一、 问题导读
1. 文章中的主要人物有哪些？文章中对他们的性格有怎样的描述？
2. 从第二段的段首语可推出第一段结尾该写什么内容？
3. 作者在第一段的试镜表演和第二段的直播表演中有何不同？
4. 作者最终是否实现自己的梦想？作者对此有什么感悟或启发？
I had a dream from primary school: to work in television. My parents owned a little grocery store, so we were definitely not fancy people. Thankfully, my dad had raised me to have a lot of confidence. He often said, “You can do anything you want to do.” My dad was particularly supportive. He was my steady rock – always there for me.
With his help and encouragement, I was admitted to the radio and television arts program at Ryerson in Toronto. I really loved the program and worked hard and I was named the most outstanding graduate. I felt like I was already living my dream. I began to think that maybe I could apply for an internship（实习资格) in CBC or CTV.
Luckily, Global Television had just started broadcasting in Canada that year. I thought to myself: I’m new and they’re new, so if I'm going to get to know one person at Global, it might as well be the president. I was scared, but I knew deep down inside that this was what I wanted. When I called my dad and told him my plan, he said, “Good, Faye. That's exactly what you should do.”
With my heart just about pounding out of my body, I called up the president of Global Television. Suddenly Mr. Slaight was on the phone. “I've heard that your studio facilities are amazing. I could come at eleven o’clock on Monday or eleven o’clock on Sunday for a tour. What would suit you better?” I caught him totally off guard. He stuttered a bit, and then picked a day. When I hung up, I was scared but excited.
I arrived at the studio on the appointed day. When Mr. Slaight took me around, he looked at me and said, “What do you want?” He sounded furious but curious. “All I want is a chance to audition(试镜). I just want you to know my face. That's all I'm asking.”
I didn't know whether I’d ever hear from him again, but two weeks later, his secretary called. “Mr. Slaight wants to know if you’d like to come and audition for a new school life show.” I immediately answered, “Sure!”【2022年8月浙江省Z20名校联盟2023届高三第一次联考】
注意：
1. 续写词数应为 150 左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Paragraph 1: When I arrived at the station, I went direct into the audition and began my short performance.
Paragraph 2: Finally came the day of my first public appearance on live TV with my parents at home watching.
二、 原文主要情节
三、 问题解答
1. 文章中的主要人物有哪些？文章中对他们的性格有怎样的描述？
“我”
有梦想、目标坚定、为了实现梦想也很努力、自信、大胆、敢于尝试
“我”的父亲
始终相信“我”、给“我”帮助和支持、鼓励“我”做自己想做的事、是坚实的后盾（He was my steady rock）
Mr. Slaight
对于“我”的毛遂自荐有点惊讶，但依然选择相信“我”，给“我”机会参加试镜
2. 从第二段的段首语可推出第一段结尾该写什么内容？
可以推断出“我”的试镜表演非常成功，获得了认可，也让“我”加入了他们的新节目，并且开始为新节目的首秀做准备。
3. 作者在第一段的视镜表演和第二段的直播表演中有何不同？
第一段试镜表演中：“我”表现很不错，不太会出现很大的紧张或者失误。因为前文可以看出作者很有自信，同时也很努力。所以这次试镜表演作者准备很充分，获得了认可。
第二段的直播表演是作者电视节目首秀，尽管准备充分，作者可能还会感到紧张。但是总体来说，这次首秀还是很成功的。
4. 作者最终是否实现自己的梦想？作者对此有什么感悟或启发？
“我”最终实现了自己的梦想，在电视行业中一直努力奋斗，也获得了很多成就。“我”的成功离不开自己的努力，家人的支持还有Mr. Slaight当初的认可。
四、 情节构思
五、下水作文：
Paragraph 1: When I arrived at the station, I went direct into the audition and began my short performance. Taking a deep breath, I tried to steady my nerves, an inner voice encouraging me, “You can make it.” With the strong faith, I finished my performance to perfection, which was met with applause from the judges, Mr. Slaight included. After what seemed like ages, the result was announced—I was invited to join their new program. Before I had time to celebrate with my family, I was asked to begin my work as soon as possible. Through the high-energy rehearsals and thorough preparation, I rediscovered a new meaning of the words “hard work and perfection” and learned to make each performance better than the last. (106w)
Paragraph 2: Finally came the day of my first public appearance on live TV with my parents at home watching. Everything was in ready and the countdown timer was ticking. For a split second, my mind went blank. “Three, two, one. Go!” our director bellowed, bringing me back into reality. With the most confident smile, I warmly greeted the audience. How time flies! One-hour show came to an end, cheers erupting. The cameras off and the audience leaving, I finally breathed a sigh of relief. Congratulations from my parents and the crew convinced me that I was doing what exactly I dreamed of and could do better. Since then, I have dedicated myself to television and received numerous awards. And I am really grateful to my parents, who always stand by me. (112w)
六、参考范文
When I arrived at the station, went direct into the audition and began my short performance. With boldness, I finished my performance relatively smoothly though palms were sweating. Never in my wildest dream did I imagine that I was indeed assigned the intern job to act on a school life show and my first public appearance on TV was in five days. After sharing the thrilling news with my dad, I received the warmest congratulations and expectations from my family. Picturing my families eagerly waiting for my performance, I worked day and night as busy as a bee for fear that I would make a fool of myself live on TV. (95w)
