A teacher in the US asked students to finish the sentence: “ I wish my teacher knew...” However, we have recently asked teachers what they wish their students knew.
Jackie Schneider, music teacher, London
I wish my students knew that education is not a competitive sport. No child is a number. Levels tell you more about the school than the child. In the same way, some kids take longer to learn to walk and talk and some take longer to learn literacy and numeracy skills, which does not matter. Every child has the potential to be gifted and talented. I wish they knew that reading could bring them more joy than they could ever imagine and that their singing voice is beautiful.
Avais Qureshi, citizenship teacher, London
I wish they knew that life is about so much more than who approves of you and who doesn’t. A lot of kids are too hung-up on peer groups. I wish they knew that this time doesn’t return: they need to focus on their top tasks and getting the grades they need.
Nandia Helal, Langdon Academy, London
I wish my students knew how hard we work. I have them on my mind for 12-15 hours a day. If I’m out on the weekend, there’s always a sense of guilt----like I should be marking or planning lessons for the upcoming week. I never feel like I’m doing enough for their education.
Geoff Barton, head teacher, King Edward VI School, Bury St Edmunds
I wish my students knew that while school and qualifications matter a lot, they are merely doors into our future: the really important things in our lives, and the people who will mean most to us, all lie ahead. Students should seize every opportunity now, in and beyond the classroom, to develop the skill, qualities and knowledge ready for the adventures that lie ahead.
1.Jackie Schneider thinks that _________.
A.it’s easier for kids to learn to walk than to learn literacy skills
B.it does not matter whether a kid learns quickly or slowly
C.education is something like a competitive sport
D.reading is more joyful than singing
2.Avais Qureshi wants kids _________.
A.to value others’ views B.to return to the traditional times
C.to be harmonious with peer fellows D.to concentrate on their own business
3.What is Nandia Helal like?
A.She is a responsible teacher. B.She feels content with her teaching.
C.She wants her students to work hard. D.She thinks she has done too much for education.
4.According to Geoff Barton, _________.
A.qualifications matter much more
B.skills, qualities and knowledge are doors into the future
C.students develop different skills and qualities merely in class
D.students will experience really important things in the future
5.What does the underlined word “they” in the last paragraph refer to?
A.My students. B.School and qualifications.
C.The really important things. D.The skills, qualities and knowledge.
听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1.What did the students do on Monday?
A.They signed a booking form.
B.They handed in a booking form.
C.They were given a booking form.
2.How long will the parents’ meeting last?
A.About 30 minutes. B.About 20 minutes. C.About 15 minutes.
3.What is the subject of the special advisor’s lecture?
A.How to improve grades.
B.How to communicate with parents.
C.How to fill out university application forms.
4.Who will benefit from Mr. Jones’ talk?
A.Students who want to be athletes.
B.Students who want to study overseas.
C.Students who want to get a scholarship.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1.How did the man feel at first?
A.Proud. B.Nervous. C.Excited.
2.What is the man about to do?
A.Accept a prize. B.Make a speech. C.Receive a degree.
3.Where will the speakers go for a holiday tomorrow?
A.London. B.Paris. C.Beijing.
4.Who are the speakers?
A.Family members. B.Schoolmates. C.Teacher and student.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1.Where are the speakers?
A.In Japan. B.In China. C.In America.
2.What kind of food did the woman want to eat at first?
A.Fast food. B.Street food. C.Home-made food.
3.What will the woman do next?
A.Start cooking. B.Get changed. C.Surf on the Internet.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1.When are the book club meetings usually held?
A.On Fridays. B.On Saturdays. C.On Sundays.
2.Why was the woman absent from the meeting last week?
A.She was on holiday.
B.She was seeing a doctor.
C.She was visiting a sick relative.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1.What do the artists make the sculptures from?
A.Animals’ fur. B.Garbage. C.Wood.
2.What will the man probably do?
A.Study art. B.Go to a show. C.Pick up trash in the ocean.
