Question

第二节 读写任务（共1小题，满分25分）

阅读下面的短文，然后按照要求写一篇150词左右的英语短文。

Robert Fredy was general manager of a large hotel in Ashbury Park, New Jersey. One cold day when he stopped his car at a traffic light, Stephen Pearman, an out-of-work taxi driver, walked up  to earn some change by washing his windshield(挡风玻璃). Like many motorists who try to keep the beggars off, Fredy turned on the wipers to show he wasn’t interested.

Pearman put his head close to the window. “Come on, mister. Give me a chance. I need a job.” He said. Something in Stephen Pearman’s voice moved Robert Fredy. He handed Pearman a business card and told him to call if he was serious.

Two days later, 29-year-old Pearman appeared in the manager’s office of the big hotel. Fredy gave him a job and housing and lent him pocket money while training him.

Today, Pearman works full time setting up the hotel’s dining halls for business meetings. In the past two years, he has found a flat, married and rapaid Fredy’s loans.

“Mr. Fredy gave me a second chance,” says Pearman, “And I took advantage of it. ”

“It’s the courage and strong belief in his eyes that motivated me to do so. He asked for a chance rather than just money,” Fredy says. “I don’t hand my business card to just anybody. But I’m glad I did in this case.”

[写作内容]

1. 以约30个词概括这段短文的内容；

2. 然后以约120个词以“争取第二次机会”为主题写一篇短文，内容包括:

（1）Pearman获得人生第二次机会的经历带给你的启示；

（2）举例说明你的上述观点；

（3）对人生的展望。

[写作要求]

1. 在作文中可以使用自己亲身的经历或虚构的故事，也可以参照阅读材料的内容但不得直接引用原文中的句子；

2. 作文中不能出现真实姓名和学校名称。

[评分标准]

概括准确，语言规范，内容合适，篇章连贯。

 

Answer 1

【答案】

Version One:

With the help of Fredy, Pearman, after unemployment, seized the second chance to obtain a full time job and succeed in his job again with his persistence and optimism in pursuing better life.

So inspired and encouraged did I feel after reading Pearman’s story, which tells me the importance of seizing the second chance after we suffer some setbacks. Don’t lose heart when in trouble. Just remember living is about taking opportunities as they arise. As long as we are persevering and confident enough, we can achieve.

I’m speaking from my sister’s experience. Jenny, a talented college student, made high grades all through school. Unexpectedly, she failed to obtain the scholarship of a famous American University and miss the job offer of a distinguished international company. However, she could face her failure correctly without blaming the fate. She reapplied another 3 American Universities later and finally she was admitted into one of the eight colleges of the Ivy League.

Through the above cases, I strongly hold the view that: Whether one can seize the opportunities is vital to the success. Along with confidence and courage, I can make it. I am confident that a bright future is awaiting me.

Version One:

The story is about an unemployed man, named Pearman, got a job and succeeded in his life. The boss, Fredy, offered him the precious second chance because Pearman himself never lost courage and hope to life.

Pearman’s experience makes me realize that sometimes we have to go through hardness and endure poor situations, but as long as we cling to hope and face the difficulties with courage, we may get another chance to make ourselves successful. The first chance may turn to a failure. But our strong belief and persistence will help us have another one.   

What happened to my cousin brother proved this is true. He has a gift in painting so he took part in the entrance exams of a top fine art college. He got a high mark for his painting work, but he was rejected because of his poor English. He didn’t abandon his target. On the contrary, he spent a year working on English day and night. A year later, he fulfilled his dream.

As a young student, I have a long way to go, and it can’t be always smooth. However difficult the life will be, I’ll never lose my heart. I’m sure if I stick to my dream, I’ll certainly have my own “second chance”.

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