1、读后续写练习写作讲义：有关Mothers Day 母亲节的由来Mothers Dayis on the second Sunday in May.It is a day to honormothers.On that day mothers usually receive flowers and cards.On the cards, children often write,Thanks,Mom,To the best mother in the worldand so on.Then where did the idea for theholiday come from?We should
2、 thank Miss Anna Marie Jarvis.It is she who brought up the idea of having such a day.She lived in WestVirginia.Annas mother was a peace activist who cared for wounded soldiers on both sides of the Civil War and created Mothers DayWork Clubs to address public health issues.Her mother died on May 9th,
3、1905.On the anniversary of her mothers death,sheinvited some friends to an informal memorial meeting.In 1907,a church service was held on her mothers death anniversary.Annas lovefor her mother moved other people.Besides,she wrote letters to important persons of the country suggesting a public holida
4、y to honor allmothers.In 1914,the United States Congress agreed that the second Sunday in May should be appointed as Mothers Day.Finally,thedecision was announced by President Wilson.母亲节在五月的第二个星期日，是纪念母亲的日子。在那一天，母亲们通常会收到鲜花和卡片。在卡片上，孩子们经常写“谢谢妈妈”、“献给世界上最好的妈妈”等字眼。那么母亲节的想法是从哪里来的呢？我们应该感谢安娜玛丽贾维斯小姐。是她提出了过这样一
5、天的想法。她住在西弗吉尼亚州。安娜的母亲是一名和平活动家，她照顾内战双方的受伤士兵，并创建了母亲节工作俱乐部来解决公共卫生问题。她的母亲于1905年5月9日去世。在她母亲去世的周年纪念日，她邀请了一些朋友参加一个非正式的追悼会。1907年，在她母亲逝世的周年纪念日，教堂举行了一次仪式。安娜对母亲的爱感动了其他人。此外，她还写信给国家重要人物，建议设立一个公共假日来致敬所有的母亲。1914年，美国国会同意将5月的第二个星期日定为母亲节。最后，威尔逊总统宣布了这一决定。读后续写：A MOTHERSDAY SURPRISEThe twins were filled with excitement a
6、s they thought of the surprise they wereplanning for Mothers Day.How pleased and proud Mother would be when they brought her breakfast in bed. They planned to make French toast and chicken porridge. They had watched their mother in the kitchen. There was nothing to it. Jenna and Jeff knew exactly wh
7、at to do.The big day came at last. The alarm rang at 6 a.m. The pair went down the stairs quietly to the kitchen. They decided to boil the porridge first. They put some rice into a pot of water and left it to boil while they made the French toast. Jeff broke two eggs into a plate and add in some mil
8、k. Jenna found the bread and put two slices into the egg mixture. Next, Jeffturnedon the second stove burner to heat up the frying pan. Everything was going smoothly untilJeff started frying the bread. The pan was too hot and the bread turned black within seconds.Jenna threw the burnt piece into the
9、 sink and put in the other slice of bread.This time, she turned down the fire so it cooked nicely.Then Jeff noticed steam shooting out of the pot and the lid starting to shake. The next minute, the porridge boiled over and put out the fire. Jenna panicked. Thankfully, Jeff stayed calm and turned off
10、the gas quickly. But the stove was a mess now. Jenna told Jeff to clean it up so they could continue to cook the rest of the porridge. But Jeffs hand touched the hot burner and he gave acry of pain. Jenna made him put his hand in cold water. Then she caught the smell of burning. Oh dear! The piece o
11、f bread in the pan had turned black as well.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 the twins looked around them in disappointment, their father appeared.The twins carried the breakfast upstairs and woke their mother up.高分作文1：As the twins looked around them in disappointment, their father appeared.W
12、hen he saw the black bread and spilled porridge, he stopped moving and his face showed that he wasupset.The twins knew he was unhappy, so they lowered their heads and didnt look at him. Were sorry, Dad.they said, stuttering.We only wanted to give Mom a surprise.When their father understood what had
13、happened, he smiled widely. Do you need help? he asked. Withhis help, they quickly made new French toast and chicken porridge. The kitchen smelled very good. Wheneverything was ready, their father left the kitchen and promised not to tell anyoneThe twins carried the breakfast upstairs and woke their
14、 mother up.When their mother opened her eyes, still sleepy, she saw her children smiling and the delicious foodHappy Mothers Day! the twins shouted happily.Did you make all of this? their mother asked, surprised. The twins nodded proudly and looked at theirfather, smiling secretly. After trying the
15、toast and hot porridge, their mother kissed their foreheads gently,This is the best food Ive ever had, she said, her eyes shining and face full of joy.The room was filled with happy laughter, making the morning even more enjoyable.高分作文2：As the twins looked around them in disappointment, their father
16、 appeared. Glancing at the disordered kitchen, he grinned with joy. “Are you making breakfast for you mother, kids?” The twins nodded, “But all of our efforts were in vain.” Jenna sighed in frustration. “Dont worry. You still have ample time.” The father said encouragingly. Under the instruction of
