When I first heard about Summit Learning, I admitted I was not a bit happy and excited at all. I thought it would require interactions with others. But later, I was astonished when I got to experience it firsthand.
Recently, we did a poetry project, and one of the activities was a peer (同龄人) review. I would never have taken part if it was up to me, as I preferred to work independently. But when I got involved, I found in the experience, I had done something that I thought was nearly impossible it made my poetry better. My partner informed me of my mistakes and told me where I could give more detail.
One of our final products of the project was to present our poetry to the class. I’ve always loved public speaking, but I thought with Summit Learning, I would have fewer chances to speak. I was wrong. The peer activities we did with a partner gave me more belief in my ability and inspired me to do more to make my presentation the best it could possibly be.
Interactions like these are what Summit Learning is all about. This style of learning brings a positive and hard-working culture that allows us to push our boundaries and keep going. It creates a sense of community since we are all working towards a similar goal.
As an active boy, I have always been ahead and advanced, but in a normal classroom, there are restrictions on what I can do. With Summit Learning, I can go beyond expectations in projects or move ahead in learning new content when I’m ready. I have ownership of my work and pursue my goals.
Summit Learning has showed me how much people can grow and change. It has helped me see people and myself differently. It has been one of the greatest experiences of my life, and I cannot see myself going back to a normal classroom.
4. What was the author’s initial response to Summit Learning?
A.He was unwilling to attend it. | B.He was excited to take part in it. |
C.He was astonished to hear about it. | D.He was unhappy to withdraw from it. |
5. How did the poetry project benefit the author?
A.It boosted his confidence. | B.It developed his sense of humor. |
C.It reminded him to be independent. | D.It taught him how to organize activities. |
6. What can be inferred about Summit Learning?
A.It proves the limits of one’s abilities. | B.It teaches poetry in a normal classroom. |
C.It transforms the traditional way of learning. | D.It promotes diversity of classroom objectives. |
7. How does the author find Summit Learning now?
A.Demanding. | B.Admirable. | C.Upsetting. | D.Conventional. |