Lesson14教材銜接套路句式基礎(chǔ)句式積累學(xué)生版

Lesson14Lesson14教材銜接+套路句式+描寫手法句式積累Step1：知識(shí)積累之聽力填詞訓(xùn)練Jennifer’scaseisa.（remind）ofthedangersoftheunhealthyweightlosshabitsthathavebeemonamongteenagersofbothsexes.Inasocietybeingthinisoftenseenasbeingbeautiful,teenagerssometimesturntoextrememethodstoslimdown.（quick）.Accordingtoarecentsurveyofseniorhighschoolstudents'lifestyles,almostonefifthofteenagers（regular）skipmeals,oneintenoverexerciseandfourpercenteventakeweightlossmedicine.Healthexpertsare（concern）aboutthesefigures.Theyare（increase）theireffortstoeducateteenagersaboutthesideeffectsoflosingweighttooquickly.Theyhavealsowarnedthemusingsuchextrememethods.“Thesesocalledquickfixmethods’provetobe（harm）toteenagers.Itisnormalforteenagerstobeslightlyoverweightandthereisnoreasontheyshouldbeworried.However,forthosewhoaredangerouslyoverweight,itisveryimportantthattheytrytoloseweightproperly,”saidanexpert.Shepointedoutthatitisimportanttohaveahealthy（balance）dietsinceteenagersarestillgrowingandtheirbodiesneedalotofnutrition（function）well.Iftheydonottakeinenoughfood,theymayfeelweakandgetilleasily.Sheadded,“What’s.（many）,theyshouldkeepregularhoursandgetplentyofexercisetostay.（energy）andfit.Westronglyencourageallteenagerstofollowtheselifestyletips,becauselivingwellisthesafestandmost（effect）waytogetintoshape.”詞匯及短語歸納總結(jié)sex/seks/.n.性別extreme/?k'stri:m/adj.極端的；嚴(yán)重的n.極端不同的感情（或境況、行為方式等）slim/slim/vi.變苗條，減肥adj.苗條的；微薄的，小的slimdown變苗條，減肥percent/p?'sent/n.百分之···concerned/k?n's3:nd/adj.擔(dān)心的，憂慮的；關(guān)注的，關(guān)切的effect/r'fekt/n.效果，作用；影響sideeffect副作用prove/pru:v/linkingv.后來被發(fā)現(xiàn)是vt.證明，證實(shí)slightly/'slartli/adv.稍微，略微diet/'dai?t/n.日常飲食；節(jié)食vi.節(jié)食，進(jìn)行規(guī)定飲食nutrition/nju'trifn/n.營(yíng)養(yǎng)function/'fankfn/vi.起作用，正常工作，運(yùn)轉(zhuǎn)n.作用，功能，職能takein攝入，吸收energetic/,en?'d3etik/adj.精力充沛的，充滿活力的effective/I'fektiv/adj.有效的；生效的getintoshape強(qiáng)身健體SectionA—常見場(chǎng)景句式講解（二）Step2：套路句式+描寫手法句式積累SectionA—常見場(chǎng)景句式講解（二）場(chǎng)景

11表示“發(fā)出……（聲音）”1.Therewereloudshoutsandcheers(from…)

從……傳來喊叫與歡呼聲。2.letoutacry/scream

(ofhorror/fear/terror/shock/surprise/pain…)3.letoutahowl/growl/yell/sigh

發(fā)出……的聲音演練：1.當(dāng)他登上講臺(tái)時(shí),傳來了雷鳴般的掌聲。

Therewasastormofapplause

whenhewentontheplatform.Astormyapplausebrokeout

whenhewentontheplatform.2.當(dāng)她看見他時(shí),她發(fā)出了驚恐的叫聲。.場(chǎng)景

12表示“轉(zhuǎn)折”1.Butbadluckforsb...…

但是某人真不走運(yùn)2.

...…,

butitturnedoutthat+從句3.

