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高考英语写作素材积累
晨读美文记背 Day 22-24
Day 22 The Color of Friendship
Once upon a time the colors of the world started to quarrel ．All
claimed that they were the best，the most important，the most useful，
the favorite．
Green said：“Clearly I am the most important．I am the sign of life
and of hope．I was chosen for grass，trees and leaves．Without me，
all animals would die．Look over the countryside and you will see that I
am in the majority．”
Blue interrupted：“You only think about the earth，but consider the
sky and the sea．It is the water that is the basis of life and drawn up by
the clouds from the deep sea ． The sky gives space and peace and
serenity．Without my peace，you would all be nothing．”
Yellow chuckled ：“You are all so serious．I bring laughter，
gaiety，and warmth into the world．The sun is yellow，the moon is
yellow，and the stars are yellow．Every time you look at a sunflower，
the whole world starts to smile．Without me there would be no fun．”
Orange started next to blow her trumpet ：“I am the color of health
and strength．I may be scarce，but I am precious for I serve the needs of
human life．I carry the most important vitamins．Think of carrots，
pumpkins，oranges，mangoes，and papayas．I don't hang around allthe time，but when I fill the sky at sunrise or sunset，my beauty is so
striking that no one gives another thought to any of you．”
Red could stand it no longer；he shouted out：“I am the ruler of all
of you．I am blood—life's blood！I am the color of danger and of
bravery．I am willing to fight for a cause．I bring fire into the blood．
Without me，the earth would be as empty as the moon．I am the color
of passion and of love，the red rose，the poinsettia and the poppy．”
Purple rose up to his full height；he was very tall and spoke with
great pomp ：“I am the color of royalty and power．Kings，chiefs，
and bishops have always chosen me for I am the sign of authority and
wisdom．People do not question me！They listen and obey．”
Finally Indigo spoke，much more quietly than all the others，but
with just as much determination：“Think of me．I am the color of
silence ． You hardly notice me ， but without me you all become
superficial ． I represent thought and reflection ， twilight and deep
water．You need me for balance and contrast，for prayer and inner
peace．”
And so the colors went on boasting，each convinced of his or her
own superiority．Their quarreling became louder and louder．Suddenly
there was a startling flash of bright lightening thunder rolled and
boomed．Rain started to pour down relentlessly．The colors crouched
down in fear，drawing close to one another for comfort．In the midst of the clamor，rain began to speak：“You foolish
colors，fighting amongst yourselves，each trying to dominate the rest．
Don't you know that you were each made for a special purpose，unique
and different？Join hands with one another and come to me．”
Doing as they were told，the colors united and joined hands．
The rain continued：“From now on，when it rains，each of you
will stretch across the sky in a great bow of color as a reminder that you
can all live in peace ． The Rainbow is a sign of hope for
tomorrow．”And so，whenever a good rain washes the world，and a
Rainbow appears in the sky ， let us remember to appreciate one
another．
Words and Expressions
in the majority占多数
draw up向上拉，吸收
serenity n． 安详，宁静
chuckle vi． 轻声地笑
gaiety n． 欢乐的气氛；乐事
blow one's（own）trumpet自吹自擂
papaya n． 木瓜
poinsettia n． 猩猩木，一品红
poppy n． 罂粟
pomp n． 壮丽，壮观，炫耀indigo n． 靛青色
superficial adj． 表面的，肤浅的
twilight n． 暮光，曙光
join hands with与……携手合作
live in peace和平相处
