To be a good teacher, you need some of the gifts of a good actor; you must be able to hold the attention and interest of your students, you must be 36 —speaking, with a good, strong, 37 voice which is fully under your control; and you must be able to 38 what you are teaching, in order to make its meaning clear.
39 a good teacher, and you will see that he does not sit still before his class; he 40 the whole time he is teaching; he walks about, using his 41 ,hands and fingers to help him in his explanations, and his face to express his 42 .Listen to him, and you will 43 the loudness, the quality and the musical note of his voice always 44 according to what he is talking about. The fact that a good teacher has some of the gifts of a good actor doesn't 45 that he will indeed be able to act well on the stage, for there are very important 46 between the teacher's work and the actor's. The 47 has to speak words which he has learnt by heart; he has to repeat exactly the 48 words each time he plays a certain part, even his movements and the ways in which he uses his voice are usually 49 beforehand. What he has to do is to make all these carefully learnt words and actions seem 50 on the stage.
A good teacher 51 in quite a different way. His students take an active part in his 52 :they ask and answer questions, they obey orders, and if they don't 53 something, they will say no. The teacher therefore has to suit his act to the needs of his students, which is in his class. He cannot learn his part by heart, but must 54 it as he goes along.
I have known many teachers who were fine 55 in class but unable to take part in a stage play because their brains wouldn't keep discipline: they could not keep strictly to what another had written.
36. A. clear B. slow C. small D. low
37. A. frightening B. fearing C. exciting D. pleasing
38. A. act out B. talk C. say D. repeat
39. A. Listen B. Look C. Watch D. Learn
40. A. stands B. sits C. lies D. talks
41 A. tongue B. words C. legs D. arms
42. A. attention B. thanks C. feelings D. sentences
43. A. hear B. see C. think D. guess
44. A. making B. changing C. expressing D. giving
45. A. tell B. express C. show D. mean
46. A. things B. differences C. points D. jobs
47. A. actor B. teacher C. boy D. student
48. A. different B. same C. above D. following
49. A. read B. known C. fixed D. written
50. A. natural B. bad C. false D. clear
51. A. is B. works C. has D. teaches
52. A. group B. party C. class D. play
53. A. give B. place C. obey D. hear
54. A. invent B. discover C. teach D. continue
55. A. learners B. watchers C. actors D. listeners
I used to hate being called upon in class mainly because I didn’t like attention drawn to myself. And 36 assigned(指定)a seat by the teacher, I always 37 to sit at the back of the classroom.
All this 38 after I joined a sports team. It began when a teacher suggested I try out for the basketball team. At first I thought it was a crazy 39 because I didn’t have a good sense of balance, nor did I have the 40 to keep pace with the others on the team and they would tease me. But for the teacher who kept insisting on my “ 41 for it”, I wouldn’t have decided to give a try.
Getting up the courage to go to the tryouts was only the 42 of it! When I first started 43 the practice sessions(练习赛), I didn’t even know the rules of the game, much 44 what I was doing. Sometimes I’d get 45 and take a shot at the wrong direction—which made me feel really stupid. 46 , I wasn’t the only one “new” at the game, so I decided to 47 on learning the game, do my best at each practice session, and not be too hard on myself for the things I didn’t 48 “just yet”.
I practiced and practiced. Soon I knew the 49 and the “moves”. Being part of a team was fun and motivating. Very soon the competitive 50 in me was winning over my lack of confidence. With time, I learned how to play and made friends in the 51 — friends who respected my efforts to work hard and be a team player. I never had so much fun!
With my 52 self-confidence comes more praise from teachers and classmates. I have gone from “53” in the back of the classroom and not wanting to call attention to myself, 54 raising my hand— even when I sometimes wasn’t and not 100 percent 55 I had the right answer. Now I have more self-confidence in myself.
A.as B.until C.though D.unless
A.hoped B.agreed C.chose D.meant
A.continued B.changed C.settled D.started
A.idea B.plan C.belief D.saying
A.right B.chance C.patience D.ability
A.going B.looking C.cheering D.applying
A.point B.half C.rest D.basis
A.enjoying B.preparing C.attending D.watching
A.further B.later C.worse D.less
A.confused B.motivated C.embarrassed D.committed
A.Interestingly B.Fortunately C.Obviously D.hopefully
A.try B.act C.focus D.rely
A.want B.do C.support D.know
A.rules B.orders C.steps D.games
A.roles B.part C.mind D.value
A.movement B.operation C.process D.situation
A.expressed B.improved C.preserved D.recognized
A.dreaming B.playing C.relaxing D.hiding
A.to B.for C.with D.by
A.lucky B.happy C.sure D.satisfied
When I was a baby, I entertained you and made you laugh. Whenever I was “bad”, you'd shake your finger at me and ask, “How could you?”--but then you'd give up, and roll me over for a belly scratch and I believed that life could not be any more perfect.
