23届温州三模,原文 sink or swim
背景故事:我擅长仰泳(backstroke),教练却把我分在我最不擅长的蛙泳(breaststroke)队。怎样逼迫自己走出舒适区(push oneself out of the comfort zone),突破自我,故事由此展开。
故事以语言对话为主,其中一些人物的动作和肢体语言(body language)生动地反映了人物角色的情感和情绪,很值得学习。
1. 我听到宣布名单结果,紧张得上唇冒汗
Sweat broke out over my upper lip. Of course, that could have been from the humidity( 潮湿) of the pool hall.
2. 朋友用肘部捅捅我,表精神支持
Morgan pressed her elbow into my side, trying to offer me moral support.
3. 我失落难过,心情沉到谷底
It didn't help. My stomach sank to my knees like a brick in water, and no amount of treading(踩水) was going to bring it back.
4. 一些队员双臂交叉胸前,讥笑,看笑话
Callie folded her arms across her chest and grinned wickedly(邪恶地). A few girls snickered(窃笑).
5. 朋友翻白眼,打抱不平
"Shut up,callie," Morgan said, rolling her eyes.
6. 我无声抗议,摔储物柜门,表达愤怒
I said nothing, just slammed my locker shut and made for the showers.
7. 母亲听我消极言论,皱眉,不赞成
"Or maybe I should just quit the swim team." Mom frowned. "Is that what you want?"
8. 我叹气,反映我的真实思想
I sighed, "No." I took a bite of my pizza.
9. 教练抬头,微笑,询问
Coach Cafferty looked up and smiled, "Hi, Jamie. All set for today?"
10. 我很紧张,手捏压着背包带 , 拒绝参加集训
My hands squeezed the strap(捏挤带子) of my duffel bag (桶装帆布包). "Actually that's what I want to talk to you about. I don't think I can do the meet tomorrow."
To be continued