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It was a typical busy noon at the downtown fast-food spot. The smell of sizzling patties and crispy fries lingered (弥漫) in the air, and the place was packed with folks rushing to grab a quick meal. I’d just gotten off a long morning at work, and my stomach was empty as I finally reached the front of the line and got my order-a burger, fries, and a cold drink.
As I set the tray (托盘) down on a small table by the window, I glanced over and saw two firefighters in the corner. Their uniforms were heavy with faint spots, like they’d just stepped away from a smoky scene, and their boots still held a hint of damp from the morning dew. They stood in the back of the line, shoulders relaxed but eyes tired.
I was just about to pick up my burger-the cheese melted perfectly-when a loud, sharp siren (警报) cut through the noise of the restaurant. The two firefighters froze for half a second, and then moved. No hesitation, no exchange of words — just muscle memory. One grabbed his helmet off the nearby counter, the other adjusted his radio on his shoulder, and they turned toward the door, their steps quickening. I watched them go, and my fork paused mid-air.
My empty stomach served as a quiet reminder of how long I’d waited for this meal. I’d stood in that line for 15 minutes, my feet aching from the morning’s work. Giving them my lunch meant I would have to wait again-maybe another line, maybe my break slipping away faster. I bit my lip, staring at the tray. Then I thought of their uniforms, the spots, the way they’d act upon hearing the siren like it was a call they couldn’t ignore. They didn’t get to pause for a meal when emergencies hit. They’d probably go hours without eating, running from one call to the next.
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。
Para.1 My hesitation melted away.
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Para.2 I went back to the counter, only to find the manager was waiting for me.
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Step.1 Think after reading :
What is the theme of the passage
Link sentences Key action of para.1 and para.2
Step 2. Write the sentences
Para.1 My hesitation melted away.
衔接句1:
当我意识到一点饥饿与他们的牺牲(sacrifice)相比根本不算什么,一股勇气涌上(surge)心头。(无灵主语)
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Key Action: Offer Food
我的手有点抖(shaky),但我还是快步朝他们走去,在他们快走到门口时追上了。(-ing做状语)
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“等等!” 我喊道。他们惊讶地转过身,手里还拿着头盔(helmet)。(独立主格)“给,” 我递出(hold out)托盘,“你们比我更需要这个。我不着急,但你们赶时间。”
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或者:他们停下脚步,疲惫的眼神中闪过(flash across)一丝惊讶,随后其中一人伸出手(reach out)接过食物,感激地点了点头。
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3.我站在门口,看着他们朝消防车跑去,制服的身影(uniform)渐渐远去,一种释然的感觉在胸口(chest)萦绕(linger)。
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或者:我刚看到他们淡淡的笑容,自己的饥饿感就消失了(fade),取而代之的是一种陌生的暖意。(No sooner..than...)
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Para.2 I went back to the counter, only to find the manager was waiting for me.
衔接句3:“你真是个好心人。” 她笑着说。
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Key Action:“Ripple Effect”
当我伸手拿(reach for)钱包准备为新点的汉堡付钱时,她摇了摇头。“这样的善意不该没有回报(go unrewarded)。”
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一股暖意涌上(wash over)心头,眼泪几乎模糊了我的视线(blur my vision)。
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我拿着刚做好的食物重新坐下,咬了一口,那味道比任何东西都好吃。(-ing 分词作状语)
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Theme
那天,我不仅仅是给两个人提供了食物(feed two people),更融入了一个善意的循环(join a circle of good) —— 正是这种善意,让这个忙碌又杂乱(busy and messy)的世界变得更温柔。(not only 位于句首)
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Keys:
My hesitation melted away.
衔接句1: A wave of courage surged through me as I realized some hunger was nothing compared to their sacrifice.
Key Action:Offer Food
My hands were a little shaky, but I walked over to them quickly, catching up just as they reached the door.
“Wait!” I shouted. They turned, surprised, their helmets still in their hands. “Here,” I held out the tray, “You need this more than I do. I'm not in a rush. But you are."
They stopped, surprise flashing across their tired eyes, before one reached out to take the meal with a grateful nod.
衔接句2: I stood by the door, watching them run toward the fire truck and their uniforms fading away, with a sense of relief lingering in my chest.
或者:No sooner had I seen their faint smiles than my own hunger faded, replaced by an unfamiliar warmth.
I went back to the counter, only to find the manager was waiting for me.
衔接句3:“It was really nice of you.” she grinned.
Key Action: “Pay it forward”
When I reached for my wallet to pay for the new burger, she shook her head.“Kindness like that shouldn't go unrewarded."
A wave of warmth washed over me and tears nearly blurred my vision.
Sitting back down with my fresh meal, I took a bite, and it tasted better than anything else.
Main Idea: That day, not only did I feed two people, but joined a circle of goodness, the kind that makes the busy, messy world softer.