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读后续写“自我成长”主题12篇
第一篇
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 sympathized 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.
P1: A few weeks later, when I almost forgot the contest, there came the news.
P2: I went to my teacher’s office after the award presentation.
范文：
P1：A few weeks later, when I almost forgot the contest, there came the news.
On that seemingly ordinary day, my teacher suddenly informed me that I won the second prize and there would be an award presentation for the writing contest winners. It was really a delightful surprise.
When the day finally arrived, I found myself standing among a group of talented writers. As each winner was called to the stage, applause and cheers filled the air.
Walking up to receive my award, I felt a surge of pride and accomplishment, knowing that my hard work and dedication/devotion/commitment had been recognized.
P2:　I went to my teacher’s office after the award presentation.
On seeing me, he gave me a sincere congratulation and shared his joy in seeing me succeed.
I expressed my heartfelt appreciation for pushing me beyond my comfort zone, for believing in my ability to tell stories, and for exploring my love for writing. It was a moment of deep connection and mutual respect.
That day, I left the office with a sense of confidence to continue pursuing my passion for writing, and the knowledge that with determination/persistence, even the most difficult and painful challenges could be conquered.
最终自测：
A few weeks later, when I almost forgot the contest, there came the news.
在那个看似普普通通的一天，我的老师突然告诉我，我获得了二等奖，还会有一个获奖者的颁奖典礼。这真是一个令人愉快的惊喜。
当这一天终于到来时，我发现自己站在一群才华横溢的作家中间。当每个获胜者都被召集到舞台上时，空气中弥漫着掌声和欢呼声。
走上去接受我的奖项，我感到一阵骄傲和成就，因为我知道我的努力工作和投入已经得到了认可。
I went to my teacher’s office after the award presentation.
见到我，他向我表示了衷心的祝贺并分享了他看到我成功的喜悦。
我表达了我衷心的感激，他推动我走出了舒适区，他相信我讲故事的能力，他探索我对写作的热爱。这是一个深深联系和相互尊重的时刻。
那天，我离开了办公室，带着一种继续追求我对写作的热情的自信，并知道通过决心/坚持，即使是最困难和痛苦的挑战也可以被克服。
Bob and I hung out the whole summer, running in the field, swimming in the lake and exploring everywhere joyfully.
It was a typical summer afternoon. Bob suggested we skip a language lesson to play basketball. Aha! I would show my defense, lay-ups and three-point shooting. I loved to explore, I loved sports, and I loved basketball most. I believed I would be the next LeBron James.
But my passion for sports came to a sudden stop when I began experiencing extreme back pain later that day. After several visits to doctors, finally I was told that a spine (脊柱) surgery was necessary. Unfortunately, the surgery accidentally damaged my spinal cord (脊髓). I was in the ward hanging face down to relieve the pressure on my spine.
After four-month rehabilitation training (康复训练) in hospital, reality slowly set in – I was unable to walk again. I couldn’t believe this should have happened to me, that it wasn’t possible to recover, that I wouldn’t become a famous basketball player, that my life as I had known it, was over. My future would be chained to a wheelchair. I was just 16 years old!
Back home, I learned how hard it was going to be to get around in a wheelchair. I withdrew from my friends and my basketball. At Bob’s repeated invitation, I agreed to go to our regular swimming hole. Unable to make it down the riverbank alone, I was too proud to ask for help. When I finally realized my pride would keep me away from people and sports I loved, I let Bob carry me on his back to the river’s edge.
Allowing others to help was a turning point. I realized my attitude was the biggest barrier I had to face. How could I expect others to see my potential if I didn’t see it myself How could I realize my basketball dream if I withdrew into myself
P1: One day, Bob took me to a wheelchair basketball game.
P2: With Bob’s encouragement, I decided to have a try at my dream.
范文：
Para1: One day, Bob took me to a wheelchair basketball game.
It was an eye-opening experience for me. As I watched the players controlling their wheelchairs with incredible speed and precision, my admiration for them grew. They displayed a level of determination and resilience that inspired me.
Bob told me that everything depended on my own attitude towards my disability, that physical limitations didn’t have to be a barrier to pursuing my dreams, and that the love for life could triumph over any difficulty.
His words ignited a spark within me.
...
Para2: With Bob’s encouragement, I decided to have a try at my dream.
Instead of withdrawing into myself, I focused on what I could achieve. Through endless training and firm commitment, I began to adapt my skills to the world of wheelchair basketball.
It wasn’t an easy journey, but with each milestone I reached, my confidence improved, and I rediscovered my passion for the game.
I set off on a new chapter of my life, proving to myself and the world that a positive attitude can conquer any obstacle.
最终自测：
One day, Bob took me to a wheelchair basketball game.
这对我来说是一次大开眼界的经历。当我看着球员们以令人难以置信的速度和精确度控制他们的轮椅时，我对他们的钦佩不断增多。他们表现出了一种激励着我的决心和韧性。
Bob告诉我，一切都取决于我自己对残疾的态度，身体上的限制不一定是我追求梦想的障碍，对生活的爱可以战胜任何困难。
他的话在我心中点燃了一股火花。
With Bob’s encouragement, I decided to have a try at my dream.
