UNIT 2 MORALS AND VIRTUES
Ⅰ.阅读理解(每题2.5分,共20分)
A
(2025·八省联考)
Jim Johnson,a mail carrier,was an institution in the leafy Westmoreland,Westhaven and Westover Hills neighborhoods,just north of downtown Wilmington,where he delivered much more than the mail.He knew all the kids and their pets by name;he carried in the groceries;he took note of unlocked doors,offered gardening advice,and taught more than a few young boys the art of the curveball.When he wasn’t doing all that,Jim was running across a checkerboard of green lawns(草坪) to ensure the local postal service did not fall short of its daily promise.
Though the postal service is often disparaged now,the trust in local postal service lives on.In many communities,that trust is won every day when life-saving medicine,greeting cards,social security checks,college acceptance letters—even the bills—appear in mailboxes in front of the houses.
After more than three decades,Jim approached his final days on the job much like any other.He drove a boxy postal truck to North DuPont Road for the first unofficial stop of the day.Butch,a dog who belonged to one of the neighbors,was waiting just like every day before.And just like every day before,he got into the jump seat and they were off.On the route,Jim and Butch had become inseparable.Now,the dog and the mailman would ride off to retirement together.At every stop,Jim accepted the parting good wishes of families that had become his own.There were tears and laughter,and hugs filled with warm memories.
It’s been 33 years since Jim left the route,but we are still reminded of the deep bond established between community and letter carrier.That’s what the postal service means to us.
( )1.What do we know about Jim Johnson from the first paragraph
[A] He’s open-minded.
[B] He’s sharp-eyed.
[C] He’s warm-hearted.
[D] He’s strong-willed.
( )2.What does the underlined word “disparaged” in Paragraph 2 mean
[A] Refused. [B] Criticized.
[C] Investigated. [D] Suspended.
( )3.What did Jim do besides daily delivery on his final days of work
[A] He drove Butch to its owner.
[B] He sent presents to his friends.
[C] He prepared a retirement party.
[D] He said goodbye to the neighbors.
( )4.What is the author’s purpose in writing the text
[A] To remember a respected mail carrier.
[B] To record an unforgettable experience.
[C] To raise funds for the postal service.
[D] To call for harmony in the community.
B
Helping others is not only good for them but a good thing to do.It also makes us happier and healthier.Giving also connects us to others,creating stronger communities and helping to build a happier society for everyone.So if you want to feel good,do good!
Doing things for others—whether unplanned,small acts or regular volunteering—is a powerful way to increase our own happiness as well as that of those around us.The people we help may be strangers,family,friends,colleagues or neighbours.They can be old or young, nearby or faraway.
Giving isn’t just about money,and therefore you don’t need to be rich.Giving to others can be as simple as a single kind word,a smile or a thoughtful gesture.It can include giving time,energy,care,skills,thoughts or attention.Sometimes these mean as much,if not more than financial gifts.
Scientific studies show that helping others boosts happiness.It increases life satisfaction, provides a sense of meaning,increases feelings of ability, improves our mood and reduces stress.It can help to take our minds off our own troubles too.
Kindness towards others is the glue which connects individual happiness with the wider community and social well-being.Giving to others helps us connect with people and meets one of our basic human needs—relatedness.
Kindness seems to be contagious (有感染力的).When we see someone do something kind or thoughtful,or we are on the receiving end of kindness,it inspires us to be kinder to ourselves.In this way,kindness spreads from one person to the next,influencing the behaviour of people who never see the original act.Kindness really is the key to creating a happier,more trusting local community.
( )5.Why can giving help to build a happier society
[A] It can bring confidence.
[B] It can connect us to others.
[C] It can make us healthy.
[D] It can make us rich.
( )6.What can we infer from Paragraph 4
[A] Helping others makes our trouble disappear forever.
[B] We feel more content with life by helping others.
[C] Helping others removes a sense of meaning.
[D] We feel no stress by helping others.
( )7.What is more important to build a better local community
[A] Kindness. [B] Health.
[C] Happiness. [D] Wealth.
