文章大意:这是一篇记叙文。主要讲述了作者作为一名教师很荣幸能在最伟大的职业中工作。尽管工作时间很长,工作很辛苦,但每天结束后,作者都觉得自己有所作为。这是让教师保持精力充沛、充满激情的动力。
I am honored to work in the greatest profession (行业). Despite the long hours and hard work, I finish each day, feeling as though I have made a difference. This is the drive that keeps teachers energetic and passionate (热情的). As Christa McAuliffe said, “I touch the future, I teach.”
When I was named Maryland Teacher of the Year, I received a congratulatory e-mail from a former (以前的) student, Morgan, who is currently attending Georgetown University and is an officer of the student-run Women in Politics group. I recently turned on the television to watch a college basketball game to find another former student, Austin, running up and down the court for Georgetown. Walking through a shopping mall recently, I encountered (邂逅) a former student, Olade, dressed in a suit. After a brief greeting, he handed me a business card for the company that he just had started, at age twenty-two. Another student said he is in the process of applying for law school at Howard University. Believe it or not, I encounter former students with similar success stories nearly every week. One student, Tasha, is off to the University of Maryland, Eastern Shore next year to study, of all things, Social Studies/Education. Now that’s a student after my own heart!
Seeing the success of former students and knowing that I was able to make a small contribution to their success during the time that they sat in my class, is the greatest reward. Sometimes, while I am watching my current students working and interacting (互动) in class, I try to picture what they will be doing ten years from now. I wonder if I am looking at a future senator (议员) or judge. Can you imagine being able to say, “I taught Senator Thomas government in the tent h grade?” I would not trade my career for any other. I literally (真正地) touch the future each and every day.
28. Which of the following people are in close contact with the author in work?
A.Drivers. | B.Coaches. | C.Actors. | D.Students. |
29. Why are several former students mentioned in paragraph 2?
A.To prove the author’s success. | B.To show off the students’ talents. |
C.To tell us success takes many forms. | D.To remind us of people in all walks of life. |
30. What does the author think of his profession?
A.Challenging. | B.Demanding. | C.Rewarding. | D.Interesting. |
31. Which of the following words can describe the author?
A.Active and confident. | B.Passionate and proud. |
C.Responsible and curious. | D.Friendly and easy-going. |