1、A good teacher is a good companion on the journey of students life and an instructor (指导者) helping you make the right choice in life. Teachers are the greatest people in the world, because teachers teach pupils not only how to read and write, but also how to be a real man. They are also kind to ever
2、ybody and they do not want anyone to fall behind others. When students are in trouble, they help them in time. Surely the most important quality(品质) of a good teacher lies in his sense of responsibility and love for his students.Nowadays, do you know how to be a good teacher? In my opinion, it has t
3、hree aspects (方面). The first is that the teacher must know the subject and like it. That means that he must continue to study. The second is that the teacher likes students and enjoys their company in groups. If you do not like, then give up teaching. The third is kindness. That means he must help t
4、he slow students and correct their confusion (困惑)In short, a good teacher must know more about the world, have wider interest and spend all his life broadening the horizons of his spirit.What are my new teachers like then? Please step into this module following me and Ill introduce them to you one b
5、y one.Section_Introduction_&_Reading_PrereadingMy New TeachersThey say that first impressions are very important. My first impression of Mrs Li was that she was nervous and shy. I think perhaps she was, as it was her first lesson with us. But now, after two weeks, the class really likes working with
6、 her. Shes kind and patient, and she explains English grammar so clearly that even I can understand it! She avoids making you feel stupid! Ive always hated making mistakes or pronouncing a word incorrectly when I speak English, but Mrs Li just smiles, so that you dont feel completely stupid! I think
7、 maybe she goes a bit too slowly for the faster students, but for me its wonderful! I feel Im going to make progress with her.impression/Impren/n印象first impression第一印象nervous/nvs/adj.紧张的;焦虑的shy/aI/adj.害羞的;羞怯的as 引导原因状语从句。patient/peInt/adj.耐心的so . that .如此,以至于,that引导结果状语从句。avoid/vId/vt.(故意)避开avoid doi
8、ng sth.避免做某事hate /heIt/vt.讨厌;不喜欢hate doing sth.讨厌做某事make mistakes犯错误incorrectly/Inkrektli/adv.不正确地so that因此,引导结果状语从句。completely/kmplitli/adv.十分地;完全地a bit一点儿,有点儿make progress取得进步我的新老师第1段译文人们说第一印象很重要。我对李老师最初的印象是她既紧张又害羞。我想她这样也许是因为这是她给我们上第一节课的缘故吧。但现在,两个星期过去了,全班同学都很喜欢上她的课。她友善、耐心,把英语语法解释得如此清楚,甚至连我都能理解!她不会
9、让你感到自己很笨!我总是不愿意犯错误或者在说英语时念错词,但李老师只是笑笑,因此你就不会感到自己是个大笨蛋!我想对于那些学习较好的学生来说,她的进度也许有些慢,但对我来说正好!我觉得跟着她学习一定能取得进步。Id guess that Mrs Chen is almost sixty. Shes very strict we dont dare to say a word unless she asks us to. Shes also very serious and doesnt smile much. When she asks you to do something, you do i
10、t immediately! There are a few students in our class who keep coming to class late but theyre always on time for Mrs Chens lessons. Some of our class dont like her, but most of us really appreciate her because her teaching is so well organised and clear. And a few students even admit liking her! Dur
11、ing scientificexperiments, she explains exactly what is happening and as a result my work is improving. Physics will never be my favourite lesson, but I think that Ill do well in the exam with Mrs Chen teaching me.strict/strIkt/adj.严格的;严厉的dare to do sth.敢做某事unless 引导条件状语从句,to后省略了say a word。serious /
12、sIris/adj.严肃的immediately/Imiditli/adv.立即,即刻keep doing sth.一直做某事on time按时,准时appreciate/priieIt/vt.欣赏;感激organised/gnaIzd/adj.有组织的;有系统的admit /dmIt/vt.承认admit doing sth.承认做过某事scientific/saIntIfIk/adj.科学的scientific experiment科学实验what is happening 为 what 引导的宾语从句。as a result结果favourite adj.特别喜爱的do well in在
13、方面做得好with Mrs Chen teaching me 为 with 复合结构。第2段译文我猜陈老师差不多有60岁了。她很严厉我们不敢说一句话,除非她让我们说。她也很严肃,不苟言笑。当她要求你做某件事时,你要马上做!班上有些同学上课总是迟到,可上陈老师的课都很准时!我们班有些学生不喜欢她,但我们多数人确实欣赏她,因为她讲课既有条理又清楚。有一些学生甚至承认喜欢她!做科学实验时,她准确无误地解释发生的一切,就这样,我的学习正在进步。虽然物理从来不是我最喜欢的课,但我认为有陈老师教我,我会考得不错的。Mr Wus only been teaching us for two weeks and
