In 1974, after filling out fifty applications, going through four interviews, an

In 1974, after filling out fifty applications, going through four interviews, an

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In 1974, after filling out fifty applications, going through four interviews, and winning one offer, I took what I could get ----- a teaching job at what I considered a distant wild area: western New Jersey. My characteristic optimism was alive only when I reminded myself that I would be doing what I had wanted to do since I was fourteen ------- teaching English.
School started, but I felt more and more as if I were in a foreign country. Was this rural area really New Jersey? My students took a week off when hunting season began. I was told they were also frequently absent in late October to help their fathers make hay on the farms. I was a young woman from New York City, who thought that “Make hay while the sun shines” just meant to have a good time.
But, still, I was teaching English. I worked hard, taking time off only to eat and sleep. And then there was my sixth-grade class ---- seventeen boys and five girls who were only six years younger than me. I had a problem long before I knew it. I was struggling in my work as a young idealistic teacher. I wanted to make literature come alive and to promote a love of the written word. The students wanted to throw spitballs and whisper dirty words in the back of the room.
In college I had been taught that a successful educator should ignore bad behavior. So I did, confident that, as the textbook had said, the bad behavior would disappear as I gave my students positive attention. It sounds reasonable, but the text evidently ignored the fact that humans, particularly teenagers, rarely seems reasonable. By the time my boss, who was also my taskmaster, known to be the strictest, most demanding, most quick to fire inexperienced teachers, came into the classroom to observe me, the students exhibited very little good behavior to praise.
My boss sat in the back of the room. The boys in the class were making animal noises, hitting each other while the girls filed their nails or read magazines. I just pretended it all wasn’t happening, and went on lecturing and tried to ask some inspiring questions. My boss, sitting in the back of the classroom, seemed to be growing bigger and bigger. After twenty minutes he left, silently. Visions of unemployment marched before my eyes.
I felt mildly victorious that I got through the rest of class without crying, but at my next free period I had to face him. I wondered if he would let me finish out the day. I walked to his office, took a deep breath, and opened the door.
He was sitting in his chair, and he looked at me long and hard. I said nothing. All I could think of was that I was not an English teacher; I had been lying to myself, pretending that everything was fine.
When he spoke, he said simply, without accusation, “You had nothing to say to them.”
“You had nothing to say to them”. he repeated.” No wonder they are bored. Why not get to the meat of literature and stop talking about symbolism. Talk with them, not at them. And more important, why do you ignore their bad behavior”? We talked. He named my problems and offered solutions. We role-played. He was the bad student, and I was the forceful, yet, warm, teacher
As the year progressed, we spent many hours discussing literature and ideas about human beings and their motivations. He helped me identify my weaknesses and strengths. In short, he made a teacher of me by teaching me the reality of Emerson’s words: “The secret to education lies in respecting the pupil.”
Fifteen years later I still drive that same winding road to the same school. Thanks to the help I received that difficult first year, the school is my home now.
小题1: It can be inferred from the story that in 1974 ________________.
A.the writer became an optimistic person
B.the writer was very happy about her new job
C.it was rather difficult to get a job in the USA
D.it was easy to get a teaching job in New Jersey
小题2:According to the passage, which of the following is most probably the writer’s problem as a new teacher?
A.She had blind trust in what she learnt at college.
B.She didn’t ask experienced teachers for advice.
C.She took too much time off to eat and sleep.
D.She didn’t like teaching English literature.
小题3:What is the writer’s biggest worry after her taskmaster’s observation of her class?
A.She might lose her teaching job.
B.She might lose her students’ respect.
C.She couldn’t teach the same class any more.
D.She couldn’t ignore her students’ bad behavior any more.
小题4:Which of the following gives the writer a sense of mild victory?
A.Her talk about symbolism sounded convincing.
B.Her students behaved a little better than usual.
C.She managed to finish the class without crying.
D.She was invited for a talk by her boss after class.
小题5:The students behaved badly in the writer’s classes because
A.They were eager to embarrass her.
B.She didn’t really understand them.
C.They didn’t regard her as a good teacher.
D.She didn’t have a good command of English.
小题6:The taskmaster’s attitude towards the writer after his observation of her class can be described as________________.
A.cruel but encouragingB.fierce but forgiving
C.sincere and supportiveD.angry and aggressive