Butonsecondthoughts,但是轉(zhuǎn)而一想，……4.Butinvain

但最后徒勞5.Butwhathappenednextwaspuremagic.但接下來發(fā)生的非常奇妙演練：1.使我們高興的是，結(jié)果所有的人都收到了禮物。Toourdelight,itturnedoutthateveryoneofusreceivedagift.2.Jack真不走運(yùn)，他沒有通過考試。.3.朋友想勸她和他一起回家，但是徒勞無功。

Herfriendtriedtopersuadehertogobackhomewithhim,butinvain.場(chǎng)景

13表示“心里想”1.Aninnervoicetoldsb.

that+

從句

內(nèi)心的聲音告訴某人……

2.…thought/saidtooneself

心里想

/自言自語演練：1.心里的聲音告訴他，他所做的一切是錯(cuò)的。

.2.當(dāng)他回家時(shí)，他心里想道，“這會(huì)是誰呢？”“Whocoulditpossiblybe?”hethoughttohimselfashewalkedhome.場(chǎng)景

14表示“時(shí)間”1.notlongafterthat,

…=shortlyafterwards,

…=beforelong,

…=Itdidn’ttakelongbefore+從句=Ittooksometimebefore+從句

不久,

……2.foraninstant/foramoment

一瞬間演練：1.不久以后，我們到了最終目的地。.2.一時(shí)間，他站在那里一動(dòng)不動(dòng)，幾乎不相信發(fā)生的事。Foraninstant,hestoodstill,hardlybelievingwhathadhappened.場(chǎng)景

15表示“感到欣慰，放下心來”1.

…breatheasighofrelief

…sighwithrelief

松了一口氣2.(Awaveof)relieffloodedthroughsb

(Awaveof)reliefwashedoversb.

3.

toone’srelief…

使人欣慰的是演練：飛機(jī)安全著陸，我松了一口氣。Ibreathedasighofreliefastheplanelandedsafely..Tomyrelief,theplanelandedsafely.場(chǎng)景

16表示“跑；沖；奔”1.dash/rush/hurry

2.runlikethewind

飛奔演練：

他突然以驚人的速度沖了出去。Hesuddenlydashedoutwithsurprisingspeed.場(chǎng)景

17表示“鼓起勇氣”pluckup/take/gather/one’scouragetodosth演練：1.最終，我鼓起勇氣登上了舞臺(tái)。.2.我鼓起勇氣，徑直向那個(gè)人走去。Gatheringmycourage,Iwalkedstraighttowardstheman.場(chǎng)景18表示“希望”1.hopingthat+從句

希望2.

see/feelaglimmerofhope

看到/感到一絲希望演練：1.她環(huán)視了一下大廳，希望Tom會(huì)在這兒等她。Sheglancedaboutthehall,hopingthatTomwouldbewaitingforherhere.2.我看著她，感到了一線希望。.場(chǎng)景

19表示“記得某人的話；某人的話在腦海中”1.one’swords(echoed/rangout)inone’sears.2.one’swords

(voice/song)whisperedinone’smind/head.3.one’sheadwasstillfullof

…演練：1.老師鼓勵(lì)的話仍然在她的耳邊回響。.2.我的腦子里仍然充滿奇怪的想法與憂慮。Myheadwasstillfullofstrangethoughtsandworries.Strangethoughtsandworriescrowdedintomymind.場(chǎng)景

20表示“經(jīng)歷與教訓(xùn)”1.Whata/an…lessonsb.

taughtme!(sb.

learnedfromsb.)(valuable/useful/great/painful)2.Whata/an…experiencesb.

had!(enjoyable/pleasant/wonderful/unforgettable/memorable/interesting/valuable)3.downdeepinone’sheart…

在某人的內(nèi)心深處……演練：1.約翰先生教給我們多么寶貴的一課??！.2.約翰先生給他上的寶貴的一課會(huì)永遠(yuǎn)記在他內(nèi)心深處。ThevaluablelessonMr.Johntaughthimwillberootedinhismemoryforever.場(chǎng)景21對(duì)話模式1.

“...,”hesaid,

doing

…

(1)

“I’llgetsomecoffee,”shesaid,

headingforthekitchen.(2)“Uncle,forgiveme,Ididthatunintentionally,”hesaid,

pointingtothebrokenglass.2.

