1、高考资源网（）您身边的高考专家 版权所有高考资源网-1-专题能力提升练三十四 概要写作(二)Writing 1阅读下面短文，根据其内容写一篇 60 词左右的内容概要。2020之江教育联盟一模An old saying goes that a near neighbor is better than a distant cousin.This saying has fully proved that neighbors are so significant in our life.In the past,neighbors helped one another build houses and
2、clear fields.They could offer timely help when someone was in trouble.Families depended on one another for friendship and entertainment.They shared happiness and sorrow from time to time,which brought a harmonious atmosphere.However,nowadays,lack of communication and interaction between neighbors is
3、 the norm.The close relationship between neighbors is not common in our cities.A family may not even know the other families that live next door to them.We live in an age of machines and the Internet,and each family has its own car,TV set,and washing machine.People no longer depend on neighbors as m
4、uch as they once did.Machines and the Internet keep people apart.In our grandparents times,women met while they hung the washing out,and men stopped and talked while they mowed their lawns.Today,they cant hear anything above the noise of their power lawn mowers.And women stay inside with their elect
5、rical dryers.Children are inside watching their favorite TV shows or playing computer games.Is the idea of being a good neighbor old-fashioned?In 1965,a power cut hit New York City,and many thousands of people were left helpless.Suddenly everyone shared the same problem,and the largest city became a
6、 group of eight million neighbors.People with cars offered rides to those walking.Other people helped direct traffic.Trapped in elevators,people played word games and helped keep each other in good spirits.In times of trouble,people still depend on one another.As time goes on,people may once again f
7、eel that being a good neighbor is important._高考资源网（）您身边的高考专家 版权所有高考资源网-2-Writing 2阅读下面短文，根据其内容写一篇 60 词左右的内容概要。2020浙江嘉兴一模Do you know that 60.2%of US families own dogs?Thats over 75 million families.Besides getting a faithful companion,these friends also provide many health benefits that can be truly
8、life-changing for your fitness and wellness.Most dogs need to walk outside every day,so you are up and moving more often than non-pet owners.The average dog owner spends 300 minutes per week walking,compared to a non-pet owners 168 minutes.Frequent daily exercise lowers your blood pressure and reduc
9、es your chances of suffering from heart disease.Your physical health isnt the only thing that gets better with a companion dog.You can also improve your mental well-being.People suffering from anxiety find it helpful to have a dog on hand.You can findmany dogs operating as emotional support animals,
10、and help people in stressful situations feel better.If your dog is a more active type,you could find yourself taking your friend all over the place.If you take your dog to the forest,you actually lower your tendency to suffer negative(消极的)feelings.A research discovered that the part of the brain tha
11、t is most active when you deal with negative things calms down when you spend time among the trees.The dog ownership routine allows you to build healthy habits and it also gives you the opportunity to make social connections.Dog parks are filled with people you share a common interest with,and there
12、 are plenty of people who love to give dogs a friendly pat(轻拍)during walks.All of these are opportunities to have new great friendships and other emotional connections._高考资源网（）您身边的高考专家 版权所有高考资源网-3-专题能力提升练三十四 概要写作(二)Writing 1【佳作展台】Neighbors play an important role in our life.(要点 1)In the past,neighbo
13、rs helped one another and lived a harmonious life.(要点 2)Admittedly,owing to modern devices and the Internet,neighbors drift apart,resulting in little contact between each other now.(要点 3)Nevertheless,undergoing a power failure enabled residents in New York City in 1965 to become neighbors,and they a
14、ssisted and encouraged one another,which illustrates the significance of being a good neighbor.(要点 4)Writing 2【佳作展台】Many US families have dogs and these companion animals help improve peoples health in many ways.(要点 1)Taking the dog for a walk every day contributes to physical health.(要点 2)Besides,dogs,which can offer people emotional support or get them close to nature,bring psychological benefits.(要点 3)They also provide more chances of positive social interaction with people of the same interest.(要点 4)