( )8.What is the main idea of the text
[A] Helping others is good for ourselves.
[B] We should learn to give.
[C] Helping others matters.
[D] Kindness is a good virtue.
Ⅱ.读后续写(劳动篇)(25分)
阅读下面的材料,根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段话,使之构成一篇完整的
短文。
One day,my nine-year-old younger brother Jeff came home from school earlier than me.When I returned home,I found he was shouting at our mum—who was busy cooking in the kitchen—about the clothes that needed washing.
“Mum,why haven’t you washed my clothes ” he asked,pointing at the dirty clothes he had taken off two days before.“I want to wear them tomorrow,” Jeff added.However,the clothes that he was wearing still looked clean.“Dear,I’ll wash it after cooking,” Mum told Jeff,looking anxious and upset.Without replying,Jeff unhappily went to his bedroom and closed the door,with a long face.
I was shocked about Jeff’s bad behaviour towards Mum.How unsympathetic he was! Our washing machine had been out of order for two months.Because our parents were on a tight budget and were too busy,they still didn’t buy a new one.So recently our family had to wash our clothes by hand,which was time-wasting and truly hard work.
Just when I decided to scold my little brother,Dad came home from work,and I told him what had happened.
Dad was upset and felt sorry for Mum,knowing how hard she worked all day.She was a saleswoman in a supermarket and did all she could to support our family.Often,Dad tried to help with some of the housework.He didn’t want Mum to have too much burden,knowing her heavy work as a saleswoman.I also tried to spare time to help do housework,sharing some of the family burden.However,Jeff was a lazy and naughty boy,who hardly did housework.
Now,our dad decided it was high time to teach him a lesson.“Jeff,come here,” Dad called out.“I have some good news for you.” Jeff immediately came and asked excitedly,“What,Dad ” “Your mum and I are too busy recently.Tonight,I want you to wash your own clothes,” Dad smiled.Jeff immediately refused,shaking his head.
注意:续写词数应为150个左右。
Paragraph 1:
“Then,you won’t get your pocket money next week.I’m serious,” Dad replied.
Paragraph 2:
At 9 pm,Jeff was still struggling to rinse (漂洗) the clothes,realising the work wasn’t easy at all.
UNIT 2 MORALS AND VIRTUES
Ⅰ.阅读理解(每题2.5分,共20分)
A
(2025·八省联考)
Jim Johnson,a mail carrier,was an institution in the leafy Westmoreland,Westhaven and Westover Hills neighborhoods,just north of downtown Wilmington,where he delivered much more than the mail.He knew all the kids and their pets by name;he carried in the groceries;he took note of unlocked doors,offered gardening advice,and taught more than a few young boys the art of the curveball.When he wasn’t doing all that,Jim was running across a checkerboard of green lawns(草坪) to ensure the local postal service did not fall short of its daily promise.
Though the postal service is often disparaged now,the trust in local postal service lives on.In many communities,that trust is won every day when life-saving medicine,greeting cards,social security checks,college acceptance letters—even the bills—appear in mailboxes in front of the houses.
After more than three decades,Jim approached his final days on the job much like any other.He drove a boxy postal truck to North DuPont Road for the first unofficial stop of the day.Butch,a dog who belonged to one of the neighbors,was waiting just like every day before.And just like every day before,he got into the jump seat and they were off.On the route,Jim and Butch had become inseparable.Now,the dog and the mailman would ride off to retirement together.At every stop,Jim accepted the parting good wishes of families that had become his own.There were tears and laughter,and hugs filled with warm memories.
It’s been 33 years since Jim left the route,but we are still reminded of the deep bond established between community and letter carrier.That’s what the postal service means to us.
【语篇导读】 本文是记叙文。文章讲述了一位深受社区居民爱戴的邮递员Jim Johnson的工作经历和他退休时的感人故事,彰显了邮递员与社区之间的深厚情谊。
( )1.What do we know about Jim Johnson from the first paragraph
[A] He’s open-minded.
[B] He’s sharp-eyed.
[C] He’s warm-hearted.
[D] He’s strong-willed.