My housetraining was a long process, because you were terribly busy, but we worked on that together. We went for long walks, runs in the park and car rides. We stopped for ice cream. I took long naps in the sun waiting for you to come home at the end of the day.
Gradually, you began spending more time at work and on your career, and more time searching for a human mate. Eventually, you fell in love. She, now your wife, is not a dog person, but I still welcomed her into our home. I was happy because you were happy. Then the human babies came along and I shared your excitement, I was fascinated by their pinkness, how they smelled, and I wanted to mother them too. Your wife was afraid I would bite them. But nevertheless, as they began to grow, I became their friend.
Now, you have a new job in another city and you and they will be moving to an apartment that does not allow pets. You've made the right decision for your “family”, but there was a time when I was your only family.
I was excited about the car ride until we arrived at the dog pound. It smelled of dogs and cats, of fear, of hopelessness. You filled out the paperwork and said, “I know you will find a good home for her.” They shrugged and gave you a pained look. The children were in tears as they waved me goodbye. And “How could you?” were the only three words that swept over my mind.
Is it better to live with hope or without hope? At first, whenever anyone passed my pen (围栏), I rushed to the front, hoping it was you, that you had changed your mind and that this was all a bad dream.
My beloved master, I will think of you and wait for you forever. I hope you receive more faithfulness from your family than you showed to me.
Who tells this story?
A.A dog. B.A child. C.A dog's owner. D.A dog trainer
A.He had a newborn baby. B.His wife did not like the dog. C.He was moving into a new building. D.He thought the dog too troublesome.
A.It hoped to be adopted by another family. B.It continued to love its former owner. C.It did not trust humans any more. D.It was excited about the pound.
A.Be ready for changes. B.Never expect too much. C.Never complain about your life. D.Be faithful to those who love you.
I was shoppingat mylocal supermarket, as I normally have for years.One particular day, Ihad doneabout 2 weeks worth of shopping and 36 toward the register to pay for my groceries.After the cashier had scanned my itemsand I had bagged them up, she stated that the 37 was $150.
I 38 into my back right pocket to grab the money to pay and noticed that there was no money there. I started to get 39 . I knew my pocket book was in the car and I was sure I had put the 40in my back right pocket. I looked at the cashier with wet eyes and a 41 look not knowing what to do. There were people behind me on the line.She told me to speak with the courtesy counter (爱心柜台).I 42 and said, “Really? It's 43 , no one would hand that in!”But she 44 me to. “You never know…” she said.
I decided that there was no 45in checking so I walked up toa woman behind the counter and said“I have to ask, did anyone 46 cash by any chance?” She asked “How much?" My face then 47 .“$200 in the form ofone hundred dollar bills.” I replied. She said, “ 48 , yes, someone did!" I was so 49 !“Who? I want to thank her.” She pointed to a younggirl about10 years old and says, “Shedid.”
I walked over to the mom and hugged her.She said, “It wasn't me, it was my 50” . I said “Iknow, I wanted to thank you both, 51 she found it ... it's because of you that Igot this back.”I was so happy, I was almost in tears.
The next day at work, a person in another department 52 me tickets to the circus. He handed me 5 tickets.Almost 53 that young girls face popped (突然出现) in my head. After work I went back to the supermarket and stopped at the courtesy counter and asked if she had any idea who that woman was. She smiled and said, “Yes, She is a friend of mine”.Then I asked her to do me a favor and pass along these 5 tickets to her.
She told me that the family of the little girl who found my money were not rich so they would really 54 this. She also said that they had 3 children, so five was the 55 number of tickets!
A.showed B.retired C.hesitated D.headed
A.percentage B.product C.total D.luggage
A.reached B.searched C.checked D.looked
A.particular B.curious C.nervous D.serious
A.card B.money C.purse D.grocery
A.shocked B.moved C.inspired D.confused
A.laughed B.screamed C.cried D.blamed
A.reality B.evidence C.cash D.receipt
A.postponed B.encouraged C.discouraged D.promised
A.doubt B.need C.expense D.harm
A.work out B.turn in C.send for D.take away
A.broke up B.burst out C.send off D.lit up
A.Eventually B.Actually C.Finally D.Unfortunately
A.interested B.worried C.surprised D.absorbed
A.daughter B.husband C.mother D.friend
A.because B.although C.however D.besides
A.lent B.borrowed C.produced D.offered
A.simple B.constantly C.instantly D.previously
A.reject B.purchase C.ignore D.appreciate
A.unique B.perfect C.official D.typical
Elizabeth Clay decided to go home and spend the holiday with her parents. The next day she drove her old car home along the road. 36 she found she got a flat. The 22-year-old student 37 to stop her car by the side of the road in the winter night and opened the trunk. No38 tire.
