1、单元综合检测(一)(时间100分钟;满分120分).阅读理解(共15小题;每小题2.5分,满分37.5分)AA good relationship between students and teachers makes the classroom a very inviting place.When you like your teachers,its easier to pay attention to their explanations and improve your marks.When you consider your teachers as friends,youll cert
2、ainly have more respect for them.When your teachers consider you to be a friend,theyll feel more open in class and that will probably influence the classroom in a positive way.Now here are some tips to develop a friendly relationship with your teachers:Ask questions.If you have any questions about t
3、hat subject,ask them.Show them that youre interested in their subjects.That will make them notice you.But never ask questions that you already know the answers to.If your teachers realize that you are not asking real questions,they might think that youre not actually trying to learn,but only trying
4、to make an impression.Talk about nonschool subjects.When you see one of your teachers in the hall,greet him/her and ask if he/she is going to that concert or if he/she has seen that movie.That way youll show that you consider him/her as a friend.Some teachers dont like to have friendly relationships
5、 with students,but most of them are happy to chat with their students.After a while,they may start to talk with you about nonschool subjects in the classroom.The rest is totally up to you;it is very easy to develop a friendly relationship with any of your teachers.If you want to be friends with your
6、 teachers,just treat them as friends,but dont forget that no matter how good friends you are,they will still be your teachers and deserve your respect.【语篇解读】本文介绍了一个好的师生关系是非常重要的,并就学生怎样和老师之间建立良好的关系给出了一些建议。1What does the first paragraph mainly tell us? AHow to make friends with your teachers in or out
7、of class.BHow important a good teacherstudent relationship is.CHow to make yourself pay attention to your teachers in class.DSome tips for developing a friendly relationship with your teachers.B段落大意题。根据第一段的句子“A good relationship between students and teachers makes the classroom a very inviting place
8、.”可知这段讲的是一个好的师生关系是多么重要,选 B。 2When you ask a teacher questions you already know the answers to, Ayou may make a fool of yourself trying to be smart Bit means that you should not be above asking questions Cyou are actually trying to make fun of your teachers Dit shows that youre trying to pretend to k
9、now everything A细节理解题。根据第二段的句子“If your teachers realize that you are not asking real questions,they might think that youre not actually trying to learn,but only trying to make an impression.”可知如果你问已经知道答案的问题那么你就是聪明反被聪明误,选 A。 3Whats the main idea of this passage? AWhat a good teacherstudent relationsh
10、ip is.BHow to make friends with your classmates at school.CHow to make the classroom a very inviting place.DHow to develop a good relationship with your teachers.D主旨大意题。文章第一段介绍一个好的师生关系是多么重要,接下来的句子“Now here are some tips to develop a friendly relationship with your teachers”说明下面说的是怎么样培养和老师友好的关系,选 D。
11、BHave you felt annoyed when a cellphone rings during the class? Something must be done to stop this.Now in New York City,USA,a rule is carried out in schools.Students cant even bring cellphones to school.Is it a good thing or not?Anxious parents say that cellphones are an important tool in holding N
12、ew York citys families together.“I worry about it,” said Elizabeth Lorris Ritter,a mother of a middle school kid.“Its necessary in our everyday life.We have a washing machine.We have running water,and we have cellphones.”Many American parents think cellphones connect them to their children on buses,
13、getting out from subways,walking through unknown places.“I have her call me when she gets out of school,”said Lindsay Walt,a schoolgirls mother.“No one in New York is going to let their child go to school without a cellphone.”What about the cellphone owners,the students? Most of the students said ce