【答案】 C
【解析】 推理判断题。根据第一段内容可知,Jim Johnson不仅送邮件,还知道所有孩子和他们宠物的名字,帮忙搬杂货、留意没锁的门、提供园艺方面的建议,还教小男孩们投曲线球的技巧等,这些都体现出他热心肠、乐于助人的特点。故选C。
( )2.What does the underlined word “disparaged” in Paragraph 2 mean
[A] Refused. [B] Criticized.
[C] Investigated. [D] Suspended.
【答案】 B
【解析】 猜测词义题。根据画线词所在句“Though the postal service is often disparaged now,the trust in local postal service lives on.”可知,逗号前后是转折关系,后半句说对当地邮政服务的信任依然存在,那么前半句应该是说邮政服务经常被看不起或被批评。由此可知,画线词disparaged与“Criticized(批评)”意思相近。故选B。
( )3.What did Jim do besides daily delivery on his final days of work
[A] He drove Butch to its owner.
[B] He sent presents to his friends.
[C] He prepared a retirement party.
[D] He said goodbye to the neighbors.
【答案】 D
【解析】 细节理解题。第三段最后两句提到每到一站,Jim都会接受那些已经成为自己家人的人们的告别祝福。有泪水,有欢笑,有充满温暖回忆的拥抱。由此可知Jim在工作的最后几天除了每天送货外,还向邻居们告别。故选D。
( )4.What is the author’s purpose in writing the text
[A] To remember a respected mail carrier.
[B] To record an unforgettable experience.
[C] To raise funds for the postal service.
[D] To call for harmony in the community.
【答案】 A
【解析】 推理判断题。文章主要讲述了Jim Johnson这位邮递员在工作中热心帮助邻里,与大家建立了深厚感情,在他退休33年后,作者依然记得他,表达了对他的怀念。由此推知,作者写这篇文章的目的是纪念一位受人尊敬的邮递员。故选A。
B
Helping others is not only good for them but a good thing to do.It also makes us happier and healthier.Giving also connects us to others,creating stronger communities and helping to build a happier society for everyone.So if you want to feel good,do good!
Doing things for others—whether unplanned,small acts or regular volunteering—is a powerful way to increase our own happiness as well as that of those around us.The people we help may be strangers,family,friends,colleagues or neighbours.They can be old or young, nearby or faraway.
Giving isn’t just about money,and therefore you don’t need to be rich.Giving to others can be as simple as a single kind word,a smile or a thoughtful gesture.It can include giving time,energy,care,skills,thoughts or attention.Sometimes these mean as much,if not more than financial gifts.
Scientific studies show that helping others boosts happiness.It increases life satisfaction, provides a sense of meaning,increases feelings of ability, improves our mood and reduces stress.It can help to take our minds off our own troubles too.
Kindness towards others is the glue which connects individual happiness with the wider community and social well-being.Giving to others helps us connect with people and meets one of our basic human needs—relatedness.
Kindness seems to be contagious (有感染力的).When we see someone do something kind or thoughtful,or we are on the receiving end of kindness,it inspires us to be kinder to ourselves.In this way,kindness spreads from one person to the next,influencing the behaviour of people who never see the original act.Kindness really is the key to creating a happier,more trusting local community.
【语篇导读】 本文是议论文,作者呼吁人们要善良,乐于助人。
( )5.Why can giving help to build a happier society
[A] It can bring confidence.
[B] It can connect us to others.
[C] It can make us healthy.
[D] It can make us rich.
【答案】 B
【解析】 细节理解题。根据第一段第三句可知,给予有助于建立更幸福的社会是因为它把我们和他人联系起来。故选B。
( )6.What can we infer from Paragraph 4
[A] Helping others makes our trouble disappear forever.
[B] We feel more content with life by helping others.
[C] Helping others removes a sense of meaning.
[D] We feel no stress by helping others.
【答案】 B
【解析】 推理判断题。根据第四段内容尤其是其中的“...helping others boosts happiness.It increases life satisfaction”可推知,通过帮助他人,我们会对生活更加满意。故选B。
( )7.What is more important to build a better local community
[A] Kindness. [B] Health.