我没有退缩，而是专注于我所能实现的目标。通过无尽的训练和坚定的承诺，我开始让我的技能适应轮椅篮球的世界。
这不是一个简单的旅程，但随着我每达到一个里程碑，我的信心都提高了，我重新发现了我对比赛的热情。
我开始了我人生的新篇章，向自己和世界证明，积极的态度可以克服任何障碍。
第三篇
They’d been planning this forever. From her birth, most likely. Mya's mother, Helena loved hosting parties. And Aunt Beatrice loved birthdays. Together, they'd make her Sweet Sixteen a hundred times bigger, bolder, and brighter than it needed to be. They selected a theme every year and stuck to it. Her fourteenth had been the “Snow White” and her ninth had been the “Frozen”. They never told her what the theme was the day before. She'd just wake up her birthday morning, a brand new birthday outfit (一套服装) laid neatly on her dresser (an outfit related to the theme, of course) and she would open her door to see the adventure that lay ahead of her that day.
Mya had a few guesses as to what this year’s theme would be. A play on the words “Sweet Sixteen” was likely — a candy themed party, perhaps But she’d had a baking party a few years ago — and Helena was anything but repetitive. Mya didn't have any interest in cars, so she doubted a sports-car party was on the menu. She’d tried to look through her mother’s purchase history online, but her mother had been careful enough to delete everything recent. So the only clue left was the birthday outfit she would receive the next morning.
May 1st, Mya woke. The bright sunlight begged her eyes to open and she loved the day that her birthday took place. It was always nice out on May 1st and it never rained. This morning was no different than her previous birthdays. She sat up in her bed and looked to her dresser before slipping out of bed and inspecting the outfit. She unfolded it and held it against her body, seeing how it was like. It reached down, just above the ankle. Mya dressed, eyed herself in the mirror and found it was not so much a pretty outfit as she had received before. It was totally one for blue-collar workers!
Para1：Suddenly, her thoughts were interrupted by a knock.
Para2：With everything done, her face shone with a sweet smile.
范文：
Para1：Suddenly, her thoughts were interrupted by a knock.
It was mum and aunt, who were dressed in the same outfit as they prepared for Mya. “Ready for this year’s theme party, little blue-collar worker ” They looked her direct in the eyes with high expectancy.
Never had Mya expected/anticipated such a theme birthday party. Concealing her disappointment, she managed to force a smile with great effort. Inching her way, Mya followed mum and aunt to a rose garden.
Upon arrival, blooming roses came into her sight, releasing a pleasant fragrance. Mom revealed to her that their job was to remove the weeds so that the roses would grow more luxuriant. Though unwilling, Mya rolled up her sleeves and bent down to pull the weeds out row after row.
Para2：With everything done, her face shone with a sweet smile.
Exhausted as Mya was after tidying up and weeding the rose garden, she felt an unprecedented sense of accomplishment and joy surging through her. Several drops of sweat trickling down her red and pink cheeks, she turned to Mum and Aunt: “This is not bad. And I feel I’ve grown up enough to help you with something.”
Aunt stepped close, mopping the sweat from Mya’s forehead while Mum pulled Mya into her arms and planted a big kiss on her forehead.
The sun in May was still shining brighter. Staring at the well-kept garden, Mya could not help but exclaim,“This is the best birthday party ever.”
最终自测：
Para1：Suddenly, her thoughts were interrupted by a knock.
是妈妈和阿姨，她们穿着和给米娅准备的一样的衣服。“准备好今年的主题生日会了吗，小蓝领工人 ”她们满怀期待地直视着她的眼睛。
米娅从来没有预料到这样一个主题生日聚会。掩饰自己的失望，她竭力强颜欢笑。米娅慢慢地走着，跟着妈妈和阿姨来到了一个玫瑰园。
一到，盛开的玫瑰就进入了她的视线，散发出令人愉悦的香味。妈妈向他透露她们的工作是除草，这样玫瑰花才会长得更茂盛。米娅虽然不愿意，但还是卷起袖子，弯下腰，一排又一排地拔掉杂草。
Para2：With everything done, her face shone with a sweet smile.
虽然在清理完玫瑰园的杂草后，米娅筋疲力尽，但她感到一种前所未有的成就感和快乐涌遍全身。几滴汗顺着她红扑扑的脸颊流下来，她转向妈妈和阿姨:“这真不错。我觉得我已经长大了，可以帮你们做点事儿了。”
阿姨走上前，擦去米亚额头上的汗水，妈妈把米娅抱在怀里，在她额头上重重地吻了一下。
五月的日头依然炙热。看着精心打理过的花园，米娅不禁呼喊道:“这是有史以来最好的生日派对。”
第四篇
On Saturday, we gathered at the hall to witness the award ceremony for the senior scouts(童子军). Receiving an award on such a day was a great honor for any scout, and all desired to be the scout selected to give the summary of the year’s activities for the association.
I was not the one selected to give the summary and for that, I was grateful. I could hardly stand in front of a large crowd to make a speech, but Sean could. He was selected to do the honor because he was the President of the Boy Scouts. My job was much simpler. Being the Vice-President, I was very much behind the scenes, content to ensure that everything was in smooth running order.
It was an hour to go before the ceremony began, and I had put the finishing touches to the stage. Walking down the stage, I saw my teammates in a state of panic(恐慌).When they saw me, they ran to me to tell me that Sean met with a traffic accident and would not make it to the award ceremony. Someone else had to give the summary. All of them looked hopefully at me, and I could feel my knees beginning to collapse.
