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On a rainy Friday afternoon, Susan Tribula fell in love with Elvis Presley after watching him imaginary guitar. Her mother, Mrs. Tribula noticed how much Susan resembled her own mother. Grandma Betty, who had been a talented banjo (班卓琴) player in her youth. Grandma Betty had once been a neighborhood celebrity, play ng at fairs and parties, but she had stopped playing as she grew older.
Susan’s enthusiasm for Elvis made Mrs. Tribula wonder if her daughter might be better suited to the guitar than the piano. Susan had taken piano lessons for years but never showed the same passion she now had for Elvis’s music. After discussing it with her husband, they decided to let Susan switch to guitar lessons.
The next day, Susan and her mother visited Grandma Betty at her retirement home. Susan asked her grandmother why slue no longer played the banjo. Grandma Betty explained that she felt too old and forgetful, but she shared the story of how she got her banjo. As a young girl, she had secretly borrowed a banjo from her friend’s father and taught herself to play, eventually winning a local music contest. Her parents, opposed to her playing the banjo, eventually supported her after society how much joy it brought her and others.
Susan’s newfound passion for the guitar made her regret that Grandma Betty no longer played the banjo. In order to help Grandma Betty regain her love for music. Susan asked her grandmother to teach her to play the guitar. However, Grandma Betty declined and introduced her to Mr. Mike, a retired guitarist, instead. Susan didn’t give up. On the contrary, she began practicing diligently, determined to perform at Grandma Betty’s upcoming 80th birthday party. During her performance, she would invite her grandmother to play together, thus inspiring her to pick up the banjo again. When the big day came, the big lounge (休息室) of the retirement home was completely full.
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。
As Susan stood in front of the crowd, her heart beat violently.
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Grandma Betty soon returned with her banjo.
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文章大意
一个周五的雨天下午,苏珊 特里布拉在想象中弹奏吉他时,爱上了猫王埃尔维斯 普雷斯利的音乐。她的母亲特里布拉夫人发现苏珊和年轻时擅长弹班卓琴的外婆贝蒂很像。贝蒂外婆曾是邻里间的名人,在集市和派对上表演,但随着年龄增长不再弹奏。苏珊此前学了多年钢琴却缺乏热情,母亲和父亲商量后决定让她改学吉他。第二天,苏珊和母亲去养老院看望外婆,苏珊询问外婆不再弹班卓琴的原因,外婆讲述了自己年少时偷借朋友父亲的班卓琴自学,最终赢得当地音乐比赛,且一开始父母反对但后来因看到她的快乐而支持她的故事。苏珊为帮助外婆重拾对音乐的热爱,请求外婆教她弹吉他,外婆拒绝并给她介绍了退休吉他手迈克先生。苏珊勤奋练习,决心在外婆 80 岁生日派对上表演,并邀请外婆一起演奏,以此激励外婆重新拿起班卓琴。生日派对当天,养老院的大休息室里挤满了人。
故事山分析
开端:苏珊爱上猫王音乐,对吉他产生兴趣,父母决定让她改学吉他。
发展:苏珊和母亲看望外婆,了解到外婆曾经的音乐经历,苏珊请求外婆教她弹吉他遭拒,转而向迈克先生学习并勤奋练习,准备在外婆生日派对表演。
高潮:外婆生日派对到来,苏珊即将在挤满人的休息室里表演。
结局(待续写):苏珊表演过程以及与外婆的互动,外婆是否重新拿起班卓琴,众人的反应。
伏笔以及在续写中的回应
“Grandma Betty, who had been a talented banjo player in her youth”:续写中可体现外婆重拾班卓琴后的高超技艺,回应她曾经的才华。
“Susan asked her grandmother why she no longer played the banjo. Grandma Betty explained that she felt too old and forgetful”:苏珊的表演可能会激发外婆,让她克服觉得自己太老和健忘的想法,重新弹奏班卓琴。
“Susan didn’t give up. On the contrary, she began practicing diligently, determined to perform at Grandma Betty’s upcoming 80th birthday party”:续写中展现苏珊在生日派对上的精彩表演,是她勤奋练习的成果体现。
“During her performance, she would invite her grandmother to play together, thus inspiring her to pick up the banjo again”:续写中着重描写苏珊邀请外婆一起表演的情节,以及外婆的反应。
“The big lounge of the retirement home was completely full”:表明现场氛围热烈,续写中可描写观众对苏珊和外婆表演的期待与反应。
续写要点
第一段:详细描述苏珊站在人群前紧张的状态,如手脚冰凉、声音颤抖等。接着描写她开始表演,逐渐沉浸其中,表演渐入佳境,吸引了观众的注意力,最后她鼓起勇气邀请外婆一起表演。
第二段:外婆带着班卓琴回来,起初有些犹豫,但在苏珊的鼓励下开始弹奏。两人的演奏配合默契,引发观众的热烈反响。外婆重新找回对音乐的热爱,苏珊也达成了自己的心愿,一家人沉浸在欢乐之中。
情感线
苏珊一开始站在人群前满心紧张,随着表演开始,紧张逐渐被专注取代,当邀请外婆时,她满怀期待又略带忐忑。外婆一开始犹豫,拿起班卓琴后,从生疏到熟练,重新找回曾经的热爱,变得兴奋和自信。观众从好奇苏珊的表演,到被深深吸引,最后因苏珊和外婆的合奏而激动不已,现场洋溢着温暖与欢乐的情感。
故事线
苏珊克服紧张开始表演吉他。
苏珊表演过程中逐渐投入,吸引观众。
苏珊邀请外婆一起表演。
外婆带着班卓琴回来。
外婆在苏珊鼓励下弹奏班卓琴,两人配合默契。
表演结束,观众鼓掌,一家人欢乐庆祝。
主旨升华句
This experience shows that love for music can bridge generations and rekindle the passion that once burned bright.(这段经历表明,对音乐的热爱可以跨越代际,重新点燃曾经炽热的激情。)