14、 hes already very popular. I think this is because he really enjoys teaching Chinese literature he loves it, in fact! Hes got so much energy, this is one class you do not fall asleep in! Hes about 28, I think, and is rather goodlooking. He talks loudly and fast, and waves hishands about a lot when h
15、e gets excited. Hes really amusing and tells jokes when he thinks were getting bored. Even things like compositions and summaries are fun with Mr Wu. I respect him a lot.,literature /lItrt/n文学This/That is because . 这是/那是因为,because 引导表语从句。in fact事实上fall asleep睡着I think此处为插入语loudly/ladli/adv.大声地wave/w
16、eIv/vt.(挥)手;(招)手amusing/mjuzI/adj.有趣的;可笑的joke/dk/n玩笑;笑话tell jokes讲笑话;开玩笑summary/smri/n总结;摘要;提要respect/rIspekt/vt.&n尊敬;尊重第3段译文,吴老师只教了我们两个星期就已经很受大家欢迎了。我觉得这是因为他很喜欢教中国文学事实上,他很热爱中国文学!他精力充沛,这是一节你不会想睡觉的课。我猜他大约28岁,长得相当英俊。他说起话来响亮快速,激动时,不停地挥动双手。他很能逗乐,当他觉得我们开始无聊时就给我们讲笑话。上吴老师的课,甚至像作文和总结这样的事情都充满了乐趣。我很尊敬他。Preread
17、ingPlease match the following words with their proper meanings.1amusing Aadj.聪明的2energetic Badj.有组织的;有系统的3intelligent Cadj.有趣的;可笑的4immediately Dadj.精力充沛的5organised Eadv.立即,即刻6patient Fvt.&n尊敬;尊重7respect Gvt.(故意)避开8avoid Hadj.耐心的9appreciate Ivt.感激10scientific Jadj.科学的答案:15CDAEB610HFGIJLeadinLook at t
18、he following pictures and answer the questions.Who is your favourite teacher?Why do you like him or her best?答案:The answer is open.WhilereadingFastreading1Look through the text and match the following descriptions with the teachers.(1)Mrs Li:B,_E,_H(2)Mrs Chen:A,_D,_I(3)Mr Wu:C,_F,_G2Skim the text a
19、nd match the main idea with each paragraph.(1)Paragraph 1AMr Wu is a good teacher because he is goodlooking, energetic and humorous.(2)Paragraph 2BMrs Li is a good teacher because she is kind, patient and tolerant.(3)Paragraph 3CMrs Chen is a strict but good teacher because her teaching is well orga
20、nized and clear.答案:(1)(3)BCACarefulreading()Read the text and choose the best answers.1The authors first impression of the English teacher is “_”Anervous and shyBstrictCkind and patient Dgoodlooking2If you are a slower student, which teacher will be suitable for you?AMrs Li. BMrs Chen.CMr Wu. DNone.
21、3According to the text, Mrs Chen _.Ais not appreciated by her studentsBis not good at making friendsCorganises her teaching wellDhelped the author pass the physics exam4We know from the text that Mr Wu _.Adoesnt teach the author any moreBcan make his classes lively and interestingChates to see his s
22、tudents sleeping in his classDis angry when his students feel bored in his class答案:14AACB ()Read the text and answer the following questions.1Why do most students in the class like Mrs Chen?Her_teaching_is_well_organized_and_clear.2What does Mr Wu do when he gets excited?He_talks_loudly_and_fast,_an
23、d_waves_his_hands_about_a_lot.3Why is the authors physics improving?Because_Mrs_Chen_explains_experiments_exactly.StudyreadingAnalyze the following difficult sentences in the text.1Ive always hated making mistakes or pronouncing a word incorrectly when I speak English, but Mrs Li just smiles, so tha
24、t you dont feel completely stupid!句式分析尝试翻译我总是不愿意犯错误或者在说英语时念错词,但李老师只是笑笑,因此你就不会感到自己是个大笨蛋!2Shes very strict we dont dare to say a word unless she asks us to.句式分析句中unless she asks us to为省略的条件状语从句,为了避免重复,把不定式to say a word简化为to。尝试翻译她很严厉我们不敢说一句话,除非她让我们说。3. During scientific experiments, she explains exactl
25、y what is happening and as a result my work is improving.句式分析尝试翻译在做科学实验时,她准确无误地解释发生的一切,因此,我的学习正在进步。.阅读理解AHere are a few interesting facts about Teachers Day around the world:China celebrates Teachers Day on September 10. The tradition began in the 1980s to improve teachers lives and status and encou
26、rage everyone to respect teachers.In India, Teachers Day is celebrated on September 5, in honor of Dr. Radhakrishnan. He was Indias second president and a person who believed in good education. Traditionally on this day, the teaching is done by the senior students while the teachers get a muchdeserv
