Question

阅读下面短文，根据所给情节进行续写，使之构成一个完整的故事。

After study for hours, I went outside and up to the roof nearby for a break and watched people cwimming in the sea. It was a sunny day—a blue, cloudless sky over a calm sea. But then, as I looked in the distance. I discovered a series of three or four big waves heading towards the shore. I’d seen these mini-tsunamis (小型海啸)many times before. They were heading at speed in the direction of the swimming area. Most people knew to look out for them, but from the screams that started coming from the beach, I could tell someone was in trouble.

Without thinking, I ran down into the street, holding my bodvboard (冲浪板)on the way and shouted at a stranger to call the coastguard(海岸警卫).My neighbor Tom had heard the screaming as well and was also outside with his bodyboard, so togetlier we rushed to the steps that led down to the sea.

Once we got closer, we discovered the waves had pulled a bov and a girl into the open sea. I knew that the nearest boat would take at least 30 minutes to reach us. I wasn’t used to this sort of emergency—I’d never been trained as a lifeguard—but I didn’t think twice about trying to save them. I suppose in a way I wanted to impress everyone; at 19, a deal like that can seem like a good opportunity to show off.

Tom and I dived into the water and it took us 10 minutes to get to them. When we finally reached them, they were almost lifeless with only their heads coming in and out of the water. We could tell they were still alive from their small breaths but it was clear they wouldn't have been able to stay there much longer. I held the boy and pulled him over my board. Tom then moved the girl onto his board.

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We discussed pushing them back to the shore, but we were too far out.

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That night, word came from the hospital that the two kids were in good condition.

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We discussed pushing them back to the shore, but we were too far out. We had to wail, trying to keep them on the body boards. Patting their faces to wake them up, we continuously told them to be strong. After what seemed a century, I fell extremely exhausted while swimming hard to keep myself afloat Casting a look at Tom. I could tell he was also apparently worn-out Looking at the vast sea, I fell a sense of fear surging through my whole body. Salt stinging my eyes, I could hardly know how long I could hold on. But 1 still shouted in my head: focus. In sheer desperation, I finally caught sight of some boats with lifeguards on them heading towards us in the distance. Thank you, Lord. Quite soon, I fell strong arms pull me out of the sea onto the board.

That night, word came from the hospital that the two kids were in good condition. Sighing is a relief, I couldn't stop thinking about the whole event. I knew they would have died if they had been in the sea for any longer. Obviously I had done a big deal which is surely a good opportunity to show off. 1 had expected to experience some sort of sense of wellbeing or greatness, but none of that came. Rather than feel like a hero I believe anyone who could swim would have done the same thing.

【解析】

本文是一篇文章续写。

通过阅读所给文章可知：作者看到了有人在海中遇险，告知陌生人向海岸警卫求救的同时，和邻居Tom带着冲浪板进入海中，进行营救。续写部分分为两段，第一段开头是：我们商量过把他们推到岸边，但我们离得太远了。……，所以应该写作者和Tom对遇难者如何进行施救；第二段开头是：那天晚上，医院传来消息说这两个孩子的情况良好，本段应该写对援救结果表示欣慰的同时，自己的感受。写作时考生要注意谋篇布局的顺序，运用合适的连接词连接全文，同时选择高级的词汇和语法项目让文章更有文采。