[C] Happiness. [D] Wealth.
【答案】 A
【解析】 细节理解题。根据最后一段最后一句可知,建设一个更好的当地社区,善良更重要。故选A。
( )8.What is the main idea of the text
[A] Helping others is good for ourselves.
[B] We should learn to give.
[C] Helping others matters.
[D] Kindness is a good virtue.
【答案】 C
【解析】 主旨大意题。根据文章的结构:提出话题(Para.1)——帮助别人的方式(Paras.2,3)——帮助别人的重要性(Paras.4,5,6),可知文章主要讲述了帮助他人对于自己、他人和社会都很重要。故选C。
Ⅱ.读后续写(劳动篇)(25分)
阅读下面的材料,根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段话,使之构成一篇完整的
短文。
One day,my nine-year-old younger brother Jeff came home from school earlier than me.When I returned home,I found he was shouting at our mum—who was busy cooking in the kitchen—about the clothes that needed washing.
“Mum,why haven’t you washed my clothes ” he asked,pointing at the dirty clothes he had taken off two days before.“I want to wear them tomorrow,” Jeff added.However,the clothes that he was wearing still looked clean.“Dear,I’ll wash it after cooking,” Mum told Jeff,looking anxious and upset.Without replying,Jeff unhappily went to his bedroom and closed the door,with a long face.
I was shocked about Jeff’s bad behaviour towards Mum.How unsympathetic he was! Our washing machine had been out of order for two months.Because our parents were on a tight budget and were too busy,they still didn’t buy a new one.So recently our family had to wash our clothes by hand,which was time-wasting and truly hard work.
Just when I decided to scold my little brother,Dad came home from work,and I told him what had happened.
Dad was upset and felt sorry for Mum,knowing how hard she worked all day.She was a saleswoman in a supermarket and did all she could to support our family.Often,Dad tried to help with some of the housework.He didn’t want Mum to have too much burden,knowing her heavy work as a saleswoman.I also tried to spare time to help do housework,sharing some of the family burden.However,Jeff was a lazy and naughty boy,who hardly did housework.
Now,our dad decided it was high time to teach him a lesson.“Jeff,come here,” Dad called out.“I have some good news for you.” Jeff immediately came and asked excitedly,“What,Dad ” “Your mum and I are too busy recently.Tonight,I want you to wash your own clothes,” Dad smiled.Jeff immediately refused,shaking his head.
注意:续写词数应为150个左右。
Paragraph 1:
“Then,you won’t get your pocket money next week.I’m serious,” Dad replied.
Paragraph 2:
At 9 pm,Jeff was still struggling to rinse (漂洗) the clothes,realising the work wasn’t easy at all.
[情节构建]
情节线 情感线
Who Jeff (my younger brother),Mum,Dad,and I 任性、自私 惊慌、担忧 决心 懊悔、疲惫 愧疚、改正
When One day after school and work
Where At home
What Jeff shouted at Mum for not washing his clothes.The family’s washing machine was out of order and they had to wash clothes by hand.Dad decided to teach Jeff a lesson by asking him to wash his own clothes.
Theme The importance of understanding and sharing family responsibilities
Conflict & Clue Conflict:Jeff’s selfishness and lack of responsibility in demanding his clothes be washed immediately versus the family’s efforts and difficulties in managing household chores Clue:①The washing machine being out of order for two months ②The family had to wash clothes by hand,which was time-consuming and labour-intensive. ③Jeff refused to wash his own clothes when asked by Dad.
Para.1 “Then,you won’t get your pocket money next week.I’m serious,” Dad replied. Q1:How did Jeff react to his father’s requirement Q2:Did Jeff really understand the consequence of not doing the housework Q3:How was Jeff feeling when ready to wash the clothes
Para.2 At 9 pm,Jeff was still struggling to rinse (漂洗) the clothes,realising the work wasn’t easy at all. Q1:What did Jeff learn from the work Q2:Did Jeff realise his mistake Q3:Did this experience change Jeff’s attitude towards housework
One possible version:
“Then,you won’t get your pocket money next week.I’m serious,” Dad replied.Jeff’s face turned pale at Dad’s stern words.He bit his lip,his eyes filled with disbelief and panic. For a few seconds,he just stood there frozen,unable to believe that his favourite pocket money was in danger.Then,a sense of determination seemed to dawn on him as he slowly bent down to pick up the dirty clothes.With a heavy heart and a reluctant pace,he headed towards the washbasin,murmuring under his breath,“I’ll do it myself.”
