续写情节思路构建--讲练结合
范文:
When my husband Randy died in late fall, deciding what to do with his garden was way down on the list of necessary tasks. During the first few months, I cried with our daughters, planned a memorial, cried with my family, celebrated a quiet Thanksgiving, and panicked over not having bought Christmas presents.
As the calendar turned to a new year, the often rainy days and long nights deepened my sorrow. I found myself exhausted at the end of February, both physically and mentally.
Then the daffodils bloomed (开花) in the garden.
Years before, Randy had planted dozens of these lemon-yellow flowers. To him, they served as a reminder of hope, a promise that light and warmth would soon replace cold and dark. Looking at those daffodils, I thought about how Randy had considered our garden a living work of art, carefully choosing plants so we’d see new blooms every month.
Then I noticed all the weeds that had taken root and spread everywhere. The neglect (疏于打理) showed, for Randy’s illness had lasted a couple of years, a time when he didn’t have energy for yard work the way he had before.
Faced with the neglected garden, I felt overwhelmed in the beginning. My daughters suggested I hire a service to clean everything up. I didn’t respond.
Every time I sat in the garden alone, the memories of the lively garden came flooding, like the numerous scenes in an unforgettable film. Many days Randy came home from work, changed into old clothes, and headed out the door to mow or prune (修剪). Orange dragonflies followed him around the yard as he worked. Honeybees buzzed among the flowers, birds sang beautiful songs, and gentle breezes carried the sweet smell of dirt. No matter how cold or wet it was, the fresh air and physical activity made him energized and refreshed. For Randy, the work was quiet and comforting, which was a relief, as well as a pleasure.
The days grew warmer and lighter, and I started the work myself.
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Weeks later, my daughters returned to visit me.
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写前分析:
故事的起因、经过:作者的丈夫去世,作者心情很沮丧。丈夫留下了一座生前精心打理的花园。伤心了很久作者决定把枯萎的花园重新打理。
故事的矛盾:作者心情因丈夫逝世而沮丧。
根据文章两段开头推测故事的结果:作者通过打理花园逐渐帮助作者克服了悲痛。
根据文章两段开头推测第一段应描写:作者打理花园的过程、心情转变
根据文章两段开头推测第二段应描写:作者的女儿看见焕然一新的花园,心情,作者的感悟。
The days grew warmer and lighter, and I started the work myself.
1.第一句:对上句作者决心做些什么的解释说明,根据文章内容,可推理出她决定重新打理花园。打理花园是重要情节,因此需要仔细描写。可从列计划、具体操作、实施方式等方面进行细节刻画,突出作者对打理花园的专心程度,为后文的疗愈埋下伏笔。
What I focused on first was clearing away the invasive species that had taken root and spread. Following that, I tended all the lively plants carefully on every single day.
2.第二句:打理过程中的心情是怎么样的?之前丈夫照顾地很好,她一定也能照顾很好吗?如果不,她又会怎么克服呢?
At times, I worried that my efforts could never be good enough. But as my list of urgent garden chores got shorter, I started to feel relieved.
3.第三句:在打理了几周后,作者的心情转变了吗?如何转变的?
Working in the yard kept my hands busy and my mind focused on the task in front of me, gradually offering me a beautiful garden as well as a sense of achievement.
第四句:为第二段开头衔接句, 期待女儿看到花园的转变。
As time went by, I started to expect my children’s response after their next visiting.
Weeks later, my daughters returned to visit me.
第五句:女儿看到花园的反应,可用句型一....就进行衔接。
On entering the door, they were deeply attracted by the lively garden full of fragrant blooms, with honeybees buzzing busily and birds singing cheerfully.
第六句:看到后,她们会做什么?第一反应是疑惑。
They turned to me, confusion mapped on their faces.
第七句:衔接作者的反应,解释花园焕然一新的原因,自己的感受。
Sensing that, I explained that I gradually enjoyed working in the garden because it made me feel as if Randy were always with me.
8.一家人都获得了新生,写出矛盾解决。作者已经被疗愈,准备迎接新生活。
Realizing the healing power of the garden work, my daughters hugged me tightly, tears welling up in their eyes. Breathing deeply the grassy scent, I knew I was ready to thrive again, just like the garden.