All their arguments against my unwillingness were reasonable. I had a copy of the speech as well as the benefit of having seen Sean rehearse(排练)it. I was the Vice-President and therefore should take his place. Finally, I was firmly told not to turn it down any longer and they said that they were convinced that I would do the right thing. I sank down onto the floor, totally shocked by the situation.
I knew I was not a confident speaker, and the thought of presenting a summary in front of so many distinguished guests horrified me. To think that the fame of the scouts would take a beating because of me! The burden of responsibility troubled me greatly.
But there was really no way out of the situation. In the end, I quickly rehearsed the speech and got ready to go on stage for the presentation. I looked calm, but inside I was a trembling. Although they kept encouraging me, I still felt very worried that my poor performance would cost us the opportunity to win an award. Soon after, I was called to do the presentation. Having butterflies in my stomach, I walked onto the stage.
But there was really no way out of the situation.
As I stood on the stage, my heart beat violently.
范文：
P1: But there was really no way out of the situation.
Feeling it my responsibility to be confronted with the reality, in the end, I adjusted myself promptly, got down to rehearsing the speech and was ready to go on stage for the
presentation.
Though I appeared calm and composed, tension came flooding over me inside. With my teammates’ encouraging words, I still felt very worried that my poor performance would
cost us the opportunity to win an award.
Not long after, I was called to do the presentation. Having butterflies in my stomach, I
walked onto the stage.
P2:As I stood on the stage, my heart beat violently.
My face turning pale and my mind going blank, I could not remember what I was
supposed to utter.
When I was at a loss what to do, I saw my teammates cast trustful looks at me, which relieved me a lot. It was then that I realized I should try my best for our team.
Not feeling like sitting on pins and needles any more, I reorganized my thoughts, and proceeded to speak into the microphone. When I was finished, all my teammates
stood up , the audience bursting into thunderous applause.
最终自测：
But there was really no way out of the situation.
觉得有责任面对现实，最终，我迅速调整了自己，开始着手排练演讲，准备上台做表演。
尽管我显得镇定自若，但紧张情绪涌上了我的内心。有了队友们鼓励的话，我仍然非常担心我糟糕的表现会让我们失去获奖的机会。
不久之后，我就被叫去做演讲。我很忐忑地走上了舞台。
As I stood on the stage, my heart beat violently.
当我站在舞台上时，我的心怦怦直跳。脸色苍白，头脑一片空白，我不记得我应该说些什么了。
当我不知所措怎么做时，我看到我的队友们信任地看着我，这让我松了一口气。就在那时，我意识到我应该为我们的团队尽最大的努力。
不再感到坐立不安了，我重新组织了我的思想，继续对着麦克风讲话。当我完成后，我所有队友都站了起来，观众席中爆发出了雷鸣般的掌声。
第五篇
Though his father, grandmothers, uncles, aunts and cousins were all going to be there, it would be the first time for Hasan, a thoroughly pampered (娇生惯养的)child, to be without the constant mothering of his helicopter mother.
At first Hasan tried to emotionally blackmail (要挟)his mother into not going , but after she promised to bring back his favorite toys and candies, he unwillingly let her go.
When he went to drop off his mother at the airport, he had teary eyes as he wondered how he was going to survive without her for the next two weeks. Although he felt like crying like a baby, he was too embarrassed to cry out loud. But when his father hugged him, Hasan could’t stop crying in his arms. When they returned home, Hasan, who had always been told by hi mother what to do, now had no one to tell him to wash his hands or finish his dinner. Though he was very upset about his mother's leaving, suddenly he also realized the potential for partying. away from his mother's discipline(管教).There would be no checks or balances. He could stay up late, eat junk food and use the Internet to his heart's content.
Back from school, he would think, “Homework I'll make the most of my freedom and have some fun instead!” Hasan started to stay up till he could no longer stay awake and then woke up with a lot of difficulty at seven in the morning, barely making it to school on time. But after a few days, his partying started catching up with him. In school, he was barely managing to stay awake. Things started getting out of control. His homework remained undone. He failed his tests. He felt weak from eating only junk food.
One day, his teacher finally demanded to know what was going on with him.
The teacher’s words sank into his brain and made sense to him.
范文：
One day, his teacher finally demanded to know what was going on with him.
Unable to figure out why Hanson’s once-promising school performance had taken a nose-dive, he called Hasan to his office and inquired about it with concern. Head drooping and tongue tied, Hasan stammered out what had happened recently. Upon hearing Hasan’s reply, the teacher uttered in disbelief, “Hasan, you are ruining your body and soul and even your future. True freedom comes from self-discipline and responsibility rather than indulgence in your own desire. You need to take your responsibility for attending yourself.”
The teacher’s words sank into his brain and made sense to him.
Now he recognized the consequence of his reckless behavior and needed to make amends without delay. From that day on, determined to get back on track, he assigned time for study, set up a sleeping time and said no to junk food and computer games. Gradually, he became active in class and improved his test scores, which surprised his father and teacher a lot. This experience was like a wake-up call, always reminding him that discipline and responsibility mattered most in his life.
最终自测：
One day, his teacher finally demanded to know what was going on with him.
因为不明白汉森曾经很有希望的学校表现为什么急转直下，他把哈桑叫到自己的办公室，关切地询问此事。
垂着头，舌头打结般，哈桑结结巴巴地说出了最近发生的事情。
听到哈桑的回答，老师难以置信地说：“哈桑，你正在毁掉你的身体和灵魂，甚至你的未来。真正的自由来自于自律和责任，而不是对你自己欲望的放纵。你需要承担起责任好好照顾自己。”
The teacher’s words sank into his brain and made sense to him.