At 9 pm,Jeff was still struggling to rinse (漂洗) the clothes,realising the work wasn’t easy at all.His hands were red and sore and he felt an exhaustion he had never experienced before.Mum and Dad walked over and saw his efforts.Mum gently patted his head and said,“Dear,now you know how hard it is for us.”Jeff nodded,his eyes downcast and filled with remorse.“I’m sorry,Mum and Dad.I was so selfish and didn’t understand your efforts.I’ll change.”From that day on,Jeff started to help with the housework more often,becoming a more understanding and responsible boy.
点津:bit his lip为动作描写,his eyes filled with disbelief and panic为独立主格结构,也是神态描写,描写Jeff的惊讶和怀疑;
frozen为形容词作伴随状语,生动形象地描绘出Jeff当时呆立不动的状态。unable to...为形容词短语作状语,增添了句子的丰富性,揭示了Jeff内心的震惊和担忧;
介词短语With a heavy heart and a reluctant pace作状语,以及现在分词短语murmuring under his breath,“I’ll do it myself.”作状语,细腻地表现出Jeff从抗拒到无奈接受的过程;
his eyes downcast and filled with remorse为独立主格结构作状语,“downcast”和“remorse”描绘出Jeff认错时的内疚和后悔之情;
现在分词短语becoming...作伴随状语,给出了一个积极的结局,展现了这次经历对Jeff的良好影响,也传递了积极的价值观。
(
第
6
页
)(共38张PPT)
UNIT 2 MORALS AND VIRTUES
题组训练
(限时:40分钟 总分:45分)
Ⅰ.阅读理解(每题2.5分,共20分)
A
(2025·八省联考)
Jim Johnson,a mail carrier,was an institution in the leafy Westmoreland,
Westhaven and Westover Hills neighborhoods,just north of downtown Wilmington,where he delivered much more than the mail.He knew all the kids and their pets by name;he carried in the groceries;he took note of unlocked doors,offered gardening advice,and taught more than a few young boys the art of the curveball.When he wasn’t doing all that,Jim was running across a checkerboard of green lawns(草坪) to ensure the local postal service did not fall short of its daily promise.
Though the postal service is often disparaged now,the trust in local postal service lives on.In many communities,that trust is won every day when life-saving medicine,greeting cards,social security checks,college acceptance letters—even the bills—appear in mailboxes in front of the houses.
After more than three decades,Jim approached his final days on the job much like any other.He drove a boxy postal truck to North DuPont Road for the first unofficial stop of the day.Butch,a dog who belonged to one of the neighbors,was waiting just like every day before.And just like every day before,he got into the jump seat and they were off.On the route,
Jim and Butch had become inseparable.Now,the dog and the mailman would ride off to retirement together.At every stop,Jim accepted the parting good wishes of families that had become his own.There were tears and laughter,and hugs filled with warm memories.
It’s been 33 years since Jim left the route,but we are still reminded of the deep bond established between community and letter carrier.That’s what the postal service means to us.
【语篇导读】 本文是记叙文。文章讲述了一位深受社区居民爱戴的邮递员Jim Johnson的工作经历和他退休时的感人故事,彰显了邮递员与社区之间的深厚情谊。
( )1.What do we know about Jim Johnson from the first paragraph
[A] He’s open-minded.
[B] He’s sharp-eyed.
[C] He’s warm-hearted.
[D] He’s strong-willed.