答案

小题1:C
小题2:A
小题3:A
小题4:C
小题5:B
小题6:C
解析

小题1:根据第一段第一句In 1974, after filling out fifty applications, going through four interviews, and winning one offer,可以推断出当时找工作很难,故选C
小题2:根据第四段表述可知作者盲目轻信了大学里所学的教育教学理论,故选A。B项文中没有提及;C,D两项与文中表述相悖,都不选。
小题3:根据第五段最后一句After twenty minutes he left, silently. Visions of unemployment marched before my eyes可知她担心会失去工作,故选A。
小题4:根据第六段第一句I felt mildly victorious that I got through the rest of class without crying, but at my next free period I had to face him. I wondered if he would let me finish out the day可直接判断选C。
小题5:根据my boss的话,可知作者并没有真正的了解学生,懂学生,只是盲目的使用学过的教育教学方法,所以应选B。
小题6:根据第九段最后两句,the taskmaster直接指出我的问题,并通过角色扮演来帮助我,可知他的态度是真诚和支持的,所以选择C。
举一反三
As I held my father’s hands one night, I couldn’t help but notice their calluses (老茧) and roughness. His hands tell the story of his life as a    16  , including all his struggles.
One summer, I remember, a drought (旱灾) hit Ontario, turning it into a   17   desert. On one of those hot mornings I was picking sweet corn with my dad to fill the last  18  from the grocery shore. Fifty dozen was all we needed, which  19   took twenty minutes. That morning, however, the process didn’t   20  quickly. After forty minutes of aimlessly walking in the field, we    21   needed twenty dozen. I was completely frustrated and    22   . Dropping the basket heavily, I declared, “If the store wants its last twenty dozen, they can pick it themselves!” Dad    23   , “Just think, my little girl, only ten dozen left for each of us and then we’re    24   . ” Such is Dad—whatever problem he    25   , he never gives up.
   26   , the disastrous effects of the drought were felt all over our country. It was a challenging time for everyone,   27   Dad remained optimistic. He    28   to be grateful for other things like good health and food on our plates. Only then did I truly begin to    29   Dad and his faith guided us through the hard times.
Dad is also a living example of real    30  . From dawn to dark, he works countless hours to    31   our family. He always puts our happiness    32   his own, and never fails to cheer me on at my sports games    33   his exhaustion after long days. His loving and selfless nature has inspired me to become more sympathetic and    34  , putting others first.
Dad, the life    35   I have learned from you will stay with me forever. You are my father, teacher, friend and, most importantly, my hero.
小题1:
A.teacherB.gardenerC.farmerD.grocer
小题2:
A.stormyB.livelyC.disappearingD.burning
小题3:
A.orderB.formC.gapD.position
小题4:
A.repeatedlyB.normallyC.finallyD.really
小题5:
A.goB.beginC.occurD.change
小题6:
A.yetB.stillC.evenD.nearly
小题7:
A.surprisedB.nervousC.angryD.frightened
小题8:
A.apologizedB.criedC.complainedD.laughed
小题9:
A.lostB.doneC.goneD.touched
小题10:
A.meets withB.brings upC.works outD.thinks about
小题11:
A.ThankfullyB.HopefullyC.UnfortunatelyD.Strangely
小题12:
A.orB.forC.soD.but
小题13:
A.happenedB.seemedC.continuedD.aimed
小题14:
A.faceB.appreciateC.examineD.question
小题15:
A.loveB.prideC.friendshipD.honesty
小题16:
A.supportB.settleC.startD.impress
小题17:
A.afterB.beforeC.besideD.under
小题18:
A.in spite of B.in terms ofC.in control ofD.in place of
小题19:
A.carefulB.regretfulC.considerateD.humorous
小题20:
A.historyB.mottoC.patternsD.lessons