Through Susan's efforts, we see that it's never too late to reignite one's old hobbies and that family support can work wonders.(通过苏珊的努力,我们明白重新点燃旧爱好永远不晚,家庭的支持能创造奇迹。)
The performance not only brought joy to the party but also strengthened the family bond, proving the power of music in uniting people.(这场表演不仅给派对带来了欢乐,还加强了家庭纽带,证明了音乐凝聚人心的力量。)
It teaches us that no matter how old we are or how long we've put aside our dreams, there's always a chance to revive them with a little encouragement.(它告诉我们,无论我们年纪多大,或者我们将梦想搁置了多久,只要有一点鼓励,就总有机会重新实现它们。)
Susan's determination and love for her grandmother turned a simple birthday party into a memorable event that celebrated music and family.(苏珊的决心和对外婆的爱,将一个普通的生日派对变成了一个值得纪念的、歌颂音乐与家庭的活动。)
写作示范
范文一
As Susan stood in front of the crowd, her heart beat violently. Her hands were ice - cold and her knees trembled slightly. But as the first chords of her guitar filled the air, she gradually calmed down. She played with all her heart, her eyes closed, lost in the music. The audience was spellbound, listening intently. When she finished the song, she took a deep breath and said, “Grandma Betty, would you please join me ” The words echoed in the quiet lounge.
Grandma Betty soon returned with her banjo. She looked a bit hesitant at first, her hands shaking as she held the instrument. But when she saw Susan's encouraging smile, she took a deep breath and started to play. At first, the notes were a bit shaky, but soon, the two of them were playing in harmony. The lounge erupted into applause. Grandma Betty's face was lit up with joy, and Susan knew that her plan had worked. The family and friends gathered there cheered, celebrating not only the birthday but also the return of Grandma Betty's love for music.
范文二
As Susan stood in front of the crowd, her heart beat violently. She could feel the eyes of everyone in the room on her, which made her even more nervous. However, she remembered her goal and summoned up her courage. She began to play, and her music slowly filled the room. People started to nod their heads in rhythm, and soon, the atmosphere became lively. When she reached the end of her solo, she opened her eyes and called out, “Grandma Betty, come and play with me!” The audience held their breath, waiting for Grandma Betty's response.
Grandma Betty soon returned with her banjo. She walked onto the stage with a determined look. At first, she seemed a bit rusty, but as she continued to play, her fingers moved more smoothly. Susan and Grandma Betty looked at each other and smiled, their music blending perfectly. The audience was on their feet, clapping and cheering. It was a beautiful moment, full of love and the magic of music. Grandma Betty had found her passion for the banjo again, and Susan had achieved her dream of bringing back the joy of music to her grandmother.
【答案】
As Susan stood in front of the crowd, her heart beat violently. She took a deep breath, closed her eyes for a moment, and then began to play. Her fingers danced across the strings, producing a melody that filled the room with warmth and joy. The audience was captivated by her performance, and many of them were moved to tears by her passion and talent. Grandma Betty watched her granddaughter with pride and admiration, her eyes twinkling with unshed tears. She had never seen Susan so focused and determined, and it filled her with a sense of joy and accomplishment.
Grandma Betty soon returned with her banjo. She took her place beside Susan, her hands trembling with excitement as she picked up the instrument she had loved so much in her youth. The two began to play together, their music blending in perfect harmony. The crowd erupted into applause, their faces beaming with joy and admiration. As they played, Grandma Betty and Susan shared a look of love and understanding, their bond growing stronger with each note they played. It was a moment of pure magic, a celebration of music, family, and the enduring power of dreams.