一、The Great School Cookie Decorating Contest
Last Friday, our school held a cookie decorating contest. All the students in Grade 3 were so excited! My mom helped me make a big batch of plain sugar cookies the night before. I put them in a pink box and carried it carefully to school.
When we got to the classroom, our teacher, Ms. Lee, gave each of us a plate of cookies, a tube of white icing, and lots of colorful toppings—like rainbow sprinkles, small candies, and chocolate chips. “You have 30 minutes to decorate your cookies,” Ms. Lee said. “The most creative design will win a prize!”
I thought hard about what to make. I love pandas, so I decided to turn my cookie into a panda face. First, I squeezed white icing all over the cookie. Then, I used black icing to make two big circles for the panda’s eyes. I put a small black candy in the middle of each eye for the pupil. Next, I made a black nose and a smile with the black icing. Finally, I added two small white candies for the panda’s ears.
When the time was up, everyone held up their cookies. Some students made flower-shaped cookies, some made star cookies, and one student even made a cookie that looked like our school! Ms. Lee walked around the classroom to look at all the designs. When she saw my panda cookie, her eyes lit up. “This is so cute!” she said.
After everyone voted, Ms. Lee announced the winner. “First place goes to Lily!” she said. I was so happy—I jumped out of my seat and clapped my hands. My prize was a big bag of cookie toppings and a certificate with my name on it.
After school, I shared my panda cookie with my best friend, Tom. He took a bite and said, “This is the best cookie I’ve ever tasted!” I smiled and said, “We can decorate cookies together this weekend!”
This contest was so much fun. I learned that being creative is exciting, and sharing your creations with friends makes it even better.
语法句型分析
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一般过去时：短文核心时态为一般过去时，用于描述 “上周五比赛” 的过往事件，如 “held”（举办）、“helped”（帮助）、“squeezed”（挤）、“announced”（宣布）等，符合小学阶段 “描述过去发生的事情” 的语法学习重点。
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序数词与连接词：用 “First... Then... Next... Finally...”（首先…… 然后…… 接下来…… 最后……）连接动作顺序，清晰展现 “装饰饼干” 的步骤，帮助学生掌握 “描述过程” 的表达逻辑，同时这些连接词也是小学阶段常用的过渡词。
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简单句与并列句：以 “主语 + 谓语 + 宾语” 的简单句为主（如 “I love pandas.”“She gave us cookies.”），穿插用 “and”“so” 连接的并列句（如 “I put them in a box and carried it to school.”“I was happy, so I jumped.”），句式难度适中，既符合小学生语言水平，又能逐步培养句子连贯性。
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二、Bella, the Little Puppy Who Learned to Fetch
My family got a little puppy last month. We named her Bella. She is a golden retriever with soft, fluffy fur and big brown eyes. When Bella first came to our house, she was very shy. She would hide under the sofa whenever someone walked into the room. But now, she is the most energetic puppy I know!
One day, my dad brought home a red rubber ball. “Let’s teach Bella to fetch,” he said. I was so excited. My dad threw the ball across the living room. Bella looked at the ball, then looked at us. She didn’t move. “Go get it, Bella!” I called. But Bella just wagged her tail and sat down.
My dad didn’t give up. He picked up the ball and put it in Bella’s mouth. “Now bring it to Lily,” he said gently. Bella walked over to me and dropped the ball at my feet. I clapped and said, “Good girl, Bella!” I gave her a small piece of dog treat as a reward.
We practiced every day after school. At first, Bella would run after the ball but forget to bring it back. Then, she started bringing it back sometimes. After a week, she could fetch the ball perfectly! Now, whenever I pick up the red ball, Bella runs to the door, waiting for me to throw it.
Last weekend, we took Bella to the park. I threw the ball far into the grass. Bella ran as fast as she could, picked up the ball, and ran back to me. A little boy watching us said, “Your puppy is so smart!” I smiled and said, “Thank you! We practiced a lot.”