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Poet William Stafford once said that we are defined more by the detours (绕行路) in life than by the narrow road toward goals. I like this image. But it was quite by accident that I discovered the deep meaning of his words.
For years we made the long drive from our home in Seattle to my parents’ home in Boise in nine hours. We traveled the way most people do: the fastest, shortest, easiest road, especially when I was alone with four noisy, restless kids who hate confinement (限制) and have strong opinions about everything.
Road trips felt risky, so I would drive fast, stopping only when I had to. We would stick to the freeways and arrive tired.
But then Banner, our lamb was born. He was rejected by his mama days before our planned trip to Boise. I had two choices: leave Banner with my husband, or take him with me. My husband made the decision for me.
That is how I found myself on the road with four kids, a baby lamb and nothing but my everlasting optimism to see me through. We took the country roads out of necessity. We had to stop every hour, let Banner shake out his legs and feed him. The kids chased him and one another. They’d get back in the car breathless and energized, smelling fresh from the cold air.
We explored side roads, catching grasshoppers in waist-high grass. Even if we simply looked out of the car windows at baby pigs following their mother, or fish leaping out of the water, it was better than the best ride down the freeway. Here was life. And new horizons (见识).
We eventually arrived at my parents’ doorstep astonishingly fresh and full of stories.
I grew brave with the trip back home and creative with my disciplining technique. On an empty section of road, everyone started quarreling. I stopped the car, ordered all kids out and told them to meet me up ahead. I parked my car half a mile away and read my book in sweet silence.
Some road trips are by necessity fast and straight. But that trip with Banner opened our eyes to a world available to anyone adventurous enough to wander around and made me realize that a detour may uncover the best part of a journey—and the best part of yourself.
小题1:Why did the author use to take freeways to her parents’ home?
A.It was less tiring.
B.It would be faster and safer.
C.Her kids would feel less confined.
D.She felt better with other drivers nearby.
小题2:The author stopped regularly on the country roads to _____.
A. relax in the fresh air
B. take a deep breath
C. take care of the lamb
C. let the kids play with Banner.
小题3:What does the author discover from the trio according to Paragraph 6?
A.Freeways are where beauty hides.
B.Getting close to nature adds to the joy of life.
C.Enjoying the beauty of nature benefits one’s health.
D.One should follow side roads to watch wild animals.
小题4:Why did the author ask the kids to get out of the car on their way back home?
A.To give herself some time to read.
B.To order some food for them.
C.To play a game with them.
D.To let them cool down.
小题5:What could be the best title for the passage?
A.Charm of the Detour
B.The Road to Bravery
C.Creativity out of Necessity
D.Road Trip and Country Life

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Michael Greenberg is a very popular New Yorker. He is not famous in sports or the arts, But people in the streets  16 him, especially those who are    17  .
For those people, he is "Gloves" Greenberg. How did he get that  18 ?
He looks like any otner businessman, wearing a suit and carrying a briefcase (公文箱). But he"s  19 _. His briefcase always has some gloves。
In winter,Mr.Greenberg does not  20 like other New Yorkers,who look at the sidewalk and  21 the street.He looks around at   22 .He stops when he   23 someone with no gloves.He gives them a pair and then he   24 ,looking for more people with cold   25 .
On winter days,Mr.Greenberg   26 gloves.During the rest of the year,he   27 gloves.People who have heard about him   28 him gloves,and he has many in his apartment.
Mr. Greenberg     29   doing this 21 years ago. Now, many poor New Yorkers know him and      30     his behavior. But people who don"t know him are sometimes    31   him. They don"t realize that he just wants to make them   32   .
It runs in the   33  .Michael"s father always helped the poor as he believed it made everyone happier. Michael Greenberg feels the   34  .A pair of gloves may be a   35  thing,but it can make a big difference in winter.
小题1:
A.know aboutB.learn fromC.cheer forD.look after
小题2:
A.oldB.busyC.kindD.poor
小题3:
A.iobB.nameC.chanceD.message
小题4:
A.calmB.differentC.crazyD.curious
小题5:
A.actB.soundC.feelD.dress
小题6:
A.cross overB.drive alongC.hurry downD.keep off
小题7:
A.carsB.peopleC.street numbersD.traffic lights
小题8:
A.helpsB.choosesC.greets D.sees
小题9:
A.holds upB.hangs outC.moves onD.turns around
小题10:
A.handsB.earsC.faces D.eyes
小题11:
A.searches for B.stores up C.gives away D.puts on
小题12:
A.borrows B.sells C.returnsD.buys
小题13:
A.call B.send C.lendD.show
小题14:
A.delayed B.remembered C.began D.enjoyed
小题15:
A.understand B.dislikeC.studyD.excuse
小题16:
A.sorry forB.satisfied withC.proud ofD.surprised by
小题17:
A.smartB.richC.specialD.happy
小题18:
A.cityB.familyC.neighborhoodD.company
小题19:
A.honorB.painC.sameD.cold
小题20:
A.smallB.usefulC.delightfulD.comforting

