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。

Now I am a famous writer and public speaker who always believes in the great power of language. I still remember how the very first speech that I gave changed my life more than I could have ever imagined.

When I was in sixth grade, my teacher, Mrs. Lin, encouraged me to sign up for the school speech contest. I was pretty bad at the rehearsal (排练). I felt quite nervous and afraid of failure. Therefore, after class, I ran to the office to find Mrs. Lin. Hearing what I said, Mrs. Lin sounded puzzled. “You’ve put your heart and soul into practicing it all these past few weeks.” “Yes,” I wanted to say. All I had dreamed of was to represent my school on that stage and be the best public speaker ever. Instead, I whispered, “I messed up big time at rehearsal today. I ... I’ve been messing up regularly ... a lot. I want to quit.” My words came fast on each other’s heels. “Can you tell the judges I’ve been seriously ill, please?” I sounded hopeless.

Mrs. Lin was quiet for several moments. “Making up lies is not how we solve problems, Lucy,” she finally said. “You are not the person to shy away from a challenge.” I nodded uncertainly. Then she took out a book about Phoenix. She hoped that Phoenix could give me courage. During reading, Phoenix’s story of bravery and her fight for education fascinated me. Her determination and courage in the face of challenges deeply moved me. Inspired by her story, I decided that my speech would be about Phoenix and the importance of education for everyone.

As the day of the contest approached, I was still struggling with my fears. I knew I had to overcome them, not just for myself but also for the message I wanted to convey through Phoenix’s story. I decided to take a different approach to my preparation. I started by researching more about Phoenix, her life, her struggles, and her devotion to education. During this process, I also sought feedback from Mrs. Lin. She listened attentively to my drafts and offered constructive comments. Her guidance was invaluable, helping me to shape a speech that was not only informative but also emotionally rich.

注意：

1. 续写词数应为150个左右；

2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。

The day of the contest arrived and I stood in front of my schoolmates, my heart racing.

Thanks to Mrs. Lin, my dream was coming true.

参考范文：

The day of the contest arrived and I stood in front of my schoolmates, my heart racing. The lecture hall was filled with students and teachers. As I began to speak, I saw encouraging smiles from Mrs. Lin and my friends, which gave me the confidence to continue. I talked about Phoenix’s amazing journey, her challenges, and her great devotion to education. I described how, despite the challenges she faced, Phoenix continued to work hard. I concluded my speech by encouraging everyone to take inspiration from Phoenix and to strive for a better future through working hard. At last, my speech was met with loud applause.

Thanks to Mrs. Lin, my dream was coming true. I not only won the contest but also got closer to my dream. I knew that without Mrs. Lin, I would not have been successful. I made a promise to myself: to carry forward the lessons of courage that Mrs. Lin had given. I would use my voice to empower others, to echo the stories that needed to be told, and to honor the guider who had set me on this path. The journey had just begun, and I was ready to embrace it with open arms and an open heart.

本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了作者在六年级时，在老师鼓励下报名参加了演讲比赛。由于在排练过程中表现不佳，作者产生了放弃的念头，希望老师帮他以生病为借口向评委申请。老师告诉他说谎不能解决问题，并送了他一本书，希望以此激励他。作者被书中人物鼓舞，最终战胜了自己，成功地完成了演讲比赛，实现了梦想。从此，作者立志用自己的声音去激励帮助有需要的人们。

(详解)

1. 段落续写：

①由第一段首句内容 “比赛的日子到了，我站在同学们的前面，我的心怦怦直跳。” 可知，第一段可描写作者比赛的经过和结果。

②由第二段首句内容 “多亏了林老师，我的梦想实现了。” 可知，第二段可描写作者对老师的感谢，并立志用自己的声音去帮助别人。

2. 续写线索：比赛到来——老师和朋友们的鼓励——比赛过程——比赛结果——梦想成真——感谢林老师——对自己作出承诺——未来的打算。

3. 词汇激活：

行为类：

①充满：be filled with / be full of

②鼓励、激励：encourage / inspire

③努力、斗争：strive / struggle

④拥抱：embrace / hug

情绪类：

①惊人的：amazing / surprising

(点睛)

(高分句型1) “As I began to speak, I saw encouraging smiles from Mrs. Lin and my friends, which gave me the confidence to continue.”  (运用了以连词as引导的时间状语从句和以关系代词which引导的非限制性定语从句。)

(高分句型2) “I knew that without Mrs. Lin, I would not have been successful.” (运用了以连接词that引导的宾语从句和虚拟语气。)