UNIT5 Unit5FirstAidA组·基础巩固Ⅰ.语法填空AJustanhouraftercompletingherfirstaidcourse,Mamta1.________(wait)atabusstopwhensheheardacrashandsawamotorcyclistflyingthroughtheair—hishelmetwasgoingonewayandhismotorbikethe2.________.Shecouldalsoseeapedestrian(行人)wasknockeddown.Asotherpedestriansstood3.________(shock)bythescene,Mamta4.________(immediate)steppedforwardandhelped.Themotorcyclist'seyeswererollingback;hisheadandarm5.________(injure),andhewasmakingnoises.Sosheshoutedathim,“Canyoubreathe?”Whilehewasgivenemergency6.________(treat),theconfusedmotorcyclistactuallytriedtowalkawaybutMamtainsistedthathewaitfortheambulance.Oncethemotorcyclistwascomfortable,Mamtawentover7.________(check)ontheinjuredpedestrianandpressedherblouseonhis8.________(bleed)arm.Beforelong,officialmedicalhelparrived.Lookingbackontheincident,Mamtasaid,“I'dbeenaskingtonsofquestionsallthroughthatday'scourse.Little9.________IknowthatI'dbeputtingitintopracticeonmywayhome.Itjustshowsthateventhemostbasictrainingcanmake10.________difference.”【语篇解读】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了Mamta上完急救课程后,在等公交的时候对受伤者进行急救的故事。1.waswaiting 考查动词的时态。此处用了“...bedoing...when...”结构,表示“……正在……这时突然……”,结合上下文时态可知,应填waswaiting。2.other 考查代词。由oneway(一边)可知,此处指“另一边”,故填other。3.shocked 考查过去分词。设空处作主语补足语,且shock与句子主语pedestrians之间是逻辑上的动宾关系,故填shocked。4.immediately 考查副词。设空处修饰谓语动词stepped,故填immediately。5.wereinjured 考查动词的时态和语态。injure与主语headandarm之间是动宾关系,应用被动语态,且由语境可知,此处用一般过去时,故填wereinjured。6.treatment 考查名词。emergencytreatment意为“紧急治疗”。7.tocheck 考查不定式。“Mamta走过去”是为了“检查受伤的行人”,故填tocheck。8.bleeding 考查动词ing形式。arm与bleed之间是逻辑上的主谓关系,且由语境可知bleed所表示的动作正在进行,故填bleeding。9.did 考查倒装结构。否定副词Little(一点也不)放在句首句子用部分倒装,且由从句时态可知主句应用一般过去时,故填did。10.a 考查不定冠词。makeadifference意为“起(重要)作用”。B
PhotographerTonyTaylorwasleavingafootballmatch1.________hefeltasharppaininhisshoulder.Hewashavingaheartattack.2.________(thankful)ourvolunteerswereonstandby.“AsIwalkedtomycarIwasonthephonetomywifewhenI3.________(realise)Iwasreallydizzy.”“Iwokeuponthefloorandhadbeenhavingareallyvividdream,4.________IthoughtIwasasleep.”“Ididn'tfeelanypain,Ifeltfine,Iactuallyfeltreallyupbeat.”“Whentheyputmeintheambulancesomeonesaid,‘Youwere5.________(die)fiveminutesago’.”Tony,53,6.________(suffer)aheartattack.Luckily,ourvolunteersColinandMattwerenearby.TheysawTonyfall7.________thegroundandperformedCPRandmouthtomouthresuscitationinthestadiumcarpark.Othervolunteersranforvital8.________(equip)andthepairworkedonTonyuntiltheambulancearrived.Tonyspent33daysinhospitalafteratripleheartbypass.Whenhe9.________(send)home,hisoneprioritywastomeetMattandColin.“Theguysare10.________(hero),”hesaid.“KnowingIwouldn'tbeherewithoutthemisastrangefeeling,andallIcouldthinkaboutwasgettingoutandthankingthem.”【语篇解读】本文是一篇记叙文。摄影师托尼·泰勒正要离开足球场时心脏病复发,在场的志愿者对他进行了急救,并叫了救护车。1.when 考查连词。本句为“wasdoing...when...”句型,意为“正在做……突然……”。2.Thankfully 考查副词。分析句子成分可知,所填的词修饰整个句子,所以用副词形式。3.realised 考查动词的时态。文章讲述的是过去发生的事情,所以用一般过去时。4.so 考查连词。前面提到的是原因,下文表示的是结果,所以填so。5.dead 考查形容词。分析句子成分可知,所填的词作表语,所以用形容词形式。6.hadsuffered 考查动词的时态。suffer所表示的动作发生在过去的过去,所以用过去完成时。7.to 考查固定搭配。falltotheground“倒在地上”。8.equipment 考查名词。根据前面的介词for可知,所填的词是名词形式,所以用equipment。9.wassent 考查动词的时态和语态。send和he之间是动宾关系,所以用被动语态,又根据上下文语境可知应用一般过去时,故填wassent。10.heroes 考查名词单复数。根据前面的theguys可知,所填的词要用复数形式,所以填heroes。Ⅱ.根据提示补全句子1.在危机期间,整个城市处于一种恐慌之中。(panic)Duringthecrisis,thewholecitywas_in_a_panic.
