I peered over my grandma’s shoulder as she sewed pieces of cloth together. The two pieces became one faster than I’d imagined. The colors, however, looked ugly when put together and none of the patterns matched. All the patches (补丁) on this blanket seemed to disagree.

“Grandma， that’s the ugliest quilt (棉被) I’ve ever seen.”

“Oh, sweetie, it’s warm and beautiful,” said Grandma, pointing to a pile of crazy patterned shirts and suits. “I can take these old clothes that Grandpa and I will never wear again and turn them into something useful and good. It’s not the quilts appearance but the love that sews it together that makes it beautiful. This quilt will keep you warm on a cold night like tonight. And I know that for a fact.” Grandma put her hand on my shoulder, “Not everyone is as lucky as we are. Here, put on your coat. We’ll get a second opinion about how ugly my quilts are.”

Grandma folded a finished quilt and tucked it into a shopping bag. Afterwards, we got in the car and drove downtown. The white snow turned grayer as we got to the city. Eventually, Grandma pulled up at a dark alley (胡同) and we got out of the car. The terrible smell of rotting garbage made me feel sick and pinch my nose shut. Grandma took my hand and led me to the street lamp. I could see the snow shimmering (发出微光) in the light.

Grandma paused. “There’s usually somebody down this alley. It’s quiet and out of the wind--a good place to stay on cold nights. A nice warm quilt might make it even better.”

The dark engulfed (吞没) Grandma and I as we stepped deep into the alley. The pavement was cracked and missing in spots. Chicken bones and stained boxes littered their way. And Grandma’s shoes made a loud sound with each step. Feeling frightened, I squeezed Grandma’s hand. Grandma squeezed my hand back. “Its OK.” she smiled.

“Who’s there?” shouted a voice out of the darkness.

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“I have a nice warm quilt, if you want it,” said Grandma.

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Paragraph 2:

Back home, I found a worn-out quilt by accident in a cupboard.

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【答案】Para 1: “I have a nice warm quilt, if you want it,” said Grandma. After a while, a beam of light appeared and a lady walked out of the darkness. Grandma opened the shopping bag and pulled out the multicolored quilt. “That’s pretty and it looks warm,” the lady exclaimed and took the quilt, her eyes filled with tears of gratitude. As we walked back down the alley, I looked over my shoulder and saw the lady holding the quilt tightly to her face. “You’re right, Grandma. That is a beautiful quilt.” On our ride back home, the lady’s grateful words were still ringing in my ears.

Para 2: Back home, I found a worn-out quilt by accident in a cupboard. I asked Grandma curiously, Grandma, why is there a quilt here? After a moment of silence, Grandma began to share her own story. On a freezing night decades ago, as a poor young woman sleeping in the same alley, Grandma was offered a quilt, which warmed her up. She was determined to pass the love forward. That’s why Grandma sewed the old clothes together and made quilts for those in need. After hearing the story, I gave Grandma the biggest hug ever. I thought of all the clothes I didn’t want to wear anymore and knew what Grandma and I would do the next morning.

【解析】

本篇书面表达属于读后续写，要求考生续写两段内容使之与已给出的材料构成一篇完整的短文。

本篇书面表达是读后续写。通过阅读所给文章可知，作者看到奶奶缝制了一条带有各种补丁的被子，认为这条被子非常的丑陋。但是，奶奶却说被子的美不在于它的外表，而在于这条被子是用爱缝制的。之后，奶奶和作者一起来到城里破旧而又寒冷的街道。作者很害怕，这时，从胡同里传来了声音。

续写部分分为两段，第一段开头是：奶奶说：我有一条暖和的被子，如果你想要的话。所以接下来应该写刚才说话的人从胡同里走出来，奶奶把被子送给这个人。这个人收下被子，并且非常感激，之后，作者和奶奶上车离开。此处，也可以描写一下作者在现场的感受。

第二段开头是：回到家里，我碰巧在壁橱里发现了一条破旧的被子……本段应该写作者向奶奶询问这条被子的来历。奶奶向作者讲述这条被子的故事，以及缝制被子送给他人的原因。作者从中学到了很多道理，并且决心向奶奶学习做些慈善的事情。

续写时我们要按照已给出的材料中的关键词来写两段内容。最后还要注意所续写短文的词数应为150左右。按要求完成写作任务。