高中英语二轮复习学案名著阅读之心灵鸡汤精选christmaspresence.docx

名著阅读之心灵鸡汤精选 Christmas Presence 班级：_学号：_姓名：_心灵鸡汤精选Christmas Presence 话题归类阅读难度词数帮助他人四星879【文章梗概】作者是一名护士，在圣诞平安夜这天要去医院值班，正感到心情低落，无法与家人共度节日的时候，在医院结识了一名叫George的男子，George不仅细心体贴地帮助医务工作者照料病人，还为大家讲笑话和愉悦气氛， 每个人都被他的“圣诞精神”所感染和感动。故事解开了George的身份之谜，原来在George的妻子去世以后，一直以圣诞志愿者的身份存在帮助他人。We make a living by what we get; we make a life by what we give.Duane Hulse It was the night before Christmas, and all through the evening I reminisced, fondly reliving past Christmases spent with my family. As a second-year nursing student, just nineteen, this was to be my first Christmas away from home. Although I knew that someday Id be working on Christmas, I never expected to feel this lonely.Secluded in my room, I yearned for the mouthwatering aromas of Moms freshly baked cookies, hot chocolate and love. The absence of the usual giggling, slamming doors and ringing telephones made the dormitory seem cold and empty. The unappetizing smell of disinfectant replaced my visions of cookies and cocoa.Standing in front of the mirror, I conversed with my reflection. “You wanted to be a nurse, didnt you? Well, youre almost a nurse. Heres your chance to find out what Christmas spirit really means.” Determined to make the best of it, I turned in early.“Ill be home for Christmas. You can count on me. . . .” My faithful clock radio announced reveille as I slowly dragged myself out of a toasty-warm bed. I trudged across the snow-filled street and grabbed a quick breakfast in the cafeteria before reporting for duty on the medical-surgical unit.As I prepared to take vital signs on my first patient, I was startled by a robust voice that came from behind. “Merry Christmas to you. Want anything from the cafeteria? Im headed that way, Missy.”I took the stethoscope out of my ears and turned around. From the dimly lit room I could see a gigantic, roly-poly elderly gentleman with long, curly hair, all decked out in a bright-red plaid shirt tucked haphazardly into baggy, red trousers. The trousers appeared to be held up by only two wide, fire-engine red suspenders that had long since outlived their elasticity. The only thing missing was the beard. This Santa Claus facsimile was standing in the doorway waiting patiently for an answer to his query.Looking toward the bright hallway lights from the darkened room, I thought for a moment that I was dreaming.“No, thanks,” I responded. “I just came on duty. Ill grab something at lunch.”Before disappearing down the hall he added, “Names George. Just let me know what I can do for you, Missy. Ill be right back.”As I cared for my patients, George was right alongside. I watched him spread holiday cheer as he became a guest to the patients who had no visitors that day. When trays arrived, he knew who needed assistance and who needed to be fed. He read letters and cards to those whose eyes could no longer see the letters on a printed page. Georges powerful body and tender hands were always ready to help, hold, turn, pull up or lift a patient. He was a “gopher” who made countless trips to the supply room for the “needs of the moment.”George also knew when to call for help. While reading a letter to Mr. Jenkins, George noticed that the patient suddenly started to “look funny” and instantly ran to the nurses station to summon aid. Thanks to Georges swift action, we managed to reverse the effects of an impending diabetic coma.Jovial George clearly enjoyed helping others while he spread cheer and told jokesthe same jokes, over and over again, all day long, one patient at a time. We all enjoyed his presence that Christmas day.When I finally took my lunch break, I was surprised to find the cafeteria elaborately decorated for the season. I sat down next to one of the staff nurses from the unit. During lunch with Andrea, I had the chance to ask a burning question. “Who is this George fellow? And why is he here on Christmas Day?”