2.教师负责在课堂上提供各种各样的教学资源。(variety)It'suptotheteachertoprovidea_variety_of_teaching_materialsintheclassroom.3.闲谈在面试中起着重要的作用,它有助于帮助面试者放松下来。(ease)Smalltalkplaysanimportantroleintheinterviewbyhelpingintervieweesfeel_at_ease.4.正如报纸上所报道的那样,两国之间的谈话正在取得进展。(as)As_is_reported_in_the_newspapers,talksbetweenthetwocountriesaremakingprogress.5.在老师们讲话时打断他们是不合适的。(interrupt)It_is_not_appropriate_to_interrupt_teacherswhentheyaretalking.B组·能力提升Ⅰ.阅读理解Emergenciescanhappenanytime,sobeingpreparedforahomefirstaidkitisimportantforyouandyourfamily.Havingaproperoneinyourhomeisaneasybutessentialpartofgoodemergencypreparation.Pickagoodcontainer.Onegoodoptionisalargetranslucentplasticcontainer,whichmakesiteasytoseethematerialsinside.Lunchboxesarealsoanothergoodoption.Basically,ifitisbigenough,portable,andatleastsomewhatwaterresistant,itcanmakeagoodfirstaidkitcontainer.Regardlessofyourcontainerchoice,itshouldbeeasytorecognise,sowrite“FIRSTAID”onitwithapermanentmarker.Teachyourfamilyaboutthekit.Foryoungerchildrenwhoshouldn'tusetheitemsinthekit,teachthemwhereitislocated,sotheycouldshowavisitor,relativeorbabysitter.Forolderchildrenandadults,instructthemonhowtousethevariousitemsinit.Useafirstaidinstructionbooklet,likethoseavailablefromtheAmericanRedCrossforguidanceandplaceabookletinthekitforreference.Keepyourkituptodate.Noonewantstofetchafirstaidkitandfindthebandageboxemptyorthepainrelieversexpired.Keeptrackofsupplyamountsandexpirationdates(有效期)regularly.Createachecklistinthekit.Recordeveryitemonasheetofpaperandkeepitinthekit.Besides,recordtheamountsoftheitemsandexpirationdatesnexttothelisteditemsonthechecklistthatyouincludeinyourkit.Inthisway,anyonewhowantstoreachthekitcanimmediatelyknowwhatitincludesanddoesnotinclude.Also,theycanbeclearwhethertheitemscanbeused.1.Whichisclosetothemeaningoftheunderlinedword“translucent”?A.Wide.B.Advanced.C.Clear.D.Strong.2.Whatshouldtheyoungchildrenbetoldaboutthehomefirstaidkit?A.Howtousetheitemsinit.