Which of the colors do you like？Tell the reason(s)：
I like the color __________．__________
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友谊的颜色
从前，世界上的颜色有过一次争吵。他们都说自己是最好的，最
重要的，最有用的和最讨人喜欢的。
绿色说：“显然我是最重要的。我是生命和希望的象征。我被选
作青草、树木以及叶子的颜色。没有了我，所有的动物都会死去。
俯瞰田野吧，你会看到到处都有我。”
蓝色插话进来：“你只想到了地上，想想天空和海洋吧。水才是
生命的基础呀，云彩把水分从大海带到了天空。天空给了人们空
间、和平和宁静。没有我的和平，你们将不复存在。”
黄色哧哧笑出了声：“你们都太严肃了。我给这个世界带来了笑
声、欢乐和温暖。太阳是黄色的，月亮是黄色的，星星也是黄色的，每一次你看向日葵的时候，整个世界都开始欢笑。没有我就没
有快乐。”
橙色也擂响了战鼓：“我可是健康和力量的颜色。我可能比较稀
少，但非常宝贵，因为我满足了人们生活的需要。我携带了大多数
重要的维生素。想想胡萝卜、南瓜、柑橘、芒果和木瓜。我并不经
常出没在天空，但日出或日落我在天边登场时，我的美丽足以惊
世，以至于没有人还会想起你们。”
红色再也忍不下去了，他喊道：“我是你们所有人的主宰。我是
血液——生命的血液！我是危险和勇敢的颜色。我愿意为了一个目
标而斗争。我把烈火带入血液。没有了我，地球会像月亮一样变得
空虚。我是激情和爱的颜色，是红玫瑰、猩猩木和罂粟。”
紫色站起身来，他非常高，说起话来风度十足：“我是王权和力
量的象征。国王、酋长、主教都选择了我，因为我象征权威和智
慧。人们不会对我提出疑问，他们只能聆听和服从。”
靛青最后发言，他的声音比其他人都轻，但更铿锵有力：“想想
我吧。我是沉默的颜色。你们几乎注意不到我，但是如果没有我，
你们全都会变得肤浅。我代表着思想和反省，代表着黎明的微光和
深邃的海水。你们需要我来平衡和比较，来祈祷求得内心的安
宁。”
这样一来，颜色们就不停地自夸，每个人都深信自己无比优越。
他们的争吵声越来越大。突然，电闪雷鸣，下起了瓢泼大雨。颜色
们惊恐地蜷缩起来，彼此挤在一起挨过这恐怖的时刻。在一片喧嚣声中，雨开始说话了：“你们这些愚蠢的颜色，彼此
相互争斗，每个人都想支配别人。你们难道就不知道每个人都是各
有其用，都是独一无二，彼此不同的吗？携起手跟我来吧。”
颜色们按照着雨的话，团结在一起，携起了手。
雨接着说：“从现在开始，每次下雨的时候你们都要变成一个巨
大的彩色弓形横跨天空，以证明你们能够和平相处。彩虹就是未来
希望的标志。”所以，每当大雨冲刷这个世界时，彩虹都会出现在
天空，让我们记住彼此要珍惜。
Day 23 Child's Angel
Once upon a time there was a child ready to be born．So one day he
asked God，“They tell me you are sending me to earth tomorrow，but
how am I going to live there being so small and helpless？”
God replied，“Among the many angels，I chose one for you．She
will be waiting for you and will take care of you．”
But the child wasn't sure he really wanted to go．“But tell me，here
in Heaven，I don't do anything else but sing and smile，that's enough for
me to be happy．”
“Your angel will sing for you and will also smile for you every day．
And you will feel your angel's love and be happy．”
“And how am I going to be able to understand when people talk to
me，”the child continued，“if I don't know the language that mentalk？”
God patted him on the head and said，“Your angel will tell you the
most beautiful and sweet words you will ever hear ，and with much
patience and care，your angel will teach you how to speak．”
“And what am I going to do when I want to talk to you？”
But God had an answer for that question too．“Your angel will
place your hands together and will teach you how to pray．”
“I've heard that on earth there are bad men ． Who will protect
me？”
“Your angel will defend you even if it means risking her life！”
“But I will always be sad because I will not see you anymore，”the
child continued warily ．
God smiled on the young one．“Your angel will always talk to you
about me and will teach you the way for you to come back to me，even
though I will always be next to you．”
At that moment there was much peace in Heaven，but voices from
earth could already be heard．The child knew he had to start on his
journey very soon．He asked God one more question，softly，“Oh
God，if I am about to leave now，please tell me my angel's name．”
God touched the child on the shoulder and answered，“Your angel's
name is not hard to remember．You will simply call her Mommy．”
Words and Expressionspat v． 轻拍，爱抚
warily adv． 小心谨慎地
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孩子的守护天使
从前，有个孩子马上就要出生了。因此有一天他问上帝：“他们
告诉我明天你就送我去人间了，但是，我这么弱小和无助，我在那
儿怎么生活呢？”
上帝答道：“在众多的天使中，我特别为你挑了一位。她会守候
你、无微不至地照顾你。”小孩还是拿不准自己是否真的想去。
“但是告诉我，在天堂，我除了唱唱笑笑外，什么也不做。这就足
以让我感到幸福了。”
“你的天使每天会为你唱歌，为你微笑。你会感受她的爱，并且
因此而高兴。”
“如果我不懂人类的语言，他们对我说话时，我怎么听得懂
呢？”孩子继续问道。
上帝轻轻地拍了一下孩子的脑袋说：“你的天使会对你说最最美
丽、最最动听的话语，对你非常耐心和关照，而这些都是你从未听
过的。她会不厌其烦地教你说话。”
“如果我想与你说话怎么办？”上帝胸有成竹地回答：“你的天使会将你的双手合拢，教你如何
祈祷。”
“听说尘世有很多坏蛋，谁来保护我呢？”
“即使冒着生命危险，你的天使也会保护你的。”
“可我再也见不到你了，我会伤心的。”小孩小心地说。
