With less than 55,000 grizzly bears left in the wild across North America, the sighting of even one is a cause for celebration.
Mike Gibeau, a specialist says the Clarksons and other motorists who have met the white bear—now called Nakoda are truly lucky. For, though there are a few variations of white bears to be found, such as the Kermode bears in British Columbia and the polar bears in the Arctic, white grizzly bears are extremely rare. “I have never in all my time working with grizzly bears—since the early 1980s—seen a white grizzly bear. I’ve seen a really, really blond grizzly, but never white one,” Gibeau told St. Albert Today. 1.
Though this is the first time the world has seen the white grizzly, park keepers have known of Nakoda’s existence since 2018. Jon Stuart-Smith says his team first spotted the bear and its sibling (兄弟姐妹) as babies traveling with their mother.
Nakoda and its sibling were seen again in 2019. This time the smart bears returned to the area earlier this year but left after realizing the grains had been cleared, and there was nothing left to eat. The park officials never publicized the unique bear due to fear that it would be chased by fans eager to catch glimpse. As it turns out, the experts were right. Nakoda’s photos and videos, which have gone viral, have led to people rushing to the bear’s current location and resulted in unsafe parking and traffic jams. To protect the animals, on June 18. 2020, the concerned officials imposed a 10-kilometer no-stopping zone along the section of the Trans-Canada Highway.
Violators (违反者) will be fined anywhere from $85 to as much as $18.500. “We hope this informs visitors to travel through the area safely and to prevent these bears from getting hit on the highway,” said Stuart-Smith. Meanwhile wildlife experts are trying to keep the young grizzlies away from the highway as much as they can.
1. What’s the best title for the text?| A．Grizzly Bears Increasing Survival Ability |
| B．Measures Taken to Protect Grizzly Bears |
| C．Grizzly Bears Well Protected in Canada |
| D．Rare White Grizzly Bear Sighted in Canada |
| A．while driving a car | B．on competition |
| C．during a hunting | D．working in the Arctic |
| A．A specialist. | B．park keeper. |
| C．A photographer. | D．A volunteer. |
| A．turned over | B．set up |
| C．adapted to | D．called for |
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【推荐1】Every year, Arctic terns (北极燕鸥) migrate from the Arctic to the Antarctic — a round-trip of about 80,000 kilometers. New research finds that these far-flying birds use just a few select routes for their travels.
“The Arctic tern is well-known to people as a record holder. To be exact, it holds the world record for the longest migration of any animal, and therefore interacts with a variety of ecosystems along the way,” lead author Joanna Wong, from the University of British Columbia, says.
“They are an indicator species that can tell us so much about the different ecosystems that they travel through,” Wong continues. “If they don’t make it to their destination in one year, then you know there might be an environmental problem somewhere along their route.”
Globally, Arctic terns are declining. Their crossing such a wide geographic range has made it hard for researchers to see where the problem is. “These birds are difficult to study because they are either residing in polar environments, or on the go,” Wong says.
So in order to track them, Wong and her colleagues attached light-level geolocators to the legs of 53 Arctic terns from five breeding colonies (繁殖群落) throughout North America. These geolocators are actually small computers that record surrounding light intensities. “The length of daylight can tell us the latitude (纬度), while the time of solar noon can tell us the longitude, so we are able to estimate positions of birds,” Wong says.
Researchers compared the routes taken by the birds they followed and the migration timing to other Arctic terns that had previously been tracked. They determined that most Arctic terns use common migratory routes. So terns breeding in different areas such as Canada, the United States. Norway, and Greenland, all end up taking similar routes both when they head south and when they return north.
Some other seabirds also use the same paths, which suggests that the routes aren’t specific just to the Arctic terns and that protecting them may be beneficial to other species.
1. What do Arctic terns have a reputation for?| A．Their being long-distance migrants. |
| B．Their contributions to local ecosystems. |
| C．Their ability to survive in polar climates. |
| D．Their being selective about migratory routes. |
| A．Their migratory destinations vary each year. |
| B．They choose random routes when migrating. |
| C．They help us be aware of environmental problems. |
| D．Their migratory journey usually takes more than one year. |
| A．They can hardly get access to Arctic terns. |
| B．They know very little about polar environments. |
| C．They have difficulty protecting Arctic terns’ habitats. |
| D．They fail to figure out Arctic terns’ annual migratory routes. |
| A．To protect Arctic terns from enemies. |
| B．To help identify Arctic terns’ locations. |
| C．To monitor Arctic terns’ physical growth. |
| D．To record the changes of Arctic terns’ breeding colonies. |
| A．Terns around the world breed at the same place. |
| B．It’s significant to protect terns’ migratory routes. |
| C．Conservation of Arctic tern s is easy to achieve. |
| D．Terns’ migratory routes are affected by other seabirds. |
【推荐2】I took a job as a receptionist for a vet almost five decades ago. As a keen animal lover, I accepted the position on the condition that I wouldn’t have to assist with any wounded animals. I couldn’t bear to see any creature in pain.