B.Whatcontainsinit.C.Wheretoplaceit.D.Whentofetchit.3.Whyshouldthehomefirstaidkitbeexaminedregularly?A.Tomakeitcleanandtidy.B.Tomakesureitisavailable.C.Tobefamiliarwiththeitems.D.Tolearntodealwithemergencies.4.Whatmakesiteasytofindtheitemsinthekit?A.Afirstaidmarker.B.Achecklist.C.Aguidance.D.Abooklet.【语篇解读】本文是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了有关家用急救箱的相关信息。1.C 词义猜测题。根据画线词下文“...whichmakesiteasytoseethematerialsinside”可知,急救箱中的东西清晰可见,故所选急救箱应该是透明的。因此clear的意思与translucent接近。故选C。2.C 细节理解题。根据第三段中的“Foryoungerchildrenwhoshouldn'tusetheitemsinthekit,teachthemwhereitislocated”可知,小孩子应该被告知急救箱在什么地方。故选C。3.B 推理判断题。根据倒数第二段可知,没有人希望去急救箱中拿东西时,发现绷带箱是空的或者止痛药过期了。所以我们应该定期检查急救箱。由此可推知,我们经常检查急救箱是为了确保里面的物品能用。故选B。4.B 细节理解题。根据最后一段中的“Besides,recordtheamountsoftheitemsandexpirationdatesnexttothelisteditemsonthechecklistthatyouincludeinyourkit.Inthisway,anyonewhowanttoreachthekitcanimmediatelyknowwhatitincludesanddoesnotinclude.”可知,急救箱中的清单可以帮你迅速找到所需东西,故选B。Ⅱ.七选五WaystoGetYourKidsintoNatureBeinginnatureforkidshastremendoushealthbenefits.Therearemanywaysyoucanincorporatenatureintoyourchildren'slives,evenifyouliveinthecity.Inspirecuriositybybeingcuriousyourself.Aparent'sexcitementcanbespreadtothechildren,andwhenyoushowrespectfornature,yourchildrenfollowsuit. 1 .“Idon'tknow!Let'sfindouttogether.”isawonderfulwaytogettheballrolling.Beopentoamutualadventureandallowyourcuriousinnerchildtocomeoutwhileyouexplorenaturewithyourchildren. 2 .Ifyouhavetocarpool(拼车)inthemorning,turnoffthedevicesinsteadandencourageyourchildrentolookoutofthewindow.Theearlymorningfallskiesarebeautifulwithcolourandmigratingbirds.Afterall,evenviewsofnaturefromthecarwindowarecharmingandbeneficial.
Stopthinkingaboutnaturetimeasleisuretime.Timeinnatureisanessentialinvestmentinyourchildren'shealthandwellbeing.Ifyouviewnaturetimeasessentialtogoodhealth,youwillbemorelikelytoengageinit. 3 ,nurturingcreativityandwonderispartofyourresponsibilityasparents.Lookatthestars.Visityourlocalobservatory,andthendriveoutofthecitysomemorningoreveningforyourownstargazing(天体观察)withablanketandtelescope.Observingthestarsoffersadeeperandwiderunderstandingoftheuniverse. 4 .Plantasmallgarden. 5 .Beanandpeaplantsgrowquicklyandcanbeeatenwhenmature,soteachyourchildrenaboutfoodandthewonderofgrowth.A.LimitelectronicdeviceswhiledrivingB.Encouragequestionsyoudon'tknowtheanswerstoC.Ifyouwanttoraiseyourhealthy,wellbalancedchildrenD.Ifyouhavethespace,helpyourchildrenplantafewvegetablesE.Itwillteachteamwork,prideinthecommunity,andfamilytogethernessF.Ifyourchildisinterested,encouragehimtogetinvolvedinthecommunityG.Allowyourselftothinkaboutit,andtalktoyourchildrenaboutthatwonder【语篇解读】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了让孩子融入自然的一些方法。