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Doctor are known to be terrible pilots. They don"t listen because they already know it all. I was lucky: I became a pilot in 1970, almost ten years before I graduated from medical school. I didn"t realize then, but becoming a pilot makes me a better surgeon. I loved flying. As I flew bigger, faster planes, and in worse weather. I learned about crew resource management (机组资源管理), or CRM, a new idea to make flying safer. It means that crew members should listen and speak up for a good result, regardless of positions.
I first read about CRM in 1980. Not long after that, an attending doctor and I were flying in bad weather. The controller had us turn too late to get our landing ready. The attending doctor was flying; I was safety pilot He was so busy because of the bad turn, he had forgotten to put the landing gear (起落架) down. He was a better pilot - and my boss - so it felt unusual to speak up. But I had to: Our lives were in danger. I put aside my uneasiness and said, "We need to put the landing gear down now!" That was my first real lesson in the power of CRM, and I"ve used it in the operating room ever since.
CRM requires that the pilot/surgeon encourage others to speak up. It further requires that when opinions are from the opposite, the doctor doesn"t overreact, which might prevent fellow doctors from voicing opinions again. So when I"m in the operating room, I ask for ideas and help from others. Sometimes they"re not willing to speak up. But I hope that if I continue to encourage them , someday someone will keep me from “landing gear up”.
小题1:What dose the author say about doctors in general?
A.They like flying by themselves.
B.They are unwilling to take advice.
C.They pretend to be good pilots.
D.They are quick learners of CRM.
小题2:The author deepened his understanding of the power of CRM when_______.
A.he saved the plane by speaking up
B.he was in charge of a flying task
C.his boss landed the plane too late
D.his boss operated on a patient
小题3:In the last paragraph”landing gear up” probably means ______.
A.following flying requirements.
B.overreacting to different opinions.
C.listening to what fellow doctors say
D.making a mistake that may cost lives
小题4:Which of the following can be the best title for the text?
A.CRM:A New Way to Make Flying Safe
B.Flying Makes Me a Better Doctor
C.The Making of a Good Pilot
D.A Pilot-Tumed Doctor

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Low-Cost Gifts for Mother"s Day
Gift No. I
Offer to be your mother"s health friend. Promise to be there for any and all doctor"s visits
whether a disease or a regular medical check-up. Most mothers always say "no need," another set of eyes and ears is always a good idea at a doctor"s visit. The best part ? This one is free.
Gift No. 2
Help your mother organize all of her medical records, which include the test results and medical information. Put them all in one place. Be sure to make a list of all of her medicines and what times she takes them. "Having all this information in one place could end up saving your mother"s life," Dr. Marie Savard said.
Gift No. 3
Enough sleep is connected to general health conditions. "Buy your mother cotton sheets and comfortable pillows to encourage better sleep," Savard said. "We know that good sleep is very important to our health."
Gift No. 4
Some gift companies such as Presents for Purpose allow you to pay it forward this Mother"s Day by picking gifts in which 10 percent of the price you pay goes to a charity (慈善机构) Gift givers can choose from a wide variety of useful but inexpensive things -many of which are "green" - and then choose a meaningful charity from a list. When your mother gets the gift, she will be told that she has helped the chosen charity.
小题1:What are you advised to do for your mother at doctor"s visits?
A.Take notes.
B.Be with her.
C.Buy medicine.
D.Give her gifts.
小题2:Where can you find a gift idea to improve your mother’s sleep?
A.In Gift No. 1.B.In Gift No. 2.
C.In Gift No. 3.D.In Gift No. 4.
小题3:Buying gifts from Presents for Purpose allows mothers to
A.enjoy good sleepB.be well-organized
C.bet extra supportD.give others help

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