14、llphones were essential and the cellphone was like all extra(额外的)hand or foot for them.“I feel so empty,”said May Chom,14.“There is also no way to listen to music on the way to school without my phone.It will be a really,really boring trip.”【语篇解读】本文主要介绍了纽约的学校执行一条新的规定不允许学生带手机上学,而家长认为手机是使他们和孩子保持联系的重要途
15、径,学生更是认为手机对他们来说至关重要。4Students often use a cellphone according to the passage Ato enjoy listening to musicBto make phone calls to their teachersCto work as running waterDto work as a washing machineA细节理解题。根据最后一段中的“There is also no way to listen to music on the way to school without my phone.It will b
16、e a really,really boring trip.”可知,学生经常在上学的路上用手机听音乐,故A项正确。5Which of the following statements is TRUE ?AMany American parents dont think cellphones are necessary for the students.BCellphones only bring troubles to the school life.CCellphones connect children with their families when they are outside.D
17、Cellphones can help students learn better.C细节理解题。根据第四段中的“Many American parents think cellphones connect them to their children on buses,getting out from subways,walking through unknown places.”可知,美国的父母认为当孩子乘公共汽车、走出地铁站或经过未知的地方时,手机能够使他们和孩子始终保持联系,故C项正确。6What does the underlined word “essential” mean in
18、 Chinese?AFashionable.BNecessary.CExtra.DExpensive.B词义猜测题。根据画线词后的“the cellphone was like all extra hand or foot for them.”可知,手机对他们来说像是额外的手或脚,由此可见手机对他们非常重要,故可知画线词词义为“必要的”,故B项正确。7This article is about the in carrying out the rulenot to use a cellphone in school.AhappinessBinterestCproblemDexpenseC主旨大意
19、题。通读全文特别是根据第一段中的“Students cant even bring cellphones to school.Is it a good thing or not?”以及第二段“Anxious parents say that cellphones are an important tool in holding New York citys families together.”可知,本文主要介绍了纽约的学校执行一条新的规定不允许学生带手机上学而引发的问题。故C项正确。CMy wife and I went to this vegan(严格的素食主义的)restaurant t
20、o give it a try.As we were eating our pepper and salt tofu,a young lady named Debra walked in.She wasnt aware that the place is vegan and was looking for some meat.My wife and I talked up the place and invited her over to try some of our tofu.Debra tried it,nodded and went out.After a few minutes,sh
21、e and her mother both walked back in.We were having the rest of our meal at that time,so we told her what we had ordered.Debra then asked the waitress to just repeat our order for them.Next,Debra said,“And we want to pay for their meal”,pointing to my wife and me.We tried to say no,but Debra wouldnt
22、 listen.That was not the end of it.Hugs were in order.Debra came over to our table and my wife got up to hug her.Debra hugged my wife and put $100 into her hand.My wife firmly said NO,but Debra insisted.Debra kept talking about our kindness,and we did the same about hers and her mothers.With tears i
23、n the eyes,the workers were blown away by this whole exchange between four strangers.I left the waiters and waitresses a tip that would cover all of our meals and we were on our way.Ive been witnessing so much kindness,especially over the last few years,as I began to pay more attention.We now have a
24、 new favorite restaurant and every time we go there my plan is to pay for someone elses meal.【语篇解读】本文是一篇记叙文。作者和妻子一起到一家餐厅用餐,遇到一位陌生女士,他们友善地邀请她品尝自己的食物。后来陌生女士坚持为作者夫妇买单,作者又主动付了陌生女士和她妈妈两人用餐的小费。文章展示了人与人之间的温馨相处。8Why did Debra go out after trying some tofu?ATo bring her mother in.BTo look after her mother.CT
25、o get away from the food.DTo look for another restaurant.A推断判断题。根据第二段中的“After a few minutes,she and her mother both walked back in.”信息可推知,Debra出去是因为她妈妈在外面等候,她尝过作者他们的菜后对餐厅很满意,所以几分钟后,带她妈妈一起进到了餐厅。9What did Debra insist on?AHugging the authors wife.BOrdering a meal for the author.CTreating the author an
26、d his wife.DTipping the waiters and waitresses.C细节理解题。根据第二段中的“Next,Debra said,And we want to pay for their meal,pointing to my wife and me.We tried to say no,but Debra wouldnt listen.”和第三段中的“Debra hugged my wife.but Debra insisted.”可知,Debra坚持要为作者夫妇买单。10How did the workers feel when seeing the exchan