1.B 根据后一句“‘Idon'tknow!Let'sfindouttogether.’isawonderfulwaytogettheballrolling.”可知,此处表示鼓励孩子一起探索你自己也不知道答案的问题,从而引起好奇心。选项B中的“不知道答案的问题”和后一句中的“我不知道!让我们一起找到答案。”相呼应,符合语境。故选B。2.A 根据后一句“Ifyouhavetocarpool(拼车)inthemorning,turnoffthedevicesinsteadandencourageyourchildrentolookoutofthewindow.”可知,开车时关掉电子设备,多看看窗外是一种与自然接触的方式。选项A表达的是“开车的时候限制电子设备”,和后一句中的“关掉电子设备”相呼应。故选A。3.C 根据空格前的句子“Timeinnatureisanessentialinvestmentinyourchildren'shealthandwellbeing.Ifyouviewnaturetimeas...engageinit.”可知,在自然的时间是对你孩子的健康和幸福的必要投资。选项C表达的是“如果你想要培养出健康而且明智的孩子”,是对空格前两句中的“对孩子健康和幸福的必要投资”的承接。故选C。4.G 根据空格前的句子“Observingthestarsoffersadeeperandwiderunderstandingoftheuniverse.”可知,观察星空能够加深对宇宙的理解。选项G表达的是“允许你自己去思考它,并且和你的孩子们谈论那种神奇”,其中的“那种神奇”指代的是前一句表达的“对宇宙的理解”,和前一句相呼应。故选G。5.D 根据前一句“Plantasmallgarden.”和后一句“Beanandpeaplantsgrowquicklyandcanbeeatenwhenmature,soteachyourchildrenaboutfoodandthewonderofgrowth.”可知,选项D表达的是“如果你有空间,帮助你的孩子们种一些蔬菜”,是对前一句“开辟小菜园”
的承接,并对后一句“种植豆角和豌豆”的呼应。故选D。Ⅲ.完形填空VanessaBryantmadeherfirstpubliccommentWednesdaysincethehelicoptercrashthatkilledherhusbandKobeBryantandoneoftheirdaughters.“Wearecompletelydevastated(摧毁)bythe1lossofmyadoringhusband,Kobe—theamazingfatherofourchildren;andmybeautiful,sweetGianna—aloving,thoughtfulandwonderfuldaughter,andamazing2toNatalia,BiankaandCapri,”VanessaBryantwrote.TheBryantswouldhave3their19thweddinganniversarythisApril.TheyhadfourdaughtersincludingNatalia,Bianka,Capriandthe13yearoldGiannawhodiedinthecrash.“Therearen't4wordstodescribeourpainrightnow,”VanessaBryantwrote.“Itake5inknowingthatKobeandGigibothknewthattheyweresodeeplyloved.Weweresofortunatetohavetheminour6.Iwishtheywereherewithus7.Theywereourbeautifulblessings8fromustoosoon.”“I'mnotsurewhatourliveshold9today,andit'simpossibleto10lifewithoutthem,”VanessaBryantcontinued.“Butwewakeupeachday,11togoaheadbecauseKobe,andourbabygirl,Gigi,areshiningonusto12theway.Ourloveforthemis13.IjustwishIcouldhugthem,kissthemandhavethemherewithusrightnow.”Therehasbeenno14onfuneralormemorialplansyetforKobeandGiannaBryant.VanessaBryantaskedforcontinued15ofherfamily'sprivacyasitis“goingthroughthisnewreality”.1.A.gradual B.eventualC.obviousD.sudden2.A.sisterB.motherC.wifeD.daughter3.A.congratulatedB.celebratedC.preparedD.attended4.A.naturalB.specialC.enoughD.satisfactory5.A.comfortB.prideC.delightD.interest6.A.dreamsB.livesC.housesD.pictures7.A.everB.foreverC.yetD.sometimes8.A.dividedB.freedC.takenD.kept9.A.beforeB.until
