Question

Many years ago my student asked me a 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 someone’s life.”

Even though the words came from my heart, that wasn’t a very good answer and my student didn’t let it go. “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. I knew he didn’t understand. I’m one of those people who look back and wish they had said something smart or wise.

Even though that 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: It’s 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（逐漸灌輸）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 into a pond（池塘）, the ripples（波紋）go on and on until they reach the shore. You can’t have ripples without a “stone”. Good teachers throw stones that make a good difference, and that’s what I try to do.

I 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 making mistakes on the road of life, I want to do so. If they’ll allow me to celebrate their victories with them, I want to do it, too. Teaching isn’t for everyone, but I know I made the right career choice.

1.The student continued to ask the writer the question about being a teacher because __________.

A. he was not a good student B. he thought her answer was unbelievable

C. he made a careless mistake D. he wanted to play a joke on her

2.By mentioning throwing a stone into a pond, the writer means that __________.

A. he lives in a house with a pond beside B. he likes throwing stones into a pond

C. he wants to make a good difference in students’ life D. he enjoys watching the ripples made by the stone

3.According to the passage, which of the following is NOT true?

A. The writer’s mother has the greatest influence on her.

B. The student who asked the question didn’t understand my answer.

C. In the writer’s opinion, some people in the world are not suited to teach.

D. The writer was unhappy about the student who asked the question.

4.The title of the passage should be __________.

A. A Student’s Silly Question B. A Good Teacher Who Likes Students

C. A Good Student D. The Reason Why I Teach

Answer 1