I decided at 10 that I was going to be a teacher because I had a burning desire for superpowers.As a boy,I could clearly see some of my teachers had extraordinary powers.
There was an English teacher in fifth grade who could magically transport us to different worlds every day by telling us stories and reading to us from books we would otherwise never pick up.This was our secret and fun time because fifth graders were considered too old to have stories read out to them.
It was even shocking that my teacher could see the invisible.I was one of those who lacked insight.Yet my teacher would notice me and the unspoken message in her eyes suggested that she could see me through.She had another superpower and even after four decades,I could still vividly remember her lessons about the great masters of art and great geographers,expanding our horizons.She did this even though her major was not art,nor geography.Her lessons went beyond the textbook.I knew I wanted to be one of those all-seeing ones with superpowers that made children feel safe and valued.
I know being a teacher isn't the easiest or the most financially rewarding of jobs.And there are occupational risks-your knees can become worn out from years of carrying piles of notebooks up and down the school staircase,your voice can give in from too much talking.But despite all that,there are those choosing this cause.To them,teaching is not just a job- it is a science,an art and a craft,and it demands emotional labour and investment.
All my life,for three decades now,I've gone to work early each day with a spring in my step.Occasionally,I meet my former students.Their obvious love for me and fond memories of our time together are my rewards.When I meet others who thirst for superpowers,like the brand new teacher struggling to perfect her skills with a brave face on,or the one in a remote rural school travelling 70 kilometers each day just for his pupils,I feel proud to belong to the same group.
(1)What can be inferred about the stories from paragraph 2? DD
A.They were told in a magic way.
B.They were written by the teacher.
C.They contained some students' fun secrets.
D.They left the students with happy memories.
(2)Which of the following best describes the English teacher? DD
A.Ambitious and generous.
B.Hard-working and courageous.
C.Caring and demanding.
D.Well-informed and observant.
(3)What do we know about the author as a teacher? AA
A.He thought teaching was more than spreading knowledge.
B.He suffered a lot in his knees and voice.
C.He had some ideas of how to be a teacher at a young age.
D.He was rewarded with much money for his devotion at school.
(4)What can be concluded about being a teacher from the text? AA
A.It's not the easiest but rewarding.
B.Teachers lead the door,progress in the individual.
C.In scholarship there is no difference of age.
D.Learning without a teacher is hard to gain.
【答案】D;D;A;A
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