There was a story many years ago of a school techer-Mrs. Thompson. She told the children on the first day that she oved them all the same. But that was a lie. There in the front row was a little boy named Teddy Stoddard. He didn’t play well with the other children and he always needed a bath. She did not like him.

Then. Mrs. Thompson got to know that Teddy was actually a very good boy before the death of his mother. Mrs. Thompson was ashamed of herself. She felt even worse when, like all her other students, Teddy brought her a Christmas present too. It was his mother’s perfume(香水).

Teddy said, “Mrs. Thompson, today you smell just like my Mom used to.” After the children left she cried for at least an hour. On that very day, she stopped teaching reading, writing and math. Instead, she began to teach children.

Mrs. Thompson paid particular attention to Teddy. The boy’s mind seemed to come alive. The more she encouraged him, the faster he improved. By the end of the sixth grade, Teddy had become one of the smartest children in the class.

Six years went by before she got a note from Teddy. He wrote that he had finished high school, third in his class, and she was still the best teacher he ever had in his whole life. He went to college. Mrs. Thompson got two more letters from him with the last one signed. Theodore F. Stoddard, M.D.(医学博士).

The story doesn’t end there. On his wedding day, Dr. Stoddard whispered in Mrs. Thompson’s ear, “Thank you, Mrs. Thompson, for believing in me. You made me feel important and showed me that I could make a difference.”

Mrs. Thompson, with tears in her eyes, whispered back, “Teddy, you have it all wrong. You were the one who taught me that I could make a difference, I didn’t know how to teach until I met you.”

What did Mrs. Thompson do on the first day of school?

       A.She made Teddy feel ashamed.

       B.She asked the children to play with Teddy.

       C.She changed Teddy’s seat to the front row.

       D.She told the class something untrue about herself.

What did Mrs. Thompson find out about Teddy?

       A.He often told lies.

       B.He was good at math.

       C.He needed motherly care.

       D.He enjoyed playing with others.

In what way did Mrs. Thompson change?

       A.She taught fewer school subjects.

       B.She became stricter with her students.

       C.She no longer liked her job as a teacher.

       D.She card more about educating students.

Why did Teddy thank Mrs. Thompson at his wedding?

       A.She had kept in touch with him.

       B.She had given him encouragement.

       C.She had sent him Christmas presents.

       D.She had taught him how to judge people.

B

Love ,suaeess, happincss, family and frecdom——how important are these valucs to you? Here is one interview which explores the fundamental questions in life.

Question : Could you introduce yourselr first?

Amswer:My name is Misbah,27 years old. I was born in a war-torn area. Right now I’m a web designer.

Q :What are yout grcat memorise?

A:My parents xxxx to take xx to hunt birdo.and play in the fields. For me it was like a holidax xxx we were going to have fun all day long. Those aer my great mernorics.

Q:Does your childhood mean a lot to you?

A:Yes. As life was very hard, I used to work to help bring money in for the family. I spent my chidhood working. I learnt to be independent.

Q;What changes would you like to make in your life?

A:If I could change comething in my life. I’d change it so that my childhood could have taken place in another xxx. I would have loved to live with my family in freedom. Who cares whether we have mach money, or whether we have a beautiful house? It doesn’t matter as long as I can live with my family and we are safe.

Q:How do you get along with your parents?

A:My parcnts supported me until I came of age. I want to give back what I’ve got. That’s our way. But I am working in another city. My only contact with my parents now is tbrough the phone, but I xxx using it. It filters(过滤)out your cmotion and leaves your voice only. My deepest feelings should be passed through sight, henring and touch.

60.In Misbuh’s childhood, _________.

  A.he was free from worry

  B.he liked living in the countryside

  C.je was fond of getting close to nature

  D.he often spent holidays with his farnily

61.What did Mishap desire most in his childood?

  A.A colorful life.

  B.A beaunful house

  C.Peace and freedom

  D.Money for his family

62.How would Misbah prcfer to communicatc with his parents?

  A.By chatting on the Internet.

  B.By calling them sometimes

  C.By paying weekly visits

D.By writing them letters

63.If there were only one question left ,what would it most probably be?

  A.What was your childhood dream?

  B.What is your biggest achievement?

  C.What is your parents view of you?

  D.What was your handest expenrience in the war?

 

 

 

Maupassant(居·莫泊桑)was born in 1850 in northern France. His early life was not happy. His parents separated when he was 11. Most of his education came informally from Gustave Flaubert—his mother’s friend and his godfather, a journalist and novelist. Often Flaubert would let him take a walk and then ask him to write 100 lines about what he saw. This type of training developed in Maupassant a sense of observation, which he later put to use in his writing. Flaubert also allowed Maupassant to attend his Sunday gatherings with others in his literary circle

For a few years, Maupassant was connected with the Ministry of Public Instruction. It is interesting to note that Monsieur Loisel, a poor man character in The Necklace, worked there. He also served in the French army during the Franco-Prussian War. His favorite writing subjects were peasants, servants, in the city, and the Francd-Prussian War.

At an early age, Maupassant started writing short stories. In 1880, some of his works were published and he received a wide reputation for Boule de Suif (Ball of Tallow). With this success, he began to work full-time on writing. During the next ten years, he wrote over 300 stories, including six novels, three travel books, and a book of verse. Through them, he earn a lot of money.

His writing was classical and simple, avoiding social comments and dirty details. His works often showed a real world and an accurate knowledge of the subject. Although Maupassant wrote in many forms, he received widest recognition for his short stories. By 1890, Maupassant was suffering from the latter staged of syphilis(梅毒). He died in 1893 in Paris.

1. Which of the following is TRUE about Gustave Flaubert?

A. He often went out for a walk with Maupassant.

B. He was a journalist and novelist working for church.

C. He had a great influence on Maupassant’s writing..

   D. He often helped Maupassant with his writing homework.

2. From text we know Monsieur Loisel is _______.

A. a man selling necklaces

B. a character in one of Maupassant’s works.

C. a short story written by Maupassant

   D. a friend of Maupassant the Ministry of Public Instruction

3. What are the characteristics of Maupassant’s stories?

A. They have few social comments.

B. They are simple and humorous.

C. They only focus on the lives of peasants.

     D. They are full of imagination.

4.What can we learn about Maupassant from the text?

A. Only in his 30s did he begin to write stories.

B. He did not received any formal education.

C. He spent his last years happily.

D. Boule de Suif was his first success.

 

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