“...,”hesaid,

as/when/before/asif…

+時(shí)間狀語從句“Watchout!”sheshouted,

asthecarstartedtomove.3.

“...,”hesaid,

and

(thenhe)did…+and，先后動(dòng)作或構(gòu)成并列句(1)“Goodmorning,children!”saidtheminister,

andhekindlyshookhandswithboth.(2)

“ehere,”saidthelittleman,

andtookhertooneofthecornersofthebuilding.4.

…did…,

did,

andsaid,“…”

并列關(guān)系的先后動(dòng)作Hepaused,

lookedstraightintohereyes,

andsaidinaquietvoice,

“that’strue.”5.

“…,”saidtheman,

who…

用定語從句補(bǔ)充說明說話的人“Idon’tknow,”saidZeb,

whowasstillconfused.6.

“…,”hesaid

+方式副詞或短語,

“ehereatonce,please!”saidshewithastrangelook.SectionSectionB—描寫手法句式積累心理描寫心理描寫通常指的是人物的內(nèi)心活動(dòng)和內(nèi)心感受。在續(xù)寫中恰當(dāng)使用心理描寫手段，往往能營(yíng)造氛圍，構(gòu)建畫面感，烘托主旨。特定的情境之下，人物有相應(yīng)的心理活動(dòng)和內(nèi)心感受，切忌生硬照搬背下來的一些語料。Tips1：用高分句型激活人物“感官”。1.Atthesight/thoughtof…,sb…一看到/想到……,某人……(1)Atthethoughtofspendinganothernightinthewildbyherself,shefeltherselfthrownintoaworldofhopelessness.一想到又要獨(dú)自一人在野外度過一個(gè)晚上，她感覺自己陷入了完全的絕望當(dāng)中。(2)Atthesightofthefiercewolf,oneofthemfrozewithterror/fright,toofrightenedtomove.一看到那兇惡的狼，他們中的一個(gè)被嚇得呆住了，動(dòng)彈不得。2.Toone's+情感名詞,sb…令某人……的是，他/她……Tohersurprise,shesawnothingbutforestand,farbeyond,asnowcappedmountaintop.令她驚訝的是,她只看到了一片森林，還有遠(yuǎn)處積雪覆蓋的山頂。(2)Tohergreatjoy,shealsosawsomeberrybushes.(2016年10月浙江卷)令她極其高興的是，她還見到了一片漿果林。3.Withsth+doing/介詞短語，sb…(伴隨著)……,某人……(1)Withtearswellingupinhiseyes,thelittleboyslowlyfellasleep.小男孩慢慢睡著了，眼睛里噙滿了淚水。(2)Withjoyontheirfaces,thechildrenwererunningaftereachother.孩子們?cè)诨ハ嘧分?，臉上洋溢著喜悅?.Seeing/Hearing/Thinking/Feeling/Knowing/Realizing…,sb…看到/聽到/想到/感到/得知……,某人……(1)Seeingthehelicopteroverhead,shebegantowaveheryellowblouseviolently,thinkingthatshewouldsuccessfullycatchtheattentionofthepeopleontheplane.一看到頭頂?shù)闹鄙w機(jī)，她就開始用力揮舞手中的黃色襯衫，想著要成功吸引機(jī)上人員的注意力。(2)Thinkingthatshehadtospendanothernightinthewildbyherself,shefeltherselfthrownintoaworldofhopelessness.一想到又要獨(dú)自一人在野外度過一個(gè)晚上，她感覺自己陷入了完全的絕望當(dāng)中。(3)Realizingthatherchildrenhadunderstoodthewayandthetruemeaningofhelpingothers,MrsMeredithfeltquitesatisfiedandproud.意識(shí)到孩子們懂得了幫助人的方法與助人的真正意義，MrsMeredith很是滿足與自豪。5.情感類形容詞,sb…感到……,某人…(1)Scaredandshocked,Bettyhidherselfbehindthebigtree,holdingherbreath.Betty既害怕又震驚,躲在大樹后邊,大氣都不敢出。(2)Ashamedandselfblamed/condemned,Ipushedthedooropen,readytosincerelyapologizetomymother.我感到羞愧又自責(zé)，推開門準(zhǔn)備真誠(chéng)地向母親道歉。動(dòng)作描寫句型一

