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 do night and day 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 clear,” 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(风趣的).

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(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 small waves go on and on until they reach the shore. You can’t have waves without a “stone.” Good teachers throw stones that make a positive difference, and that’s what I try to do.

I genuinely（真正地） 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 I can help students avoid some potholes(坑) on the road of life, I want to do so. If they’ll allow me to celebrate their victories（胜利） 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 not honest.

C. Because the student was naughty.

D. Because the answer was difficult to understand.

2.According to the passage, 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.

3.We can infer from the text that__________.

A. the writer was also a good teacher in school

B. the writer often plays with her students beside a pond

C. the writer devotes herself to teaching and her students

D. the writer often accompanies the students on their way home

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.D

3.C

4.D

【解析】

本文是一篇议论文，作者是一名老师，他的学生问他为什么要教书？作者在文章中分析了自己教书的原因是受母亲的影响。

1.推理判断题。根据第一段最后一句“Even though I was sincere, that wasn’t a very good answer and my student didn’t let it slide.”可知虽然我很真诚地回答了，但是我的答案并没有让他满意，他才会继续询问。故A项正确。

2.推理判断题。根据第二段最后两句“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(风趣的).”可知这名学生对我的回答不满意，但是并没有生气。故D项正确。

3.推理判断题。根据文章第四段“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(灌输) in me a love of reading and the knowledge that education opens doors.”可知教育深入作者的骨髓，他从小就受到母亲的影响。说明作者非常热爱教育。故C项正确。

4.主旨大意题。本文是一篇议论文，作者是一名老师，他的学生问他为什么要教书？作者在文章中分析了自己教书的原因是收到母亲的影响。故D项符合文章中心思想。所以选择D项。