第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
假定你是李华，你校英语报正在举办以“读名言，悟成长”为主题的征文活动。请你根据以下谚语“A person who travels far（远行的人见识更广） knows more”, 写一篇英文短文投稿，内容包括：
(1)你对这句话的理解；(不能仅仅停留在字面意思，真正理解不仅仅增加了认知，更重要的是发现不足和自身的局限性，突破自我，突出成长的主线)
(2)你的亲身经历；（从旅行；研学；参加活动；社会实践等视角去写对这句话的理解进而有新的感悟（具体详实的经历）） (3)你的感悟。
第一段：A person who travels far knows more--this saying perfectly explains the link between travel and knowledge. The distance means not just physical movement, but the broadening of horizons and the collision of ideas.
第一段：As for me,“Travel more”is not merely an extension of physical distance, but a breakthrough of cognitive boundaries. Only by immersing ourselves in diverse contexts can we break free from fixed mindset and gain genuine insights.
第一段：As the saying goes, "He who travels far knows much."Travelling does offer us tremendous benefits. It not only allows us to explore the wider world and gain a wealth of knowledge, but also gains us a new perspective and deeper understanding of life.
苏睿泽：As the ........ To me,it means true wisdom comes not only from books, but also from stepping out of our comfort zone to explore the unknown.
谢君毅：There is profound truth in the old saying: "A person who travels far knows more." The further we venture/travel, the more we encounter—and the more we encounter, the more we come to understand. Below is a glimpse of what my own journey has taught me.
李依哲：..Undoubtedly,traveling can nourish one’s soul,enrich one’s knowledge, and broaden one’s horizons through exposure to different places and encountering different people.
第二段的开头：My own experience is a testament to the wisdom of the proverb./This old saying brings back my memories of a trip to...../ What I gained was a vivid and authentic understanding of the city---something that no books could ever convey. It was then that I truly grasped the wisdom behind the saying. I understood the true meaning of the old saying from my personal experience in a trip....
第二段开头：
第二段：(旅游视角)Last year, I had the opportunity to visit Beijing, an experience that left a deep impression on me. Filled with excitement, I explored a variety of tourist attractions, from the Palace Museum and the Great Wall to the Summer Palace. This journey gave me a comprehensive insight into our nation's rich culture. For me, the value of this trip went far beyond the sights themselves—it made me realize just how diverse and vibrant the world truly is, and inspired me to work harder and live more fully.
感受：Not only does travelling broaden our horizons, but it also enriches our knowledge. Through travel, we gradually grow into more well-rounded individuals and develop a deeper understanding of life.
（谢君毅）Yet what matters even more than the physical distance is the richness of the experiences I've gathered along the way—those moments that have shaped my values, tested my character, and planted in me a stronger moral compass.
True travel, however, is not just about moving through space. It is also about moving through knowledge, through challenges, and through personal growth.
（从志愿者经历视角）As the saying goes, "A person who travels far knows more." To me, this means that true wisdom comes not only from books, but also from stepping out of our comfort zones and embracing the unknown.（苏睿泽）
Last summer, I volunteered in a remote mountain village. At first, the lack of modern facilities made life challenging. However, as I interacted with the optimistic locals, I learned lessons that no classroom could ever teach—resilience, gratitude, and the beauty of simplicity. Their warmth and strength deeply moved me, and I came to realize that happiness often flourishes in the most unlikely places.
Travel is an eye-opening journey. It broadens our horizons, enriches our minds, and reshapes our understanding of the world. I believe that by traveling far—physically and mentally—we embark on a profound path of inner growth, discovering not only new places but also new versions of ourselves.
第二段：叙事需包含「具体场景」+「动作细节」+「真实感悟」，拒绝空洞的流水
乡村研学Last summer vacation, I joined a rural study tour in a mountain village. Alongside local teenagers, I took part in tea-picking work and listened attentively to elderly villagers' life stories. Immersed in their plain yet tough daily life, I came to appreciate the true value of hard work, a precious lesson no textbook could deliver.
民俗博物馆During the winter holiday, I paid a visit to our city's folk-custom museum. Under a volunteer's vivid guidance, I admired delicate ancient handicrafts and explored the touching stories behind cultural relics. Seeing how our ancestors lived and created, I developed a deeper affection for our local traditional culture.
社区志愿服务Last term, I volunteered at a community service center for the elderly. Apart from helping with daily practical tasks, I would often sit and listen attentively as seniors recounted their colourful life journeys. Deeply touched by their mixed joys and hardships, I acquired brand-new perspectives on life, something mere classroom learning could never provide.