现在，他认清了自己鲁莽行为的后果，需要立即弥补赎罪。
从那天起，他决心回到正轨，分配了时间学习，安排了睡觉时间，对垃圾食品和电脑游戏说不。渐渐地，他在课堂上活跃起来，提高了考试成绩，这让他的父亲和老师非常惊喜。
这段经历就像一个警钟，一直提醒他，纪律和责任在他的生活中是最重要的。
第六篇
I still remember the day when we decorated the house. I was ten and it was two weeks before Christmas. I was looking forward to my presents. Since I’m the youngest in the family, all of the family members would give me a gift one way or another. Sometimes it was a cookie or a hug but it was always there. I was the only centre of attention and it was feeling good.
My uncles usually would ask me what I wanted before Christmas and that year I knew what I wanted. It was the spaceship I saw in the ads. I was dreaming of opening a big gift box, and it was there. But that year it came in a way that I wasn’t expecting.
It was two weeks before Christmas. Just two weeks. She couldn’t wait. My dear mother told my father that it was time, and then we went to the hospital. After an hour, they told me that I had a sister now. But I didn’t want a sister. I wanted a spaceship. The next few days went so fast. No one was caring about me. Everyone was talking about her and I knew that my life is never going to be the same ever again. I wasn’t ready to grow up, to be a big brother. But it just happened in an instant.
On the day before Christmas, everyone was in our home, talking only about my newborn sister. My family was becoming hers. Even my uncles didn’t ask me anything about the gift. She stole everything I’d ever had, my life and my presents. Thinking about this, I cried to sleep. I had a nightmare(噩梦) and woke up at the middle of the night. Shadows were all around me, and I was defenseless and so weak. I ran into my parents’ bedroom but couldn’t wake up my poor parents who were just too worn out. I was standing near their bed, trying not to cry when I saw her. She was awake and looking at me with her big eyes in her small bed.
Paragraph 1:Suddenly a long shadow came into the bedroom and she started crying.
Paragraph 2:After having comforted her, something slowly changed inside me.
范文：
Suddenly a long shadow came into the bedroom and she started crying.
Feeling panic at first, I then realized that it was just a car passing by. But she felt uneasy, her mouth wide-opened, arms waving, and legs kicking in the air.
I thought she might be scared too, so I held out my hand to hold hers, patting her on the back with the other. I even moved a bit closer to her little bed, whispering my favourite song to her ears, just as my mum did when I got scared.
Surprisingly, she seemed to understand me and stopped crying. Looking into her big eyes, I breathed a sigh of relief, something melting in my heart.
After having comforted her, something slowly changed inside me.
The sense of loneliness faded away and was replaced by the responsibility of being an elder brother and the bond between siblings. Even though her arrival took over the centre of the whole family initially, she started to become the centre of my attention too.
With her cute round face and sparkling eyes, she also won my love and care for her. I looked around and found my parents, awake, smiling at me with misty eyes.
With a shadow of a happy family cast on the window, I felt my little sister was the best gift I’d ever received.
最终自测：
Suddenly a long shadow came into the bedroom and she started crying.
一开始我很恐慌，然后我意识到那只是一辆路过的车。但她感到不安，张大了嘴巴，挥舞着手臂，双腿踢着。
我想她可能也会害怕，所以我伸出手握她的手，用另一只手拍她的背。我甚至离她的小床更近了一点，对着她低声唱着我最喜欢的歌，就像我害怕时我妈妈所做的那样。
令人惊讶的是，她似乎听懂了我，也不再哭了。我望着她的大眼睛，松了一口气，有什么东西在我的心中融化了。
After having comforted her, something slowly changed inside me.
孤独感消退了，取而代之的是作为哥哥的责任和兄妹之间的纽带。尽管她的到来最初接管了全家人的中心，但她也开始成为我关注的中心。
她那可爱的圆脸和闪闪发光的眼睛，也赢得了我对她的爱和关心。我环顾四周，看见了我的父母，醒着，泪眼朦胧地对我笑。
窗户上投着幸福家庭的影子，我觉得我妹妹是我得到过的最好的礼物。
第七篇
The twins were filled with excitement as they thought of the surprise they were planning for Mother’s 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 what 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 added in some milk. Jenna found the bread and put two slices into the egg mixture. Next, Jeff turned on the second stove burner to heat up the frying pan. Everything was going smoothly until Jeff started frying the bread. The pan was too hot and the bread turned black within seconds. Jenna threw the burnt piece into the 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 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 Jeff’s hand touched the hot burner and he gave a cry of pain. Jenna made him put his hand in cold water. Then she caught the smell of burning. Oh dear! The piece of bread in the pan had turned black as well.
P1: As the twins looked around them in disappointment, their father appeared.
P2: The twins carried the breakfast upstairs and woke their mother up.
范文：
P1: As the twins looked around them in disappointment, their father appeared.
“Dad, sorry, we made the kitchen such a mess.” Jeff murmured, lowering his head in shame.
Taking a glance at the kitchen and the downhearted kids, father fetched the medicine box and applied some medicine to Jenna’s hand. “Never mind. Let’s do it again before your mum wake up.”
Pot cleaned, the twins repeated the same process, but this time under the patient guidance of their father. Soon the delicious and inviting French toast and chicken porridge were ready.
