祖父
【内容提示】
你的一位亲人，如祖父、祖母，或外祖母、外祖父去世已几年了，但他（或她）临终对你的嘱咐一直在激励着你。你回想一下他（或她）的几件事，并籍此说明你这位亲人是一位忘我工作的人，而对你又是无微不至的关心和爱护。
【作文示范】
My Grandfather
My grandfather died about three years ago. But his behaviour①,his spirit and his care for me, are still in my mind.
My grandfather was a doctor. He had many good ways to treat diseases. He worked with a strong sense of responsibility②. One day, Grandpa had a high fever, groaning③ in bed. But when he learned a patient needed treating, he got up with GREat difficulty and began to examine the patient carefully. When we saw sweat drop down from his forehead, our eyes were full of tears.
My grandfather not only worked hard, but also took good care of me. When I was very young, I lived with him. Every time I got good marks, a big smile would appear on his face. If I met with some difficulty, he would say,“Don't lose heart, Xiao You. Try your best. I'm sure you will succeed. Encouraged by his words, I kept making proGREss in my studies. I loved him and respected him too.
One day, Grandfather was taken to hospital because of a serious illness. He didn't allow Mum to take me to see him until the day before his death. But when I got there, he could hardly open his mouth. He only stared at me. After some time he said with GREat difficulty,“Be…a good…person.”These were the last words that he had said to me. I nodded in tears.
The next day, he died. I can't see him any more. Dear Grandpa, I will remember your words and be a good person.
（选自《英语画刊》高中版1997年第11期）
【词语解释】
①behaviour [bi'heivj ] n．行为；举止
②responsibility [ris?p&ns 'bil ti] n．责任；责任心
③groan [gr un] v．呻吟
【写法指要】
本文用事例记述了“祖父”的行为、精神和对“我”的关心。第一段是引言段，提出篇题。第二至四段写“祖父”的三方面的品质。第二段写“祖父”忘我的工作精神和责任心。第三段写“祖父”对“我”的悉心关怀。第四段写“祖父”临终对“我”的嘱咐。第五段是结束语。
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