问答题
1. Read the following speech and draw a structure map for it.
Those of you with a green thumb know that a healthy houseplant like this one needs a number of things to grow, including a good pot, rich soil, and adequate water. The pot is the plant’s home, the comforting place where it grows up. The soil gives the plant nutrients, and helps its roots expand. Water is the basis of all life and allows the plant to thrive. Like this plant and the pot, soil and water it requires to grow, you can get a sense of my growth by looking at my family, my friends, and my interests.
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The pot represents my family. A pot holds the plant together just like my family holds me together. My mom and dad not only gave me life but a loving home to grow up in. If I ever had a bad day, they kept me from falling apart. As the plant protects the roots and the soil, my family protected me as I grew through my childhood.
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The soil represents my friends, who have supported me as I branched out into new experiences. Here on campus, my three best friends have helped me adjust to college by showing me around, by introducing me to new people, and by helping me with my assignments. They encourage me to follow my dreams and are always willing to offer advice. As the nutrients from the soil feed the plant, my friends have helped me grow and develop.
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The water represents my interests. Without water, this plant would turn brown and dull, but with water, the plant is bright and full of life. Like water for this plant, my interests help me flourish rather than wilt. I have a broad range of interests, including music, art, swimming, and watching movies. My interests make my personal colors more vibrant and allow me to bloom.
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I wouldn’t be who I am today without my family, my friends, and my interests. But like this plant, I still have some growing to do---more things to learn and more things to experience. Luckily, because of my own pot, soil, and water, I ‘m comfident I will blossom into the person I want to be.
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