P2: The twins carried the breakfast upstairs and woke their mother up.
Before she could utter a word, Jenna and Jeff exclaimed in chorus, “Happy Mother’s Day! Thank you so much for what you did for us and thank you for being our mom.”
A sense of delight depriving her of all power of utterance, Mom hugged the twins tightly, tears of joy welling up in her eyes.
“If it weren’t Dad’s help, we couldn’t finish it.” Jenna added. At this time, father came from behind, stepped forward and threw his arms around them.
They felt blissful as if they were in possession of everything. Indeed, love should be made known to loved ones.
最终自测：
P1: As the twins looked around them in disappointment, their father appeared.
.“爸爸，对不起，我们把厨房弄得一团糟。”杰夫羞愧地低下头，喃喃地说。
看了一眼厨房和沮丧的孩子们，父亲拿起药盒，把一些药涂在詹娜手上。“没关系。让我们在你妈妈醒来之前再做一次吧。”
洗了锅，双胞胎重复了同样的过程，但这次是在他们父亲的耐心指导下。很快，美味而诱人的法式吐司和鸡粥就准备好了。
P2: The twins carried the breakfast upstairs and woke their mother up.
妈妈还没来得及说话，詹娜和杰夫就齐声喊道：“母亲节快乐！非常感谢您为我们所做的一切，也非常感谢你是我们的妈妈。”
高兴得说不出话来，妈妈紧紧地拥抱着双胞胎，喜悦的泪水从眼里涌出。
“要不是爸爸的帮助，我们也做不完。”詹娜补充说。这时，父亲从他们身后上前一步，伸出双臂搂住他们。
他们感到幸福，好像他们拥有了一切。的确，爱应该让你所爱的人知道。
第八篇
There are lots of chances in front of us. Whether you can seize them or not depends on the choices you make. This reminds me of one choice I made during my childhood.
Two tickets. Only two tickets to the final basketball game.
Three pairs of eyes focused on the tickets in Dad’s out-stretched hand. Mike, the oldest, asked the question running through everyone’s mind, “Only one ticket for us three But, Dad, which of us will go with you ” Avery, the youngest, repeated the question quietly. I asked Dad if there was any chance to get more tickets. I might be the middle sister, but I was just as eager as my basketball-crazy brothers for a night out with Dad. Dad said he’d got the tickets from a friend and there were only two available.
Seeing that none of us would give up the chance, Dad told us he would choose which of the three of us deserved to go by the following morning.
The next morning, we hurried into the kitchen and looked for Dad, only to find that he had gone out. We were told to get started on our Saturday cleanup as soon as we finished breakfast. Mike complained that he couldn’t concentrate on chores with the game a mere eleven hours away. He slurped the last of his milk, grabbed the basketball and headed towards the back door. Avery dashed after his brother. Before I realized it, the door snapped shut. I glanced out the window and saw Mike practicing his shot while Avery cheered him on.
Seeing the mess on the breakfast table—the leftovers on the sticky plates and dirty cups, I felt frustrated. I approached the window and knocked on it. When the boys looked at me, I held up a kitchen sponge and dishtowel. Mike casually nodded to me and held up five fingers. Sure, five more minutes! I didn’t believe they would return to do the cleanup in five minutes, especially in Dad’s absence. Apparently, they had made their choice.
Anyway, I chose to do the Saturday morning chores on my own.
Dad was happy to know I found the ticket he had hidden in the cupboard.
范文：
P1: Anyway, I chose to do the Saturday morning chores on my own.
I threw the leftovers into the dust bin, put the plates and cups in the sink, and cleared the table. With the sticky plates and dirty cups now clean, a bit tired as I was, I felt a sense of achievement surging through me.
As I opened the cupboard, something dropped out. I picked it up and recognized that it was the ticket I was longing for, excitement depriving me of all my power of utterance.
At this moment, the boys returned. At the sight of the ticket held in my hand, they were looking at each other questioningly with their eyes rounded when Dad’s car pulled into the yard.
P2: Dad was happy to know I found the ticket he had hidden in the cupboard.
Holding the precious ticket, I was proud of the right choice I had made.
At the same time, shocked and regretful, the boys realized that they had lost the chance to watch their longed-for final basketball game because they had chosen to play basketball instead of cleaning the kitchen.
It was an unforgettable lesson from a dad who let his kids make their own choices and earn their own rewards. Therefore I kept the ticket as a reminder for me to always take responsibility for my future choice.
最终自测：
Anyway, I chose to do the Saturday morning chores on my own.
我把剩菜扔进垃圾桶，把盘子和杯子放进洗碗池里，然后清理桌子。黏黏的盘子和脏杯子现在干净了，虽然我有点累，但感到一种成就感在心中涌动。
当我打开橱柜时，有什么东西掉了出来。我拿起它，意识到这正是我所渴望的那张票，兴奋得说不出话来。
这时，两个男孩又回来了。看到我手里拿的票，他们睁大眼睛疑惑地看着对方，就在这时，爸爸的车开进了院子里。
Dad was happy to know I found the ticket he had hidden in the cupboard.
