1、Period Two Learning about Language I was one more student among hundreds.Ms May，however，took a special interest.“You can write，” she said，explaining that she wanted to move me into the honors English class.So did I.A decade later，when my first novel was published， I went back to Ms Mays classroom，ha
2、nding her a copy of my book.“And I wrote this for you.” Ms May began to cry happily.Shed been considering early retirement，she said，because she felt she wasnt having enough of an effect on her students.I didnt know how to make Ms May understand what shed done for me：It was because of her that I fell
3、 in love with Shakespeare.I learned how to compose an essay.It was her belief in me that gave me the confidence to become a writer.Now I felt I owed her.I told her to forget her idea，and she did.Fifteen years later，when I heard that she was finally ready to retire，I attended her goingaway party.All
4、Ms May needed to do was say a few words thanking her colleagues for coming.Instead，she stood up and made an exciting speech that began like this，“Those of you are always complaining that kids have changed and that its harder to teach these days.Youre getting old and lazy.These kids havent changed.Yo
5、u have! Do not give up on these kids！”When she finished her talk，everyone clapped hands! I went up to Ms May and gave her a big hug.She smiled with tears rolling down her face.I came to realize that she would miss her teaching life.语篇解读 作者上五年级的时候被大多数老师所忽视，直到遇到了 Ms May。Ms May 热爱教育事业并且引导作者走上文学之路，作者对她非
6、常感激。5How did most of the authors teachers treat him when he was in the fifth grade?AThey helped with his writing.BThey paid little attention to him.CThey took a special interest in him.DThey encouraged him to make speeches.答案 B解析 细节理解题。根据第一段前两句可知，作者上五年级时被大多数老师忽视。故选B。6What do the underlined words “he
7、r idea” in Paragraph 2 refer to?ARetiring earlier. BInfluencing others.CBecoming a writer. DPublishing a book.答案 A解析 词义猜测题。根据上文中的“Shed been considering early retirement”可知，我告诉她让她忘记提前退休的想法。故选 A。7Why did Ms May make an exciting speech?ATo stress the important roles of teachers.BTo leave a deep impress
8、ion on her colleagues.CTo inform people of necessary education reform.DTo call on her colleagues not to give up on their students.答案 D解析 细节理解题。根据第三段中的“You re getting old and lazy.These kids havent changed.You have! Do not give up on these kids！”可知，Ms May 做演讲是为了号召她的同事们不要放弃他们的学生。故选 D。8Whats the author
9、s attitude towards Ms May?AWorried. BRegretful.CAppreciative. DSympathetic.答案 C解析 推理判断题。根据文章内容可知，Ms May 引导作者走上文学之路并号召她的同事们不要放弃他们的学生，所以作者对 Ms May 应该是充满感激的。故选 C。.七选五How to Fix a RelationshipIf youre having a problem with your relationship，youre not alone. 9 However，you can make it work out if you deci
10、de to work together to fix it.Recognize the problems.Any number of problems could do harm to your relationship.You should look for signs and symptoms of the problems youre facing.Listening attentively is the key，which can help you understand what he or she is feeling. 10 Actually think about what th
11、e person is saying，and maybe try to understand what is behind the words，as well.You also have a right to discuss what youre feeling and thinking.The key is to keep a calm head.11 Once youve figured out what your problems are together，have a conversation to find ways to solve them.How can you solve t
12、he problems in a way that both of you can live with？ 12 Start with the place you both agree on.Maybe you can both agree on the problem at least，or maybe you can agree on the first step to the solution.For instance，maybe you agree that you are feeling disconnected.Maybe you can take it one step furth
13、er and agree that you need to spend more time together.Make a plan together.Once youve agreed to solutions，its time to put them into concrete terms.For instance， if you both agree you need to spend more time together，then maybe the agreement will be that you should make a date at least once a week.F
14、ind ways to compromise.The key to any relationship is learning to compromise. 13 Compromising is about finding common ground，and both of you giving in a little on the issue.ASpend time connecting.BTalk about solutions together.CDont just let the words pass over you.DIn other words，you need to look f
15、or common ground.EMost people have trouble with relationships at one point or another.FYou cant just expect to win every argument，as relationships need to give and take.GWhatever you need to do，take a few minutes to calm down before continuing the discussion.答案 9.E 10.C 11.B 12.D 13.F.短文改错(2018江西南昌八
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