上帝听到这儿，对着小孩笑了。“尽管我会一直陪伴你左右，你
的天使仍会提起我，教你重返我身边之路。”
此时，天堂一片宁静，凡间的声音已可听到，小孩明白自己得赶
紧上路了。他又轻声问了最后一个问题，“哦，上帝，假如我现在
就出发，请你告诉我，我的天使叫什么名字。”
上帝把手放在小孩的肩上，答道：“你的天使的名字很容易记
住，你就叫她——妈妈。”
Day 24 A Thinking Fish
Once there was a fish who lived in the great ocean，and because the
water was transparent ，he didn't know he was in the ocean．Well，
one day the fish did a very dangerous thing ， he began to
think，“Surely I am a most remarkable being，since I can move around
like this in the middle of empty space．”Then the fish became confused
because of thinking about moving and swimming，and he suddenly had
an anxiety convulsion and thought he had forgotten how．
At that moment he looked down and saw the yawning chasm of theocean depths ， and he was terrified that he would drop ． Then he
thought，“If I could catch hold of my tail in my mouth，I could hold
myself up．”And so he curled himself up and snapped at his tail．
Unfortunately，his spine wasn't quite supple enough，so he missed．
As he went on trying to catch hold of his tail，the yawning black abyss
below became ever more terrible，and he was brought to the edge of
total nervous breakdown．
The fish was about to give up，when the ocean，who had been
watching with mixed feelings of pity and amusement，said，“What
are you doing？”“Oh，”said the fish，“I'm terrified of falling into
the deep dark abyss，and I'm trying to catch hold of my tail in my mouth
to hold myself up．”So the ocean said，“Well，you've been trying
that for a long time now ， and still you haven't fallen down ． How
come？”“Oh，of course，I haven't fallen down yet，”said the
fish，“because，because—I'm swimming！”
“Well，”came the reply，“I am the Great Ocean，in which you
live and move and are able to be a fish，and I have given all of myself to
you in which to swim，and I support you all the time you swim．Instead
of exploring the length，breadth，depth，and height of my expanse ，
you are wasting your time pursuing your own end．”From then on，the
fish put his own end behind him（where it belonged）and set out to
explore the ocean．Words and Expressions
transparent adj． 透明的
convulsion n． 惊厥
yawning adj． 打哈欠的；张着大嘴的
chasm n． 峡谷，裂口
catch hold of抓住
snap vt． 猛咬
spine n． 脊椎
supple adj． 灵活的
abyss n． 深渊
be about to do sth．正要做某事
mixed feelings复杂的感受
expanse n． 宽阔
Read and recite the following sentences：
The fish was about to give up，when the ocean，who had been
watching with mixed feelings of pity and amusement，said，“What are
you doing？”
Now try writing the sentences out here：
The fish was about to __________，when the ocean，who had been
watching __________ of pity and amusement，said，“What are you
doing？”
Then read the following example and try to make your own sentenceshere：
Eg：He was about to leave when it began to rain．
__________ was about to __________，when __________．
__________ was about to __________，when __________．
__________ was about to __________，when __________．
Which sentence(s) do you like most？Write it（or them）out here：
参考译文
会思考的鱼
从前大海里有一条鱼。由于海水是透明的，所以他不知道自己在
海洋里。有一天，他萌生了一个非常危险的想法：“我一定是最了
不起的生物了，因为我可以在这样空旷的地方随意移动。”接着小
鱼就一直思考着游泳的事儿，越想越困惑。突然，他由于焦虑发生
了痉挛，以为自己忘记了怎么游泳。
那时，他看着自己下方那深不可测的大峡谷，如同张着血盆大口
一般，他好害怕自己会掉下去。他想：“如果我可以用嘴巴咬住尾
巴，那我就可以抓住自己，不会往下掉啦！”于是，他把身子蜷成
一团，去咬他的尾巴。不幸的是，他的脊椎不够灵活，并没有咬
住。他继续尝试着，下方黑色的深渊显得更可怕了，小鱼觉得自己
快要崩溃了。
在小鱼快要放弃的时候，大海发话了，他一直观察着小鱼的一举一动，感到同情又好笑。大海说：“你在干什么？”“噢，”小鱼
回答，“我怕自己会掉进下面那个大峡谷里，所以我试着用嘴巴咬
住尾巴，这样就不会掉下去。”然后大海说：“那么，你已经试了
这么久了，却还没有掉下去，这又是为什么呢？”“噢，我当然还
没有掉下去，”小鱼说，“那是因为，因为我在游泳呀！”
“是啊。”大海回答，“我是伟大的海洋，你在我里面生活，在
我里面游动，因为我你才能身为一条鱼而存在。我已经把我的全部
都给了你，供你自由自在地游动，在你游泳的时候时刻支持着你。
你不尽情地去探索我的深邃、浩瀚、宽广，却在这里庸人自扰地追
自己的尾巴！”从那一刻起，小鱼把他的尾巴放到它应放的位置
——身后，然后启程去探索整个海洋。