27、ge between four strangers?ACurious.BFunny.CSurprisedDTouched.D推理判断题。根据第三段中的“With tears in the eyes,the workers were blown away.between four strangers.”信息可知,餐厅的服务员看到这一幕,他们眼睛都湿润了,说明他们很感动。11What can we know about the author and Debra?ATheyve been friends.BThey were both vegans.CThey met for the first t
28、ime.DThey once worked together.C细节理解题。根据第三段中的“between four strangers”信息可知,作者夫妇与Debra和Debra的妈妈是第一次见面,由此可知本题选C。DFor top students from lowincome families,applying to colleges is particularly difficult.One approach makes this whole process easier? Provide an adviser for them.Thats the idea behind Colleg
29、ePoint,a program to help gifted students go to schools that match their intelligence.When a high school student takes a standardized testthe PSAT,SAT or ACTand they score in the 90th percentile,and their families make less than $80,000 a year,they get an email from the program offering them a free a
30、dviser.The advisers listen,guide and answer students questions.Connor Rechtzigel,an adviser in Minnesota,sees the importance of his role,for research shows that lowincome students are far more likely to undermatch because they dont think they have what it takes to get in and because many dont even k
31、now what schools are out there.He helped high school senior Justice Benjamin,the first in his family to apply to college,thinking about what his ideal learning experience was.Finally,Justice narrowed in on smaller schools where he could study environmental science and made his final choice: Skidmore
32、 College in New York.Figuring out how to pay for college is a major part of what CollegePoint advisers do.Nakhle,an adviser in North Carolina,is working with Hensley,an Ohio high school senior who cant get extra financial help from her family.They spent a lot of time comparing and analyzing her fina
33、ncialaid award letters,which made her decision much clearer.Finally,the Ohio State University offered an option where she would pay nothing.Staying instate wasnt her first choice,but it was the best option for her.【语篇解读】本文主要介绍了一个名为CollegePoint的项目,主要是为了帮助来自低收入家庭的优等生去申请适合他们的大学。文中介绍了CollegePoint是如何工作的,
34、以及项目中顾问的工作职责和列举了顾问为学生服务的事例。12What is the second paragraph mainly about?AHow CollegePoint works.BThe history of CollegePoint.CWays to apply for a free adviser.DThe challenge of choosing colleges.A段落大意题。根据第二段内容可知第二段主要是介绍CollegePoint是如何工作的。故选A。13What prevents lowincome students from attending proper co
35、lleges?AThinking highly of their abilities.BKnowing little about colleges.CLack of enough learning experience.DFailure to pass the entrance exam.B细节理解题。根据第三段中的“Connor Rechtzigel,an adviser in Minnesota,sees the importance of his role,for research shows that lowincome students are far more likely to
36、undermatch because they dont think they have what it takes to get in and because many dont even know what schools are out there.”可知,对大学了解不多,阻碍了低收入家庭的学生上正规的大学。故选B。14Why did Hensley finally choose the Ohio State University?AShe didnt want to stay far from home.BHer favorite major was provided there.CS
37、he would show her talents to the full.DThe university met her financial needs.D细节理解题。根据最后一段中的“Nakhle,an adviser in North Carolina,is working with Hensley,an Ohio high school senior who cant get extra financial help from her family.They spent a lot of time comparing and analyzing her financialaid awa
38、rd letters,which made her decision much clearer.Finally,the Ohio State University offered an option where she would pay nothing.”可知,Hensley最终选择了俄亥俄州立大学,是因为这所大学满足了她的经济需求。故选D。15What is the best title for the passage?ASteps for Students to Choose Suitable CollegesBCollegePointHow to Be a Financial Advi
39、serCAdvisers Helping College Students to Score HighDCollegePointHelping Students Select Ideal CollegesD标题归纳题。根据第一段“For top students from lowincome families,applying to colleges is particularly difficult.One approach makes this whole process easier? Provide an adviser for them.”可知D选项“CollegePoint帮助学生