C
【解析】 推理判断题。根据第一段内容可知,Jim Johnson不仅送邮件,还知道所有孩子和他们宠物的名字,帮忙搬杂货、留意没锁的门、提供园艺方面的建议,还教小男孩们投曲线球的技巧等,这些都体现出他热心肠、乐于助人的特点。故选C。
( )2.What does the underlined word “disparaged” in Paragraph 2 mean
[A] Refused. [B] Criticized.
[C] Investigated. [D] Suspended.
B
【解析】 猜测词义题。根据画线词所在句“Though the postal service is often disparaged now,the trust in local postal service lives on.”可知,逗号前后是转折关系,后半句说对当地邮政服务的信任依然存在,那么前半句应该是说邮政服务经常被看不起或被批评。由此可知,画线词disparaged与“Criticized(批评)”意思相近。故选B。
( )3.What did Jim do besides daily delivery on his final days of work
[A] He drove Butch to its owner.
[B] He sent presents to his friends.
[C] He prepared a retirement party.
[D] He said goodbye to the neighbors.
D
【解析】 细节理解题。第三段最后两句提到每到一站,Jim都会接受那些已经成为自己家人的人们的告别祝福。有泪水,有欢笑,有充满温暖回忆的拥抱。由此可知Jim在工作的最后几天除了每天送货外,还向邻居们告别。故选D。
( )4.What is the author’s purpose in writing the text
[A] To remember a respected mail carrier.
[B] To record an unforgettable experience.
[C] To raise funds for the postal service.
[D] To call for harmony in the community.
A
【解析】 推理判断题。文章主要讲述了Jim Johnson这位邮递员在工作中热心帮助邻里,与大家建立了深厚感情,在他退休33年后,作者依然记得他,表达了对他的怀念。由此推知,作者写这篇文章的目的是纪念一位受人尊敬的邮递员。故选A。
B
Helping others is not only good for them but a good thing to do.It also makes us happier and healthier.Giving also connects us to others,creating stronger communities and helping to build a happier society for everyone.So if you want to feel good,do good!
Doing things for others—whether unplanned,small acts or regular volunteering—is a powerful way to increase our own happiness as well as that of those around us.The people we help may be strangers,family,friends,
colleagues or neighbours.They can be old or young,nearby or faraway.
Giving isn’t just about money,and therefore you don’t need to be rich.Giving to others can be as simple as a single kind word,a smile or a thoughtful gesture.It can include giving time,energy,care,skills,thoughts or attention.Sometimes these mean as much,if not more than financial gifts.
Scientific studies show that helping others boosts happiness.It increases life satisfaction,provides a sense of meaning,increases feelings of ability, improves our mood and reduces stress.It can help to take our minds off our own troubles too.
Kindness towards others is the glue which connects individual happiness with the wider community and social well-being.Giving to others helps us connect with people and meets one of our basic human needs—relatedness.
Kindness seems to be contagious (有感染力的).When we see someone do something kind or thoughtful,or we are on the receiving end of kindness,it inspires us to be kinder to ourselves.In this way,kindness spreads from one person to the next,influencing the behaviour of people who never see the original act.Kindness really is the key to creating a happier,more trusting local community.
【语篇导读】 本文是议论文,作者呼吁人们要善良,乐于助人。
( )5.Why can giving help to build a happier society
[A] It can bring confidence.
[B] It can connect us to others.
[C] It can make us healthy.
[D] It can make us rich.
B
【解析】 细节理解题。根据第一段第三句可知,给予有助于建立更幸福的社会是因为它把我们和他人联系起来。故选B。
( )6.What can we infer from Paragraph 4
[A] Helping others makes our trouble disappear forever.
[B] We feel more content with life by helping others.
[C] Helping others removes a sense of meaning.
[D] We feel no stress by helping others.
B
【解析】 推理判断题。根据第四段内容尤其是其中的“...helping others boosts happiness.It increases life satisfaction”可推知,通过帮助他人,我们会对生活更加满意。故选B。
( )7.What is more important to build a better local community
[A] Kindness. [B] Health.
[C] Happiness. [D] Wealth.
A
【解析】 细节理解题。根据最后一段最后一句可知,建设一个更好的当地社区,善良更重要。故选A。
( )8.What is the main idea of the text
[A] Helping others is good for ourselves.