17、the father, Jeff adjusted the fire carefully and put the porridge pot onto it. Next Jenna cut off another two slices of bread, immersing it into the egg mixture. While Jeff watching the stove carefully, Jenna fried bread to an appropriate color, which is so tempting. Finally, they put some chicken i
18、nto the porridge and the breakfast was done.The twins carried the breakfast upstairs and woke their mother up. Upon opening eyes, what greeted her instantly was a plate of hot and tasty breakfast. “Happy Mothers Day!” exclaimed the kids excitedly. “Thank you. Its really a big surprise!” said mom, as
19、 if choked to tears. With the company of the two kids, mom devoured the breakfast quickly. The fried French toast was soft and thick, while chicken porridge was warm and juicy. Hugging Jenna and Jeff tightly, mom smiled, “This is the best Mothers Day”. With a heart filled with love, you are bound to
20、 give your beloved mother an unforgettable Mothers Day surprise, no matter how arduous it might be.save money for a mothers day giftA 12-year-old boy saw something in a shop window that set his heart racing. It was a jewel box. But the pricefive dollarswas far beyond Reuben Earles means. However, he
21、 opened the door and went inside. Standing proud and straight, he told the shopkeeper what he wanted, adding, “But I dont have the money right now. Can you please hold it for me for some time?”“Ill try,” the shopkeeper smiled.“I will raise the five dollars and not tell anybody,” Reuben said to himse
22、lf.Hearing the sound of hammering from a side street, Reuben had an idea. People built their own homes in Bay Roberts, using nails purchased in sacks (麻布袋) from a local factory. Sometimes the sacks were abandoned, and Reuben knew he could sell them back to the factory for five cents apiece.That day
23、he found two sacks and sold to the man in charge of packing nails.The boys hand tightly held the five-cent pieces as he ran home. Near his house stood the ancient barn (谷仓). Reuben found a soda tin and dropped his coins inside. Then he climbed into the top of the barn and hid the tin.All summer long
24、, despite housework at home Reuben kept to his secret task. Often he was cold, tired and hungry, but the thought of the object in the shop window sustained（维持/支撑)him.Mothers Day had come! He uncovered the tin can, poured the coins out and began to count. He needed 20 cents more. He had to find four
25、more sacks and sell them before the day ended.Towards evening Reuben arrived at the factory. The sack buyer was about to lock up.“Mister! Please dont close up yet.”The man turned and saw Reuben, dirty and sweat stained.“Come back tomorrow, boy.”“Please, Mister. I have to sell the sacks now please.”注
26、意：1.所续写短文的词数应为150左右;2.续写部分分为两段，每段的开头语已为你写好。The man heard a slight shake in Reubens voice and could tell he was close to tears.Then the shopkeeper placed the parcel(包裹) in Reubens hands.参考范文：The man heard a slight shake in Reubens voice and could tell he was close to tears. “Why do you need this mone
27、y so badly?” “Its a secret.” The man took the sacks, reached into his pocket and put four coins in Reubens hand. Reuben murmured a thank you and ran home. Then, holding the tin can in his hand, he headed for the shop. “I have the money.” he told the owner proudly. The man went to the window and fetc
28、hed Reubens treasure. He wiped the dust off and gently wrapped it in brown paper.Then the shopkeeper placed the parcel(包裹)in Reubens hands.Racing home, Reuben burst through the front door. “Here, Mum! Here!” Reuben exclaimed as he ran to her excitedly. Then he placed a small box in her work roughene
29、d hand. Mum unwrapped it carefully. A blue-velvet jewel box appeared. Mum gently lifted the lid, with tears welling up in her eyes. She had never received such a precious gift. A smile flashing across her face, she held Reuben tightly in her arms.Mothers Day for Aunt KimmieLike every other Sunday mo
30、rning, Kimmies sister, Patty, dropped her children, Jeremiah and Rachel, off at Kimmies apartment at around 6:30 a.m. before she went on her way to work.And, just like every other Sunday morning, they all went back to sleep for a couple of hours. When everyone awoke, Kimmie made a quick breakfast an
31、d then they hurried and got themselves out the door for the park, just like every other Sunday morning.It wasnt until they walked pass and saw a girl they knew standing there passing out flowers that Kimmie remembered this wasnt like every other Sunday morning, it was Mothers Day.Before Kimmie could
32、 stop him, Jeremiah, always the curious child, went up to the girl and tugged on her arm. “Linda, what are you doing?” He asked.Linda smiled at him and said brightly, “Im giving a flower to every mother today because its Mothers Day.”Jeremiahs eyes grew bright.“My mom had to work today.Can I have a
33、flower to take home to give her?”“Of course.” Linda answered, and lowered the box she was holding so that Jeremiah could pick out a flower for Patty.Jeremiah turned towards Kimmie, proudly holding a pink carnation in his hand.He smiled at her.His dark eyes danced with pride and love and excitement.K
