《2025年实验班全程提优训练高中英语选择性必修第二册外研版》

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(2023·新课标I卷)阅读下面材料,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。续写词数应为150左右。
When I was in middle school, my social studies teacher asked me to enter a writing contest. I said no without thinking. I did not love writing. My family came from Brazil, so English was only my second language. Writing was so difficult and painful for me that my teacher had allowed me to present my paper on the sinking of the Titanic by acting out a play, where I played all the parts. No one laughed harder than he did.
So, why did he suddenly force me to do something at which I was sure to fail? His reply:“Because I love your stories. If you’re willing to apply yourself, I think you have a good shot at this.”Encouraged by his words, I agreed to give it a try.
I chose Paul Revere’s horse as my subject. Paul Revere was a silversmith(银匠) in Boston who rode a horse at night on April 18, 1775 to Lexington to warn people that British soldiers were coming. My story would come straight from the horse’s mouth. Not a brilliant idea, but funny; and unlikely to be anyone else’s choice.
What did the horse think, as he sped through the night? Did he get tired? Have doubts? Did he want to quit? I sympathised immediately. I got tired. I had doubts. I wanted to quit. But, like Revere’s horse, I kept going. I worked hard. I checked my spelling. I asked my older sister to correct my grammar. I checked out a half dozen books on Paul Revere from the library. I even read a few of them.
When I handed in the essay to my teacher, he read it, laughed out loud, and said,“Great. Now, write it again.”I wrote it again, and again and again. When I finally finished it, the thought of winning had given way to the enjoyment of writing. If I didn’t win, I wouldn’t care.
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A few weeks later, when I almost forgot the contest, there came the news.____I had won the first prize! The joy and disbelief mixed in my heart were indescribable. My teacher’s faith in me was not in vain. His encouragement and my dedication to the task had proven to be a rewarding journey. The victory was not just mine but a shared triumph, symbolising our harmonious collaboration and mutual support. Reflecting on this, the story of Paul Revere’s horse, which had seemed like a quirky choice, was a key to unlocking my potential. Indeed, it was through crafting its narrative that I truly found my voice.
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I went to my teacher’s office after the award presentation.____I was eager to share the joy and express my gratitude. “This victory was a joint effort,” I said. He smiled, his face reflecting an expression of relief and pride. “Your devotion and your willingness to tackle such an unlikely idea turned it into a masterpiece,” he remarked, his words highlighting the importance of our collaboration. Together, we had crafted a story that was not only realistic and inclusive but also educational and entertaining, proving that enduring the creative process can lead to unexpectedly influential outcomes.

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I had won the first prize! The joy and disbelief mixed in my heart were indescribable. My teacher’s faith in me was not in vain. His encouragement and my dedication to the task had proven to be a rewarding journey. The victory was not just mine but a shared triumph, symbolising our harmonious collaboration and mutual support. Reflecting on this, the story of Paul Revere’s horse, which had seemed like a quirky choice, was a key to unlocking my potential. Indeed, it was through crafting its narrative that I truly found my voice.
Paragraph 2:
I was eager to share the joy and express my gratitude. “This victory was a joint effort,” I said. He smiled, his face reflecting an expression of relief and pride. “Your devotion and your willingness to tackle such an unlikely idea turned it into a masterpiece,” he remarked, his words highlighting the importance of our collaboration. Together, we had crafted a story that was not only realistic and inclusive but also educational and entertaining, proving that enduring the creative process can lead to unexpectedly influential outcomes.