1、专题02高考英语 专项突破“读后续写”-生活故事生活平凡中有不平凡，简单中有不简单，生活中的故事每日上演01阅读下面短文，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。“Be sure to hang the decorations high,” said Polly, my stepmom. “Jake might mistake the colorful glass balls for his toys and try to bite them,” Jake was new to our family that Christmas. He was a beautiful br
2、own-and-white dog. And, of course, he was loaded with the curiosity that made everything a toy.Two weeks before Christmas, we brought out the boxes of decorations, many of which had been in Pollys family for ages. Among them was a special box that held an entire gingerbread family (姜饼人). They were r
3、eal cookies, hung with red ribbons (丝带) and made many years earlier.Every now and then, I or one of my little sistersRuth and Suewould pretend we were going to eat one, knowing that Polly would say, “Youll break a tooth! Theyre so old that theyre rock-hard.” We didnt really want to eat them, but we
4、enjoyed making fun of Polly.Since we didnt know how Jake would react to the decorations or the Christmas tree, we were careful to put the decorations up high. Jake sniffed (嗅) the tree a lot. Those first couple of days, Polly caught him starting to lift a leg on the tree twice. But he learned quickl
5、y and settled for sniffing from a distance.The weekend before Christmas, Dad and Polly took us to watch the new holiday movie. Excited, we jumped into the car with bags of home-made popcorn, and off we went for a great evening.A few hours later, we returned home, only to find.a terrible mess. It was
6、nt the Christmas tree. In fact, we werent sure what it was. We stood just inside the door staring at the mess. As it turned out, it was Jakes bed, which hed destroyed. Left alone for the first time, he must have gotten bored, attacked it and left it for dead. We didnt know that the bed was not the o
7、nly victim.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。The next morning, we girls were playing in the living room when Ruth let out a sudden cry._“It wasnt me,” I said, in case anybody thought Id had a midnight snack of rock-hard decorations._【答案】One possible version:The next morning, we girls were playi
8、ng in the living room when Ruth let out a sudden cry. “Hey, who broke Gingerbread Baby?” Ruth asked. That brought Polly to the living room fast. “Where? Show me!” Ruth pointed at the former baby cookie, which was now just a head, still tied to the tree by its red ribbon. “Heres another broken one,”
9、said Sue. Its Gingerbread Grandpa. Or it was. Now its just his head and hat. That caused some inspection, and soon it was clear that all the gingerbread men were now just gingerbread heads.“It wasnt me,” I said, in case anybody thought Id had a midnight snack of rock-hard decorations. Quickly, my si
10、sters made denials of their own. Then we girls and Polly all looked at Jake. Until that moment, Jake had been sitting by Dad, looking happy as ever. Suddenly, his posture changed. Guilt spread over his face. With his head bowed a little, he tried not to meet Pollys eyes, but it was clear what had ha
11、ppened. It was as if he were wearing a sign that said, “I killed an entire gingerbread family.”【解析】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了作者家在圣诞节期间的有趣故事。刚刚来的家里的小狗Jake对一切都充满好奇，尽管在装饰圣诞树的时候，一家人把装饰品挂的很高，以防被Jake破坏，但是最后在一家人外出的时候，Jake还是毁掉许多圣诞装饰，甚至包括多年来作为装饰的姜饼饼干。【详解】1.段落续写：由第一段首句内容“第二天早上，我们两个女孩在客厅里玩耍，Ruth突然叫了一声。”可知，第一段可描写Jake造成的其它破
12、坏，特别是毁掉了姜饼装饰品。由第二段首句内容“不是我，我说，以防有人以为我吃了一些坚硬的装饰品。”可知，第二段可描写作者和姐妹都否认是自己做的这些事情，最后真相大白，这些都是Jake毁掉的。2.续写线索：发现姜饼装饰被破坏一家人的反应孩子们都否认是自己做的真相大白Jake的反应3.词汇激活行为类.导致：cause/lead to/result in .否认：make denials/deny.突然：suddenly/all at once/ abruptly情绪类.快乐：happy/joyful/pleased/delighted【点睛】高分句型1. Ruth pointed at the f
13、ormer baby cookie, which was now just a head, still tied to the tree by its red ribbon.（运用了which引导非限制性定语从句，过去分词作状语）高分句型2. That caused some inspection, and soon it was clear that all the gingerbread men were now just gingerbread heads.（and连接并列句，that引导主语从句，it是形式主语）02I love to play the piano and I grea
14、tly enjoy performing my songs, so when the annual winter recital was canceled, I was disappointed. I had looked forward to it for a long time and had already prepared two of my best songs. My mom had a wonderful idea, however, to turn this disappointing letdown into something worthwhile. “You can pe
15、rform your songs at Carriage House Senior Living,” my mom suggested brightly. “Im sure the seniors there who do not have families visit them that often, would really appreciate the music and you could play more than just two songs.” I immediately thought this was a great idea. One of the things I di