“About ten years ago, Georges wife became seriously ill. He spent almost every waking moment by her side. Those two lovebirds were so devoted to one another. There was nothing he wouldnt do for her.” Andrea stopped for a few moments, sipping her coffee in silence, before continuing. “George started to visit other patients while his wife was sleeping or having treatments. He was here so much that he seemed to take naturally to helping out wherever he could.”My natural curiosity made me ask, “Does he have any family?”A serious look came over Andreas face as she continued, “They never had children, and as far as I know, there are no relatives. But you see, George watched his wife suffer for a very long time. He shared every second of her pain and anguish. On Christmas Eve, after I prepared his wife for sleep, they prayed together. During the prayer, George promised his wife that if God would take away her misery that night, by taking her home, he would spend the rest of his life as a Christmas volunteer.”Andrea and I finished our lunch in silence.【词汇过关】请写出下面文单词在文章中的中文意思。1.reminisceremi'nisv._2.reliveri'livvt._3.secludesi'kludvt._4.yearnjnvi._5.mouthwatering'ma'wtriadj._6.aromas'rmn._7.giggle'gig()lv._8.slam'slæmv._9.unappetizing'n'æpitaiziadj._10.disinfectantdisin'fekt()ntn._11.conversekn'vsvi._12.faithful'feifladj._13.reveilleri'vælin._14.toasty-warm'tsti wmadj._15.trudgetrdv._16.medical-surgical'medik()l'sdik()ladj._19.startled 'sta:tldadj._20.robustr()'bstadj._21.stethoscope'steskpn._22.dimly'dimliadv._23.giganticdai'gæntikadj.巨_24.roly-poly'ruli'puliadj._25.deckeddekvt._26.plaidplædn._27.tucktkvt._28.haphazardlyhæp'hæzdliadv._29.outlive at'livvt._30.elasticityelæ'stisitin._31.facsimilefæk'similin._32.query'kwirin._33.traytrein._34.summon'smnvt._35.impendingim'pendiadj._36.elaboratelyi'læbrtliadv._37.sipsipvi._38.anguish'ægwin.痛苦【句子学习】请根据中文句子填空。（一）动作描写1. Georges _, hold, turn, pull up or lift a patient. 乔治强壮的身体和温柔的手随时准备帮助，抱住，翻身，拉起或抬起病人。2. Andrea _, _in silence, _.安德里亚停了一会儿，默默地喝着咖啡，然后继续说下去。（二）情绪描写1. _ in my room, I _the mouthwatering aromas of Moms freshly baked cookies, hot chocolate and love. 我躲在自己的房间里，渴望妈妈新鲜出炉的饼干、热巧克力和爱的令人垂涎的香气。2. “Ill be home for Christmas. _. . . .” _.“我会回家过圣诞节。你可以相信我.”。我忠实的时钟收音机宣布道，于是我慢慢地把自己从温暖的床上拖了出来。（三）环境描写_ the usual giggling, slamming doors and ringing telephones _. 没有了平时的咯咯笑声，没有了“砰”的一声关门声，没有了电话铃声，整个宿舍显得冰冷空旷。（四） 外貌描写From the dimly lit room I could see_从昏暗的房间中，我可以看到一位身材魁梧的老绅士，留着一头卷发，穿着一件鲜红色的格子衬衫，衬衫随意地塞进宽松的红色裤子里。拓展练习读后续写阅读下面材料，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。It was unusually cold that year on December 25. The snowstorm swept across my city, with biting wind piercing (划破) the silence of the empty street.I was a nurse on duty in the emergency room. Seated behind my desk, I stared through the glass window into the dark sky. I didnt think there would be any patients, sighing about having to work on Christmas, when almost all the people were enjoying their family members company. Just then, five people showed up in front of my desk, a pale woman and four small children. I rose to my feet immediately.