日积月累:
筋疲力竭的:exhausted
希望的象征: a reminder of hope
野草:weed
被忽视的:neglected garden
修剪:mow or prune
微风:gentle breeze
蔓延的、普遍的:invasive
满脸疑惑:confusion mapped on sb’s face
随着新年的到来:As the calendar turned to a new year
加深悲伤:deepen sb’s sorrow.
泪水充满眼眶:tears welling up in their eyes
芳香的花朵:fragrant blooms
练习:
Jason had a reputation as the messiest kid at Greenwood High School. His room was like a junkyard, with clothes tossed everywhere, empty chip bags on the floor, and half-finished sodas scattered across his desk. His mom, Susan, had stopped nagging(唠叨)him to clean up,
hoping he himself would eventually get the hint. But instead, the mess just got worse.
Greenwood High School was famous for its creative projects, so when the headmaster Mr. Thompson declared a new “Labor Education” project, no one was too surprised. The idea was simple: teach students about hard work through real tasks. Jason wasn't excited—he would rather play video games all day—but the project was a must; he had no choice.
Finally, the day of the project came. It was gray and overcast, matching Jason's mood as he dragged himself into the school's lecture hall with his classmates, yawning and complaining. Mr. Thompson stood on stage with a speaker. “Today, we're going to learn the importance of labor!” he exclaimed. Jason rolled his eyes when he was assigned to the gardening group with his best friend, Mike. Their job was to clear out the school's overgrown front lawn and plant new flowers. They shared a look that said it all—this was going to be a long day.
As they started weeding, Jason quickly discovered how hard physical labor could be. The weeds were stubborn, and the leaves seemed to multiply every time he raked(耙)them. His back ached, his arms felt like jelly, and his hands blistered. While stretching, eager to sneak in a break, he spotted Mr. Thompson standing afar with a big smile from across the yard, giving him a big thumbs-up.
After lunch, the group moved to build simple things like birdhouses for the garden in the school's maintenance house. Jason had two left hands at first—his hammering was a mess— but he slowly got better. By the end of the session, he managed to make a crooked but decent- looking birdhouse. Carrying his newly-made birdhouse around, Jason proudly showed it off to his classmates.
注意:
1. 续写词数应为150个左右;
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
The last task of the day was to plant new flowers.
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As the day ended, Jason walked back to his room.
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1.写前分析:
故事的起因、经过:Jason是格林伍德高中公认的邋遢学生,他的房间混乱不堪。尽管他的母亲Susan希望他能自我觉醒,但情况却日益恶化。学校推出“劳动教育”项目,旨在通过实际劳动教育学生。Jason虽不情愿,但被迫参与,被分配到园艺小组。在除草的过程中,他体验到了劳动的艰辛,背部疼痛,手臂无力,双手起泡。
故事的矛盾:尽管他的母亲Susan希望他能自我觉醒,但情况却日益恶化。
根据文章两段开头推测故事的结果:他参与建造鸟舍,从笨手笨脚到逐渐熟练,最终完成了一个歪歪扭扭但看起来很体面的鸟舍,带着自豪的心情向同学们展示自己的作品。
根据文章两段开头推测第一段应描写:Jason种植花的过程,一开始觉得困难,后来逐渐适应,以及种植完成后的成果。
根据文章两段开头推测第二段应描写:“一天结束了,Jason走回自己的房间”可知,第二段可描写Jason开始着手整理自己的房间,以及整理完成后的感悟。
2. 续写线索:种植花——从困难到适应——成果——回到房间——整理房间——感悟
正文:
The last task of the day was to plant new flowers. Jason and Mike were given a variety of colorful flower bulbs to plant. Despite their initial reluctance, they found a rhythm as they dug holes, placed the bulbs, and covered them with soil. The repetitive motion of planting began to feel therapeutic, and Jason even started to enjoy the earthy smell of the freshly turned soil. Each flower they planted represented a small victory, and by the time they finished, the once-overgrown lawn looked vibrant and alive.
As the day ended, Jason walked back to his room. His room, usually a source of stress, now seemed too cluttered and disorganized. Inspired by the day’s activities, Jason decided to tackle the mess himself. He started by picking up the scattered clothes and organizing them in his closet. Next, he collected the empty chip bags and threw them away, and finally, he cleaned up the half-finished sodas from his desk. By the time he finished, his room looked almost unrecognizable—clean and tidy. Jason smiled, realizing that the labor education project had not only taught him about hard work but also about the value of taking care of his own space.