1 . School was always something I loved because I always enjoyed learning more. I never felt afraid of going to school early in the morning, and I never tried to get out of any work. I stayed after school every chance I got. I did most of the work I could, got the best grades I could, and in the end, I graduated from high school with honors. All my success was because of the teachers I had who helped me, pushed me, and made learning a fun thing to do.
At the beginning of the school year, I had a lot of trouble leaving my mom in the mornings, but Mrs. Trainer always sat with me, talked with me, and helped me feel OK without my mom. She was understanding, kind, and always made the classroom a comfortable place. Mrs. Trainer also sat down and helped me learn; I was, and still am, the worst speller, but she tried her hardest to help me.
The second was my senior high school English teacher, Mr. Stonerock. Mr. Stonerock was able to make English and writing fun, especially when we had eight-page papers to hand in. Some of my favorite high school memories were in his classes. Mr. Stonerock also taught my class APA format (格式) which to me is invaluable. I use it every day in my life. He put up with so many shenanigans (恶作剧) from my classmates and me and always did it with a smile.
My point to all of this is that there are amazing and caring teachers out there whether they teach college level classes, high school level classes, or primary level classes. I have had more influential teachers than I can count. I am still in touch with some of my high school teachers, who give me life advice and guide me. Teachers are invaluable resources and no one can take their place.
1. Which of the following can best describe the author as a student?| A．Creative and proud. | B．Confident and polite. |
| C．Kind-hearted and honest. | D．Hard-working and excellent. |
| A．By teaching him like a mother. |
| B．By helping him to be the best speller. |
| C．By asking him easy questions in class. |
| D．By learning about his habits from his mother. |
| A．How to finish papers quickly. |
| B．How to learn English in a fun way. |
| C．How to use APA format correctly. |
| D．How to get on well with classmates. |
| A．To show how to be a good teacher. |
| B．To stress teachers’ duties and responsibilities. |
| C．To stress teachers’ importance to the author. |
| D．To share the author’s experience as a teacher. |
2 . Recently, we had an English speaking class taught by Mary Ann, an experienced and kind teacher. She gave her lesson with dialogues and communicated with encouragement and passion, which enabled us to practice our oral English skills. With her help, we noticed our mistakes so that we would avoid making them again.
What impressed me most was that Mary gave an example of her own English learning experience in Australia. It was the first time she had traveled in a large plane typical of international flights. She was curious about the trip and asked the flight attendant if she could take a tour of the plane. The attendant agreed to her request. During this short, special trip, she not only chatted with the captain and the co-pilot, but also learned how to operate a plane. She said it was an unforgettable journey.
After telling us about this unusual experience, she gave us a few minutes to retell her story in small groups and then let everyone retell it in front of the class. It’s such a good way to help us think about what is important in a specific story. Mary said the best storyteller would receive a book co-written by her and Carol Griffiths, a famous expert in language learning strategies. The reward was attracting. Everyone worked hard for it.
One girl retold the story with all relevant details including the characters, the settings and the important events. She also used different tones and expressions like a performer. She ended up being the best storyteller.
The girl overflowed with happiness. “This class has greatly improved my oral English, and it has also built my confidence in speaking English,” she said.
This class was a great success and made a good impression on students. Just as Mary said, “Language is best learned when used in meaningful communication.” To learn English well, we shouldn’t only stick to grammar or homework. Interactive teaching methods like talks and games are also very useful.
1. Why did the teacher organize the retelling activity?| A．To attract students’ attention. |
| B．To make the class passionate. |
| C．To practice students’ oral English skills. |
| D．To help students avoid grammar mistakes. |
| A．The flight attendant did nothing for her. |
| B．She only talked with the captain in the plane. |
| C．She met her friends and had a happy chat with them. |
| D．She learned something about how to operate a plane. |
| A．By finding some details. | B．By keeping the same tone. |
| C．By acting like a teacher. | D．By controlling the speaking ways well. |
| A．Being delighted in English class. |
| B．Doing something interactive with others. |
| C．Sticking to grammar and finishing homework well. |
| D．Doing some retelling practices without others’ help. |
No sooner had I finished the midterm exam than I knew I failed in maths again. Mrs. Steward, my maths teacher, asked me to stay after school to talk about my maths study. I was among those students who worked hard and achieved academic success at school — apart from maths. Though I did well in many other subjects, I wouldn’t be on the honor roll (光荣榜) that term if I couldn’t make significant progress in maths. And, the honor roll would be announced in just several weeks. I was frustrated.
Having spotted my depression, Mrs. Steward said, “There will be another important maths test before the honor roll is fixed. Cheer up! I could spare some time after school to help you. You can make it.” “No, thanks,” I declined, adding that I just wanted to go home and never think about maths again. “I am just naturally a poor maths learner.” I almost cried.