At the end of my first week, we were closing the office for the day when a young man ran up to us holding a severely injured Doberman puppy in his arms and begging us to save his life. The four- month-old pup had been hit by a car.
The doctor and I ran back into the operating room. The only place the skin was still attached to this poor little animal’s body was around one shoulder. The vet worked tirelessly for what seemed like hours, stitching him back together again. That was the easy part. The puppy had broken multiple bones, including his spine(脊椎). If he survived the next few days, we were quite sure he would never walk again.
That day forever changed my life. The vet mentored me, and I became his assistant in all things medical. One of my first jobs was to give that Doberman puppy daily physical therapy. I remember moving his tiny legs to try to keep his muscles from withering.
Weeks went by until one day, I felt this little fighter push back ever so slightly. And he continued to push back till he could finally use his legs.
Fas-forward about a year, I walked into the clinic’s crowded waiting room and called the name of the next client. Suddenly, a huge Doberman who had been standing quietly with his owner on the opposite side of the room broke loose and rushed toward me. I found myself pinned against the wall with this magnificent dog standing on his hind legs, his front paws on my shoulders, washing my face with abundant and joyful kisses!
I am still amazed at the display of love and gratitude the dog had for me that day all those years ago. I went on to be a vet tech for 14 years, and since retirement, I’ve volunteered at a no-kill animal shelter.
1. Why was the author unwilling to assist the vet with injured animals at first?| A．She didn’t like animals at all. | B．She couldn’t stand working with the vet. |
| C．She had no experience of tending animals. | D．She would feel sad seeing animals injured. |
| A．would not survive | B．would lose the ability to walk |
| C．would recover soon | D．would suffer great pain |
| A．Humorous. | B．Caring. |
| C．Ambitious. | D．Demanding. |
| A．A dog’s gratitude. | B．An experience in clinic. |
| C．I, an animal lover. | D．An incredible miracle. |
【推荐3】Any 25th birthday is a cause for celebration. But it was even more so for Janus, a two-headed Greek tortoise (龟). Living in the Natural History Museum of Geneva, Switzerland, Janus is now believed to be the world’s oldest two-headed tortoise. The museum celebrated the special occasion with a day-long party filled with fun events, which included taking photos with the birthday “boy”.
In the wild, Greek tortoises can live up to two hundred years in their natural habitat. However, two-headed tortoises, like Janus, usually do not survive for that long. Unlike normal tortoises, they are unable to take back their two heads into their shell, making them highly easy to be attacked.
Janus, who has spent his entire life in the museum, faces no such danger. But life is not without challenges for the two-headed tortoise who also has two hearts and two pair s of lungs. Each head controls the front and back legs on its side of the body. The right head is more curious and more awake. The left head is more passive and loves to eat. This can lead to confusion when the two heads decide to go in different directions. To make matters worse, the two heads frequently rub against each other, resulting in skin sores (溃疡). Janus also has a hard time rolling back onto his feet when he accidentally turns over. If left on their backs for too long, tortoises can get sunburned, dehydrated (脱水的) and even die.
Fortunately, Janus has a special caregiver, Angelica Bourgoin, to make sure he lives along and health y life. The tortoise receives a daily massage and is bathed in green tea and flower water. He eats a special diet of organic fruits and vegetables, keeps active with walks, and rides on his custom skateboard. With such loving care, the two-headed tortoise will surely continue to break many more records for long life.