34、immie smiled at him and motioned for him to come with her, but instead, he turned back towards Linda.“Can I please have a flower for Aunt Kimmie too?”That was the last thing Kimmie had expected Jeremiah to do.It was one of the sweetest and most sincere things she had ever heard him say.But neither o
35、f them was ready for what happened next.“Oh, no, Jeremiah. She cant have a flower. She isnt a mom.” Linda replied.After they came back home, Jeremiah went to the courtyard of the apartment building.参考范文：“Oh, no, Jeremiah. She cant have a flower. She isnt a mom.” Linda replied.Immediately, the sparkl
36、e in Jeremiahs eyes faded with disappointment. Gone was a happy child, and in its place stood a discouraged boy. At this sight, Kimmies heart ached.However, a second thought brought her pure delight: she figured out how much Jeremiah loved her. “Darling, it doesnt matter,” she said, patting his hand
37、 in a loving manner, “because you are the sweetest flower I have ever had.” Mercifully, his face expanded with a satisfied smile. Hand in hand, they continued their way to the park.After they came back home, Jeremiah went to the courtyard of the apartment building.Kimmie was preparing lunch in the k
38、itchen when a voice came, a lovely voice from Jeremiah, “Aunt Kimmie.” The moment she turned around, a bunch of flowers came into her sight. “Happy Mothers Day!” Never hadKimmie imagined her Mothers Day would come in such a romantic way. “Jeremiah,” tears welled up in her eyes as she knelt down, too
39、k the flowers and gathered him in her arms. “I love you. Its you that transformed this common Sunday morning into my precious memory.”Mothers Day rosesTom was working in a big company. He had been on the road visiting people for more than a monthwithout going home. He couldnt wait to get back to see
40、 his wife and children.It was coming up onMothers Day, and he usually tried to make it back home, but this year he was just too busy and tootired. The day when he was driving in a small town, he saw a flower shop. He said to himself, “l knowwhatIwill do.Ill send my mother some roses.He stopped and w
41、ent into the flower shop and saw a young man talking to the girl in it. “How manyroses can l get for five dollars, Ms? the boy asked. The girl was trying to explain that roses wereexpensive. Maybe the young man would be happy with something else.“No,Ihave to have roses, he said, my mum was badly sic
42、k last year and l didnt get to spend muchtime with her. l want to get something special.Ithas to be red roses, because that is her favorite. He wasstubborn.The girl in the shop looked up at Tom and was just shaking her head.Something inside of Tom wasttouched by the boys voice. He wanted to get thos
43、e roses so badly. Tom had beenblessed (幸运的) in hisbusiness, and he looked at the girl and silently said that he would pay for the boys roses.The girl looked at the young man and said, “OK,Iwill give you a dozen red roses for your dollars.The young man almost jumped into the air.He took the flowers a
44、nd ran down the store.It was worthmore than fifty dollars just to see that kind of excitement.Tom ordered his own flowers and asked the girl to have it delivered to his mother. After that, with arelief he drove down the road. Not long after his driving, he saw the boy walking to a graveyard(幕地).注意:1
45、.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。Tom stopped his car and followed the young man.Tom went into the car in tears.参考范文：Tom stopped his car and followed the young man. The young man went up to a small monument and knelt down. He carefully put the flowers before it and began to sob.“Dear mom, I love you.
46、 But how I regret I didnt tell it when you were with me. I knew you loved roses, but why didnt I send the flowers to you when I could still see you and talk with you? Now, you have gone to another world. How I regret I didnt tell you I love you so much!”Tom went into the car in tears. His mothers ho
47、me wasnt far from here, but he hadnt seen her for too long a time. He didnt have a talk with her and say how much he loved her for so long a time. He turned the car and drove towards the road quickly to the flower shop. He asked the girl to give back the flowers because he wanted to send them person
48、ally to his mom.原题On the walk home from school,my friend,Cherry,happily said,“Tomorrow is Mothers Day.Ive been saving up for the past month and plan to buy my mother the perfume(香水)shes been wantingfor so long.”Her excitement made me realize that I hadnt prepared anything special yet.But I only had a little money left.I began to regret spending so much on snacks every day.“See you next week!Cherrys voice pulled me back to reality.We waved goodbye as she went into a perfume shop.I continued walking along the road,carefully thinking abo