From this experience,I realize true traveling far is more than physical distance. By listening to others’ life stories, I have in fact taken a spiritual journey of the mind, which inspires self-reflection and shapes growth,teaching me to view the world with greater tolerance.
(张颖翔作文)As the saying goes, "He who travels far knows much."To me, this saying is not merely about covering wider physical distance, but about the inner growth that comes from stepping into the unknown—gaining new understanding and fresh perspectives.
（旅游视角）My trip to the Tianshan Mountains brought this to life. Standing on the mountain, I breathed in the fresh air and watched the sunrise, as golden light broke through the mist and gradually illuminated the world. In that moment, I felt the power of peace. I also experienced the local culture and sampled traditional dishes. Although we came from different backgrounds, we played together and shared laughter, as if we had always been one big family.
This journey allowed me to appreciate both the marvel of nature and the richness of ethnic diversity, while discovering that despite our differences, we are united and share this world together.
As the saying goes, "He who travels far knows more." This implies that true wisdom comes not just from books, but from firsthand experience of feeling the world.（周禹彤）
、This proverb brings back my memories of a trip to Beijing, which left a profound impression on me and greatly enriched my knowledge. At first, I was reluctant to go, thinking the journey would be tiring and that I could learn everything about the city from textbooks. However, once I set foot on the road and experienced Beijing personally, everything changed. I chatted with locals, discovered its unique culture, and explored its long history. What I gained was a vivid and authentic understanding of the city—something no book could ever convey. It was at that moment that I truly grasped the wisdom behind the saying: a person who travels far indeed knows more.
There are countless proverbs like this, each shining with wisdom, all of which deserve our deep reflection and practice.
Possible version 1: Travel Far, Know More
The old saying “A person who travels far knows more” reveals that distance isn’t measured in miles, but in the widening of our minds.
Last year, I hiked along the ancient Silk Road in Xinjiang. Standing before a weathered beacon tower in the Gobi Desert, I suddenly sensed the loneliness of ancient guards stationed there. Running my fingers over the rough bricks, I felt centuries of dust come alive. Later, I was offered warm flatbread by a local Uyghur family, whose genuine hospitality touched me a lot
That far journey didn’t just open my eyes; it opened my heart to lives and stories that no books could ever capture. And that, I believe, is the true reward of traveling far. (120 words)
Possible version 2:
Travel Far, Know More
The proverb “A person who travels far knows more” suggests that stepping out of our comfort zone exposes us to realities beyond books.
（劳动实践的视角）I learned this truth in a remote village, planting rice alongside locals. We stood in the muddy fields, bending over for hours under the scorching、burning sun, until my back ached and my legs were covered with mosquito bites. An old woman with a sunburnt face smiled and handed me a bowl of tea, which moved me to tears. I came to help, but left knowing the cost of every grain and the warmth of strangers.
The trip taught me that traveling far isn’t about distance, but about stepping into others’ life and reflecting on ours. The farther we go, the more we know. (126 words)
The saying “A person who travels far knows more” reminds me that knowledge is not limited to textbooks—it also comes from real-world experiences. Travel opens our eyes to new cultures, histories, and ways of life that we could never learn in a classroom.
Last summer, I visited Xi’an, an ancient capital full of historical treasures. Walking along the old city walls and standing before the Terracotta Warriors, I felt as if I had traveled back in time. This hands-on experience taught me far more about Chinese civilization than any history lesson could.
From this journey, I truly understood that travelling enriches not only our mind but also our heart. It inspires curiosity, broadens our perspective, and helps us grow into wiser individuals. I believe every journey is a valuable lesson waiting to be learned
第二节(满分25分)
阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
Alvin Bamburg, 66, was deep in the woods in Grand Cane, Louisiana, last December when something caught his eye. Among the fallen branches and leaves, it looked like litter. But Bamburg was attracted and picked it up.
“God just told me,” he later recounted.
As he drew closer, he saw that it was a broken balloon. Attached was a piece of paper decorated with sparkly star stickers. It was a child's Christmas wish list.
“Dear Santa,” the handwritten note read. “My name is Luna. I am four years old. I live in Liberal, Kansas. This year I have been nice. I would like candy, Spider-Man ball, Frozen doll. With love, Luna.”
Bamburg’s heart hammered in his chest. Ever since he was a child, he had dreamed of this very scenario. “Years ago,” he says, “classes at school released balloons with notes. I’ve always wanted to find one.”
