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。续写的词数应为150左右。
A few seconds remained and the score was tied. Players gathered near the goal. Suddenly Devin saw a clear opening to the goal. He struck the ball hard and held his breath as it flew toward the upper corner of the net.
Goal!
Three seconds later, the judge blew the whistle. Game over.
"Championship game, here we come!" said Tara, slapping hands with Devin. "Can't wait till Thursday."
Devin grinned. Thursday would be huge—the big soccer game in the afternoon, and the school's autumn concert in the evening. Ms. Poltis had chosen Devin to sing a song alone.
"Great work," Coach said as the team gathered. "Be here by 6:30 on Thursday to warm up." "It's a night game," Coach explained. "Under the lights."
Devin's heart sank. The concert was at 7:00. Same time as the game. He couldn't possibly do both. His teammates were super excited. They were on the edge of a title. He couldn't disappoint his team by skipping the game.
That night, Devin lay in bed, staring at the ceiling. The lyrics struck him and he began to sing:
"No matter how hard the struggle, I will never let you down..."
He liked the song, and he appreciated how kind Ms. Poltis always was. Devin knew the words by heart, but the thought of singing alone made him tremble. Sometimes he was nervous about participating in sports, too, but that always went away as soon as a game started. He'd never sung a solo before. It was a relief to know he didn't have to now. The soccer game was a perfect excuse. But so was Ms. Poltis. It was long time before he fell asleep.
注意:
(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。
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The next morning, Devin went straight to the music room.
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On Thursday evening, Devin felt a little nervous to see so many people in the concert hall.
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【答案】The next morning, Devin went straight to the music room. "I am not the best singer and I have to..." Devin hesitated with his eyes fixed on the floor. Ms. Poltis smiled warmly, "I choose you because you work hard, like the person in the song. So don't be nervous!" Devin raised his head and looked at her, tears welling up in his eyes. It was at that moment that Devin made his final decision. Later that day, Devin went to his coach and teammates. Unexpectedly, they welcomed him and promised that they would spare no effort to win the title.
On Thursday evening, Devin felt a little nervous to see so many people in the concert hall. Devin took a deep breath and stepped onto the stage. The bright light coming on, Devin calmed down and sang with confidence. Devin handled the solo perfectly. Hardly had he finished the last word of the song when a wave of applause erupted from the audience. Devin smiled at Ms. Poltis and felt proud of the choice he had made. No matter how hard the struggle, you have to make a decision and never let yourself down.
【分析】
本文以人物的心理活动为主要线索展开。Devin所在的足球队周四晚上有一场比赛,他们有望获得冠军。同时,周四晚上学校举行秋季运动会,Devin有独唱节目。Devin面临着艰难的选择。最终,Ms. Poltis的话让Devin做出了选择:他参加了秋季音乐会,并成功地进行了独唱。通过这件事,Devin明白了一个道理:无论多么艰难的挣扎,你都要做出决定,永远不要让自己失望。