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Like most teachers, on the very first day of school, Mrs Black told her students she was kind and that she loved them all the same. But that was impossible because in the front row was a little boy named Teddy. With dirty clothes, Teddy could be unpleasant.
At the school where Mrs Black taught, she was required to receive each child's past record and she put Teddy's off until last. However, when she received it, she was quite surprised.
Teddy's first grade teacher wrote, "Teddy is a bright child with a ready laugh. He does his work well and has good manners... He is a joy to be around."
His second grade teacher wrote, "Teddy is an excellent student, well liked by his classmates, but he is troubled because his mother has a terminal(致命的) illness."
His third grade teacher wrote, "His mother's death has been hard on him. Teddy doesn't show much interest in school and sometimes sleeps in class."
By now, Mrs Black realized the problem and she was ashamed(羞愧的) of herself. On the very day, she gave up teaching reading and writing. Instead, she began to teach children. Mrs Black paid special attention to Teddy. By the end of the year, Teddy had become one of the smartest children in the class.
Six years later, she received a note from Teddy. He wrote that he had finished high school, third in his class, and she was the best teacher he ever had in his whole life.
Four years after that, she got another letter, saying that he would soon graduate from college with the highest honour.
Then four more years passed and yet another letter came. This time, Teddy said he was going to be married and invited Mrs Black to his wedding. At the wedding, Teddy whispered in Mrs Black's ear, "Thank you, Mrs Black, for believing in me. Thank you so much for making me feel important and showing me that I could make a difference."
Mrs Black, with tears in 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."
() 1. Why did Mrs Black tell her students she loved them all the same?
A. She was required to love them by her school.
B. She was so excited that she just wanted to say it.
C. She wanted to show that she was kind and friendly.
D. She felt lonely and hoped to have someone to talk to.
() 2. Which is the CORRECT order of the following events?
a. Mrs Black received Teddy's past records and felt quite surprised.
b. Teddy's mum died of illness and Teddy showed little interest in school.
c. Teddy was going to get married and invited Mrs Black to his wedding.
d. Mrs Black paid special attention to Teddy and Teddy made great progress.
A. d-b-a-c B. b-a-c-d C. b-a-d-c D. d-a-b-c
() 3. What do the underlined sentences in paragraph 6 mean?
A. Mrs Black didn't teach children reading or writing any more.
B. Mrs Black paid attention only to Teddy and took good care of him.
C. Mrs Black gave up her job as a teacher and helped people look after kids.
D. Mrs Black not only taught students knowledge but also cared about them.
() 4. Which of the following can be the best title for the text?
A. A special wedding B. The best teacher ever
C. A wonderful school D. Important past records