Doingsth,sbdidsthLinkingarmswithoneoftheinstructors,Ihelpedcarrytheyoungmanoutofthewater.我挽著其中一名教練的胳膊，幫忙把那個(gè)年輕人從水里抬了出來。Lookingdown,Winterssawatwoyearoldonthesidewalkgaspingforairandhismotherdesperatelybeggingforhelp.往下看，溫特斯看到一個(gè)兩歲的孩子在人行道上喘著粗氣，他的母親拼命地乞求幫助。句型二

Sbdidsth,doingsthDennisreceivedagrouptextsayingthatthecouplehehadseenearlierwereinhospital.丹尼斯收到一條群發(fā)短信，告訴他他之前見過的那對(duì)夫婦在醫(yī)院。Theposthasgainedtheattentionofsocialmediausersallovertheworld,receivingmillionsofsharesandlikesinjustthreedays.這篇帖子在短短三天內(nèi)就吸引了全世界社交媒體用戶的關(guān)注，獲得了數(shù)百萬的轉(zhuǎn)發(fā)和點(diǎn)贊。句型三

Donesth,sbdidsthMovedbeyondwords,thedrivertriedtoswallowtherapidlyswellinglumpinhisthroat.司機(jī)感動(dòng)得說不出話來，試圖咽下喉嚨里迅速腫脹的腫塊。Encouragedbymyuncle’swords,Ireequippedmylureandputthepolebackinthewater.在叔叔的話的鼓勵(lì)下，我重新裝上了魚餌，又把魚竿放進(jìn)了水里。句型四

Havingdonesth,sbdidsthHavingmiraculously(奇跡般地)crossedthebusyroadwithfastflowingtraffic,thetractorwasrestingagainstthecrashbarrierinthecentralreservation.奇跡般地穿過車流湍急的繁忙道路后，拖拉機(jī)靠在中央保留區(qū)的防撞護(hù)欄上。Havingswallowedthebreadinonegulp,heturnedbacktous.他一口吞下面包后，轉(zhuǎn)身向我們走來。句型五

SbdidA,didBanddidCLarrypulledover,setthebrakeandgrabbedthefireextinguisher(滅火器).拉里靠邊停車，踩下剎車，拿起滅火器。Thecontestantlooksover/aroundtheaudienceinfrontofthestage,takesadeepbreathandbeginstosing.參賽者環(huán)顧臺(tái)前的觀眾，深吸一口氣，開始唱歌。句型六

Nosoonerhadsbdonethansbdidsth/Themomentsbdid(動(dòng)作1)sth,sbdid(動(dòng)作2)sthThemomentIrealizedIwasalone,Ifeltachillrunningdownmyspine.一意識(shí)到只有我一個(gè)人的時(shí)候，我就感覺到了一陣寒意從脊背延伸到腳趾。Theystartedtocelebratethemoment/theminute/theinstanttheresultwasannounced.結(jié)果一宣布，他們就開始慶祝。句型七

Atthethought/sight/soundofsth,sbdidsthAtthesightoftheferociouswolf,Iwasseizedwithastrongsenseofhorror,mypalmssweating.一見到這只兇猛的狼，我就被一種強(qiáng)烈的恐懼感所籠罩，手掌開始冒汗。Atthesoundofthealarm,thewolffledintothethickwoods.警報(bào)聲響起，狼逃進(jìn)了茂密的樹林中。句型八

On/Upondoingsth,sbdidsthon/upon后面的動(dòng)名詞多為：go,arrive,leave,reach,return,step,enter等。Onarrivingatthevillage,wewerewarmlyweledbythevillagers.到達(dá)村子后，我們受到了村民的熱烈歡迎。Upongoingoutoftheroom,Jackheardthetelephoneringing.一走出房間，杰克就聽到鈴響了。句型九

