I have been teaching the tenth-grade English for four years. Needless to say,I love my subject and promise to one day pass my love of literature on to my future students. Well,I must admit,I have made more than a difference. I have changed the way students perceive(感知)literature and have even inspired some to become English teachers.
One student in particular is named John. I met him last year when he was a student in my English class. He sat in the back often,saying very little. However,I sensed that he was taking in all that I taught. John was never absent nor was he late. He seemed very mature for his age.
As the year progressed,we read lots of poetry and various stories about different cultures and real-life experiences. I have always wanted literature to speak to my students so that they could find related connections which would finally give them that motivation(动力)to read,write and interpret. While reading and writing poetry,John wrote some beautiful poetry that spoke of his experiences in America.
On the last day of school,students were asked to write a brief autobiographical essay and to dedicate(献给)it to someone he or she thought was significant in his or her life. John dedicated his essay to me and used clip art that decorated the dedication with roses.
He stated in the essay that "Some people you meet in life are flowers,but then there are those who are roses. Ms. Hopkins,I just want you to know that you are a rose in my life and I have enjoyed every minute of being in your class. You have shown me that I have a purpose in life and that I am a poet. I will never forget you." Tears streamed down my eyes. I had had a particularly hard personal life that year but somehow that letter made it worth the struggle.
Making a significant contribution to someone's life is something money could never buy. Teaching allows teachers to make a positive difference in the life of students.
【小题1】What's the author's purpose to take John for example?
A.To show that her students were all excellent readers. |
B.To develop her own idea about English literature. |
C.To prove she kept what she promised. |
D.To persuade her readers to read English poetry. |
【小题2】How did the author keep her students motivated?
A.By making connections with them. |
B.By reading them literature. |
C.By writing poetry and stories. |
D.By sharing real-life experiences. |
【小题3】Why did John choose to dedicate his autobiographical essay to Ms. Hopkins?
A.He thought she was significant in his life. |
B.He wanted to say to her that she was a rose. |
C.He expected her to know he had enjoyed her class. |
D.He remembered she had promised to let him be a poet. |
【小题4】Which of the following can be the best title for this text?
A.The difference a good teacher can make |
B.The friendship Ms. Hopkins and John developed |
C.An experience in an English class |
D.The significant contribution everyone can make |