“What is your name? ” is a question most frequently asked when people meet for the first time. But for me, it was the first challenge I encountered as an international student in Ireland.
The pronunciation system of the Chinese language is quite different from that of English. For native speakers of English, some Chinese words are rather difficult to pronounce. My given name Qiuyu (秋雨), for instance, happened to be a great challenge for many of them. Every time I gave a self-introduction, I had to explain how to pronounce my name at least five times, yet they still could not say it the way I did.
Once in a lecture, the professor tried repeating my name after me over and over in front of thirty classmates. I really did not know whether I should continue correcting him or simply drop the matter. I feared that my classmates might grow tired of my efforts or even lose patience with me. After all, I did care about how others would think of me. I realized that if I didn’t stop, the entire lecture would be ruined. “It’s okay, professor,” I shrugged (耸肩). The awkward moment ended with the class erupting into laughter. I forced a smile, unsure how to respond further.
After that incident, I stopped acting as a “Chinese teacher.” Instead of correcting others when they were struggling to pronounce my name, I just smiled and nodded approvingly. This approach spared me the discomfort of having to over-explain. However, I soon found that by doing so, I might be losing something more important: the opportunity to share a small part of my cultural identity.
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。
In a class discussion, I was invited to explain the meaning of my name._______________
Many of my classmates got interested and came up to me after class. ________________
思路分析
1. 衔接前文，确立主题
前文讲述了作者因名字发音问题产生的困扰，续写需要承接这个背景，选择在课堂讨论中主动介绍名字含义，自然引出文化分享的主题，让故事有积极的转折。
2. 细节填充，丰富情节
解释名字含义时，把“秋”和“雨”的意象（收获、清凉、滋养大地）具体化，让外国同学能直观感受到中文名字的文化内涵。另外，加入同学课后围拢询问的细节，体现大家对中国文化的兴趣，也为后续作者心态转变做铺垫。
3. 升华主旨，呼应主题
通过作者从“回避名字”到“主动分享”的心态变化，点明故事核心：名字不仅是一个符号，更是文化身份的载体，分享名字也是在传递文化价值，同时帮助自己建立文化自信、收获友谊。
范文1．
Paragraph 1:In a class discussion, I was invited to explain the meaning of my name. Standing up, I felt a mix of nervousness and excitement. “My name, Qiuyu, combines the characters for autumn and rain in Chinese,” I began, my voice steady. “Autumn represents harvest and maturity, while rain symbolizes nourishment and growth. Together, they embody a time of abundance and renewal.” As I spoke, I noticed the rapt attention of my classmates, their eyes reflecting curiosity and respect. It was a moment of connection, a bridge built between cultures through the simple act of sharing my name.
Paragraph 2:Many of my classmates got interested and came up to me after class. They surrounded me, their questions pouring out like a stream. “What other names have beautiful meanings in Chinese?” “Can you teach us how to write our names in Chinese characters?” I smiled, feeling a warmth spread through me. I took out a piece of paper and began to sketch out characters, explaining each stroke and its significance. Through this interaction, I realized that by embracing my cultural identity, I was not only preserving my heritage but also enriching the lives of those around me. It was a small yet meaningful step towards fostering cultural understanding and appreciation.
【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，主要讲述了作者作为国际学生在爱尔兰因中文名字发音难而遭遇挑战，之后在一次课堂讨论中分享名字含义，意识到分享文化身份重要性，并借此与同学增进文化理解的故事。
【详解】1.段落续写：
①由第一段首句内容“在课堂讨论中，我被邀请解释我名字的含义。”可知，第一段可描写作者在课堂讨论中解释自己名字的含义，并感受到同学们的专注和尊重，意识到这是一个文化交流的契机。
②由第二段首句内容“我的许多同学都很感兴趣，下课后都来找我。”可知，第二段可描写课后同学们对作者名字背后的文化产生浓厚兴趣，纷纷提问，作者通过教他们写中文名字，进一步加深了彼此的文化理解和欣赏。
2.续写线索：课堂受邀请解释名字的含义——作者阐释名字的寓意——同学们专注倾听——同学们对名字背后的文化感兴趣——作者教他们写中文名字——感悟文化桥接
3.词汇激活
行为类
①代表：represent/stand for
②解释：explain/illustrate
③保护：preserve/protect
情绪类
①紧张：nervousness/tension
②兴奋：excitement/thrill
【点睛】【高分句型1】As I spoke, I noticed the rapt attention of my classmates, their eyes reflecting curiosity and respect.(运用了as引导的状语从句以及独立主格结构)
【高分句型2】Through this interaction, I realized that by embracing my cultural identity, I was not only preserving my heritage but also enriching the lives of those around me.(运用了that引导的宾语从句和“not only...but also...”连接两个并列结构)
范文2．
Paragraph 1:In a class discussion, I was invited to explain the meaning of my name.Rising to my feet slowly, I inched towards the platform,my heart thumping fiercely and theprevious over-explaining echoing into my mind.Fortunately, the urge to clarify the implications of my name calmed me down. I began to explain its literal meaning and gradually unveiled the hidden symbolism behind the mispronounced name."Qiu' symbolizes and folks'labor and harvest in China and 'Yu' nurtures life and hope, instilling vitality into the world,"I uttered with a sense of unprecedented pride.
Paragraph 2:Many of my classmates got interested and came up to me after class. Their eyes sparkling with anticipation and enthusiasm, I was greeted by a constant stream of questions, which focused more on the inner connotations of the name than on the pronunciation. Some were wondering why I was given this name and others even yearned to have a Chinese name. During the process, their curiosity and zeal drowned out my discomfort and a weight was lifted off my shoulders.It was at that time that cultural differences got embraced and a strong cultural connection was forged miraculously between us.
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