Mrs. Steward didn’t give up. She looked me in the eye and said, “You are good at learning. I believe you can change it if we work together.” For a moment, I kept silent, wondering if she might be right. “What time does your bus come?” she asked. “In half an hour,” I replied. She asked if I would like to use the time to deal with the math problems I met in the exam. Encouraged by her, I began to look at my midterm maths paper.
We settled the difficulties in the paper and made a plan to meet every other day after school for the following three weeks. She went over each problem, carefully explaining the solutions. Sometimes I had difficulty understanding her explanation, and she would come up with a different approach to getting across the answer. Soon, the day to take the test came.
注意：1、续写词数应为150左右；
2、请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Mrs. Steward walked around in the classroom, handing out the test papers.
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________The next Monday. Mrs. Steward came in, with the honor roll in her hands.
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________| A．Classmates. | B．Colleagues. | C．Teacher and student. |
| A．Colleagues. | B．Strangers. | C．Classmates. |
I’ll never forget the day that one of my fifth-grade students, Jace, shyly raised his hand and said that he had never received a gift during reading discussions. Jace’s honesty surprised me. What was even more eye-opening was the fact that the boy had gone ten years and never experienced the joy and surprise of receiving a present.
I tried to search a reason that he might be saying this. Then I remembered his story. His mother was out of the picture and he lived alone with his dad. His father had a hard time holding down a job, and come to think of it. I didn’t see his father at enrollment(注册)or parent-teacher conferences.
A couple of weeks after Jace’s comment, he was absent from school. This happened to be the day I was sending home the annual note about the classroom Christmas gift exchange. Traditionally, each boy was to bring a gift for a boy in the three-dollar range and the same was true for each girl.
As we were discussing the specifics, a girl raised her hand and suggested that we do away with our traditional policy, and each buy a gift for Jace instead. The enthusiasm grew as the students discussed the kinds of things they knew Jace would like. We took a quick vote and unanimously(意见一致地)agreed to go ahead with this wonderful idea.
With great excitement, the gifts began to come in. Students with bright eyes would eagerly tell me how they found the “perfect gift” and how their parents spent more than three dollars on Jace’s gift! As the gifts poured in, I remember being so proud of my thoughtful, selfless students who were truly showing the spirit of Christmas.
After several days of absences, you can imagine our disappointment when we learned that Jace’s absences were due to the fact that he had moved away! I was sure of one thing. I couldn’t let my students or Jace down.
I found my information sheet and called every number listed. Apparently, Jace’s father had lost his job, causing them to relocate. No one knew where they were, and the cell phone number I had would ring with no response despite my continuous efforts. Even into our Christmas vacation, I constantly gave the phone number a shot.
注意：
1. 续写词数应为150左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Finally, at 9:30 PM on Christmas Eve, I decided to try one last time.
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As I drove down the road to Jace’s house, I saw the porch light of his father’s trailer(拖车式房屋)signaling which home was his.
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| A．Go to hospital. | B．Rest at home. | C．Take an exam. |
Emily White came to the world 17 years ago, with so many birth problems in her body. Some of her organs, bones and muscles were out of shape. No one expected her to survive long. She did make it but with her strange body figure, everyone could recognize her, even from a distance.
In her hometown, a yearly outdoor performance was held in the school auditorium (礼堂). It had been performed for so many years and actually had become one of the most important events of the Christmas season for many of the town’s people.
Many people tried out each year for it, but so many were turned away. It can only include the most excellent people in the field.
Emily had a beautiful singing voice. Last year she went to Mrs. Owens-her music teacher-to ask to join in the performance. Without letting her sing, Mrs. Owens took a glance at Emily’s body and said, “Child, you are just not suitable. Everyone would stare at you and that would make you uncomfortable. It would make them uncomfortable, too.”
Without singing a single note, Emily was sent back through the door of the choral (合唱的) room. Hurt and upset, she decided never to try out again. But Mrs. Owens then retired.
This year, there came a new music teacher, Mr. Butler. He heard about Emily and suggested that she have a try.
Emily didn’t want to be rejected again, so she hesitated about it. As Emily struggled, the door was pushed open and Mr. Butler called, “Emily, you’re next.” Kind of nervous as she was, Emily did as Mr. Butler told her to. Mr. Butler sat by the piano to keep Emily company. When Emily finished her testing performance, she thanked Mr. Butler and knew the result would be posted on the door of the choral room the next day.
Emily couldn’t sleep that night. She tossed and turned in bed one thousand times.
She was suffering from the feelings that she didn’t fit and the great need to be accepted.
By the next morning, her stomach was even in pain due to stress.
注意：1．续写词数应为150左右；
2．请按如下格式作答。
Emily hurried to school and anxiously glanced at the list on the door of the choral room.
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________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________| A．Nancy. | B．Jack. | C．Angelina. |
| A．Calling on Thursday. |
| B．Visiting on Friday. |
| C．Coming back on Monday. |