Finally came the day of my first public appearance on live TV with my parents at home watching. Wearing fancy dress and delicate make up, I was so proud but nervous that my show would be watched by so many audience. My mind suddenly went blank as I was immersed in my thoughts and totally forgot my lines. Deep frowns gradually climbed on my partners’ face with whose sudden vigorous pull, I was driven back to the reality. I soon came up with a little trick to make up for the embarrassing blank. As the show went on, so concentrated was I that I hardly dared to even blink my eyes. After my debut, I rang my dad with frustration and disappointment, only to reap his trust and encouragement again. It was literally dad’s love that supported me along my way to be an outstanding actor. (128w)
七、词句积累
请找出以下中文对应的英文表达。
续写题目：
1. 坚强的后盾：steady rock
2. 被……录取：be admitted to
3. 被提名优秀毕业生：be named the most outstanding graduate
4. 实现我的梦想：live my dream
5. 我内心知道：I knew deep down inside that…
6. 心脏都要跳出身体了：with my heart just about pounding out of my body
7. 让某人感到惊讶：catch sb totally off guard
8. 结巴地说：stutter
参考范文：
1. 大胆地：with boldness
2. 顺利完成表演：finish the performance relatively smoothly
3. 我做梦都没有想到……：Never in my wildest dream did I imagine that…
4. 想象：picture
5. 大脑突然一片空白：My mind suddenly went blank.
6. 沉浸在自己的想法里：be immersed in one’s thoughts
7. 某人逐渐地地皱眉：Deep frowns gradually climbed on one’s face
8. 拉回现实：be driven back to the reality
9. 弥补尴尬的时刻：make up for the embarrassing blank
10. 首秀：debut
八、电视直播场景词汇积累
1. 为……试镜：audition for
2. 广播：broadcast
3. 排练：[n.] rehearsal; [v.] rehearse (a few scenes/lines)
4. （背）台词，对白，歌词：（learn）lines
5. 直播：a live stream /a live broadcast
6. 录制：record
7. 直播间：direct broadcasting room
8. 网红：social media influencer/online influencer
9. 开始/停止倒计时：begin/stop the countdown
10. 收视率：telecast ratings
11. 爆火：be a hit / go viral
九、同话题完形填空练习
Inspiration
“Mama, when I grow up, I’m going to be one of those!” I said this after seeing the Capital Dancing Company perform when I was three. It was the first time that my 1. _________ took on a vivid form and acted as something important to start my training. As I grew older and was 2. ________ to more, my interests in the world of dance 3. _________ varied but that little girl’s dream of someday becoming a 4. _________ in the company never left me. In the summer of 2005 when I was 18, I received the phone call which made that dream a 5. _________; I became a member of the company 6. _________ back to 1925.
As I look back on that day now, it surely7. _________ any sense of reality. I believe I stayed in a state of pleasant disbelief 8. _________ I was halfway through rehearsals (排练) on my first day. I never actually 9. _________ to get the job. After being offered the position, I was completely10. _________. I remember shaking with excitement.
Though I was absolutely thrilled with the change, it did not come without its fair share of 11. _________. Through the strict rehearsal period of dancing six days a week, I found it vital to 12. _________ up the material fast with every last bit of concentration. It is that extreme 13. _________ to detail (细节) and stress on practice that set us 14. _________. To then follow those high-energy rehearsals 15. ________ a busy show schedule of up to five performances a day, I discovered a new 16. ________ of the words “hard work.” What I thought were my physical 17. _________ were pushed much further than I thought 18. _________. I learned to make each performance better than the last.
Today, when I look at the unbelievable company that I have the great 19. _________ of being a part of, not only as a member, but as a dance captain, I see a 20. _________ that has inspired not only generations of little girls but a splendid company that continues to develop and grow-and inspires people every day to follow their dreams.【2012年北京真题卷】
1. A. hobby B. plan C. dream D. word
2. A connected B. expanded C. exposed D. extended
3. A. rarely B. certainly C. probably D. consistently
4. A. director B. trainer C. leader D. dancer
5. A. symbol B. memory C. truth D. reality
6. A. bouncing B. dating C. turning D. tracking
7. A. lacks B. adds C. makes D. brings
8. A. while B. since C. until D. when
9. A. cared B. expected C. asked D. decided
10. A. motivated B. relaxed C. convinced D. astonished
11. A. challenges B. profits C. advantages D. adventures
12. A. put B. mix C. build D. pick
13. A. attention B. association C. attraction D. adaptation
14. A. apart B. aside C. off D. back
15. A. over B. by C. with D. beyond
16. A. function B. meaning C. expression D. usage
17. A. boundaries B. problems C. barriers D. efforts
18. A. necessary B. perfect C. proper D. possible
19. A. talent B. honor C. potential D. responsibility
20. A. victory B. trend C. tradition D. desire
【答案】1-5 CCBDD 6-10 BACBD 11-15ADAAC 16-20 BADBC