我拿着那张珍贵的票，为自己做出的正确选择感到自豪。
与此同时，男孩们震惊和遗憾地意识到，他们已经失去了观看他们渴望的篮球决赛的机会，因为他们选择了打篮球，而不是打扫厨房。
这是来自一位父亲的难忘的一课，他让孩子自己选择，获得自己的回报，这是一个难忘的教训。因此，我保留了这张票，以提醒我永远要为我未来的选择负责。
第九篇
Ballet was a way of life in Kelly’s family.Her elder sister Serena was now dancing at a top college. Though Kelly’s mom always wanted her to follow in her sisters footsteps and Kelly herself was good at ballet, her love for ballet had faded years before and she was eager for a new challenge. One day at school, as Kelly left the dance studio she walked past the gym,fascinated by boxers(拳击手)training inside the boxing ring. She was deeply impressed by how hard they hit and how fast they moved. In fact shed long been attracted to boxing.
She pulled a piece of paper from her backpack.On the familiar Oakwood High School Club Sign-up Sheet was the phrase:BOXING CLUB TRYOUT(选拔).That was what Kelly really wanted to do.She knew her mom had high expectations for her when it came to ballet. Tired of trying to keep up with her sister, Kelly was ready to carve her own path.
The next day, she gathered her courage and told Serena about her new passion. At first Serena didn’t understand and thought she was just joking.But when she saw Kelly was serious. she replied,“You know Mom wants you to be a ballet dancer,right Besides, boxing is only for boys, and you’re so good at ballet.Lean into your strength, Kelly." “But this is where I want to put my strength,”Kelly insisted,“and what exactly does only for boys mean, anyway Boxing is a sport for everyone!”
Gradually, touched by her determination and passion Serena began to understand and support her. Kelly could feel it.Her sister was going to respect her decision no matter what. But that was nothing compared to the preparations for the tryout,where she was required to show her footwork and punching(击打)abilities with other candidates.Boxing didn’t come natural to Kelly, but she had made up her mind to stick with her choice.
Para1：Then Kelly began her training for the tryout, keeping it a secret from her mom.
Para2：The following Monday, results of the boxing tryout were posted.
范文：
Para1：Then Kelly began her training for the tryout, keeping it a secret from her mom.
Every day after school, instead of practicing dancing, she trotted towards the gym to learn the basic boxing skills, endeavoring to enhance her punching abilities.
Nevertheless, years of ballet practice made her initial punches not powerful enough to knock others over. Exhausted as she was, /Despite the physical challenges and exhaustion, Kelly derived(得到) an unprecedented sense of accomplishment and contentment that she hadn’t felt in years.
As the day progressed, finally came the tryout day. On the boxing ring, courageous and determined, Kelly punched her opponent hard and beat him eventually.
Para2：The following Monday, results of the boxing tryout were posted.
The instant Kelly spotted her name on the list, she felt a mixture of delight and thrill surging through her and all her dedicated endeavors paid off.
Darting towards home like an arrow, scarcely could she wait to share the exciting news with Serena, both of whom resolved to reveal the secret to her mom.
Learning that Kelly was admitted into the Boxing club, Mom fell silent for a while and replied in an unexpected way. “I am so proud of you. Forgive me for imposing the ballet dream on you. You have the right to carve your own path and pursue what you truly love.”
Hearing these words, Kelly embraced Mom tightly and a radiant smile spread over her face.
最终自测：
Then Kelly began her training for the tryout, keeping it a secret from her mom.
每天放学后，她不再练习跳舞，而是快步走向体育馆学习基本的拳击技巧。
然而，多年的芭蕾舞练习使她一开始的出拳不够有力，无法击倒别人。尽管身体上的挑战和疲惫，Kelly获得了多年来从未有过的成就感和满足感。
随着时间的推移，终于到了选拔赛的日子。在拳击场上，好斗而坚定的凯莉给了对手一拳，最终击败了他。
The following Monday, results of the boxing tryout were posted.
当凯莉看到自己的名字出现在名单上的那一刻，她感到喜悦和激动涌上全身，她所有的努力都得到了回报。
她像箭一样飞奔回家，迫不及待地想把这个激动人心的消息告诉塞蕾娜，她们俩都决定把这个秘密告诉她妈妈。
得知凯利被拳击俱乐部录取后，妈妈沉默了一会儿，然后以一种意想不到的方式回答。“我为你感到骄傲。原谅我把芭蕾梦强加给你。你有权利开辟自己的道路，追求你真正喜欢的东西。”
听到这些话，凯莉紧紧地拥抱了妈妈，脸上洋溢着灿烂的笑容。
第十篇
It was the first week of Mia's middle school. The bell's ringing brought her out of her daydreaming. She nervously gathered her books, preparing to reach another classroom for the next new class.
Mia followed the other kids and rushed into the hallway. Others walked in groups, chatted, and laughed, using the break to socialize. Mia, instead, walked alone along the wall of the hallway, with her head down. She was a shy girl, afraid to speak in front of other kids, and didn't think others would like her.
Mia finally sat in Mr. Johnson's Language Arts class nervously. “Welcome to Language Arts,” said Mr. Johnson. He told jokes as he talked about English. Mia forgot to daydream and laughed along with the rest of the class. “We'll have some fun with language,” he said. “Just wait and see.”
Fun was far beyond what Mia desired. She just wanted to be like other kids—running with friends in the hallway, laughing and joking between classes. Reminded of her pimply（长粉刺）face, she felt hopeless and disappointed.
