As I walked into the primary school, I looked down at my new black Mary Jane shoes ---I wanted to be anywhere in the world but Fountain Inn Elementary School.
I stood at Mrs Blackstone's door. Before I tried the great escape, the wooden door suddenly opened to the singsong voice of Mrs Blackstone, my new fifth grade teacher.
“We've been waiting on you!" she said in an unusually high voice. With a smile my mom walked away and I was left standing in the center stage in front of a group of students.
Over the next few days, Mrs Blackstone made it her job to find me a new best friend and help me join a choir (合唱队) . During history lessons, as I didn't want to speak in front of the class she would not only call on me but have me stand up to address my classmates. She laughed at my nervousness when I wouldn't get in line to sharpen my pencil for fear of being embarrassed. Her silliness made me smile and finally feel much more relaxed in the new environment.
One spring afternoon, Mrs Blackstone asked me to stay after class.
"I'd like to speak with you, Amanda."
My mind raced. Had I made a bad grade? Had I hurt someone's feelings?
"Are you enjoying your new school?" She sat comfortably behind her desk.
“I want to tell you something, between you and me, not to be shared with anyone else."
“Okay.” My throat all of a sudden felt very dry.
With her eyebrows raised she said, "I see something special in you. The way you communicate with others, the kindness you show- I think you have great potential (潜能)to be something very important."
I listened attentively to every word.
"I've been a teacher for over twenty-five years; I can see it. But you must believe in yourself. That's very important. Remember that and you'll go far."
She then hugged me and said,‘‘See you tomorrow."
Her singsong voice was music to my ears that day. I walked out of her class, not staring at my Mary Jane shoes, but looking straight ahead with my head high. My teacher saw something special in me!
4. What can we know about the author from the first two paragraphs?
A.He went to school unwillingly. | B.He liked the new school very much. |
C.He was afraid of his new teacher. | D.He liked his teacher's singing. |
5. How did the author feel when he was asked to leave behind one afternoon?
A.Embarrassed. | B.Excited . | C.Surprised. | D.Nervous. |
6. Why did Mrs Blackstone have a talk with the author?
A.To tell him about his grades. | B.To encourage him to be confident. |
C.To help him realize his mistakes. | D.To make him feel cared and loved. |
7. Which of the following can be the best title for the text?
A.A Teacher for Every Child | B.An Unforgettable Lesson |
C.Magical Words | D.Special Treatment |