文章大意:本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述作者,来自移民家庭的第一代大学生在上大学时遇到很多挑战,失去信心,受到自己导师D博士的鼓励,看到自己的价值,后来也成为一名导师,教导自己学生也要看到自己价值的经历。
8 . During the first meeting with my future mentor (导师) when I was an undergraduate student, he asked why I wanted to join his lab. I _________ responded with the first thing that came to mind: “Because you're_________” He let out the loudest laugh have ever heard and told me students usually say “gain research experience to apply to graduate school” or they _________ his research fascinating. I was so _________ I hadn't thought of a wise answer like the other students. I didn't even know what graduate school was, but it sounded fancy.
I am the youngest of 14 children from a Vietnamese family. I knew college would be an important step and was thrilled when I got the offer. But I knew _________ nothing about college and had no one to turn to for _________. Everything was novel and challenging, and I was always several steps behind, which _________ my confidence. I spent more time trying to work out how to pay for college and wondering whether I should _________ than I did studying.
No wonder I blew that interview with Dr.D. I reached for my backpack to leave, thinking this meeting was over. To my _________, Dr.D told me he appreciated my honesty, and welcomed me to his lab where I worked for two years afterwards. He laid a(n) __________ for my faith and self-worth and taught me __________ it means to be a good mentor.
From the start, Dr.D consistently asked me for help and ideas. At first I was surprised. What could I possibly have to offer? __________ my blank stares as he tried to extract ideas from me, he __________ with incredible patience. He never doubted I had something worthwhile to ____________Over time, I began to believe it, too.
When I was __________ what to do after graduation, he told me to go where people needed me and happily helped me. Beyond that, his consistent encouragement __________ me that I had the value to offer and was worthy of support, which had been particularly __________ for me as a first-generation college student from an immigrant family.
When I became a professor and mentored my own students, many of whom __________ me of my younger self. I strive to be __________ with my time, compassion and expertise; respect mentees’ unique backgrounds and contributions. As I say to my students, how can we expect others to see that we're __________ if we can't see it ourselves?
1. A.confidently | B.cautiously | C.impatiently | D.formally |
2. A.curious | B.famous | C.nervous | D.serious |
3. A.make | B.leave | C.find | D.keep |
4. A.annoyed | B.confused | C.embarrassed | D.frightened |
5. A.desperately | B.gracefully | C.thoughtfully | D.virtually |
6. A.guidance | B.independence | C.admission | D.recommendation |
7. A.boosted | B.maintained | C.inspired | D.ruined |
8. A.check out | B.drop out | C.hangup | D.scttle down |
9. A.delight | B.relief | C.shock | D.sorrow |
10. A.emphasis | B.determination | C.foundation | D.responsibility |
11. 12. A.Under | B.Upon | C.Beyond | D.Despite |
13. A.assisted | B.cooperated | C.persisted | D.resisted |
14. A.concern | B.consume | C.conquer | D.contribute |
15. A.carrying on | B.figuring out | C.longing for | D.looking after |
16. A.convinced | B.commanded | C.showed | D.taught |
17. A.difficult | B.interesting | C.pleasant | D.simple |
18. A.assured | B.informed | C.reminded | D.warned |
19. A.content | B.familiar | C.generous | D.strict |
20. A.distinguished | B.worthy | C.knowledgeable | D.decent |