16、d not like about the recitals was that I was limited to playing just a couple of songs. Playing the piano at Carriage House seemed like a win-win situation because not only would I get to play more songs, but I would also have the chance to cheer up the residents there with some lively tunes.My mom
17、called Carriage House and made arrangements for me to perform. In the coming days, I worked especially hard to polish up fifteen pieces that I thought the crowd would enjoy, including many old classics. When the much-anticipated day finally arrived, my family and I drove to Carriage House. Walking t
18、hrough the enormous double doors, we stepped into an entryway that overlooked the spacious grand dining room. Right at the entrance to the dining room stood the piano as if it were just waiting to make some music to liven the place up a bit. At nearly every table several gray-haired women or men wer
19、e seated enjoying their dinner and the company that the crowded room provided. Despite the conversations going on at various tables though, isolation hung like a dark cloud in the room. Almost immediately, we were greeted by an old woman with a walker who introduced herself as Phyllis in charge of C
20、arriage House. She welcomed me and led me to the stage.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 I sat down on the bench, I pressed a key on the piano and was surprised to hear no sound. _Nervousness melted away and I started to enjoy the performance with the old. _【答案】As I sat down on the bench, I
21、pressed a key on the piano and was surprised to hear no sound. Feeling as if the whole world was watching me, I was struck dead with embarrassment. How could I perform the song without the piano? I was on pins and needles when Phyllis slowly made her way to the front of the crowd of dinners and anno
22、unced in a comforting tone, “This girl has come to sing for us but the piano seems to be a little nervous.” Almost immediately, there was scattered applause and several people stepped forward to help me plug in the piano and set the microphone. With everything ready, I took a deep breath and commenc
23、ed my performance.Nervousness melted away and I started to enjoy the performance with the old. One woman got up and began to animatedly dance about the room. Some of the people swayed in their chairs to the beat of the music while others tapped theirs toes. The performance ended up with a storm of a
24、pplause from the crowd. I realized that it was far better than a piano recital because almost everyone seemed to truly appreciate my music and I m proud that I have the power to spread kindness to them. It ended up being a blessing in disguise that the recital was canceled, leading to me sharing the
25、 gift of music with those who needed it most.【解析】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了作者喜欢弹钢琴，也非常喜欢表演自己的歌曲，所以当年度冬季独奏会被取消时，作者很失望。然而，妈妈提议去 Carriage House为老年人表演时，作者欣然同意并为之积极的做准备。【详解】1.段落续写：由第一段首句内容“当我坐在长凳上时，我按下了钢琴的一个键，奇怪的是没有听到任何声音。”可知，第一段可描写作者表演时发现钢琴没有声音的内心的紧张以及问题解决后大家对作者的鼓励。由第二段首句内容“紧张的情绪消失了，我开始喜欢上了和老人一起的表演。”可知，第二段可描写作者的演奏给
26、老人带来的快乐和作者的感受。2.续写线索：演出时钢琴出问题紧张不已老人鼓励紧张消失融入音乐感悟3.词汇激活行为类表演：perform /show.宣布：announce /declare情绪类.尴尬：embarrassment /awkward.紧张的：nervous /intense/ be on pins and needles【点睛】 高分句型1. I was on pins and needles when Phyllis slowly made her way to the front of the crowd of dinners and announced in a comfor
27、ting tone（运用了when引导的时间状语从句）高分句型2 I realized that it was far better than a piano recital because almost everyone seemed to truly appreciate my music. （运用了由关系代词that引导的宾语从句）03The Rainy-Day PicnicIt was Saturday, and Adam was wide awake. The house was quiet, so he knew his parents were still sleeping. H
28、is mother had promised that they would go on a picnic in the park today. He had been looking forward to it all week. They would have yummy food to eat at the picnic. They would play catch and maybe fly a kite if the wind was strong. Adam thought maybe he should wake his parents up now.However, it st
29、ill looked dark outside. Usually by now the sun was shining through the windows. Maybe it was cloudy, Adam thought. He went to his parents room and climbed onto their bed.“Hello!” said Adam, cheerfully. “Its time to get up!” His mother yawned, rubbing her eyes. “Hi,” he whispered. “Its too early. Le
30、ts go back to sleep.” “But its morning. And you promised a picnic today! “Ugh,” said Mother. “I nearly forget it. Okay, lets get up.”The small boy followed her downstairs. His mother went to the glass door that led to the backyard. “Its raining!” She turned to her son. “Adam, its raining. We cant go
