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I was helping in my son’s classroom when I spotted a poster that reads, “Sticks and stones may break my bones but words can break my heart”. I started thinking.
Teachers are such an important part of a child’s life. A teacher’s support determines how safe a child feels in school. His inspiration determines how much risk a child will take in the classroom, his understanding determines how important a child feels in school and his love determines a child’s motivating and attitude toward education. And the effect a teacher has on a child doesn’t end when the school bell rings at the end of the day. Rather, those feelings developed in the classroom go home with the child and, in a large part, determine what sort of evening the child and the family have. The importance of a teacher to a child is fantastic and cannot be over-emphasized.
All my children are fortunate to have remarkable teachers. Consequently, the three of them love going to school almost as much as they love using teacherisms, for example, one of Hannah’s favorite phrases in used when I mess up. She looks at me with understanding and says, “It’s okay to make mistakes, mama, because you’re only learning.” Rachael’s favorite phrase is used to start most of her jobs; with a glow in her eye, she says, “I’m just going to do my best, mama, because that’s all I can do!” But perhaps my favorite is Jacob’s response to his sisters when one of them says something he doesn’t like. With his hand on his heart he says, “Don’t say that because words can break my heart.”
Like most parents, I hear teacherisms daily. And every time I hear one, my heart floods with gratefulness for the wonderful teachers who make my children feel safe, important, and successful in the classroom, and who are helping my children achieve emotional good health. There is much talk today how to measure a teacher’s worth. I think we need only look at the students. Children mirror teachers’ words and actions, and the content of those reflections shows teacher’s greatness.
1.Teachers are important to students in that________.
A．they equip them with book knowledge
B．they help free the parents from worries
they guarantee each family a happy evening
D．they help keep them emotionally healthy
2.The three children’s examples are used to show that________.
A．they are lucky to have wonderful teachers
B．they can eventually develop into good teachers
they are sometimes mentally hurt by the teachers
D．they have a successful performance in school
3.To his mother, what the boy says possibly sounds________.
A．ridiculous B．convincing humorous D．inspiring
4.The underlined word “teacherisms” probably refers to “________”.
A．how teachers normally deal with their students
B．what teachers usually say to their students
why teachers seem important to their students
D．where teachers agree with their students
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My l4-year-old son, John, and I spotted the coat which was hanging at a secondhand clothing store in Northampton Mass. While the other coats drooped(低垂), this one looked as if it were 36 itself up. The coat had beautiful tailoring, a Fifth Avenue label and a(an) 37 price of $28, which was popular just then with 38, but could cost several hundred dollars new. This coat was even better, bearing that 39 of classic elegance（优雅）. John tried it on and the fit was perfect.
John 40 the coat to school the next day and came home wearing a big smile. “Did the kids like your coat?” I asked. “They loved it,” he said, 41 folding it over the back of a chair and smoothing it flat. Over the next few weeks, a 42 came over John. Agreement replaced contrariness (作对) and reasoned discussion replaced fierce 43. He became more mannerly and 44, eager to please. He would generously loan his younger brother his tapes and lecture him 45 his behavior.
When I mentioned this incident to his teacher and 46 what caused the changes, she said laughing. “It 47 be his coat!” Another teacher told him she was giving him a good 48 not only because he had earned 49 but because she liked his coat. At the library, we ran into a friend “Could this be John?” he asked surprisingly, 50 John’s new height, assessing the cut of his coat and extending his hand, one gentleman to another.
John and I both know we should never 51 a person’s clothes for the real person within them. 52 there is something to be said for wearing a standard of excellence for the world to see and for 53 what is on the inside to what is on the outside.
For John it is a time when it is as easy to try on different approaches to 54 as it is to try on a coat. The whole world, the whole future is stretched out ahead, a vast landscape 55 all the doors are open. And he could picture himself walking through those doors wearing his wonderful, magical coat.