[B] We should learn to give.
[C] Helping others matters.
[D] Kindness is a good virtue.
C
【解析】 主旨大意题。根据文章的结构:提出话题(Para.1)——帮助别人的方式(Paras.2,3)——帮助别人的重要性(Paras.4,5,6),可知文章主要讲述了帮助他人对于自己、他人和社会都很重要。故选C。
Ⅱ.读后续写(劳动篇)(25分)
阅读下面的材料,根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段话,使之构成一篇完整的短文。
One day,my nine-year-old younger brother Jeff came home from school earlier than me.When I returned home,I found he was shouting at our mum—who was busy cooking in the kitchen—about the clothes that needed washing.
“Mum,why haven’t you washed my clothes ” he asked,pointing at the dirty clothes he had taken off two days before.“I want to wear them tomorrow,” Jeff added.However,the clothes that he was wearing still looked clean.“Dear,I’ll wash it after cooking,” Mum told Jeff,
looking anxious and upset.Without replying,Jeff unhappily went to his bedroom and closed the door,with a long face.
I was shocked about Jeff’s bad behaviour towards Mum.How unsympathetic he was! Our washing machine had been out of order for two months.Because our parents were on a tight budget and were too busy,they still didn’t buy a new one.So recently our family had to wash our clothes by hand,which was time-wasting and truly hard work.
Just when I decided to scold my little brother,Dad came home from work,and I told him what had happened.
Dad was upset and felt sorry for Mum,knowing how hard she worked all day.She was a saleswoman in a supermarket and did all she could to support our family.Often,Dad tried to help with some of the housework.He didn’t want Mum to have too much burden,knowing her heavy work as a saleswoman.I also tried to spare time to help do housework,sharing some of the family burden.However,Jeff was a lazy and naughty boy,who hardly did housework.
Now,our dad decided it was high time to teach him a lesson.“Jeff,come here,” Dad called out.“I have some good news for you.” Jeff immediately came and asked excitedly,“What,Dad ”“Your mum and I are too busy recently.Tonight,I want you to wash your own clothes,” Dad smiled.Jeff immediately refused,shaking his head.
注意:续写词数应为150个左右。
Paragraph 1:
“Then,you won’t get your pocket money next week.I’m serious,” Dad replied.
Paragraph 2:
At 9 pm,Jeff was still struggling to rinse (漂洗) the clothes,realising the work wasn’t easy at all.
[情节构建]
情节线 情感线
速读文章定要素 Who Jeff (my younger brother),Mum,Dad,and I 任性、自私
惊慌、担忧
决心
懊悔、疲惫
愧疚、改正
When One day after school and work Where At home What Jeff shouted at Mum for not washing his clothes.The family’s washing machine was out of order and they had to wash clothes by hand.Dad decided to teach Jeff a lesson by asking him to wash his own clothes. 情节线 情感线
明确主题定冲突 Theme The importance of understanding and sharing family responsibilities 任性、自私
惊慌、担忧
决心
懊悔、疲惫
愧疚、改正
Conflict & Clue Conflict:Jeff’s selfishness and lack of responsibility in demanding his clothes be washed immediately versus the family’s efforts and difficulties in managing household chores Clue:①The washing machine being out of order for two months ②The family had to wash clothes by hand, which was time-consuming and labour-intensive. ③Jeff refused to wash his own clothes when asked by Dad. 情节线 情感线
预设问题定走向 Para.1 “Then,you won’t get your pocket money next week.I’m serious,” Dad replied. Q1:How did Jeff react to his father’s requirement Q2:Did Jeff really understand the consequence of not doing the housework Q3:How was Jeff feeling when ready to wash the clothes 任性、自私
惊慌、担忧
决心
懊悔、疲惫
愧疚、改正
Para.2 At 9 pm,Jeff was still struggling to rinse (漂洗) the clothes,realising the work wasn’t easy at all. Q1:What did Jeff learn from the work Q2:Did Jeff realise his mistake Q3:Did this experience change Jeff’s attitude towards housework
