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For years, swimming was one of those things where I thought: “I’m not good at it, and I never will be.” That thought lingered there most of my childhood.
This all changed last year when the company I worked for announced that they were going to arrange a swimrun, a race where you partially swim and partially run to finish the race. Of course, it was a voluntary activity and I was not going to participate.
However, as the weeks progressed, I started thinking to myself: “What would it feel like to break through my comfort zone and finally face my insecurity ” To help the swimrun participants prepare for the race, the company arranged an opportunity to learn how to swim freestyle with a swim instructor. I ultimately decided to at least participate in the first swimming lesson.
I was mentally prepared to be the worst student during the lesson. However, as it turned out, I had plenty of co-workers that were equally bad at swimming. After a few swimming lessons, I even got compliments for how quickly I managed to improve. Not only had I shattered my old belief about my disability in water, but something else had started to stir. I had gotten a taste for swimming and was curious to see where it could lead me. “How would it feel like to be completely comfortable in the water ” I wondered.
I started going to the public bathhouse to practice the few tips I had gotten from the swimming instructor. I’d watch YouTube videos and try and mimic the movements by myself in the water to the best of my abilities.
Without a doubt — in the beginning, I looked like a drowning monkey. I would swim; I would sink, coughing up water, and repeat it all over again. I’d get yelled at for swimming too slow at the freestyle range. However, I focused on the process and the soon-to-be new skillset that I did not get discouraged by the slow progress nor the occasional scolding.
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2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Paragraph 1: The thoughts of gliding through water effortlessly was what kept me going.
Paragraph 2: Regarding the swimrun, I eventually decided to participate.
文章大意
文章讲述了作者多年来认为自己不擅长游泳的观念。去年公司组织 swimrun 活动，起初作者不想参加，但随着时间推移，在公司为参与者安排的自由泳课程中，作者发现有很多同事和自己一样差，而且自己还因进步快受到称赞，这打破了作者对自己在水中能力的旧有认知。之后作者去公共澡堂练习，尽管开始时表现糟糕，像溺水的猴子，还因游得太慢被吼，但作者专注于过程，没有因缓慢的进步和偶尔的责骂而气馁，逐渐对游泳产生兴趣并持续练习。
伏笔及续写回应
伏笔：作者对突破舒适区、面对自身不安全感的思考以及对在水中自在游泳的好奇。
续写回应：在续写中，作者因对在水中自在游泳的渴望而坚持练习（第一段），并最终决定参加 swimrun 活动，将之前的思考化作行动，直面曾经的不安全感（第二段）。
续写要点
第一段要点：继续描述作者练习游泳的过程，突出其坚持的动力和心理变化，体现出在练习中逐渐克服困难、取得进步。
第二段要点：讲述作者决定参加 swimrun 的决定，表现出其勇敢面对挑战的决心和对自身的突破，为参加活动做准备以及对活动的期待。
情感线
从对游泳的恐惧、不自信，转变为对突破自我的好奇，在练习过程中经历挫折但仍保持坚定，最终升华为勇敢面对挑战、积极尝试的自信与期待。
故事线
以公司组织 swimrun 为背景，作者从拒绝参与到因内心的挣扎而尝试游泳课程，在练习中遭遇困难但持续努力，最后决定参加 swimrun。
主旨升华句（英文）
"Only by constantly challenging ourselves can we break the shackles of self - doubt."（只有不断挑战自我，我们才能打破自我怀疑的枷锁。）
"In the face of difficulties, perseverance is the key to unlocking our potential."（面对困难时，坚持不懈是开启我们潜力的关键。）
"Every struggle in the process of self - improvement is a step towards a stronger self."（自我提升过程中的每一次挣扎都是迈向更强大自我的一步。）
"Don't be afraid to step out of your comfort zone, for there lies the path to real growth."（不要害怕走出舒适区，因为那里有通往真正成长的道路。）
"Conquering our inner fears empowers us to embrace new challenges with courage."（战胜内心的恐惧使我们有勇气迎接新的挑战。）
写作示范
示范一
Paragraph 1: The thoughts of gliding through water effortlessly was what kept me going. Each time I sank, I remembered that vision of smooth swimming and pulled myself up. I adjusted my breathing technique, mimicking the professionals in the videos. Little by little, I found myself able to swim longer distances without gasping for air. The water became my playground, and the once - dreaded strokes became my favorite movements. I could feel the transformation within me, and it filled me with a sense of pride.
Paragraph 2: Regarding the swimrun, I eventually decided to participate. I signed up with a mixture of excitement and nervousness. I bought new swimming goggles and running shoes, preparing myself both physically and mentally. I visualized the entire course during my practice sessions, imagining myself running along the shore and diving into the water with confidence. I knew this would be a defining moment, a chance to prove to myself that I had overcome my old limitations.
示范二
Paragraph 1: The thoughts of gliding through water effortlessly was what kept me going. I analyzed every mistake I made, from the angle of my hands to the position of my legs. I started to make real progress. The scoldings no longer bothered me as I knew they were just bumps on my journey. With each passing day, I was getting closer to my goal of swimming with ease. The water seemed to welcome me more, and I felt a growing connection with it.
Paragraph 2: Regarding the swimrun, I eventually decided to participate. It was a bold decision, but I was ready. I joined training groups for both running and swimming parts. I shared my story with my teammates, inspiring them with my journey from a novice to a determined participant. I was looking forward to the day of the swimrun, knowing that it would be a celebration of my hard - earned confidence and new - found ability.
参考答案
Paragraph 1: The thoughts of gliding through water effortlessly was what kept me going. I imagined myself cutting through the water like a true swimmer, each stroke becoming a little smoother and more controlled. With each failed attempt, I only grew more determined, pushing myself to rise, cough out water, and dive back in. Every practice at the pool became a quiet, personal triumph, where progress was slow but steady. After each session, I felt a growing sense of confidence, inching closer to my vision of mastering the water. As I looked back at the countless hours spent in practice, I knew I had finally reached a point where taking on the challenge no longer seemed impossible—it felt like a call I was ready to answer.
Paragraph 2: Regarding the swimrun, I eventually decided to participate. Standing at the starting line, I felt a mix of excitement and apprehension, my heart pounding as the reality of the race set in. The whistle blew, and with a deep breath, I dived in, letting my hard-earned skills guide each stroke. The cold water surrounded me, but I embraced it, feeling the rush of each movement as a testament to my perseverance. Transitioning to the running portion, fatigue began to settle in, yet the thought of overcoming my long-held fear kept me moving forward. As I crossed the finish line, I felt an overwhelming wave of pride and accomplishment. I realized that every struggle, every setback, had been worth it. Sometimes, the limits that hold us back are the ones we impose on ourselves—and today, I had broken through them.

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