1. A．turning B．showing C．holding D．hanging
2. A．unreasonable B．expected C．acceptable D．unbelievable
3. A．adults B．teenagers C．women D．strangers
4. A．color B．style C．price D．size
5. A．wore B．carried C．lent D．sent
6. A．carefully B．comfortably C．casually D．quickly
7. A．happiness B．matter C．smile D．change
8. A．doubt B．argument C．fight D．war
9. A．thoughtful B．handsome C．hopeful D．curious
10. A．of B．with C．on D．at
11. A．discovered B．confirmed C．concluded D．wondered
12. A．can B．should C．will D．must
13. A．present B．mark C．word D．result
14. A．it B．them C．this D．one
15. A．taking up B．looking down to C．checking up D．looking up at
16. A．trust B．exchange C．mistake D．regard
17. A．Though B．But C．Since D．So
18. A．matching B．attaching C．relating D．connecting
19. A．career B．life C．study D．success
20. A．how B．why C．where D．when
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Son: I cheated in the exam and was caught by my teacher on the spot.
Father: _______!
A. For shame B. Cheer up C. It’s a pity D. Sorry to hear that
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I was doing a big clean-up recently and my kids were helping when my son, Freddo, came across a knotted handkerchief with an old dark brown coin inside. “Mum, can I have this? Can I play with this Coin?” he asked I took one look and was immediately transported to another time.
In 1991, there was a time when my friend and I worked in a backward African country, Niger, hit by sandstorms and burning heat. There were many things I found difficult about this place—the climate and beggars were my biggest headaches. So after finishing five months of nursing work there, we moved on to work at a health clinic in neighbouring country, Burkina Faso. “It's much greener in Burkina. Even the Coke tastes better,” the locals assured us.
Yet the fact was quite the opposite. Arriving by taxi at our destination in Burkina, we began to unload. I was reaching for my larger piece of luggage when, out of the darkness, a motorbike with two men approached slowly. Without warning, one of the men grabbed my daypack as the motorbike swept close by. Within seconds, the pair were out of sight, swallowed up by the night.
With my passport, money, traveller's cheques all in the bag, I was in deep trouble. How frustrating! All I wanted was to leave this hellhole! Then, walking through Burkina's streets one day, I was stopped by an old woman who thrust her hand in my face. “Cadeau (‘gift’ in French)! Cadeau!”she cried. I'd had enough! I was extremely tired of the country: its poverty, its thieves, the heat, the dust and...everything! I told her angrily and firmly in French, “I have no ‘cadeau’. I have no money. A thief stole all my money two weeks ago and now I can't get out of your country. I cannot give you anything. NOTHING!”The beggar woman listened attentively. To my great surprise, after hearing my words, she gave a broad smile.
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When my son was first diagnosed with Autism (自闭症), it was a very hard time for us. However, in some ways it was a relief, because we finally had a name for what was going on in our lives, but it also meant years more of uncertainty, and we didn’t know what the future held.
When I shared the news with my coworkers, I was so surprised and happy to receive so much immediate love and support from them. They were focused on what we needed, as opposed to how it would affect my ability to make it to work.
One co-worker, Jackie, in particular, was amazing to my family and me. She called me into her office a few days later, and gave me a “ worry stone”. It gives you something to focus on when you’re worried, rubbing your thumb around on this stone. It was a lovely gesture.
She then extended a permanent offer to drive us to any appointments or tests we needed. Considering the fact that we lived 90 minutes from where most treatment took place, this was a tremendous offer. She made it very clear to me that this offer included last minute trips or emergencies. Anytime we needed to go anywhere, she was willing to be our transportation. She said that we needed to be able to focus on our son instead of having to divide our attention between the road and him.
We never did need to take her up on her wonderful offer, but knowing it was there and that she was so willing to help made it feel like we were much less alone.
1.What does “a relief” refer to in the first paragraph ?
A. My son’s recovery from the disease.
B. The help from my co-workers.
C. Knowing what my boy’s problem is.
D. The sign of a better future.
2.Why did the co-worker offer to drive for us?
A. She is a more experienced driver.
B. We live far away from the hospital.
C. She lives very close to our house.
D. She wishes to reduce our worries.
3.What does the writer think of the offer by Jackie?