“Take out a piece of paper,” the teacher continued, when pointing at words on the blackboard. “Write for the next thirty minutes on this topic.” Mia began writing crazily as idea after idea fought for recognition in her head. The final result was a short story about a beautiful beach house. As she wrote, she could smell the salty air, hear the crashing waves and feel the pull of the sand beneath her feet. For just a moment, she forgot where she was. She was lost in the story.
“OK, pass your papers forward,” said the teacher. “Let's see what we have.” For the rest of the class time, the teacher read each individual work aloud. Mia originally thought it would be awkward. However, she was gradually attracted by the excitement in the teacher's voice. “He's actually enjoying this,” she thought. When the class would be soon over, there were still fifteen students' papers not read, including Mia's paper. Then, Mr. Johnson announced his decision, asking these students to read their work themselves in front of the class next class.
A week later, the bell rang and the Language Arts class began again.
After Mia finished her reading. the clapping from her classmates continued for a long time.
范文：
A week later, the bell rang and the Language Arts class began again.
Other students went on the stage and read the papers one by one, and soon it was Mia’s turn.Head dropping and heart thumping, Mia inched her way through the crowd, with her sweaty hands clutching the paper, shaking.
Feeling her nervousness, Mr. Johnson patted her gently on the shoulder and looked her straight in the eye, “Don’t be afraid. You can make it!”
A sense of warmth and relaxation surging through her, Mia took a deep breath, focused her eyes on the paper and began her reading. So absorbed in her story was Mia that she didn't notice the audience, attracted by her fantastic story, all listened to her attentively and quietly.
After Mia finished her reading, the clapping from her classmates continued for a long time.
When lifting her eyes from the paper, Mia was astonished to find everyone staring at her excitedly. It was beyond Mia’s wildest dream to expect such positive response. A timid smile crept and spread across her unbelievable face.
After that class, Mia gradually lifted her head while walking. At the same time, she kept writing and enjoyed speaking in front of people.
It was this experience and Mr. Johnson’s encouragement that turned Mia from a hopeless daydreaming girl into a braver and more confident one.
最终自测：
A week later, the bell rang and the Language Arts class began again.
其他的学生走上舞台，一个接一个地读着报纸，很快就轮到米娅了。米娅垂头，心砰砰跳，她挪过人群，出汗的手紧握着报纸，身体晃动。
约翰逊先生感到她的紧张，他轻轻地拍了拍她的肩膀，直视着她的眼睛：“不要怕。你能做到！”
一种温暖和放松的感觉掠过她的全身，米娅深吸了一口气，眼睛盯着报纸，开始阅读。米娅如此专注于她的故事，以至于她没有注意到观众，被她精彩的故事所吸引，所有人都专心而安静地听着她的故事。
After Mia finished her reading, the clapping from her classmates continued for a long time.
当米娅从报纸上抬起眼睛时，她惊讶地发现每个人都兴奋地盯着她看。米娅做梦也没想过会有如此积极的反应。一丝羞怯的笑容浮现在她感到难以置信的脸上.
那节课后，渐渐地米娅走路时会抬起头。与此同时，她继续写作，并喜欢上在人们面前讲话。
正是这段经历和约翰逊先生的鼓励，让米娅从一个绝望的白日梦女孩变成了一个更勇敢、更自信的女孩。
第十一篇
Tom’s family was a small family on the coastal line of a small village. Tom was 11 years old. He was tall, dark and handsome and had a lot of dreams. He had always dreamt of living in a city. He was always his dad’s charm, as he was not quite happy to spend time with his mom. All he could remember about his mom was her scars, red and white scars on her face, neck and hands. He always felt unpleasant to see his mom’s face. But what he did not know was that his mom scratched her beauty to save him from a fire when he was one year old. Not wanting to burden him with it, Tom’s parents kept it a secret.
His mom Maria used to drop him to school and pick him up every day. He felt awkward to see his mom with that scarred face standing in front of the school gate. As he was laughing and chatting with his fellow schoolmates, all of them became silent and started staring at the gate. So, Tom turned towards the gate with a lot of curiosity. He froze when seeing his mom, face covered with a piece of cloth. Tom felt ashamed and rushed out of the school with lots of anger.
With days passing by, Tom started to dislike his mom more. He did not like to get picked up or dropped by his mom. He felt that she was ugly and so abnormal. As he grew old, he stopped going out with her to the market or anywhere outside. Kamala tried her best to make her son happy, got him everything that he wanted and gave him his space. She understood what her son was going through and felt pity for herself and sad for her son, as she was helpless.
When Tom turned 16, he was sent to a city high school 80 kilometers away from his coastal village. The very thought of not being with his ugly mother made him very happy.
Three years later, then came Tom’s graduation ceremony. His parents didn’t want to be absent from such an important occasion, so they managed to be there without informing Tom.
Para1: Tom was shocked when he saw his parents appear at the ceremony hall.
Para2: Hesitating for a moment, Tom’s father told him everything that happened many years ago.
范文：
P1: Tom was shocked when he saw his parents appear at the ceremony hall.
He stood rooted to the floor for a moment, praying for a miracle to escape their notice. Seconds later, he tried to contain himself and awkwardly walked up to greet his father, ignoring his mother’s existence.
But when others’ whisper about his mum’s ugly face met his ears, embarrassment /awkwardness came over and seized him. With resent written all on his face, he pushed his mum hard out of the hall/he dodged his mum’s expectant hug.
Seeing his wife leave with a broken heart, his father followed her out, and then returned as if to say something.