At this time, a car39 . Paul and Diane told Clay to40 them to a service station near their41 . They arrived to see that it had no suitable tires to42 with her car. “Follow us home,” said Paul.
The couple called around to find a tire. No 43 . They decided to let her use their own car. “Here,” Paul said, handing Clay a 44 of keys, “Take our car. We45 be using it over the holiday.”
Clay was 46 . “But I’m going all the way to South Carolina, and I’ll be gone for two weeks,” she47 them.
“We know,” Paul said. “We’ll be48 when you get back. Here’s our number if you need to49 us.”
Unable to believe her eyes, Clay watched as the50 put her luggage into their car and then51 her off. Two weeks later she52 to find her old car cleaned inside and out with three new tires and the radio53 .
“Thank you so much,” she said. “How much do I54 you?” “Oh, no,” Paul said, “we don’t want any money. It’s our55 .” Clay realized that while it might have been their pleasure, it was now her duty to pass on their “do unto others” spirit.
A.Suddenly B.Finally C.Immediately D.Fortunately
A.afforded B.wanted C.allowed D.managed
A.spare B.free C.full D.empty
A.passed B.stopped C.paused D.started
A.help B.push C.take D.follow
A.garage B.house C.shop D.hotel
A.agree B.match C.go D.deal
A.way B.message C.success D.luck
A.set B.number C.pair D.chain
A.can’t B.shouldn’t C.mustn’t D.won’t
A.satisfied B.worried C.astonished D.disturbed
A.persuaded B.advised C.reminded D.promised
A.happy B.here C.away D.busy
A.get in touch with B.keep in touch with C.be in touch with D.put in touch with
A.repairmen B.cleaners C.friends D.couple
A.sent B.shook C.watched D.drove
A.shocked B.happened C.returned D.came
A.loaded B.fixed C.tied D.rebuilt
A.owe B.lend C.give D.offer
A.wish B.job C.duty D.pleasure
As Christmas is coming, there are presents to be bought, cards to be sent, rooms to be cleaned. Parents are
with difficult jobs of hiding presents from curious young children. If the gifts are large, this is sometimes a real
. On Christmas Eve, young children find the
almost unbearable(难以忍受的). They are
between the wish to go to bed early so that Father Christmas will bring their presents quickly and the wish to
up late so that they will not
the fun. The wish for gifts usually proves stronger. But though children go to bed early, they often lie
for a long time, hoping to get a short look at Father Christmas.
Last Christmas, my wife and I
managed to hide a few large presents in the storeroom. I feared the moment when my son, Jimmy, would
me where that new bike had come from, but
he did not see it.
On Christmas Eve, it took the children hours to go to sleep. It must have been nearly
when my wife and I went quietly into their room and began
stockings. Then I pushed in the
I bought for Jimmy and left it beside the Christmas tree. We knew we would not get
sleep that night, for the children were
to get up early. At about five o'clock the next morning, we were woken by loud sounds coming from the children's room - they were shouting excitedly!
I had time to get out of bed, young Jimmy came
into the room on his new bike, and his sister, Mary,
close behind pushing her new baby carriage. Even the baby arrived, he moved
the hands and knees into the room dragging a large balloon behind him. Suddenly it burst. That woke
up completely. The day had really begun with a bang(巨响).
A.faced B.met C.filled D.pleased
A.question B.matter C.problem D.business
A.joy B.excitement C.presents D.parents
A.pulled B.divided C.separated D.torn
A.get B.stay C.stand D.wake
A.lose B.break C.miss D.leave
A.awake B.wake C.asleep D.sleep
A.hopefully B.busily C.gladly D.successfully
A.answer B.tell C.ask D.search
A.sadly B.unluckily C.possibly D.fortunately
A.morning B.midnight C.evening D.daybreak
A.filling B.sewing C.mending D.preparing
A.present B.stocking C.bike D.tree
A.1ittle B.some C.enough D.much
A.sorry B.sure C.glad D.eager
A.Before B.After C.Until D.Since
A.running B.laughing C.shouting D.riding
A.walked B.moved C.followed D.jumped
A.with B.on C.over D.by
A.him B.her C.me D.us