Thanksgiving Day is near. The first-grade teacher gave her class a fun task——to draw a picture of something for which they are thankful.

Most of the class will celebrate the holiday with turkey and other traditional goodies of season. These, the teacher thinks, will be the subjects of her students’ art. And they are, for most students.

But Douglas makes a different kind of picture. He draws a hand. Nothing else. Just an empty hand. Douglas is a different kind of boy. Most of the time, as other children play together, Douglas just stands closely by his teacher’s side. Everyone can see the sadness he feels from his eyes.

His picture interests other students. Whose hands could it be? A farmer’s? A police officer’s? No one knows. The teacher stops at Douglas desk, bents down, and asks him whose hand it is. The little boy looks away and says, “It’s yours, teacher.”

She remembers the times she has taken his hand and walked with him here and there. How often has she said, “Take my hand, Douglas, we’ll go outside.” or, “Let me show you how to hold your pencil.” Douglas is thankful for his teacher’s hand. It means much to Douglas. He might not always say thanks, but he’ll remember the hand that reaches out. She dries her tears and goes on with her work.

Word bank

celebrate 庆祝 turkey 火鸡 goodies 好吃的东西

根据材料内容选择最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

1.Why does the teacher ask her students to draw a picture?

A.She wants to see which students are from rich families.

B.She wants to teach students to be thankful.

C.She wants to find out which students are good at drawing.

D.She wants students to know more about Thanksgiving.

2.What does the boy draw?

A.A turkey. B.A farmer. C.A police officer. D.An empty hand.

3.What do we know about the boy?

A.Nobody wants to be his friend. B.The teacher doesn’t let him play.

C.He doesn’t like drawing. D.He is always not happy at school.

4.What does Douglas think of her teacher?

A.Busy B.Kind C.Thankful D.Beautiful

5.How does the teacher feel when Douglas tells her: “It’s yours, teacher.”?

A.She feels so happy to have a good student like Douglas.

B.She feels sad because Douglas doesn’t draw well as others.

C.She feels moved because her help is important to Douglas.

D.She feels excited because Douglas likes her.

In students' daily talks, celebrities(名人)are usually a hot topic, including their dress, behavior, families and other personal things. Then, is it a celebrity's job to be a good role model? Please read the following students' debate.

It's a celebrity's job to be a good role model because people usually look up to stars. If a celebrity drinks and smokes, his fans will follow him because they look up to the celebrity so much. If a celebrity's lifestyle is inappropriate for kids, then their parents should be more careful about what they let their kids see.

A celebrity doesn't have to try to be a good role model. They are famous because they worked hard at what they love for a living. They should, however, try to make good choices for themselves, not their fans. Lots of stars have to post apology(道歉)letters after being caught doing bad things. It's good, but if the only reason they do is to win back their fans, it's not good.

I think everyone should try to be a good role model, even if you are not a celebrity! You can still be a role model to your sisters and brothers, a younger neighbour, or anyone. But I think celebrities should be very good, because they are role models for so many people!

Although it is a wonderful thing to be a good role model, that's not what the celebrities must do. They are famous because they love what they do and are good at it. Being a role model is never in the job. If the celebrity knows they are affecting the young people, they should try hard to set a good example.

Pros(正方)

Is it a celebrity's job to be a good role model?

Cons(反方)

1.Which of the following reasons is NOT from the pros?

A.People look up to the celebrities.

B.Everyone should try to be a good role model.

C.Celebrities get much love and support from fans.

D.Celebrities are models for many people.

2.Which of the following is TRUE according to their words?

A.It is easy for stars to win back fans.

B.Stars may sometimes do something wrong.

C.Family members should encourage kids to be stars.

D.Even though a celebrity makes mistakes, young people should follow him.

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