1. Why is it hard for two-headed tortoises to survive in the wild?| A．They can’t avoid biting each other. |
| B．They can’t find enough food to eat. |
| C．They can’t hide from their enemies. |
| D．They can’t run as fast as normal ones. |
| A．In the museum. | B．In a pet store. |
| C．In the ocean. | D．In Bourgoin’s home. |
| A．Different decisions. | B．The death of thirst. |
| C．The pain on his skin. | D．Two halves of body. |
| A．Free. | B．Tough. | C．Boring. | D．Easy. |
【推荐1】In her book The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up, Marie Kondo makes the case that decluttering (清理杂物) can dramatically transform your life. Ridding your spaces of unused and unwanted stuff can make you happier, more confident and maybe even slimmer.
Judging by the popularity of her message and method, Kondo’s philosophy satisfies many people’s need. Yet the evidence backing the benefits of decluttering is mixed.
One 2013 study found that orderly spaces promote healthy choices but also conventional thinking, while working in a messy or disorganized space promotes creativity and new ideas. Einstein, famously, had a very untidy desk and has been quoted as saying, “If a cluttered desk is a sign of a cluttered mind, of what, then, is an empty desk a sign?”
Another study linked physical clutter (杂乱) to lower levels of life satisfaction. But one of the authors of that study says that clutter, rather than a problem in and of itself, seems to be a symptom of other problems, especially unchecked consumerism (无节制的消费). “In this society of abundance we live in, I think the idea that we have to have more makes us less satisfied with life,” says Joseph Ferrari, coauthor of the study. “It isn’t abundance that’s the problem as much as attachment to abundance.”
Other psychologists say technology may also be contributing to America’s keenness for organization. The complexity and disorderliness of life online encourages many people to seek order in their physical spaces, Dr. Dodgen Magee says. “But then you find when your room or your inbox is organized, your world hasn’t stopped being complex, ” she says. At this point, many people decide even more organizing is needed, she says. But this can lead to compulsive (难控制的) tidying and, unavoidably, a sense of failure when you just can’t keep things as neat and orderly as you’d like them to be, she explains.
“The more of a mess our internal world becomes, the more likely we are to grab onto something that gives us this sense of peace,” she says. While a little tidying can be a calming distraction, she says, it’s a temporary bandage, not a cure.
1. What do we know about Kondo’s philosophy?| A．It’s based on solid evidence. | B．It involves spirit-lifting methods. |
| C．It’s popular with many people. | D．It leads people to recycle unused stuff. |
| A．An empty desk is a sign of an empty mind. |
| B．Orderly workspaces can bring health benefits. |
| C．An untidy desk can damage working efficiency. |
| D．Messy environments are likely to encourage creativity. |
| A．It determines people’s life satisfaction. |
| B．It contributes to unchecked consumerism. |
| C．It reflects people’s attachment to technology. |
| D．It arises from the desire for more possessions. |
| A．It can lead to a feeling of frustration. | B．It makes people’s world more complex. |
| C．It can provide lasting peace of mind. | D．It works better with the help of technology. |
【推荐2】There is a photo in my collection that I pull out from time to time to remind myself of an old vacation. It’s a picture of me from the late 1970s on a bench in London’s Victoria Station, my head resting against a wall, eyes closed with tiredness, clothes messed up.
I used to love that shot. It was evidence of my leisure time, of travel, of interruption from the office: miles covered, sights seen, train stations raced through, goals achieved.
However, as I leave work to hit the vacation trail this summer, I take along something extra. This traveling companion has a habit of ruining trips with feelings of guilt—the guilt that comes from attempting to vacation while thinking of the job.
The conflict between the time we want off and the guilt we feel when we actually give in to leisure is a long-running battle that has gone too far, driven by an over-scheduling craze. It has made many feel as if their free moments are a form of truancy (玩忽职守).
It’s hard to take it easy when you’ve been programmed not to. We have been taught for generations that work is the only goal.
Time that is unfilled is evil, we are led to believe, and unplanned enjoyment should be avoided. This is reinforced today by a workplace culture that wants you to believe that advancement depends on your staying on the job.
Research now shows, however, that leisure time can do something job advancement and money can’t. Leisure activities increase your desire to work leadership skills, your sense of awareness and your ability to change. Free time also promotes a positive mood and sense of well-being, because it develops self-worth. Deep down, everyone knows we need time off to make our lives better.
On holiday, using your productive output as a measure of yourself doesn’t work. This is because a vacation isn’t about output; it’s about input — exploring, learning, reflecting. The magic of a holiday is in the experience itself. This is the same as life satisfaction; it can’t be measured, only felt.
The best part of a vacation isn’t going somewhere else; it’s being where you are, fully involved in the experience.
