文章大意:本文是一篇新闻报道,主要讲的是Paul Durietz是一位来自伊利诺伊州的76岁社会研究教师,于2023年9月1日创下了世界上最长的教学生涯的吉尼斯世界纪录。
Paul Durietz is a 76-year-old social studies teacher from Illinois. On September 1, 2023, he set a Guinness World Record for the world’s longest teaching career.
Paul has known since he was young that he wanted to be a social studies teacher. Social studies is the study of history, and how people, countries, and cultures are connected. He became interested in history after hearing stories from his father. On his mother’s side of the family, he had connections to a famous person from English history, which aroused his interest in studying the Middle Ages. At the age of 11, after many conversations with his father, Paul was certain social studies would be his field of study.
Paul began teaching at Woodland Middle School in Gurnee, Illinois in 1970. Ever since then, he’s been teaching social studies at the same school.
Things have changed a lot since he began all those years ago. When he started, Richard Nixon was President of the United States, and the Beatles were still together. This rock band was formed in Liverpool, England in 1960. At that time, the only way to make copies was with a “ditto machine (复印机)”, which used a purple ink.
There’re many activities in his teaching to help his students learn. For example, he has organized virtual field trips, geography contests, and special days about the US Civil War. He has even organized mock (模拟的) elections at school to help his students learn about politics. For much of his 53 years as a teacher, Paul has been in charge of the social studies program at Woodland. He’s helped to guide over 20 other social studies teachers at the school. “We should be full of freshness in things and stick to learning continuously,” says Paul, who is extremely proud that some of his students have become history teachers because of him.
Paul has no plans to retire any time soon. “Keep working on what you love to do in life,” he says.
4. What played an important role in Paul’s career planning?
A.His father’s influence. | B.His mother’s encouragement. |
C.His view of teaching history. | D.His understanding of social studies. |
5. Why did the author mention the Beatles?
A.To stress Paul’s long teaching career. | B.To highlight Paul likes music as well. |
C.To say Paul contributes a lot to music. | D.To indicate Paul once taught music. |
6. Which best describes Paul’s teaching style?
A.Demanding. | B.Creative. | C.Academic. | D.Conservative. |
7. What can we learn from Paul’s story?
A.It is never too late to teach. | B.Education is the key to success. |
C.Positive thinking results in victory. | D.Curious minds don’t feel contented. |