“Are you all sick?” I asked suspiciously. “Yes.” she said weakly and lowered her head.But when it came to descriptions of their presenting problems, things got a little confusing. Two of the children had headaches, but the headaches werent accompanied by the normal body language of holding the head or trying to keep it still. Two children had earaches, but only one could tell me which ear was affected. The mother complained of a cough but seemed to work to produce it.Something was wrong, but I didnt say anything and explained that it might be a little while before a doctor saw her. She responded, “Take your time; its warm here.”On a hunch (出于直觉),I checked the chart after the admitting clerk had finished registering the family. No addressthey were homeless. And the waiting room was warm and comfortable.I looked out at the family huddled (蜷缩) by the Christmas tree. The little one was clapping his hands and stamping his feet, with his eyes fixed on the television screen while the bigger one was pointing at the television and yelling something at her mother. The oldest one was looking at an ornament(装饰) on the Christmas tree.注意:1.所续写短文的词数应为150左右；2.续写部分分为两段，每段的开头语已为你写好。I returned to the nurses station.We prepared a big dinner for our Christmas guests.心灵鸡汤精选答案【词汇过关】请写出下面文单词在文章中的中文意思。1.reminisceremi'nisv.追忆；回想2.reliveri'livvt.再体验3.secludesi'kludvt.使隔开4.yearnjnvi.渴望，向往5.mouthwatering'ma'wtriadj.令人垂涎的6.aromas'rmn.芳香，香味7.giggle'gig()lv.咯咯笑的8.slam'slæmv.砰地关上9.unappetizing'n'æpitaiziadj.引不起食欲的10.disinfectantdisin'fekt()ntn.消毒剂, 杀菌剂11.conversekn'vsvi.交谈12.faithful'feifladj.忠实的13.reveilleri'vælin.起床号14.toasty-warm'tsti wmadj.暖和舒适的15.trudgetrdv.步履艰难地走16.medical-surgical'medik()l'sdik()ladj.医用外科的19.startled 'sta:tldadj.受惊吓的20.robustr()'bstadj.强健的21.stethoscope'steskpn.听诊器22.dimly'dimliadv.微暗；朦胧地23.giganticdai'gæntikadj.巨大的24.roly-poly'ruli'puliadj.矮胖的25.deckeddekvt.装饰某人26.plaidplædn.格子花呢27.tucktkvt.卷起；挤进28.haphazardlyhæp'hæzdliadv.随意地29.outlive at'livvt.比活得长30.elasticityelæ'stisitin.弹性31.facsimilefæk'similin.副本32.query'kwirin.问题, 疑问33.traytrein.(医用)托盘34.summon'smnvt.召唤35.impendingim'pendiadj.迫在眉睫的36.elaboratelyi'læbrtliadv.精巧地37.sipsipvi.啜饮38.anguish'ægwin.痛苦【句子学习】请根据中文句子填空。（一）动作描写1. Georges powerful body and tender hands were always ready to help, hold, turn, pull up or lift a patient. 乔治强壮的身体和温柔的手随时准备帮助，抱住，翻身，拉起或抬起病人。3. Andrea stopped for a few moments, sipping her coffee in silence, before continuing.安德里亚停了一会儿，默默地喝着咖啡，然后继续说下去。（二）情绪描写1. Secluded in my room, I yearnedforthe mouthwatering aromas of Moms freshly baked cookies, hot chocolate and love. 我躲在自己的房间里，渴望妈妈新鲜出炉的饼干、热巧克力和爱的令人垂涎的香气。2. “Ill be home for Christmas. You can count on me. . . .” My faithful clock radio announced reveilleas I slowly dragged myself out of a toasty-warm bed.“我会回家过圣诞节。你可以相信我.”。我忠实的时钟收音机宣布道，于是我慢慢地把自己从温暖的床上拖了出来。（三）环境描写The absence of the usual giggling, slamming doors and ringing telephones made the dormitory seem cold and empty. 没有了平时的咯咯笑声，没有了“砰”的一声关门声，没有了电话铃声，整个宿舍显得冰冷空旷。（五） 外貌描写From the dimly lit room I could see a gigantic, roly-poly elderly gentleman with long, curly hair, all decked outin a bright-red plaid shirt tucked haphazardly into baggy, red trousers. 从昏暗的房间中，我可以看到一位身材魁梧的老绅士，留着一头卷发，穿着一件鲜红色的格子衬衫，衬衫随意地塞进宽松的红色裤子里。拓展练习读后续写参考范文I returned to the nurses station. I told others that we had a homeless family in the waiting room. Hearing what I said, all the nurses fell silent. The nurses, having complained about working Christmas, turned to compassion for a family just trying to get warmth on Christmas. We made up our minds to do something for them and went into action instantly, much as we do when theres a medical emergency.We prepared a big dinner for our Christmas guests. They happily wolved down everything we prepared.Then we collected from different departments candies, crayons and other things available to give them as presents. As seriously as we met the physical needs of the patients, our team worked to meet the needs, and exceed the expectations of a family who just wanted to be warm on Christmas Day. Later, as the family were ready to leave, one little girl came running back, showing her appreciation, gave me a hug and whispered, “Thanks for being our angels today.”