1. The author mentions the photo at the beginning because ____.| A．it shows how exhausting leisure travel can be |
| B．it brings back good memories of a leisurely tour |
| C．it shows the writer once considered leisure travel as a goal in itself |
| D．it proves interruptions from the office do not spoil the enjoyment of travel |
| A．Enjoying leisure time. |
| B．Thinking of one’s goals. |
| C．Interruptions from the office. |
| D．The feeling of guilt for not working. |
| A．It improves your productivity. |
| B．It is good for personal development. |
| C．It leads directly to job advancement. |
| D．It helps you see your goals in life more clearly. |
| A．Avoid much unplanned enjoyment. |
| B．Ignore job advancement and money. |
| C．Judge the vacation by productive output. |
| D．Enjoy the experience of being on vacation. |
【推荐3】As students return to school this fall, many of them— perhaps especially those from historically disadvantaged student groups will be starting the academic year with achievement levels lower than where they were at the beginning of summer break. This phenomenon is sometimes referred to as summer learning loss. We review what is known about summer loss and offer suggestions for schools looking to solve the problem.
The recent studies on summer loss have been rather comprehensive. One study found that students, on average, lost between 25-30 percent of their school-year learning over the summer; additionally, black and Latino students tended to gain less over the school year and lose more over the summer compared to white students.
However, an analysis of the national study found little evidence of overall loss over the summers after grades K and 1, and the summer loss gaps widened in some subjects and grades but not others. Von Hippel and Hamrock re-analyzed two earlier data sets and concluded that gaps “do not necessarily. . . grow fastest over the summer”. Thus, it seems summer loss occurs, though not universally across geography, grade level or subject.
Schools want to address the issue of summer learning loss not only because it may widen achievement gaps, but also because it “wastes” so much of the knowledge students have gained during the school year. Summer loss also undoubtedly increases the amount of time teachers have to spend “re-teaching” last year’s content.
Traditionally, educators and policy makers have relied on conventional summer school programs to solve summer learning loss. Not surprisingly, research suggests that programs are more effective when students attend consistently and spend more time on task academically. Regardless of the design, these policies should offer engaging options for students over the summer so that summer learning programs do not feel like punishment for students who would rather be enjoying summer vacation. Doing so would set more students up for success as the school year gets underway.
1. What’s the author’s aim by writing Paragraph 1?| A．To raise a question. | B．To make a comparison. |
| C．To analyze the figures. | D．To illustrate an example. |
| A．Immigrant students experienced the most summer loss. |
| B．White students did not lose learning over the summer. |
| C．Summer learning loss after grades K and 1 was alarming. |
| D．Summer learning loss seemed to vary in grades and subjects. |
| A．It may narrow achievement gaps. |
| B．It may cause repetitive work for teachers. |
| C．It may stop students gaining more knowledge. |
| D．It may increase teachers’ new teaching content. |
| A．The conventional programs are ineffective. |
| B．Students should do all academic tasks. |
| C．More choices should be provided for students. |
| D．The programs are punishment for many student. |
【推荐1】A small group of paleontologists (古生物学家) recently discovered 10 species of ancient mammals previously unknown to science with the help of an enormous number of helpers at their dig site: ants.
The study of ancient mammals sheds new light on the diversity of mammals that existed in North America around 33 million to 35 million years ago, when the climate was changing drastically. It also pays attention to the harvester ants, with which re-searchers have long had a love-hate relationship. “The ants are not fantastic when they’re biting you,” said Samantha Hopkins, a professor of Earth Sciences at the University of Oregon. “But I’ve got to appreciate them because they make my job a whole lot easier.”
Most species of harvester ants live in caves that sit beneath a small hill of dirt. They strengthen the dirt by cowering it with bits of rock and other tough materials. The ants have been known to travel over a hundred feet from their caves and to dig six feet deep in pursuit of materials that help secure their caves. The materials include fossils. Harvester ants can carry materials 10 times to 50 times the weight of their body, although they do not weigh very much, so the heaviest fossil they can collect weighs less than the average pill.
Given the size, harvester ant hills are hot spots for what scientists call fossils, which are animal fossils too small to see with-out a microscope. For over a century, scientists like Dr. Hopkins have found sediment (沉积物) off the sides of harvester ant hills in search of these fossils, making it easier to find large numbers of fossilized mammal teeth without spending hours in the field sifting through sand and dirt.