Sbcouldhardlywaittodosth/Sbdidsthwithoutasecondthought/withouthesitationIcouldhardlywaittotellGloriathegoodnews.我迫不及待地想把這個(gè)好消息告訴格洛麗亞。Sheagreedwithouttheslightesthesitation.她毫不猶豫地同意了。句型十

Aninnervoicewhispered,

“...”/Sbthought/saidtooneself,

“...”Aninnervoicewhispered,

“Stayclearheaded.Icanmakeit.”一個(gè)內(nèi)心的聲音低聲說：“保持清醒的頭腦。我能做到?！盇ninnervoicewhispered,

“Youcandothis.”一個(gè)內(nèi)心的聲音低聲說：“你可以做到?！本湫褪?/p>

Sbwasataloss(todosth/forsth)Shewasatalosswhenfacedwiththerisks.面對(duì)風(fēng)險(xiǎn)時(shí)，她不知所措。Realizingshewasinthemiddleofnowhere,shewasataloss.意識(shí)到自己身處一個(gè)荒無人煙的地方，她不知所措。句型十二

Sbdidsthbutinvain/Sbdidsthbutdidn’tmakeitIrandesperatelytocatchupbutinvain.我拼命地跑去追趕，但徒勞無功。Itriedtorestarttheengine,butinvain.我試圖重新啟動(dòng)發(fā)動(dòng)機(jī)，但沒有成功。神態(tài)描寫1．Adreaminglookcameoverherface.她臉上浮現(xiàn)出一種如夢(mèng)如幻的神情。2．Herfacewasfullofgloomandcruelty.她面色陰沉，表情冷酷。3．Hesmiled,hiseyesfulloflaughter.他露出了笑容，雙眼充滿笑意。4．Hereyesgleamedandherfragilefacebrokeintoasmile.她的眼睛閃爍著，精致的臉龐展現(xiàn)出微笑。5．Colorglowedinhisfaceandhisstrangeeyeswidenedwithjoyfulness.他的臉熠熠閃光，奇特的眼睛因歡樂而睜得很大。6．Aleeybecamehappynowandagentlesmilespreadoverherface.阿利現(xiàn)在變得很開心，整張臉洋溢著溫和的微笑。7．SherodetherestofthewayhomewearingaMonaLisasmileofpeaceandgrace.她帶著蒙娜麗莎般平靜而優(yōu)雅的微笑，騎完了回家剩下的路。8．Hewasglaringatmeagain,hisblackeyesfullofdisgust.他又怒視著我，黑色眼瞳里充滿了厭惡。9．Hiseyeslitupwhenshewalkedintotheroom.Asmilelitupherface.Thesmilespreadacrossherface,whichlituphisgloomyafternoon.當(dāng)她走進(jìn)房間時(shí)，他眼前一亮。她臉上露出了笑容。笑容在她臉上散開，這點(diǎn)亮了他陰郁的下午。SectionSectionD—優(yōu)秀習(xí)作賞析與寫作閱讀下面材料，根據(jù)其內(nèi)容和所給段落開頭語續(xù)寫兩段，使之構(gòu)成一篇完整的短文。Twentyyearsago,Idroveataxi.Once,Iwascalledat3a.m.topicksomeoneup.WhenIarrived,thebuildingwaspletelydarkexceptforonelightinawindow.Often,manydriverswouldjusthonk(按喇叭)onceortwice,waitashortminute,thendriveaway.Butunlessarealdanger,Ialwayswenttothedoortofindthepassenger.Itmightbesomeonewhoneededmyassistance.WouldInotwantadrivertodothesameifmymotherorfatherhadcalledforataxi?SoIwalkedtothedoorandknocked.“Justaminute,”answeredaweakandelderlyvoice.Icouldhearthesoundofsomethingbeingdraggedacrossthefloor.Afteralongpause,thedooropened.Asmallwomaninher80sstoodbeforeme.Byhersidewasasmallsuitcase.“Wouldyoucarrymybagouttothecar?”shesaid.“I’dlikeafewmomentsalone.Then,ifyoucouldebackandhelpme?I’mnotverystrong.”Itookthesuitcasetothecab,thenreturnedtoassistthewoman.Shetookmyarm,andwewalkedslowlytowardthecab.Shekeptthankingmeformykindness.“It’snothing,”Itoldher.“IjusttrytotreatmypassengersthewayIwouldwantmymothertreated.”“Oh,you’resuchagoodboy,”shesaid.Whenwegotinthetaxi,shegavemeanaddress.Thensheasked,“Couldyoudrivethroughthedowntown?”