At the end of August this year I moved from London，UK，to a small town in Quebec， Canada，called Matane to work as an English language assistant.Patience is a word that has appeared in many forms over the past two months.
I don't see myself as being the most patient person in the world but there was something that struck me on my first week of work.I had just finished a session with two students and just as they were leaving the classroom，one of the students turned back and said，"Thank you for your patience." That was an early reminder of the importance of being patient as a teacher. It also made me reflect on the language teachers that I have had over the years， ones that demonstrated a high level of patience and understanding that has shaped my language learning path. Moreover， it helped me to realize the importance of demonstrating patience in the classroom as it can be the difference between building someone's confidence in a language or breaking down their confidence entirely.
Living my life constantly in French is not easy but the people of Quebec are very patient.They repeat things several times and they are more than happy to wait while I find the correct words to express myself and find the correct word order.It's a learning process but with the patience of others， the process is slightly less nervous.At the end of the day， making mistakes shows you are trying and I think that is greatly appreciated by Quebecers.
When I first arrived in Matane I kept getting headaches from having to concentrate all the time due to the language and even overhearing other people's conversations was hard work! I had to keep reminding myself that it would take time， and two months later the headaches are a distant memory and my ears have become more tuned to their accent.The key is to be patient with yourself.
1.According to Paragraph 2， what does the writer think is important as a teacher？ ______
A. Understanding. B. Patience. C. Confidence. D. Help.
2.Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage？ ______
A. The writer went to Matane to learn the importance of patience.
B. Doctors in Quebec are good at treating headaches.
C. Practice makes perfect for learning a foreign language.
D. The writer first noticed the importance of patience on hearing a student's appreciation.
3.In the small town called Matane，which language do the local people speak？ ______
A. English. B. Spanish. C. French. D. Italian.
4.What is the best title for the passage？ ______
A. Patience Brings a Surprise
B. Attractions of Quebec
C. My Work Experience in Quebec
D. Learn a Foreign Language with Patience
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3.The text is most likely to appear ______.
A. on the Internet
B. in a novel
C. in a magazine
D. in a newspaper
听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1.What did the speaker do in 1970?
A. He won a contest at school.
B. He left the Ford Motor Company.
C. He became the president of a company.
2.What did the speaker think of hugging and kissing his father?
A. It was natural.
B. It made him mad.
C. It made him uncomfortable.
3.How long did the speaker’s father have the motorcycle?
A. Six weeks. B. A month. C. Several months.
4.When did the speaker first drive a car?
A. After his sixteenth birthday.
B. As soon as he was 18.
C. When he was in junior high school.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1.How long will the woman stay in Florida?
A. Only one day.
B. Three days.
C. Seven days.
2.What can we learn about the man?
A. He has friends in Florida.
B. He has been to Disneyland before.
C. He hasn’t decided where to go this year.
3.How many sections is Disneyland in Florida made up of according to the man?
A. Four. B. Five. C. Six.
4.What’s the relationship between the speakers?
A. Friends.
B. Brother and sister.
C. Tourist and tour guide.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1.What is the relationship between the speakers?
A. Doctor and patient. B. Mother and son. C. Friends.
2.When did the man start to have back pains?
A. A month ago. B. A week ago. C. Three days ago.
3.What may be the cause of the man’s problems?
A. He studied too hard.
B. He didn’t get enough exercise.
C. He was nervous about the midterm exams.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1.Where has the man been before?
A. To a folk concert. B. To a pop concert. C. To an opera.
2.What does the woman think of the opera?
A. It’s a bit too heavy. B. It’s boring. C. It’s fantastic.
