辽宁省大连经济技术开发区得胜镇2016-2017学年高二英语下学期期中试题（无答案）.docVIP

2016-2017学年度第学期期高英语试卷 时间：1分钟 满分：10分 第一部分 听力（略） 第二部分 阅读理解共两节，满分40分 (共15小题，每小题2分，满分30分) 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项中选出最佳选项并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 A 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 might say something that might make a difference in someones life. Even though I was honest, that wasnt a very good answer and my student didnt let it slide. Let me get this straight, 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. Im one of those people who look back and wish they had said something smart or witty, or swift. 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: Its 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(逐渐灌输) 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 ripples go on and on until they reach the shore. You cant have ripples without a stone. Good teachers throw stones that make a positive difference, and thats what I strive to do. I genuinely 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 if I can help students avoid some potholes on the road of life, I want to do so. If theyll allow me to celebrate their victories with them, I want to do too. Teaching isnt for everyone, but I know I made the right career choice. 21. 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 insincere. C. B