A. It’s a great comfort.
B. It’s a last-minute offer.
C. It’s not necessary.
D. It’s a difficult decision for her.
4.What might be the best title for the text?
A. Years of Uncertainty
B. The Most Generous Woman
C. In Time of Need
D. A Story of Sacrifice
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When my son was first diagnosed with Autism (自闭症), it was a very hard time for us. However, in some ways it was a relief, because we finally had a name for what was going on in our lives, but it also meant years more of uncertainty, and we didn’t know what the future held.
When I shared the news with my coworkers, I was so surprised and happy to receive so much immediate love and support from them. They were focused on what we needed, as opposed to how it would affect my ability to make it to work.
One co-worker, Jackie, in particular, was amazing to my family and me. She called me into her office a few days later, and gave me a “worry stone” It gives you something to focus on when you’re worried, rubbing your thumb (拇指) around on this stone. It was a lovely gesture.
She then extended a permanent offer to drive us to any appointments or tests we needed. Considering the fact that we lived 90 minutes from where most treatment took place, this was a tremendous offer. She made it very clear to me that this offer included last minute trips or emergencies. Anytime we needed to go anywhere, she was willing to be our transportation. She said that we needed to be able to focus on our son instead of having to divide our attention between the road and him.
We never did need to take her up on her wonderful offer, but knowing it was there and that she was so willing to help made it feel like we were much less alone.
1.What does “a relief” refer to in the first paragraph?
A. My son’s recovery from the disease.
B. The help from my co-workers.
C. Knowing what my boy’s problem is.
D. The sign of a better future.
2.Why did the co-work offer to drive for us?
A. She is a mare experienced driver.
B. We live far away from the hospital.
C. She lives very close to our house.
D. She wishes to reduce our worries.
3.What does the writer think of the offer by Jackie?
A. It’s a great comfort.
B. It’s a last-minute offer.
C. It’s not necessary.
D. It’s a difficult decision for her.
4.What might be the best title for the text?
A. Years of Uncertainty
B. The Most Generous Woman
C. In Time of Need
D. A Story of Sacrifice
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When my son was first diagnosed with autism （孤独症）, it was a very hard time for us．In some ways it was a 16_ because we finally knew the name．of the disease after visiting many hospitals, but it also17__ years bf uncertainty, and we didn't know what 18_was like．
When I 19__the news with my coworkers, I was so surprised but happy to receive so much immediate 20 from them ．They were focused on what we_21___, not how it would affect my ability to work．
One coworker in particular was 22__, She was always kind and considerate; She called me into her 23__ a few days later, and gave me a（n） "24__stone''．It is a small stone with an indention （凹陷）for your 25__, It gives you something to 26__ when you're worried ． rubbing your thumb around on this stone．It was a lovely 27__．It turned out to be an effective way to reduce anxiety．
She then made a permanent offer to 28_ us to any appointment or testing we needed． Considering the fact that we_ 29__ 90 minutes from where most．treatments took place, this was a（n）30_offer．She made it very clear to me that this offer 31_last-minute trips or emergencies．Anytime we needed to go anywhere , She was willing to be our transportation．
We never did need to bother her, 32__ knowing it was there and that she was so willing to 33__ made it feel like we were much less _34 ．
I'm very grateful to her and．35__ around us who came together to be a support system in our time of need．We were really moved by the level of support we received．
1.A．surprise B．relief C．pleasure D．success ．
2.A．meant B．broke C．ended D．explained
3.A．a dream B．4 plan C．the future D．the job
4.A．received B．doubted C．heard D．shared
5.A．treatment B．love C, complaints D．gifts
6.A．needed B．saw C．failed D．learned
7.A．rude B．grateful C．amazing D．cold
8.A．office B．school． C．garden D．restaurant
9.A．-fear B．peace C．anger D．worry
10.A．ring B．thumb C．luck D．courage
11.A．focus on B．believe in C．care about D．know about
12.A．language B．expression C．gesture D．message
13.A．devote B．attach C．introduce D．drive
14.A．ran B．lived C．walked D．rode
15.A．final B．firm C．great D．unconditional
16.A．refused B．welcomed C．passed D．included
17.A．but B．L C．because D．if
18.A, move B．wait C．help D．pay
19.A．important B．alone C．awake D．busy
20.A．both B．few C．nobody D．everyone
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When my oldest son was in high school, he planned to attend a Christian contemporary concert with the youth group from our church. To my 36 , Aaron invited me to go along. I 37 accepted; however, by the time the date of the concert arrived, my youngest son had been ill, and I was 38 about him. My husband 39 me to attend the concert, promising he would take care of our youngest. I hesitated.
