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。

A little boy is telling his Grandma how "everything" is going wrong, school, family problems, severe health problems, etc.

Meanwhile, Grandma is baking a cake. She asks her grandson if he would like a cake, which, of course, he does.

"Here, have some cooking oil."

"Terrible!" says the boy.

     "How about a couple raw eggs?"

     " Terrible! Grandma!"

     "Would you like some flour then? Or maybe baking soda?"

     "Grandma, those are all awful!"

     To which Grandma replies:“Yes, all those things seem bad by themselves, but when they are put together in the right way, they make a wonderfully delicious cake!

“Life works the same way. Many times we wonder why it would let us go through such bad and difficult times. But life knows that when it puts these things all in its order, they always work for good!

“The trials（考验）of life serve a meaningful purpose in making us stronger. Do not lose heart if life is not easy for you right now, but encourage yourself and know you will be much stronger mentally and physically because of the trials of life. ”

[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“Facing the Trials of Life”为题进行议论，内容包括：

    (1) 你阅读短文后的感受；

    (2) 简述你经历过的一次困难或考验；

    (3) 你认为应当如何看待生活中的考验。

 [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

Facing the Trials of Life

A boy complained about difficulties in life. His grandmother, who showed that a cake tasted delicious but its materials tasted awful, taught him that the trails of life make people stronger.

From the story I have learned that the trails of life are of great importance in our growth. As the saying goes, “No cross, no crown.” Only by facing and overcoming difficulties in our life can we grow up happily and healthily.

It reminds me of my own experience when I joined in the military training after I entered senior high school. It was the first time I had lived away from my home, so I found it difficult to fit in. But the trails made it easier for me to adapt to life in senior high school, and the difficulties I came across have now become a precious memory in my life.

     Life consists of not only sunshine but also hard times. We should be brave in front of difficulties. Let’s learn to use the trials of life we are facing as a stepping-stone to future success!