unit14
section A 2d
Judy: Which teachers will you miss the most after junior high school Clara?
Clara: Ms Lee and Mr. Brown.
Judy: I know that Ms. Lee was always patient with you in math class. She helped you to work out the answers yourself no matter how difficult they were.
Clara: Yes, and Mr. Brown guided me to do a lot better in science. He always took the time to explain things to me clearly whenever I couldn't understand anything. Who will you miss?
Judy: Ms. Griffin. She encouraged me in English class. She always told me, \"You can do it!\" Because of her, I put in more effort and my exam scores doubled.
Clara: Shall we get each of them a card and gift to say thank you?
Judy: Good idea. Let's go shopping tomorrow!
3a
Read the passage and answer the questions.
1. What kind of writing is this?
2. What is the main subject of this writing?
3. Who do you think the writer is?
I Remember
Looking back at this past three years
I remember many things
Trying to be on time for morning readings
Running when the lunch bell rings
I remember the excitement
Of the school sports day each year
The many long hours of training
Pride of overcoming fear
I remember starting day one
The shyest in my whole class
Never speaking to anyone
And thinking I would not pass
Then slowly I made some new friends
To remember forever
Helping each other with homework
Getting better together
Preparing for art festivals
And making a great big mess
Having fun at New Year's parties
Wishing everyone the best
They have learned a different language
That is from a foreign land
English brings many challenges
We work hard to understand
And now it's time to graduate
They will leave all for lovely school
I can't believe it's been three years
I'm trying to keep my cool
But it's difficult not to cry
I will miss the school trees and flowers
And our kind and caring teachers
Wonderful memories of ours
section B 2b
Read the passage and answer the questions
1. What kind of text is this? Is it a story, a speech or notice?
2. Who do you think wrote it?
3. Who is it for?
Ladies and gentlemen,
Thank you for coming today to attend the graduation ceremony at NO. 3 Junior High School. First of all, I'd like to congratulate all the students who are here today. I remember meeting all of you when you were just starting Grade 7 at the school. You were all so full of energy and thirsty for knowledge. And yes, some of you were a little difficult to deal with! But today, I see a room full of talented young adults who are full of hope for the future. You've all grown up so much and I'm so proud of you.
Although you've all worked very hard over the last three years, none of you did it alone. I hope you'll remember the important people in your lives who helped and supported you-your parents, your teachers and your friends. Please consider what they've done for you and what they mean to you. Never fail to be thankful to the people around you.
Lastly, the end of Junior high school is the beginning of a new life. I don't need to tell you that life in senior high school will be harder and that you have many difficult tasks ahead of you. You will make mistakes along the way, but the key is to learn from your mistakes and never give up. But along these difficulties, there will also be many exciting things waiting for you. Behind each door you open are 10
chances to learn new things, and you have the ability to make your own choices. Choose wisely and be responsible for your decisions and actions. Although you have to go with your separate ways now, I hope that in a few years' time you will come back to visit our school. As you set out on your new journey，you shouldn't forget where you came from. The future is yours.
Good luck and hope to see you again sometime soon!