27、ed break from their work.The United Nations has made October 5 World Teachers Day. This special day was started to let the world see what teachers have done and listen to the teachers worries and the things they want to change.In the United States, National Teachers Day is always on the Tuesday of t
28、he first week of May, so the actual date is different every year. The history of celebrating this day goes back to 1944.In Germany, Teachers Day is celebrated on June 12 every year. People will express their respect to teachers with many activities. Teachers always receive prizes, presents, beautifu
29、l cards and other things.Teachers Day is celebrated in Brunei (文莱) on September 23.January 15 is Teachers Day in Venezuela (委内瑞拉)North Korea celebrates Teachers Day on September 5.语篇解读:本文属于说明文。文章介绍了世界各国的教师节的情况。1How many countries mentioned in the passage have their Teachers Day?A7.B8.C6. D9.解析:选A简单计
30、算题。全文共介绍了七个国家的教师节的情况,注意the United Nations意为“联合国”,它不是一个国家。2What can we infer from Paragraph 3?ARadhakrishnan was the first president of India.BRadhakrishnan attached great importance to education.COn Teachers Day the teachers in India are still working hard.DTeachers Day is celebrated on September 5
31、in India.解析:选B推理判断题。根据第三段中的“He was Indias second president and a person who believed in good education”可知A项错误,B项正确;根据该段中的“Traditionally on this day, the teaching is done by the senior students while the teachers get a muchdeserved break from their work”可知,在印度,在教师节那天教师是休息的,故C项错误;D项为明示信息,不是推断出来的。3Whic
32、h of the following countries makes September Teachers Day besides China according to the passage?AIndia, Brunei and North Korea.BVenezuela, North Korea and Brunei.CGermany, North Korea and India.DIndia, Brunei, North Korea and the United States.解析:选A细节理解题。根据第三段、倒数第三段和最后一段可知选A。4What purpose did the U
33、nited Nations create World Teachers Day for?ATo encourage everyone to respect and honor teachers.BTo let the world realize teachers contributions and encourage people to care about and help teachers.CTo see what teachers have done in the year.DTo have a dialogue with teachers.解析:选B细节理解题。根据第四段中的“see
34、what teachers have done and listen to the teachers worries and the things they want to change”可知,B项正确。BOne day, Jacks parents told him that his grandpa would retire after working for forty years. Jack said in surprise, “Im only seven, so it means grandpa has been .er . A really long time!”His parent
35、s said, “Yes. Thats why we are going to have a surprise party for him.”Jack loved his grandpa and wanted to do something special for him. He remembered the business card his grandpa had given him two years before. He knew that his grandpa would no longer have the position on that card, so he decided
36、 to build a new one for his grandpa.When the big day came, Jack was ready. But he didnt want to put his gift together with others. He carried it around with him the whole evening.When all the other people left, he took his grandpas hand and brought him over to a chair and gave him the gift.His grand
37、pa smiled, “Well, it must be a beautiful gift. May I open it now?”“Sure!” Jack said excitedly.As grandpa opened the gift, tears came into his eyes. Jack gave him the greatest gift he had ever got! They were business cards with his new position FULLTIMEGRANDPA! Jack said, “Now your fulltime job is my
38、 grandpa!”“Well, how much do I get paid?” his grandpa asked, smiling. “As many hugs as you want!” With these words, Jack gave grandpa a hug. “Well, I guess that means Im the richest man in the world!” said grandpa.语篇解读:本文讲述了Jack的爷爷退休了,Jack送了他一份特别的礼物,让爷爷很感动的故事。5Who was going to retire?AJacks grandma.
39、 BJacks grandpa.CJacks mother. DJacks father.解析:选B细节理解题。根据文章第一句“One day, Jacks parents told him that his grandpa would retire after working for forty years.”可知,是Jack的爷爷将要退休。6What did Jack decide to do for his grandpa?ATo build a new position for him.BTo draw a picture for him.CTo sing a song to him.