40、选择理想的大学”最符合文章标题。故选D。.阅读七选五(共5小题;每小题2.5分,满分12.5分)How to keep a Relationship Healthy and StrongAre you new to experiencing relationships? Well,let me give you advice on how to have a healthy relationship with your partners. 16 Dont hide things from them,and dont lie.Dont be afraid to say things that a
41、rent very flattering about yourself.Getting them to trust you is the most important element in any relationship.If theres no trust,theres nothing there.So please be honest and they will learn to open up to you.Make sure you give them respect.Now,respect isnt just simply treating them nicely.There is
42、 a lot more to it.You have to learn to adjust to their liking. 17 Dont just think about yourself,but think about what your partners need out of it as well. 18 Always be willing to help them and give them honesty and positivity at the same time.Make them feel you are someone they can really count on
43、and build a future with.This is an important step in a relationship.Your partner has to be able to count on you when needed.Make sure you have a good sense of humor with them.Laughter is the key to happiness.Laugh a lot with them,and joke with them.Laughter may seem silly,but its the secret to a lot
44、 in life.It will keep the sparks alive. 19 Make sure the communication is good.This goes along with trust,but always communicate how you feel,even if its something that upsets you.Instead of screaming,talk to them. 20 Its important to communicate this to them,not to keep it bottled up.AShow them you
45、r personality.BBe an honest person with them.CMake sure you are reliable to your partners.DLaughter keeps the relationship strong and lasting.EDont start to neglect them and make them feel unwanted.FBasically,learn to study your partners moods,wants and needs.GIf they did something that made you hap
46、py,tell them about it in a respectful manner.【语篇解读】本文介绍了维持一种牢固而又健康的人际关系的几个策略。16B根据下面一句“Dont hide things from them,dont lie.”可知不要对别人隐瞒,也不要说谎。作者在本段中建议我们要诚实,故选B。17F根据前后两句“You have to learn to adjust to their liking.”和“Dont just think about yourself,but think about what your partners need out of it as w
47、ell.”可知作者告诉我们要了解自己同伴的需求,不要只是考虑自己的感受和需要。故F正确。18C根据下面两句“Always be willing to help them and give them honesty and positivity at the same time.Make them feel you are someone they can really count on and build a future with.”可知要愿意帮助他人,要让别人知道我们是值得依赖的。也就是说要保证自己对别人是有帮助的。故选C。19D根据本段前面两句“Make sure you have a
48、good sense of humor with them.Laughter is the key to happiness.”可知保持幽默感很重要,因为开心是幸福的关键。作者在本段中告诉我们要通过笑让我们之间的关系更持久,故选D。20G根据本段最后一句“Its important to communicate this to them,not keep it bottled up.”可知和别人的交流很重要,而且要注意交流的方式方法。故选G项。.完形填空(共15小题;每小题1分,满分15分)For 28 seniors living in isolation(隔离)since March 17
49、,2020,at the Tres Figueiras home in Rio Grande in Brazil,Mothers Day came and went without any visitors.The loving staff noticed their 21 were at an alltime low.That was because their friends and loved ones couldnt 22 them in person.But,the care home has 23 a creative solution,allowing seniors to co
50、nnect with their loved ones while still keeping them safe from 24 “We noticed that our senior residents were feeling 25 ,”Rubia Santos,the care homes administrator told CNN.“We thought they would be much happier if we found a way for them to 26 their relatives.”So they put their heads together and c
51、reated the“hug tunnel”Made of thick plastic sheeting the hug tunnel has arm holes for 27 and residents to wrap their arms around the person standing on the other 28 The plastic has arm holes at three different 29 to accommodate children and those in 30 It gives people the opportunity to feel the 31
52、of human contact without risking coming into 32 with the coronavirus.The 33 came from a video showing a woman in the US hugging her mother using a plastic curtain with arm enclosures(环绕)in the backyard.It is catching fire around the world, 34 elderly folks with their loved ones in the most heartwarm
53、ing way.Love is 35 【语篇解读】本文讲述了巴西一家养老院通过搭建“拥抱通道”来帮助老人们克服新型冠状病毒疫情期间因缺乏亲人的关怀而引起的情绪低落问题。21A.emotionsBpressuresCspiritsDtempersC根据上文“For 28 seniors living in isolation(隔离)since March 17,2020,at the Tres Figueiras home in Rio Grande in Brazil,Mothers Day came and went without any visitors.”可知28位独居的老人在母亲节这
