读后续写--“俭” 出奇迹：稻草人的诞生之旅 讲义-福建省莆田2024-2025学年高二上学期期末考试英语试题

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My mother believed in using things up. Last year, our cornfield had a bad harvest because birds feasted on the crops. It was probably then that Mom’s frugality(节俭) became even more extraordinary. She began keeping everything that seemed useless in the attic(阁楼)—worn-out clothes, old sheets, broken umbrellas, and some other old items. Mom’s favorite saying was “waste not, want not”(俭以防匮). My brother Josh and I weren’t sure what that meant until the “Affair of the Scarecrow(稻草人)”, which, as it later became known, left a lasting impression on us.
The story began with a pretty hat that Mom received as a gift to protect her from the sun. However, Josh and I could see that Mom’s frugal nature and fashion sense were in battle. Mom really didn’t want to get rid of the hat—it was new and had a lot of use left in it—but neither could she stand wearing it. She tried to take off the fancy decorations, but they were stuck on tight. She’d have to find some other solution.
Josh and I watched as Mom headed upstairs to the attic with the hat. “Waste not, want not,” she called back down. We heard boxes being moved around. Moments later, Mom leaned out, holding a flour bag full of straw, and with a mysterious smile, she placed the hat on it.
“What is that for ” I asked, confused. “A scarecrow! ” Mom exclaimed. “But not a good one yet.It needs a strong body to stand firm in the field,” she said with a frown. “And it doesn’t look scary enough,” Josh remarked. I had to admit that Josh, though younger than I was, could sometimes be more imaginative. Josh and I turned to each other, searching for a good idea. Soon enough, Josh’s eyes lit up with inspiration.
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Paragraph 1: “Come with me!” Josh called out.
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Paragraph 2: In the following days, the scarecrow stood proudly.
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文章大意
文章讲述了母亲非常节俭，秉持 “俭以防匮” 的理念。去年玉米地收成不好，母亲的节俭愈发明显，她开始把看似无用的东西都存放在阁楼。母亲收到一顶漂亮的遮阳帽，但因节俭和时尚感的冲突，她既不想扔掉新帽子又不愿戴它。于是母亲把帽子拿到阁楼，打算做一个稻草人，还表示稻草人需要强壮的身体和吓人的样子。这时弟弟 Josh 眼睛一亮，有了主意。
故事山分析
开端：母亲节俭，玉米地收成不好后更甚，把无用之物存于阁楼，收到新遮阳帽却因个人喜好和节俭观念冲突而纠结。
发展：母亲决定用帽子做稻草人，发现稻草人缺强壮身体和吓人模样，此时 Josh 有了想法。
高潮：续写部分中，Josh 带领大家寻找材料完善稻草人，在大家共同努力下，稻草人变得完美。
结局：稻草人在田间发挥作用，守护庄稼，一家人因这次经历更加懂得节俭和团结的意义。
伏笔以及在续写中的回应
伏笔：母亲把看似无用的东西存放在阁楼。回应：在续写中，Josh 可能会从阁楼存放的物品里找到制作稻草人身体和装饰的材料，如用旧衣物给稻草人做衣服，用破伞的骨架做支撑。
伏笔：母亲表示稻草人需要强壮的身体和吓人的样子。回应：续写部分会围绕如何让稻草人身体强壮、模样吓人展开，如寻找坚固的木棍做支架，用颜料在稻草人脸上画出恐怖的表情。
伏笔：Josh 眼睛一亮有了主意。回应：会详细描述 Josh 的主意，即他带领大家做了什么，比如带领大家寻找合适的材料、设计稻草人造型等。
伏笔：母亲节俭的性格。回应：在制作稻草人过程中，会体现母亲利用旧物的行为，进一步突出她节俭的特点，如用旧床单给稻草人做披风。
伏笔：玉米地收成不好。回应：稻草人做好后放在玉米地，守护庄稼，防止鸟类再次破坏，体现制作稻草人的意义，也暗示期望这次能有好收成。
续写要点（两段）
第一段：主要描述 Josh 想到主意后带领大家的行动。他可能拉着 “我” 跑到某个地方，比如阁楼或仓库，在那里翻找可用材料。描述大家寻找材料时的动作、表情和对话，体现积极参与的状态。最后带着找到的材料回来开始制作稻草人。
第二段：着重描绘稻草人在田间的状态以及它带来的影响。稻草人骄傲地站在田间，描述它的样子如何吸引鸟类注意，让鸟类不敢靠近。还可以写一家人看到稻草人发挥作用后的反应，如开心、欣慰，以及从这次经历中获得的感悟，如对节俭和团结的更深理解。
情感线
起初，“我” 和 Josh 对母亲做稻草人感到好奇又疑惑。当 Josh 有了主意后，我们充满期待和兴奋。在寻找材料和制作稻草人过程中，大家热情高涨，齐心协力。看到稻草人在田间发挥作用时，我们感到自豪和欣慰，从母亲的节俭行为以及这次共同制作稻草人的经历中，我们对节俭的意义有了更深体会，也增进了家人之间的感情。
故事线
母亲节俭，把无用之物存于阁楼，收到新遮阳帽后纠结。
母亲决定用帽子做稻草人，发现不足，Josh 有了主意。
Josh 拉着 “我” 寻找制作稻草人材料，如在阁楼或仓库翻找。
大家用找到的材料制作稻草人，完善其身体和外观。
稻草人被放置在玉米地，守护庄稼。
一家人看到稻草人发挥作用，收获对节俭和团结的感悟。
主旨升华句
Through this experience, we not only learned the value of thrift but also realized the power of unity in turning something ordinary into something useful.（通过这次经历，我们不仅学到了节俭的价值，还意识到团结的力量能将平凡之物变为有用之物。）
This scarecrow project taught us that with a little creativity and resourcefulness, we can make the most of what we have and overcome challenges.（这个稻草人项目教会我们，只要有一点创造力和足智多谋，我们就能充分利用现有资源并克服挑战。）
Our family's joint efforts in creating the scarecrow deepened our bond and made us cherish the simple yet precious values of frugality and cooperation.（我们一家人共同努力制作稻草人，加深了我们之间的联系，让我们更加珍惜节俭与合作这些简单却珍贵的价值观。）
