高考英语读后续写专项训练.docxVIP

读后续写 1．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。 The small Christmas Tree Marcus sat by his window, gazing at the blinking lights on other buildings. He thought of Papa, who was visiting sick grandpa in Jamaica. “I’ll try to help Mama while you’re gone,” Marcus had promised his father. His little brother, Peter, sat beside him. “When are we getting our Christmas tree, Marcus?” Peter asked, “I can’t wait to decorate it with Mama’s straw birds.” “We’re not getting a tree this year, Peter,” Marcus said. “Too much money with Grandpa’s illness. Mama said we can’t afford one.” Someone knocked on their door. A kid of the neighbour rushed in. He looked around, “No tree yet? We bought a big tree a week ago! It’s up to the ceiling (天花板). Just two more days till Christmas! I guess you’re not getting a tree.” He laughed and ran away. On hearing the words, Peter couldn’t control his tears. Sadly, Marcus walked slowly to his room and shook his piggy bank. Only seven dollars! Far from enough! Mama was too tired to make a living. He decided to earn more on his own. He delivered the milk on his way to school and after school, he stayed busy pushing carts to help shoppers. In the evening, he looked after the baby for neighbors. Two days later, six more dollars jingled (发出叮当声) in his pocket. “My lucky day,” he thought. Thirteen dollars should buy a small tree. He whistled all the way to the street with the excited Peter. But even the smallest trees were $15 or more. “we’ll never get a tree, brother,” Peter cried, tears in eyes. Marcus didn’t answer. He saw a small tree planted in a can. “Is that one for sale, sir?” “That’s my last growing tree,” the seller said. “It’s small now, but it will grow tall.” “How much does it cost?” asked Marcus. “It’s Christmas Eve. For you, $8.” answered the man. 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。 “But it’s so small,” Peter complained. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________