Finally, it 40 me. Aaron was sixteen years old. How many 41 would I have to do something fun with him 42 he went away to college? And how many youth actually 43 their mothers to attend a concert with them that was clearly for teens? The 44 was made. I would not miss this opportunity.
At the concert, I sat with Aaron in the third row, stuffing (填塞) cotton in my ears to block out the 45 , ear-splitting music of the first performer. I stood when the kids stood, clapped when they clapped, and never let anyone know how 46 I was to feel the floor vibrate (震动) beneath my feet. Aaron and his friends were 47 at my enthusiasm.
By the time we left the concert, my ears were ringing, but it quickly passed. 48 did my son's teenage years. 49 he was in college and away from home. I missed him more than I could say. On days when I was especially 50 for his ready smile and his teasing manner, I would think back to the concert we attended and be thankful once again that I didn't 51 an opportunity to spend time with my son.
Aaron is now grown and has a family of his own, but we are still very 52 . Some days he calls just to 53 and tell me about his day. I drop everything and 54 the moment, knowing these times too shall 55 .
1.A. amazement B. agreement C. argument D. disappointment
2.A. hardly B. suddenly C. readily D. rapidly
3.A. crazy B. merciful C. patient D. concerned
4.A. prevented B. encouraged C. stopped D. refused
5.A. determined B. hit C. controlled D. annoyed
6. A. opportunities B. years C. festivals D. moments
7.A. after B. since C. when D. before
8.A. invited B. advised C. allowed D. promised
9.A. invitation B. design C. demand D. decision
10. A. silly B. pleasant C. loud D. sweet
11. A. excited B. nervous C. curious D. surprised
12. A. puzzled B. annoyed C. amused D. disappointed
13.A. Such B. Neither C. So D. Either
14.A. In no time B. In time C. At a time D. At the time
15.A. tired B. worried C. upset D. lonely
16. A. have B. miss C. obtain D. grasp
17. A. close B. open C. young D. positive
18.A. talk B. speak C. chat D. communicate
19. A. wait B. spend C. listen D. enjoy
20.A. pass B. gain C. lose D. keep
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When my oldest son was in high school, he planned to attend a Christian contemporary concert with the youth group from our church. To my 36 , Aaron invited me to go along. I 37 accepted; however, by the time the date of the concert arrived, my youngest son had been ill, and I was 38 about him. My husband 39 me to attend the concert, promising he would take care of our youngest. I hesitated.
Finally, it 40 me. Aaron was sixteen years old. How many 41 would I have to do something fun with him 42 he went away to college? And how many youth actually 43 their mothers to attend a concert with them that was clearly for teens? The 44 was made. I would not miss this opportunity.
At the concert, I sat with Aaron in the third row, stuffing (填塞) cotton in my ears to block out the 45 , ear-splitting music of the first performer. I stood when the kids stood, clapped when they clapped, and never let anyone know how 46 I was to feel the floor vibrate (震动) beneath my feet. Aaron and his friends were 47 at my enthusiasm.
By the time we left the concert, my ears were ringing, but it quickly passed. 48 did my son's teenage years. 49 he was in college and away from home. I missed him more than I could say. On days when I was especially 50 for his ready smile and his teasing manner, I would think back to the concert we attended and be thankful once again that I didn't 51 an opportunity to spend time with my son.
Aaron is now grown and has a family of his own, but we are still very __52 __ . Some days he calls just to __53__ and tell me about his day. I drop everything and 54 the moment, knowing these times too shall 55 .
