《2025年新坐标名题汇高中英语必修第二册外研版》

第二节 读后续写(满分25分)
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。
36-year-old Mary was a single mother living in a small town in Cleveland, Ohio with her 3-year-old twin sons, Jack and James. She worked hard to provide for her children, doing a few part-time jobs to make ends meet. In spite of the challenges, Mary managed to give them a happy and stable childhood.
One Saturday morning, Mary was at home with her children, preparing breakfast for them. Jack was beside her while James was playing alone in the bedroom next to the kitchen. It was a typical weekend, filled with laughter and warmth. Little did they know something unexpected was just around the corner.
As Mary was busy with the food, a fire broke out in the kitchen. Panicked, Mary took hold of Jack and rushed towards the front door. They made it to safety only to find James remained stuck inside. Mary put Jack down and turned back to get James out, but in such a hurry and panic, she missed a step and fell on the ground. Her right ankle got sprained so seriously that she couldn’t stand up. Mary sat on the ground helplessly, her tears mixed with screams, “My kid is still in the house. Somebody, help me!”
At that very moment, Simon, 52, a former army soldier in the same community as Mary, happened to pass her house and saw the terrible scene. He immediately ran across the yard to ask the crying mother where her kid exactly was. In a shaking voice, Mary responded, “In the bedroom next to the kitchen.” The fire spread quickly and the house was filled with thick smoke. Simon looked around and saw a blanket hanging beside a pool full of water in the middle of the yard.
注意:续写词数应为 150左右。
Without hesitation, Simon took action.
Simon rushed out of the burning house with James in his arms.

答案： 第二节
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Without hesitation, Simon took action. Dipping the
blanket in the water pool and covering his head with it
for necessary protection, he rushed into the house.
Unable to see things clearly through the smoke and fire,
Simon lowered himself to the ground, stretched his
hands and felt his way forwards until he reached the
bedroom. Just then, a faint voice of a child caught his
attention. Following the sound, he finally found James
lying in a corner, frightened and helpless. He grabbed
James, wrapped him in the blanket and made his way
back towards the open door.
Simon rushed out of the burning house with James
in his arms. Seeing James carried to safety, Mary
breathed a sigh of relief. At that moment, firefighters
arrived at the scene and put out the fire. Then Simon,
Mary and her children were all sent to a nearby hospital,
where they received timely medical care. Simon’s heroic
act saved James’ life. Mary couldn’t thank him enough
for his selflessness and bravery. But Simon said
smilingly, “It was no big deal. I just did what I was
supposed to do.” This experience brought the community
closer, and Simon’s courageous act inspired others to
consider what they would do in similar situations.