“It’snottheshortestway,”Ianswered.“Idon’tmind,”shesaid,“I’minnohurry.I’monmywaytothenursinghome.”Isawhereyesshiningwithtears.“Idon’thaveanyfamilyleft,”shecontinued.“ThedoctorsaysIamtoooldtolivealone.”Iquietlyturnedoffthemeter(計(jì)程器).“Whatroaddoyouwantmetotake?”Iasked.“First,takemetoSunriseStreet.That’swhereIwasborn.”Forhours,wedrovethroughthecity.......“HowmuchdoIoweyou?”sheasked,reachingforherpurse.........SectionA—?？悸犃τ?xùn)練Step3：課后作業(yè)之SectionA—模考聽力訓(xùn)練第一節(jié)(共5小題;每小題1.5分,滿分7.5分)聽下面5段對(duì)話。每段對(duì)話后有一個(gè)小題,從題中所給的A、B、C三個(gè)選項(xiàng)中選出最佳選項(xiàng)。聽完每段對(duì)話后,你都有10秒鐘的時(shí)間來回答有關(guān)小題和閱讀下一小題。每段對(duì)話僅讀一遍。1.Whatdidthemando?A.Heknockeddownatable. B.Heboughtanewcup. C.Hebrokeacup.2.Whatcanwelearnaboutthewoman?A.Sheiseagertospendmoney. B.Shehateslendingmoney.C.Shelikessavingmoney.3.Whendoestheplanetakeoff?A.At7:30. B.At8:30. C.At9:30.4.Whatdoesthewomanaskthemantodo?A.TurninherreporttoSmith. B.Takeherdaughtertohospital.C.Gotoameetinginsteadofher.5.Whatistheprobablerelationshipbetweenthespeakers?A.Classmates. B.Colleagues. C.Neighbours.第二節(jié)(共15小題;每小題1.5分,滿分22.5分)聽下面5段對(duì)話或獨(dú)白。每段對(duì)話或獨(dú)白后有幾個(gè)小題,從題中所給的A、B、C三個(gè)選項(xiàng)中選出最佳選項(xiàng)。聽每段對(duì)話或獨(dú)白前,你將有時(shí)間閱讀各個(gè)小題,每小題5秒鐘;聽完后,各小題將給出5秒鐘的作答時(shí)間。每段對(duì)話或獨(dú)白讀兩遍。聽第6段材料,回答第6、7題。6.Whereisthewoman’sgarden?A.Onherroof. B.Behindtheriver. C.Infrontofherhouse.7.Whoishelpingthewomangrowvegetables?A.Herfather. B.Herneighbour. C.Hercousin.聽第7段材料,回答第8、9題。8.WhatdidJanedointhesnowasachild?A.Madesnowballs. B.Wentskating. C.Sweptawaythesnow.9.What’stheweatherliketoday?A.Snowyandcold. B.Cloudyandwindy. C.Snowyandwarm.聽第8段材料,回答第10至12題。10.Whatistheboy’shomeworkthisweekend?A.Towriteasummary. B.Toreviewthreechapters.C.Toprepareapresentation.11.Whatdoesthewomanprobablyteach?A.English. B.Science. C.History.12.Whatdoesthewomanwanttolearnfromthehomework?A.Whatherstudents’opinionsare.B.Whetherherstudentsunderstoodthereading.C.Ifherstudentscanconnectallthedifferentideas.聽第9段材料,回答第13至16題。13.Whatarethespeakersmainlydiscussingatthebeginning?A.Typesofcoffee. B.Acoffeemaker. C.Besttimetodrinkcoffee.14.Howmanypartsdoesthecoffeepothave?A.One. B.Two. C.Three.15.Whatdoesthemanlikeaboutcoffee?A.Thetaste. B.Thesmell. C.Thehealthbenefits.16.Whatistheman’sfavouritedrink?A.Tea. B.Coffee. C.Water.聽第10段材料,回答第17至20題。