31、 on a picnic today.”Adams lip began to shake. His eyes got misty. He sat down on the floor and held his chin (下巴) in his hands. This was not the news he wanted to hear.“Im sorry,”said his mother. “Lets get some snacks and watch some cartoons for a while.” They sat together on the couch. They snuggle
32、d (依偎)，and it was cozy. Half an hour later, his father listened to the bad news about the rain and the picnic. “Hmm,” he said. “Rain might spoil a picnic in the park, but it can also be fun sometimes. ”He finished his coffee and asked Adam to go find his raincoat and rubber boots. “Lets go for a wal
33、k.”注意：1.所续写短文的词数应为150左右；2.至少使用5个短文中标有下划线的关键词语；3.续写部分分为两段，每段的开头语已为你写好：4.续写完成后，请用下划线标出你所使用的关键词语。Paragraph 1:After putting on his yellow boots and rain coat, he followed his father into the rain.Paragraph 2:When they came back in, wet and happy, Adams mother said she had a surprise for them.【答案】After p
34、utting on his yellow boots and rain coat, he followed his father into the rain. As they walked, they talked about the basketball game at school last week. Father praised Adams excellent performance. Although the sky was still full of dark clouds, Adam was happy. Listening to the rain and chatting ab
35、out interesting things, Adam thought it would be good to go out like this on a rainy day.When they came back in, wet and happy, Adams mother said she had a surprise for them. Following his mother, they came to the garden. Although it was raining, the space under the grapevine was dry. Mom has made a
36、 mat full of Adams favorite snacks. “Lets start the picnic,” mom said with a smile. This was really a piece of good news.【解析】这是一篇读后续写。文章以人物为线索展开，讲述了一个下雨的周六，Adam一直期待的公园野餐泡汤了。他和妈妈看电视时，爸爸提议带他去雨中散步。【详解】1.段落续写根据第一段首句内容“穿上黄色靴子和雨衣后，他跟着父亲走进雨中”可知，下文可描写Adam和爸爸在雨中漫步的经过。根据第二段首句内容“当他们回来时，又湿又高兴，Adam的母亲说她给他们一个惊喜”可
37、知，下文可描写这个惊喜是什么。2.续写线索：和爸爸出门雨中散步聊开心的事情回到家妈妈说有惊喜在院子里野餐3.词类激活行为类认为：think/believe开始：begin/start表扬：praise/commend情绪类高兴的：happy/pleased/delighted笑着：with a smile/smiling好的：good/nice/great【点睛】高分句型1As they walked, they talked about the basketball game at school last week. （运用了as引导的时间状语从句）高分句型2Listening to the
38、 rain and chatting about interesting things, Adam thought it would be good to go out like this on a rainy day.（运用了现在分词作状语）高分句型3Although it was raining, the space under the grapevine was dry. （运用了although引导的让步状语从句）04The Christmas Spirit Strikes AgainI always dreamed of making a big surprise of a life
39、time. Thanks to a little determination, some luck, and a generous helping of Christmas Spirit, my dream became a reality.My family is Canadian, although my sister moved down to Australia a few years ago to study. She was graduating just before Christmas, but due to my own scholarly schedule back hom
40、e, I would be unable to make it down in time for her graduation. She was understandably disappointed, and I felt guilty that I wasnt able to be there for her on this special occasions.While I was talking to my professor the week before my sisters graduation, she commented, “Well, if you want to go,
41、just go ahead! I couldnt believe my luck! I nearly jumped for joy. “Just make sure you get permission from administrator (行政主管)，” she added. My heart sank. The administration at my school was infamous for denying any sort of time-off requests. I almost didnt bother asking, because I knew it would be
42、 a waste of time. But something in me decided to try, just in case. Maybe it was the hope that the Christmas Spirit would somehow affects the administrator at this time of year. When I returned home to check the reply in my inbox, I steeled myself for disappointment. I held my breath, opened the e-m
43、ail, and started to read. And re-read, just to make sure Id understood. Approval? I couldnt believe my luck!Immediately, I called the airline. Unexpectedly, even during the busy Christmas season, I was able to change my ticket to arrive the day before my sisters graduation. With news this fantastic,
44、 I was bursting to tell my sister. But, fingers on the dial(拨号盘), I paused. Wouldnt it be much more fantastic if I could surprise her? What a state of shock she would be in! Slowly a great idea came to my mind. I decided a much more dramatic arrival than just a ring of the doorbell. What if I couldn
45、t arrive in a box?I started to plot._I, hidden in the big box, heard the mailmen ringing my sisters doorbell._【答案】Paragraph 1:I started to plot. Then, a great idea occurred to me: getting delivered in a box to my sisters house! I knew if I pulled this off, my grand arrival would be the best Christmas present I could ever give my sister. I frantically started Googling mail companies. Fortunately, I came across a mail company named Couriers Please and to my great amazement their manager agreed to help me to fulfill my dream! The next day, they found a box big en