The scarecrow standing in the field was not just a protection for the crops but also a symbol of our family's spirit of making do with what we have and working together.（站在田间的稻草人不仅是庄稼的守护者，更是我们一家人利用现有资源和团结协作精神的象征。）
This adventure of making the scarecrow left us with a lasting lesson: frugality is not about being stingy but about being wise and resourceful in using resources, and unity can bring out the best in us.（这次制作稻草人的经历给我们留下了深刻的教训：节俭不是吝啬，而是在使用资源时明智且足智多谋，而团结能激发出我们最好的一面。）
写作示范一
Paragraph 1: “Come with me!” Josh called out. He dragged me towards the attic with excitement. “We might find something useful here,” he exclaimed. As we rummaged through the piles of old items, Josh found an old shirt and a pair of worn - out pants. “These will make a great outfit for our scarecrow!” he shouted. I discovered a long, sturdy stick that could serve as the scarecrow's backbone. We also found some old paint and a brush. With our arms full of treasures, we rushed back to the yard. Mom watched with a smile as we started dressing up the scarecrow.
Paragraph 2: In the following days, the scarecrow stood proudly. Dressed in the old clothes, with a fierce - looking painted face, it was a sight to behold. Birds that used to flock to the cornfield now flew away as soon as they saw it. Every time we passed by the field, we couldn't help but feel a sense of pride. Mom's “waste not, want not” principle had not only created a practical scarecrow but also brought our family closer together. It taught us that with a little creativity, we could turn discarded items into something valuable.
写作示范二
Paragraph 1: “Come with me!” Josh called out. He led me straight to the old shed behind our house. “I remember seeing some good stuff here,” he said. Inside, we searched high and low. Josh found an old fishing net that we could use to wrap around the scarecrow's body to make it more solid. I found a broken rake, and we decided to use its handle as the scarecrow's arm. We also took some colorful rags to add more character to our creation. Back in the yard, we got to work, combining all the items with the straw - filled bag and the hat.
Paragraph 2: In the following days, the scarecrow stood proudly. It was an impressive figure in the cornfield. The net - covered body made it look strong, and the rags added a touch of color. Whenever a bird approached, the scarecrow seemed to come alive, scaring them away. Our neighbors noticed the unique scarecrow and praised our creativity. Mom was especially happy. This experience made us understand the true meaning of frugality. It wasn't just about saving things; it was about using them in unexpected ways to create something beneficial.
参考答案
“Come with me!” Josh called out. The next instant, he raced upstairs with lighting speed. I hurried to follow him into the attic, where we began a thorough search. Mom was amused by our excitement when we found the broken umbrellas and use them as the backbone of the scarecrow. After that, we sorted out some old sheets and tied them on, The scarecrow now looked even scarier. We dragged our creation to the cornfield and planted it firmly in the mud, our hearts full of hope.
In the days that followed, the scarecrow stood proudly. Serving as a silent guardian, it successfully scared the birds away. Under its watchful eyes, our cornfield flourished this year. To our amazement, Mom’s useless things from the attic had come together to create something extraordinary. As we enjoyed a good harvest, her favorite saying, “waste not, want not”, echoed in our hearts. The “Affair of the Scarecrow” has taught us the value of creatively transforming seemingly useless items into treasure, making us aware that frugality is a good quality after all.