54、天没有任何访客,所以情绪低落。表示“情绪低落”短语为low spirits。故选C。22A.interviewBtendCloveDvisitD根据上文“For 28 seniors living in isolation(隔离)since March 17,2020,at the Tres Figueiras home in Rio Grande in Brazil,Mothers Day came and went without any visitors.”可知老人因为没有朋友和亲人来拜访(visit)他们而情绪低落,故选D。23A.put up withBcome up withCca
55、ught up withDkept up withB根据后文“a creative solution”可知是“想出(come up with)”一个创造性的解决方案。故选B。24A.infectionBinfluenceCdamageDembarrassmentA根据第一段中“For 28 seniors living in isolation(隔离)”可知隔离就是为了不受到感染。故选A。25A.anxiousBgladCsadDregretfulC根据第一段中“were at an alltime low”可知管理人员注意到老人们情绪低落,都很难过。故选C。26A.accompanyBpat
56、CkissDhugD根据后文“So they put their heads together and created thehug tunnel”可知是想办法让老人和亲人拥抱。故选D。27A.gardenersBleadersCvisitorsDtravelersC根据后文“and residents”可知是指访客和居民可以互相拥抱彼此。故选C。28A.endBsideCedgeDhandB根据上文的描述,老人们的家人前来探视,他们和老人之间隔着一层塑料薄膜,在塑料薄膜的不同高度上,设置不同高度的塑料衣袖,薄膜两侧的人们可以隔着塑料薄膜拥抱,故选B。29A.weightsBheightsCa
57、nglesDdegreesB根据后文“accommodate children and those in”可知为了适应不同人的身高,这种塑料臂上有三个不同高度的孔。故选B。30A.wheelchairsBbedsCcarsDprisonA根据文章背景可知故事发生在养老院,最有可能是指坐在轮椅上的人,其他选项不符合语境。故选A。31A.enthusiasmBeffectCwarmthDcourageC根据后文“of human contact”可知是指感受与人接触的温暖。故选C。32A.contactBforceCpowerDuseA根据后文“with the coronavirus”可知是指接
58、触新型冠状病毒,contact with“接触”。故选A。33A.projectBideaCstepDmoveB根据第二段中“a creative solution”可知本句是在解释“拥抱通道”这个想法的来源。故选B。34A.combiningBcommunicatingCcomfortingDconnectingD根据第二段中“allowing seniors to connect with their loved ones”可知“拥抱通道”用最温暖的方式把老人和他们的亲人联系起来。故选D。35A.bouncingBrewardingCsharpDlimitlessD结合文章内容可知,即使是
59、在隔离的情况下,人们也想出了“拥抱通道”的办法,来温暖彼此,说明爱是没有限制的。故选D。.语法填空(共10小题;每小题1.5分,满分15分)Did you grow up in one culture,your parents came from another,and you are now living in a 36. (total) different country? If so,then you are a thirdculture kid.The term“thirdculture kid” 37. (use) in the 1960s for the first time by
60、 Dr.Ruth.She first came across this phenomenon while 38. (research) North American children living in India.In general,thirdculture kids benefit from 39. (they) intercultural experience and they often reach excellent academic results.Yet many 40. (difficulty) may arise from this phenomenon.Thirdcult
61、ure kids may not be able to adapt themselves completely 41. their new surroundings.Also,they often find it hard 42. (develop) new friendships.Additionally,for thirdculture kids,it is often 43. (easy) to move to a new country than to return to their homeland.For example,after living in Australia for
62、many years,Louis finally returned to Turkey as a teenager.But she felt out of place when she returned to the country 44. she was born.She didnt know anything about current TV shows 45. fashion trends.And she didnt share the same values as other teens of her age.【语篇解读】本文讲述了“第三文化的孩子们”这个术语的出现背景以及“第三文化的
63、孩子们”的学习及心理现状。36totally考查副词。此处应填total的副词形式修饰形容词different,故填totally。37was used考查时态和语态。此处是句子谓语动词,由“in the 1960s”判断为一般过去时,主语“the term”和“use”之间是被动关系,故用一般过去时的被动语态,主语是单数,故填was used。38researching考查非谓语动词。分析句子可知,此处考查while引导的状语从句的省略,完整的句子应是“She first came across this phenomenon while she was researching North
64、American children living in India.”当时间/条件/让步状语从句的主语与主句主语一致,且从句有be动词时,可省略从句的主语和be动词,故填researching。39their考查代词。此处应用they的形容词性物主代词修饰名词experience,故填their。40difficulties考查名词的数。由many判断此处用difficulty的复数形式,故填difficulties。41to考查介词。此处考查短语adapt.to.“使适应”,故填to。42to developed考查不定式。此处考查固定句型find it adj. to do sth.“发现
65、做某事怎么样”,其中it是形式宾语,to do是真正的宾语,故填to develop。43easier考查形容词比较级。根据than判断此处应用easy的比较级作is的表语,故填easier。44where考查定语从句。分析句子结构可知,此处是定语从句关系词,先行词the country在从句中充当地点状语,应用关系副词where,故填where。45or考查并列连词。句意:她对当前的电视节目或时尚潮流一无所知。根据语境可知,此处是并列关系,意为“或者”,应使用连词or,故填or。.应用文写作(满分15分)假定你是李华,为走进自然,了解文化,增强体质,你校将在暑假期间组织到泰山进行研学旅行(e
66、ducational excursion)。请给你校外教Peter写封邮件,邀请他参加。内容包括:1活动目的;2具体安排。注意: 1.词数80词左右;2可适当增加细节,以使行文连贯;3开头和结尾已给出,不计入总词数。Dear Peter,Our school is planning an educational excursion to Mount Tai from Angust 6 to August 10 during this summer vacation. Yours,LiHue【参考范文】Dear Peter,Our school is planning an educationa