40、DTo buy a gift for him.解析:选A细节理解题。由第三段最后一句“He knew that his grandpa . build a new one for his grandpa.”可知,他决定给爷爷建立一个新的职位,因此选A。7Which of the following is TRUE?AJack was the first one to give his gift to his grandpa.BJack was the last one to give his gift to his grandpa.CJack gave his gift to his gran
41、dpa together with other people.DJack gave his gift to his grandpa together with his parents.解析:选B推理判断题。由第五段“When all the other people left . gave him the gift.”可知,Jack是最后一个送爷爷礼物的。8Why were there tears in grandpas eyes?ABecause he would lose his position.BBecause he was not cared for.CBecause he was
42、moved by Jacks gift.DBecause he was unhappy.解析:选C细节理解题。由倒数第二段第二句“Jack gave him the greatest gift he had ever got!”可知,这是爷爷收到的最好的礼物,所以很感动,故选C。CI was on a train the other day, in an empty compartment (火车中的小房间), and I wanted to read the last part of a detective story. Then the door opened and a mother w
43、ith two small children asked me, “May we sit here, madam?” At first I wanted to say, “Well actually, Im reading an exciting book and Id like to finish it. Could you find another compartment?”But of course I said, “Yes, certainly.” I still had not finished that book. Unfortunately, I found it very di
44、fficult to say “No” to those magic_words“May I .?” or “Would you mind if I .?”Of course people usually ask permission to do quite harmless things, like using the telephone, turning the light on, opening the window and things like that. But then there are some funny requests. Some people even ask if
45、they may wash their hands or take their coats off. On the other hand, very few smokers will bother to ask permission to smoke!But what about those difficult requests like, “Do you mind if I come round for a cup of coffee?” or “Is it all right if I bring the children to the party? Theyre very good re
46、ally.” The trouble is, I just dont have the nerve (勇气) to refuse well, do you?语篇解读:本文记叙了作者无法拒绝别人的请求的一次经历,进而讲述了人们有困难时提出的各种请求。9The writer describes those requests as “magic words” because they_.Aare amusing Bare harmlessCalways work Dare easily understood解析:选C词义理解题。“magic words”在这儿的意思是:当人们听到那些请求时,一般是很
47、难拒绝的。10According to the writer, asking permission to smoke is _.Aa foolish request Ba difficult requestCan unnecessary request Dnone of the above解析:选D推理判断题。作者认为,很少有吸烟的人在吸烟之前礼貌地征求别人的意见。11Difficult requests are those which _.Aare never permittedBare never refusedCmake other people uneasyDmake other pe
48、ople unfortunate解析:选C推理判断题。文章中“difficult requests”指的是给别人带来不便的请求。12Which of the following may express the main idea of the passage?AIm a polite person.BRequests of different kinds.CHow to make a request.DHow to answer a request.解析:选B主旨大意题。文章讲述了人们有困难时提出的各种请求。.阅读七选五根据短文内容,从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多
49、余选项。My mother is a diligent and kind woman. She is very busy from morning till night. As a teacher, she works hard._1_Both my brother and I love her dearly as she loves us.My mother has been teaching math at a middle school in my hometown. She goes to work early in the morning and does not return ho
50、me until late in the afternoon._2_She treats them with patience and teaches them well. For her excellent quality and very good teaching results, she has been elected as a model teacher several times._3_Every day, when she comes back home from work, she sets about doing housework, sweeping the living
51、 room and bedrooms or cleaning the furniture, and putting everything in good order. She seems to be busy all the time. As she has been very busy working every day, she looks older than her age. But she looks as cheerful and happy as ever. Mother never buys expensive dresses for herself, but she ofte
52、n buys some inexpensive but high quality clothes for us._4_She just eats a plain meal outside when she is too busy to cook herself. She lives a busy yet simple life, without any complaints.Often she says to us, “Work while you work, and play while you play. That is the way to be happy and gay. If yo
53、u do not work, you will become lazy and be of no use to society.” What a piece of good advice this is!_5_This advice of hers will always serve as a guide to my behavior. My mother is great indeed, and I always feel proud of her.AShe enjoys listening to classic music.BAs a mother, she takes good care of us and gives us every comfort.CShe loves her students and cares for them.DShe never goes to expensive restaurants to enjoy meals.EMy mother is hardworking and never wastes money.FI never forget it and always bear it in my mind.GCan you tell us something about your mother?答案:15BCEDF