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Two years ago, 20-year-old Rutledge was driving on her way to work when she saw the blue lights flashing behind her. From the rear mirror of her car, she noticed a police officer coming up to her. As she pulled over to the side of the road, her heart beat up in her ears with anxiety, because she knew she had done the wrong thing at the wrong place and time.

Brown, a police officer, approached and intended to give her a speeding ticket. Rutledge acknowledged her mistake and expressed that she was very sorry. And then, she told Brown that she was broke, and didn’t have the money to pay a speeding ticket.

Most people have a story about talking their way out of a ticket, and Brown has probably heard it all before. But what was his response? He didn’t charge her for the speeding ticket. Instead, he asked Rutledge to have a talk with him about her situation. What Rutledge didn’t know was that it would be one of the best things that ever happened to her.

Their talk went on for about 10 to 15 minutes, just sitting in the car. Rutledge told Brown that she was stuck in a dead-end job and didn’t know what to do. Then, they talked about different career choices. To his credit, Brown provided guidance and motivation to Rutledge. He helped Rutledge figure out where she was going in the future. After the talk, their conclusion was that Rutledge would make a great nurse. If one can believe it, Brown even convinced her that she should apply for a nursing school.

At last, Brown let her off with just a warning. “Promise me you’ll go to a nursing school. Slow down and I won’t give you a ticket,” he said.

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As soon as Brown left, Rutledge was lost in thought.

Two years later, Rutledge invited Brown to her graduation ceremony.

参考范文：

As soon as Brown left, Rutledge was lost in thought. She couldn’t shake off the conversation they had. The idea of becoming a nurse had never crossed her mind before, but now it seemed like a beacon of hope. Determined to change her life, Rutledge researched nursing schools and found one that suited her. She worked hard, balancing her job and studies, driven by the promise she made to Brown. The journey was challenging, but the thought of a better future kept her motivated.

Two years later, Rutledge invited Brown to her graduation ceremony. She wanted to thank him for the pivotal role he played in her life. As she walked across the stage to receive her diploma, she spotted Brown in the audience, clapping proudly. After the ceremony, Rutledge approached him with a heartfelt thank you. Brown smiled, saying, “I knew you could do it.” Rutledge realized that sometimes, a simple act of kindness and guidance could change a person’s life forever.

本文以人物为线索展开，通过Rutledge与警官Brown的对话，展现了一个小小的善意如何激励一个人改变生活轨迹。Rutledge在Brown的鼓励下，决定追求护理事业，并最终成功毕业。

(详解)

1. 段落续写：

①由第一段首句内容 “Brown一走，Rutledge就陷入了沉思。” 可知，第一段可描写Rutledge上了护理学校，平衡工作和学习，克服困难完成学业。

②由第二段首句内容 “两年后，Rutledge邀请Brown参加她的毕业典礼。” 可知，第二段可描Rutledge对Brown的感激和感悟。

2. 续写线索：决定上护理学校——努力完成学业——邀请Brown参加她的毕业典礼——感激——感悟

3. 词汇激活

行为类

①改变：change / alter

②发现：spot / find

③意识到：realize / be aware of

④想要做某事：feel like doing sth. / want to do sth.

情绪类

①备受鼓舞的：motivated / inspired

②自豪地：proudly / with pride

(点睛)

(高分句型1) “She wanted to thank him for the pivotal role he played in her life.” (运用了省略that的定语从句。)

(高分句型2) “As she walked across the stage to receive her diploma, she spotted Brown in the audience, clapping proudly.” (运用了as引导的时间状语从句。)