He believed this was his childhood wish coming true. And he knew he was going to make Luna’s wish come true too.（如何让此伏笔自然出现在续写内容中）
However, the task seemed impossible, as Liberal, Kansas, is more than 650 miles from Grand Cane, Louisiana. But Bamburg’s wife, Lee Ann Bamburg, didn’t mind the distance. As an enthusiastic Facebook user, she had seen other people find all sorts of connections through the site and thought it might help her husband find Luna.
The next day Alvin posted a photo of the balloon and the Christmas list on his Facebook page, asking for help locating the sender.
At first, he wasn't confident the strategy would work. But as he saw the number of shares and comments on his post climbed into the hundreds, his hope grew into expectation. “I knew we were going to find Luna.” Alvin said.
And indeed, they did.
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。
一：文本结构（三幕式）
开端 Bamburg在林中捡到气球和Luna的圣诞愿望清单 设置核心事件和悬念
发展 Bamburg回忆童年梦想，决心找到Luna；妻子通过Facebook发帖求助 推动情节，铺垫"网络寻人"的解决路径
高潮铺垫 帖子获得大量转发，Bamburg信心大增，预感能找到Luna 暗示即将成功，为续写蓄势
2. 伏笔（埋伏的线索）
Bamburg童年就梦想捡到气球 第5段 将普通事件升华为"童年愿望成真"，赋予情感深度
妻子Lee Ann是Facebook活跃用户 第7段 为后续"网络寻人"提供合理动机和手段
帖子获得数百次转发 第9段 暗示传播范围广，为最终找到Luna提供逻辑支撑
Luna从Liberal, Kansas飘到Grand Cane, Louisiana（650英里） 第6段 强化"奇迹感"和命运巧合，呼应"圣诞魔法"主题
3. 主题呼应
信念与奇迹 Bamburg相信"上帝指引"、童年梦想成真，呼应圣诞的奇幻色彩
善意与回馈 Bamburg不仅收藏愿望，更决心"让Luna愿望成真"
网络连接人心 Facebook打破地理隔阂，体现现代社会的温情连接
愿望的双向实现 既实现Luna的圣诞愿望，也实现了Bamburg的童年愿望
二、续写（约180词）
One day Luna’s mother came across the post. Scrolling through Facebook/Surprised and in disbelief, she froze when/as she saw the familiar star-decorated list. “That’s Luna’s handwriting!” she exclaimed, her heart racing and eyes widening in disbelief. Without hesitation, Luna’s mother immediately sent a message to Alvin, attaching a recent photo of Luna holding the very same Frozen doll she had once wished for. Within hours, Alvin replied, overjoyed and explained to realize Luna’s wish list. Immediately,the kind couple swung into action and resolved to deliver the gifts in person despite the long drive. Having/With everything in place/ready, They set off to give a surprise to the girl with expectation.
When they arrived at Luna’s home, the entire family was surprised.Luna opened the door,only to find a white-haired stranger dressed like a Santa holding her gifts—candy, Spider-Man ball, Frozen doll. She screamed with joy and hugged him tightly. At the sight of her eyes shining, laughter ringing, In that radiant moment, Alvin felt something crack open in his chest. Watching Luna's delight, he was no longer a 66-year-old man but a six-year-old boy finally seeing his own wish fulfilled through another child's joy. This wasn't just a gift to Luna—it was a gift to the lonely boy he once was, the one who had waited decades for a reply that never came. As Luna ran off to show her mother the doll, Alvin wiped his eyes and smiled. Some wishes, he realized, don't arrive as answers—they arrive as second chances. And this one, finally, had come home.
One day Luna’s mother came across the post. Her heart skipped a beat/raced /pounding wildly as she recognized her daughter's handwriting. It was indeed Luna’s wish list that had somehow travelled all those miles, across states and through the woods, to find its way into Alvin’s hands. Excitedly, she contacted Alvin, confirming that the list belonged to her daughter, Luna. Overjoyed, Alvin and Lee Ann immediately set out to fulfill Luna's wishes. With all the gifts ready/in place, Alvin and Lee Ann decided to deliver them to Luna personally. They drove the long distance from Louisiana to Kansas, eager to surprise Luna.
When they arrived at Luna’s home, the entire family was surprised. Seeing this stranger holding the gifts filled Luna with delight. She eagerly received each gift, her eyes sparkling with joy. Alvin watched Luna’s delighted face with a heart full of contentment. It was as if he had fulfilled a childhood dream of his own. They spent a wonderful day together. Since then, every Christmas, Alvin receives heartfelt thank-you letters and handmade cards from Luna. Their friendship, despite the distance, has become a lasting legend. And that forgotten balloon in the woods remains a cherished memory between them.