The community became closer, and the spirit of giving and kindness was carried forward far beyond the holiday season.
写作示范二
To spread the kindness, they started a website, calling on others to take part. The website was designed to showcase the children's letters in a heart - touching way, with photos of the kids and their handwritten wishes. It didn't take long for the word to spread. Soon, volunteers from neighboring cities joined in. They formed teams to handle the large volume of letters, with some responsible for communication, some for gift - shopping, and others for delivery. The enthusiasm was overwhelming, and the number of fulfilled wishes grew exponentially.
Their good deed was posted and praised by social media. It became a trending topic, with thousands of shares and likes. Celebrities also joined in to promote the cause, further increasing its popularity. Local schools organized donation drives, and businesses sponsored gifts. The result was a city - wide celebration of kindness. Children who once felt forgotten now knew that there were many people who cared about them, and the community was filled with a new sense of love and unity.
【答案】范文
To spread the kindness, they started a website, calling on others to take part. Working with other nonprofits that help those in need, they invited families from around the country to go online and request gifts for their children. On the other hand, donors, also known as “elves (精灵)”, can sign up to buy gifts for a child or family. Over time, their website owned many users with more and more people willing to respond to children’s letters and making their wishes come true. Undoubtedly, many miracles happened because of a community-based volunteer organization on 22’d street.
Their good deed (好事) was posted and praised by social media. Actually, what they did made a considerable difference to many families especially for those who suffered from some misfortunes and waited for some miracles, thus making the public pay close attention to it. The elves and the nonprofit organizations were thought highly of by many media. Besides, they appealed to citizens to join in the campaign and helped some unfortunate kids to realize their dreams. For the following years, on Christmas, Santa acted as the person who received the letter, which meant a lot to families living in desperation.