17.HowmanyminutesistheGreenLinerunninglate?A.10. B.15. C.20.18.WhichtrackwilltheYellowLinenowleavefrom?A.Track6. B.Track7. C.Track8.19.WhatshouldpassengersdoiftheyaretakingtheRedLine?A.Getanewticket. B.Waitforthenexttrain. C.Gotoadifferentlocation.20.WhathappenstothetrainsontheWhiteLineafter3:45today?A.Theywillbecancelled. B.Theywillbedelayed.C.Theywillbeontime.SectionSectionB—課后寫作訓(xùn)練PassageAHewasfifteenyearsoldandstillonhisfather'sfarm.Helovedhisfather.HehadnotknownituntilonedayafewdaysbeforeChristmas,whenhehadoverheardwhathisfatherwassayingtohismother.“Mary,IhatetocallRobinthemornings.He'sgrowingsofastandheneedshissleep.IfyoucouldseehowhesleepswhenIgointowakehimup!IwishIcouldmanagealone.”“Well,youcan't,Adam.”Hismother'svoicewasbrisk,“Besides,heisn'tachildanymore.It'stimehetookhisturntohelpmilkthecow.”“Yes,”hisfathersaidslowly.“ButIsuredohatetowakehim.”Whenheheardthesewords,somethinginhimspoke:hisfatherlovedhim!Hehadneverthoughtofitbefore,takingthetieoftheirbloodforgranted.Nowthatheknewhisfatherlovedhim,hegotup,stumblingblindwithsleepandpulledonhisclothes.AndthenonthenightbeforeChristmas,thatyearwhenhewasfifteen,helayforafewminutesthinkingaboutthenextday.Hewishedhehadabetterpresentforhisfatherinsteadoftheusualtiefromthetencentstore.Helayonhissideandlookedoutofhisatticwindow.Athoughtstruckhimlikeasilverdagger.Whyshouldhenotgivehisfatheraspecialgift,outthereinthebarn(畜棚)?Hecouldgetupearly,earlierthanfourO'clock,andhecouldcreepintothebarnandgetallthemilkingdone.Helaughedtohimselfashegazedatthestars.Itwaswhathewoulddo,andhemustn'tsleeptoosoundly.Hemusthaveawakenedtwentytimes.........Backinhisroomhehadonlyaminutetojumpintobed,forheheardhisfatherup.........PassageBTherearemanythingsthatweshouldbethankfulforinlife,butmanypeoplearen’t,includingme.Growingup,Iwantedtobejustlikemymom.Kindandcaring,shealwaysseemedtomakepeoplefortable.Foryearsshewasavolunteerinourmunity.IlovedgoingtothelocalnursinghometohelpheruntilIbecameateenager.Suddenly,Iwastoocaughtupinmyworldtoworryabouthelpingothers.OnesummerdaywhenIwastwelve,Momcameintomyroomandtoldmetogetupandmeetheratthecar.Ihadplannedtospendthedayatthelakewithfriends.Whydidshehavetoruin(破壞)everything?Eventually,Imademywayoutside.Iimaginedthelakewatercoolingmyskin.Feelingangry,Iclimbedintothecarandslammedthedoorshut.Isatinsilence,tooupsettomakeaconversation.“Tasha,wouldyouliketoknowwherewearegoing?”Momaskedcalmly.“Iguess…,”Imurmured(嘟噥)undermybreath.“Sweetheart,wearegoingtoachildren'sshelter,IhavebeentherebeforeandIthinkitwouldbenefityou,”sheexplained.Ifeltevenmoreangry.HowwasIsupposedtohelpthere?Whenwereachedtheshelter,Iwasrathersurprised.ItwasalargewhiteVictorianhome.Aswegotclosetothelargefrontporch,windbellsplayedacalmingtunewhiletreesandflowersweledus.Maybethiswasn'tgoingtobesobad.Momrangthedoorbell.Thedooropenedandwewereshowntothefrontroom,whereal