67、l excursion to Mount Tai from August 6 to August 10 during this summer vacation.I cant wait to invite you to take part in it.As scheduled,we will meet at the school gate at 8:00 am.on August 6,then take buses there.As we know,we students are spending most of our time on the campus so that we are alm
68、ost cut off from the outside world.Hopefully,the excursion will provide us a good chance to get closer to nature,which will definitely contribute to our physical and mental health.Whats more,it will surely broaden our horizons by experiencing the local cultures.Were eagerly expecting your coming.You
69、rs,Li Hua.读后续写(满分25分)阅读下面材料,根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段,使之构成一篇完整的短文。A Simple ThankI have been in the teaching profession more than thirty years,and one of the best teachers I have ever known was Mr.Rowe.I was lucky enough to coteach fourth grade with him.Mr.Rowe had infinite patience and understanding and I l
70、earned so much from watching him.He could perform miracles,like the one he performed with Steven,one of the unhappiest kids I ever saw.Steven couldnt stand school.He didnt like being picked last for kickball.He didnt like the kids who raised their hands and knew all the answers,and most importantly,
71、he didnt like himself.The first day he walked into Mr.Rowes classroom,he ignored the other students,looking angry and annoyed,and slid into his chair,knocking a couple of textbooks onto the floor.Mr.Rowe walked over to him and touched Stevens shoulder,but Steven pulled away.Nevertheless,Mr.Rowe welc
72、omed him,“Hi,Steven.Im happy you are in my class.We are gonna have a great year.”Steven looked around the room as if Mr.Rowe must be mistaken.No teacher in his right mind would want Steven to be part of his classroom.So,while Mr.Rowe seemed cheerful and relaxed that day of school,it seemed like Stev
73、en was angry and confused.That day after classes,Mr.Rowe chose Steven to pitch the kickball at recess.“Hey,Steven,”Mr.Rowe commented,“You are good at pitching.Let me show you my secret trick.”Mr.Rowe taught Steven one of the tricks that not a single kid could perform.Steven learned fast and did quit
74、e well!Everyone cheered for him!After the kickball,Steven sat as closer to Mr.Rowe in classes as he could.When a question was asked,Steven lit up;he knew the answer!He raised his hands.When he answered the question,his voice shook.However,he got the answer right!He found,with Mr.Rowe,his days of the
75、 fourth grade promised wonderful.That is not to say that every day went smoothly,but it was evident that Steven grew to love Mr.Rowe more and more with each passing day.注意:1.续写的词数应为150左右;2请按如下格式作答。Time passed quickly that year,and before we all knew it ,it was the last day of school. Many years late
76、r,Mr.Rowe and I were surprised when a handsome young man walked into our classroom,dressed in the Marine Corps(海军)uniform. 【参考范文】Time passed quickly that year,and before we all knew it,it was the last day of school.Our school had a very special tradition on the last day.All the teachers filled the s
77、idewalk,waving goodbye to the kids as the buses pulled out with their horns honking.But on that particular day,Steven walked slowly to the bus,his head down,tears in his eyes.He boarded the bus reluctantly,hesitated,and then ran back off the bus to hug Mr.Rowe.“I dont want to leave you,”He sobbed.Wi
78、th redrimmed eyes,Mr.Rowe comforted him,“I will miss you,too.”Many years later,Mr.Rowe and I were surprised when a handsome young man walked into our classroom,dressed in the Marine Corps(海军)uniform.The young man stood tall and proud.It was Steven!Mr.Rowe and I couldnt believe our eyes.He saluted and hugged Mr.Rowe tightly!“I have come back to school today just to say thanks to you!”It is my hope that every teacher is blessed with such an experience of a former student coming back to say,simply to say a very simple THANKS.