【小题 1】 A. amazement B. agreement C. argument D. disappointment
【小题 2】 A. hardly B. suddenly C. rapidly D. readily
【小题 3】 A. crazy B. merciful C. concerned D. patient
【小题 4】 A. prevented B. encouraged C. stopped D. refused
【小题 5】 A. determined B. hit C. controlled D. annoyed
【小题 6】 A. moments B. years C. festivals D. opportunities
【小题 7】 A. after B. since C.before D. when
【小题 8】 A. advised B. invited C. allowed D. promised
【小题 9】 A. invitation B. design C. decision D. demand
1. A. silly B. loud C. pleasant D. sweet
2. A. nervous B. excited C. curious D. surprised
3. A. puzzled B. annoyed C. disappointed D. amused
4. A. Such B. So C. Neither D. Either
5. A. In no time B. In time C. At a time D. At the time
6. A. tired B. worried C. upset D. lonely
7. A. miss B. have C. obtain D. grasp
8. A. open B. close C. young D. positive
9. A. talk B. speak C. communicate D. chat
10. A. wait B. enjoy C. listen D. spend
11. A. lose B. gain C. pass D. keep
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I was going through my son Matthew’s backpack when I saw an envelope in the bottom of it. Immediately, I knew it was a “thank you” card from one of his ________. Totally not necessary since my Christmas gifts to them are my way of saying, “Thank you”. I________I read it quickly. And then I stopped.
I ________ the card and read it again. One word caught my attention. “I love working with our Matthew.” One word. Our. That one word ________ the meaning of the sentence for me. If she had written “I love working with Matthew”, I would know that she loves working with my son.________ by adding that one word, “our”, it meant “I love working with this boy who ________ here, is accepted here and we all take responsibility for caring for.”
I ________ knew this, of course, seeing a blog I wrote previously, but it’s always good to be_______. In that blog post I mentioned ten reasons why his ________ is the right place for him. Since that blog we have had his IEP (Individualized Education Program) meeting, where I was ________ of that feeling again. In that meeting, someone ________ “Everyone loves Matthew. We all love Matthew”. And it was genuine and __________. As we went around the room and the staff ________ us on information about Matthew, it was apparent that it went way beyond sharing what he is doing ________ and behaviorally. Each person had a unique little ________ to tell about Matthew. Stories that show that they really know who Matthew is and that they ________ him.
In fact just today I had written a note in his communication book that it was ________ Matthew to see new snow and not be able to play in it. Later in the day I got an email and a picture of Matthew ________ with snow in a big container inside the school.
As I was reflecting on this,
I realized that as a family we are really lucky ________ school isn’t the only place where they think of him as “our Matthew”. It ________ to other parts of our lives as well — our friends, our family, our neighborhood, and our church.
1.A. teachers B. friends C. classmates D. doctors
2.A. realize B. admit C. imagine D. predict
3.A. gave away B. tore up C. put away D. opened up
4.A. simplified B. changed C. determined D. created
5.A. Or B. And C. So D. But
6.A. stays B. lives C. belongs D. remains
7.A. already B. also C. even D. still
8.A. reached B. accepted C. adored D. reminded
9.A. school B. book C. home D. room
10.A. informed B. convinced C. suspected D. cured
11.A. commented B. insisted C. guaranteed D. recalled
12.A. formal B. casual C. sincere D. severe
13.A. advised B. judged C. updated D. congratulated
14.A. accurately B. academically C. steadily D. securely
15.A. secret B. lie C. joke D. story
16.A. understand B. greet C. envy D. embarrass
17.A. killing B. influencing C. calming D. inspiring
18.A. meeting B. playing C. fighting D. dealing
19.A. until B. unless C. though D. because
20.A. flies B. extends C. applies D. switches
they guarantee each family a happy evening
I realized that as a family we are really lucky ________ school isn’t the only place where they think of him as “our Matthew”. It ________ to other parts of our lives as well — our friends, our family, our neighborhood, and our church.