Question

Many years ago my student asked me the question, "Mrs. Kindred, why do you teach?" Without taking time to reflect, I answered, "Because someday I might say something that might make a difference in someone's life." Even though I was sincere, that wasn't a very good answer and my student didn't let it slide.

"Let me get this straight," he said, "You went to college for four years so you could come here every day because you have the hope that someday you might say something that will influence someone?" He shook his head as if I were crazy and walked away looking confused. I'm one of those people who look back and wish they had said something smart or witty, or swift.

Even though that particular student might no longer wonder why I teach, there are days when I wonder. On those days, I remind myself of the real reasons I teach:

It's in my blood. My mother was my most influential teacher, and she was a 6th grade reading teacher until her death in 1990. She instilled(逐渐灌输) in me a love of reading and the knowledge that education opens doors.

Teaching is a way to make a difference. If you throw a stone in a pond the ripples go on and on until they reach the shore. You can't have ripples without a "stone." Good teachers throw stones that make a positive difference, and that's what I strive to do.

I genuinely love teenagers.

I want to share with others what I know and what I have learned through the years. Life is full of ups and downs, and if I can help students avoid some potholes on the road of life, I want to do so. If they'll allow me to celebrate their victories with them, I want to do too.

Teaching isn't for everyone, but I know I made the right career choice.

1.Why did the student continue to ask the question about the writer’s being a teacher?

A. Because he thought her answer was unbelievable.

B. Because the writer was insincere.

C. Because the student was naughty.

D. Because the answer was difficult to understand.

2.What do you think of the writer?

A. Stupid.         B. Honest.      C. Conservative.      D. Polite.

3.According to the text, which of the following is NOT true?

A. The writer’s mother has the greatest influence on her.

B. The writer’s answer made the student confused.

C. In the writer’s opinion, some people in the world are unfit to teach.

D. The writer annoyed the student who asked the question.

4. What’s the main idea of the text?

A. A student’s silly question.

B. A good teacher who likes students.

C. A confused student.

D. The reason why I teach.

Answer

1.A

2.B

3.D

4.D

【解析】

试题分析：本文通过一名学生问我“为什么要教书？”引出自己的思考。后来发现我的确是想通过教育对别人的生活产生影响，让他们在人生道路上少走弯路。

1.A 推理判断题。根据第二段"You went to college for four years so you could come here every day because you have the hope that someday you might say something that will influence someone?" He shook his head as if I were crazy and walked away looking confused.学生认为我的回答并不让他满意，他不相信我读了四年大学只是为了能对别人有影响，他认为我的回答很疯狂。也就是说他不认可我的答案。故A正确。

2.B 推理判断题。根据文章第二段最后一句I'm one of those people who look back and wish they had said something smart or witty, or swift.作者是一个有话直接说明的人。再根据倒数第二段I want to share with others what I know and what I have learned through the years. Life is full of ups and downs, and if I can help students avoid some potholes on the road of life, I want to do so. If they'll allow me to celebrate their victories with them, I want to do too.可知我的确是想让学生在人生中少走弯路，希望自己能够对别人的生活有一定的积极的影响。作者也的确是这样告诉那位学生的，说明作者是一个很诚实的人。故B正确。

3.D 推理判断题。根据文章第三段Even though that particular student might no longer wonder why I teach, there are days when I wonder. On those days, I remind myself of the real reasons I teach。可知作者并没有对那位学生生气，而是认真地思考自己教书的原因和目的。说明D项内容是错误的额，故D符合题意。

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