1. What is the purpose of the passage?| A．To compare two different species. |
| B．To provide evidence for discoveries. |
| C．To introduce a kind of ant as a helper. |
| D．To promote awareness of mammal protection. |
| A．Climate change. | B．Ant numbers. |
| C．Cave materials. | D．Dirt locations. |
| A．beside. | B．besides. | C．upper. | D．below. |
| A．Their caves are miles deep. |
| B．Materials with fossils are their food. |
| C．They can carry pills around. |
| D．Fossils may be found around their hills. |
【推荐2】Experiments aboard the spaceship Columbia have disproved a theory on the human nervous system which won an Austrian professor a Nobel prize 79 years ago.
West German astronaut Ulf Merbold disproved the theory during tests aboard the spaceship yesterday. His discovery is connected with the workings of the inner ear, the body’s balance mechanism(机制).
In l914 Professor Robert Barany won the Nobel prize for Physiology(生理学) and Medicine when he announced that temperature differences affected the inner ear and caused the eyes to blink(眨眼). His theory was accepted by scientists.
But Merbold carried out tests to find if the theory was correct and shocked himself and space officials when he proved it wrong.
According to Barany’s theory the eyes would blink when cold air was blown into one ear and hot air blown into the other.
But if this theory was correct such a movement would be impossible in zero gravity.
Both Merbold’s eyes continually blinked when the test was carried out.
1. Tests were carried out in outer space in order to _______.| A．find what causes the eyes to blink |
| B．shock the world |
| C．prove the theory |
| D．disprove the theory |
| A．how our hearing mechanism works |
| B．why we constantly move our eyes |
| C．that eye movement is affected by temperature |
| D．how hearing reacts(反应) |
| A．having no weight |
| B．having no air |
| C．the pull of gravity |
| D．hot and cold air streams |
【推荐3】“The world’s loneliest elephant” Kaavan, has reached Cambodia—on a flight of over 4,000km from Pakistan—and will spend his days at the Cambodia Wildlife Sanctuary in the country’s northwest.
Animal experts began the task of airlifting Kaavan on November 29. His departure from Pakistan marks the end of a campaign led by local activists and American singer and actress Cher, who has been campaigning for the elephant’s freedom since 2016. She is the co-founder of the NGO Free The Wild, which has played an important role in Kaavan’s relocation. Earlier in October, a veterinarian(兽医) from Four Paws, Dr Amir Khalil, took the responsibility of moving Kaavan, whose rescue has been described as “the heaviest one” the organisation has undertaken. Cher tweeted to thank Pakistan’s prime minister for making the rescue possible.
A special crate(板条箱) was especially built for the elephant, who weighs more than five tons and is more than three metres high. Kaavan was also trained by an elephant expert for several weeks to make sure that he could enter the crate safely. On the journey, Kaavan was accompanied by wildlife veterinarians and over 200kg of food. Kaavan is also Pakistan’s last Asian elephant and with his departure, the zoo where he was housed for over three decades may close soon, because many animals have been reported missing or dead in recent years. The zoo has repeatedly made headlines for its increasingly awful conditions.
According to the animal welfare organisation Four Paws, Kaavan came to the Pakistan zoo 35 years ago and shared his room with Saheli. After his “only companion” Saheli died in 2012, Kaavan was reported to be listless and even started showing signs of mental illness.
Luckily, Kaavan has found his relocation. Cambodian deputy environment minister Neth Pheaktra said, “Our zoo is pleased to welcome Kaavan. No longer will he be the world’s loneliest elephant. We expect to breed Kaavan with local elephants. This is an effort to save the gene.”
1. What can we learn from paragraph 2?| A．Kaavan is the heaviest elephant in the world. |
| B．Joint efforts have been made to rescue Kaavan. |
| C．Veterinarians tried to cure Kaavan of its diseases. |
| D．Experts helped Kaavan to adapt to his new home. |
| A．Because Cambodia had more experienced experts. |
| B．Because his living conditions went from bad to worse. |
| C．Because it served as the bond between the two countries. |
| D．Because the Pakistan zoo he stayed in was to shut down. |
| A．Depressed. | B．Useless. | C．Dependent. | D．Missing. |
| A．He will get freedom. |
| B．He will be well trained. |
| C．He may live a long life. |
| D．He may have the next generation. |
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Hilton London Green Park stays in the heart of London. It features modern rooms with air conditioning. Wi－Fi is available in public areas and is free of charge. There is also a cocktail bar on site. All children are welcome.