P2: Hesitating for a moment, Tom’s father told him everything that happened many years ago.
His mum got burnt severely to save him in a terrible fire. Regretful tears streamed down his face when he recollected/recalled how much he had ignored and hurt her all these years and realized the amount of pain and agony she had endured. After the ceremony, he found his mum and embraced/hugged her, saying “Sorry” again and again.
Tears misting her eyes, his mum threw her arms around the son as if holding a recovered treasure.
From then on, Tom thought of his mom’s face even with scars as the most beautiful face in the world and his mom as the most respected woman.
最终自测：
Tom was shocked when he saw his parents appear at the ceremony hall.
他站了一会儿一动不动，祈祷奇迹出现——他们别注意到他。几秒钟后，他试图克制自己的情绪，笨拙地走上前去迎接父亲，无视母亲的存在。
但是，当听到别人小声说他妈妈丑陋的脸时，他就开始尴尬得不行了。脸上写满了怨恨，他把妈妈用力推出了大厅/他躲开了妈妈期待的拥抱。
看到妻子悲伤地离开，父亲跟着她出去了，然后又返回，好像要说些什么。
Hesitating for a moment, Tom’s father told him everything that happened many years ago.
在一场可怕的火灾中，为了救他，他妈妈被严重烧伤。当他回忆起这些年来他对她的忽视和伤害，意识到她忍受了多少痛苦和折磨时，悔恨的泪水从脸上流下来。仪式结束后，他找到妈妈，拥抱她，一遍又一遍地说“对不起”。
他的母亲泪眼朦胧，张开双臂拥抱着儿子，就像抱着一件失而复得的珍宝。
从那时起，汤姆认为妈妈的脸即使有伤疤，也是世界上最美丽的脸，而他的妈妈是他最尊敬的人。
第十二篇
My mother eyed me with suspicion. I dared not look at her. Knowing that I was late from school five days continuously, I could not offer an acceptable explanation. I knew she did not believe that I had extra classes every day and arrived home after 5 pm. However, realizing she had little choice but to believe in me, she told me that dinner was in the refrigerator. She had to rush for her night shift at the local clinic.
Ever since we lost our dad in an accident, my mother became the breadwinner. I was the eldest among the four siblings and it fell upon my shoulder to ensure that they could become responsible adults. Besides helping mother with the housework, I regularly coached them in their studies. Thankfully, never once had I had to raise my voice or force them to complete their homework. But all of us missed dad very much. He was a model father and husband.Life was cruelly taken away from him at a very young age of 42.
However, my mother managed to pull through and found a job at the clinic. It was very tough on someone like her who had never worked before in her life. But money was scarce and there were five mouths to feed. Dad did not leave much behind.He never suspected he would die so young.We stopped dining out and had our meals mostly at home. We basically lived from hand to mouth.That’s when it dawned on me that I had to do my part for the family. I knew mother would not agree but I threw caution out of the window and managed to get a part-time job at a fast-food restaurant. I worked three hours a day and managed to bring home money so that my siblings and I could go out for occasional movies or meals. I was sure that mother suspected something. But she could not quite point the figure to the source of her suspicion.
Par1: One day,while I was busy serving the customers, I was shocked to see mother standing opposite the counter.
Par2: Mother made me sit down. She was already crying, so were my siblings.
范文：
Par1: One day, while I was busy serving the customers, I was shocked to see mother standing opposite the counter.
The instant I captured the astonished look of my mother, I could see her eyes moisturizing with tears. It seemed that she opened her mouth in the hope of saying something, but she didn’t, only to turn around and edge away, disappearing into the crowd.
Subsequently, I screwed up customers’ orders, with my mind filled with anxiety about how to offer a reasonable explanation.Ultimately, I was resolved to tell the truth.
Scarcely had the fast-food restaurant’s closing time come when I trotted towards home. As I pushed the door open, I saw my mother and my three siblings all in, seated by the table.
Para2：Mother made me sit down. She was already crying, so were my siblings.
I couldn’t contain my emotions anymore and my tears brimmed over, with a mixture of shame and remorse overwhelming me. “Please forgive me for hiding the truth about my part-time job. I just want to do my part for our family.” I sobbed.
Nevertheless, mother’s response startled me.In her words, she was appreciative of my dedication, with the expectation that I could balance my work and study.
And my siblings promised to be committed to study and housework.
With all our hands clutched in mother’s, tears turned into grins.
最终自测：
One day, while I was busy serving the customers, I was shocked to see mother standing opposite the counter.
看到妈妈惊讶的表情的同时，我也看到她热泪盈眶。
似乎她张嘴想说什么，但没有，只是转身离开，消失在人群中。
随后，我搞砸了顾客的订单，焦虑地想着怎样给出一个合理的解释。最终，我决定说出真相。
快餐店一到关门时间，我就快步走回家。当我推开门，我看到妈妈和我的三个兄弟姐妹都在，坐在桌前。
Mother made me sit down. She was already crying, so were my siblings.
我再也控制不住情绪，泪水夺眶而出，夹杂着羞愧和悔恨。“请原谅我隐瞒兼职工作的事情。我只是想要为家庭尽一份力。”我啜泣道。
然而，妈妈的回应震惊了我。用她的话来说，她感激我的付出，希望我可以平衡好工作和生活。
我的兄弟姐妹承诺会好好学习和做家务。
我们的手被妈妈紧紧握住，眼泪变成了笑容。

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