Bella is not just a puppy—she is my best friend. We play fetch every day, and she makes me laugh when she chases her tail. I am so happy that we taught her to fetch, and I can’t wait to teach her more tricks!
语法句型分析
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一般现在时与一般过去时结合：描述 Bella 的外貌特征（“She is a golden retriever...”）和现在的习惯（“We play fetch every day...”）用一般现在时；描述 “刚带回家时的样子”（“She was very shy...”）和 “教她捡球的过程”（“My dad brought home a ball...”）用一般过去时，清晰区分 “常态” 与 “过往事件”，是小学阶段时态学习的核心考点。
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形容词用法：文中使用 “soft, fluffy”（柔软的、毛茸茸的）、“big, brown”（大的、棕色的）、“small”（小的）、“smart”（聪明的）等形容词修饰名词，帮助学生掌握 “形容词修饰名词” 的基础语法，同时丰富语言表达。
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情态动词与祈使句：用 “Let’s teach Bella...”（让我们教贝拉……）、“Go get it...”（去拿它……）等祈使句表建议或指令；用 “could”（能）、“would”（会）等情态动词描述 Bella 的能力变化（“She could fetch the ball perfectly.”），符合小学生日常交流与表达需求。
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三、A Rainy Day Adventure with My Family
Last Sunday morning, I woke up to the sound of rain. I looked out the window and saw raindrops falling from the sky. “Oh no,” I said. “We can’t go to the park like we planned.” My mom heard me and came into my room. She smiled and said, “Don’t be sad. We can have an adventure at home!”
My mom got out a big box from the closet. Inside were old blankets, pillows, and fairy lights. “Let’s build a fort!” she said. My dad and my little brother, Tom, came to help. First, we moved the sofa and the coffee table to make space. Then, we draped the blankets over the chairs and the table to make the roof of the fort. We used pillows to hold the blankets in place, and we hung the fairy lights inside.
When the fort was done, it looked like a magical little house. My mom brought in a basket of snacks—popcorn, apples, and juice. My dad put on a funny cartoon on the tablet. We all sat inside the fort, eating snacks and watching the cartoon. Tom laughed so hard at the cartoon that he spilled his juice. We all laughed, and my mom gave him a napkin to clean up.
After the cartoon, my dad said, “Let’s play a game. I’ll hide a toy, and you two can find it.” He hid Tom’s favorite teddy bear somewhere in the house. Tom and I searched everywhere—in the kitchen, in the bathroom, and under the beds. Finally, I found the teddy bear inside the fort, under a pillow! Tom was so happy that he hugged the teddy bear tightly.
In the afternoon, the rain stopped. But we didn’t want to leave the fort. We played board games and told stories until dinner time. My dad said, “This was the best rainy day ever!” I agreed. Even though we couldn’t go to the park, we had so much fun at home.
This day taught me that adventures don’t have to be outside. Sometimes, the best adventures are the ones you have with your family, even on a rainy day.
语法句型分析
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宾语从句：文中 “I said, ‘We can’t go to the park...’”“ My mom said, ‘Don’t be sad...’” 等直接引语，本质是 “主语 + 谓语 + 宾语从句” 结构，帮助学生初步接触宾语从句的简单形式，同时通过对话让短文更生动真实。
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方位介词：使用 “inside”（在里面）、“outside”（在外面）、“under”（在下面）、“on”（在上面）、“in”（在…… 里）等方位介词，描述 “搭建帐篷”“找玩具” 的位置关系（如 “under the sofa”“inside the fort”），是小学阶段需重点掌握的基础语法，且贴近生活场景。
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感叹句与并列句：用 “Oh no!”（哦不！）、“This was the best rainy day ever!”（这是最棒的雨天！）等感叹句表达情绪；用 “and”“but” 连接并列句（如 “We ate snacks and watched cartoons.”“The rain stopped, but we didn’t leave.”），既丰富句式，又能让学生理解句子间的逻辑关系。