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1. Where can guests stay if they have special requirements for breakfast?| A．28－30 Bute Gardens. |
| B．12 Osborn Street. |
| C．4－6 Half Moon Street. |
| D．16 Hampton Court Road. |
| A．Arbor City. |
| B．Abercorn House Hostel. |
| C．Hilton London Green Park. |
| D．Hampton Court Motor Cruiser. |
| A．207－629－7522 | B．208－977－1728 |
| C．207－247－3313 | D．203－696－0215 |
| A．a notice | B．an announcement |
| C．an advertisement | D．an invitation |
【推荐2】Welcome to Iceland! I hope that your trip will be pleasant and that __________ will help you during your stay. It includes very important information you might find useful for your travel and we hope you will enjoy it.
Iceland is becoming a very popular place to visit all year round and we are not surprised. The country with its spectacular, unspoiled, fragile and raw nature, hot springs, icebergs and waterfalls is a feast for the eyes both during summer and winter. Our history and culture is young compared to most other countries. We speak our own language, Icelandic, which due to the country’s isolation in the past, has been very well preserved.
Driving in Iceland can be a bit different from many other countries. We do have a number of gravel roads, single lane bridges, narrow roads, rough mountain roads with unbridged rivers, animal stock near or on the road and weather conditions can change quickly. Therefore driving in Iceland needs your full care during your stay because we want you back safe and happy.
We kindly ask you to help us improve our quality by giving us feedback on how we are doing and what we can do better. Not less importantly, we ask you to help us preserve the Icelandic nature which can be very fragile. Off-road driving is strictly forbidden and please do not litter.
In case of trouble, accident or breakdown please don’t hesitate to contact our emergency phone numbers 840-6010 for south and west Iceland, or 840-6000 for north and east Iceland or one of our many locations around the country and we will do our very best to help you to safely continue your journey.
I trust that your travel in Iceland will be comfortable and pleasant. I wish you a safe journey.
1. Which of the following statements might be most suitable for the blank in Paragraph 1?| A．our travel agency magazine | B．this newspaper article |
| C．the traffic regulations | D．police travel guides |
| A．Travelling in Iceland is only popular in summer and winter. |
| B．The country is not much visited because of its special language. |
| C．Travelers can enjoy nice food when travelling in Iceland. |
| D．A traveler can both have hot and cold experiences in Iceland. |
| A．He may have his car repaired. |
| B．He may call 840-6010 for help. |
| C．He may push his car off the road. |
| D．He may drive in the other direction. |
【推荐3】John Sand was one of the most influential teachers, and people, I have ever met. Having him for two years during high school, for both history and study hall, he taught me more than any other teacher has been able to.
His unusual attitude reflects his methods of teaching. He was constantly trying to push us out of our comfort zones with video projects we did about once a month. He wanted us to face, and accept, how other people saw us to prepare us for the real world. He was always making colorful Power Points to teach us the latest topic instead of standing in front of us lecturing for a period, putting us to sleep like many teachers do. He did not give us homework one day and have it due the next, but instead gave us a schedule of the homework for the section and left the responsibility up to us to remember to do it. Having that prepares us for life after high school, life less structured(有条不紊的), where the responsibility is all on us.
Mr.Sand is a responsible family man. He took whatever time we had left in class to show us his newest vacation videos or his children’s sports videos. He balances his family and his career so nicely.
Mr.Sand always encouraged us to explore the cultures of the world. He would tell us stories of his travels across Europe and his adventures around the US, while many teachers just force the idea of college.
Many people may not ever get to have the experience of having Mr.Sand as a teacher or ever be affected by him like I was but for them, I feel sorry. Putting aside that he was my teacher, he was one person who influenced me greatly and taught me things that went beyond the school courses.
1. According to the writer, why was John Sand different from other teachers?| A．He never gave homework to his students. |
| B．He clearly knew what his students would be like in the future. |
| C．He always made his classes lively and interesting. |
| D．He often encouraged his students to face the real world bravely. |
| A．He realizes what makes an excellent teacher. |
| B．He has the courage to take great adventures. |
| C．He feels more confident within comfort zones. |
| D．He knows how to deal with life after high school. |
| A．An outstanding teacher |
| B．A valuable experience of schooling |
| C．A kind family man, and a father |
| D．An unusual method of teaching |