C.throughD.beyond10.A.balanceB.saveC.imagineD.survive11.A.tryingB.forgettingC.regrettingD.pretending12.A.blockB.shelterC.constructD.light13.A.limitedB.endlessC.complexD.poisonous14.A.advertisementB.guidanceC.expressionD.announcement15.A.serviceB.helpC.respectD.approach【语篇解读】本文是一篇记叙文。瓦妮莎·布莱恩特在文中表达了对丈夫科比及女儿吉安娜的无限哀思。1.D 听到丈夫科比及女儿吉安娜直升机失事的死讯时,身为妻子及母亲的布莱恩特当然会感到很突然(sudden)。故选D。2.A 根据下文“TheyhadfourdaughtersincludingNatalia,Bianka,Capriandthe13yearoldGiannawhodiedinthecrash.”可知,Gianna是她们的姐妹(sister)。故选A。3.B 科比夫妇原本计划在四月庆祝(celebrated)他们第十九个结婚纪念日。故选B。4.C 此时没有足够的(enough)语言可以描述她一家人心中的痛苦。故选C。5.A 令她感到欣慰(comfort)的是,科比和吉安娜知道一家人都深深地爱着他俩。故选A。6.B 她们感到很幸运能在自己的生命(lives)中曾经拥有他们。故选B。7.B 根据空前的“Iwishtheywereherewithus”可知,宾语从句是虚拟语气,她希望永远(forever)和他们在一起。故选B。8.C 它们是我们美好的祝福,却过早地从我们身边夺走。固定搭配:take...from“从……带走”。故选C。9.D 我不确定我们的生活在今天之后(beyond)还能有什么。故选D。10.C “我也无法想象(imagine)没有他们的生活,”瓦妮莎·布莱恩特继续说道。故选C。11.A 但我们每天醒来,都努力(trying)向前。故选A。12.D 因为科比和我们的宝贝女儿吉吉,正照耀着我们,照亮(light)着我们前进的道路。故选D。13.B 我们对他们的爱是无尽的(endless)。故选B。14.D 关于科比及吉安娜葬礼和追思的公告(announcement)还没发布。故选D。
15.C 瓦妮莎·布莱恩特要求继续尊重(respect)她的家庭隐私,因为这是“正在经历的新现实”。Ⅳ.语法填空(2021·全国重点中学模拟)Thegreatoutdoors:it'stheplacetoheadforwhenyou'reinneedofpeaceandquiet,openspaces,beautifulsceneryandexercise.1.________ahugemountainrangeoralocalcountrypark,thesenaturalareasareaperfecttonic(补药)forourstressedoutlives,andtheirmedicaleffectisbeingusedmoreandmore2.________(treat)mentalhealth.Psychotherapyhelpspeoplewhosufferfromdepression,3.________(anxious)andstress.It'struethatconnectingwiththenaturalworld4.________(definite)liftsourspirits.Ecotherapydoesn'tinvolvetakingmedicine.Instead,itjustdevelopsaperson'srelationship5.________nature.Thisnaturaltherapycantakeonmanyforms,suchasdoingyogainaforest,gardeningoreven6.________(hug)atree.Therearemany7.________(benefit)ofthis“green”therapy,includingimprovingsocialcontact,socialandworkskillsandcopingabilities.Ifwe8.________(expose)tothenaturalelements,thenournegativefeelingsgetalmostimmediatelyreplacedwithpositiveemotions.Admittedly,ecotherapywon'tcureeverything,butitis9.________optionfortherapiststouse.Andaswebecome10.________(aware)ofthecausesandeffectsofmentalhealth,it'sbetterknownthathelpmightlieoutsideourtownsandcities,andthatnaturecangiveusahelpinghand.【语篇解读】本文是一篇说明文。身处绿色的开放空间可以帮助人们放松、减压。在与自然接触的过程中,人们发现了一种可以帮助治疗心理疾病的特殊疗法——自然生态疗法,文章主要讲述了什么是自然生态疗法及其对人的好处。1.Whether 考查连词。句意:无论是一个巨大的山脉还是一个当地的郊野公园,这些自然区域都是我们压力过大的生活的完美补品。whether...or...为固定用法,意为“无论是……还是……”。故填Whether。2.totreat 考查动词不定式。句意:……它们的医疗效果正越来越多地用于治疗心理健康。分析句子可知,此处用动词不定式作目的状语,故填totreat。3.anxiety 考查名词。句意:心理治疗帮助那些遭受抑郁、焦虑和压力的人。此处的anxiety与depression和stress并列,都是介词from的宾语。故填anxiety。4.definitely 考查副词。句意:的确,与自然世界的联系无疑能振奋我们的精神。分析句子可知,此处是副词作状语,修饰谓语动词lifts,故填definitely。5.with 考查介词。句意:相反,它只是发展了一个人与自然的关系。此处表示人与自然的关系,故填with。6.hugging 考查动名词。句意:这种自然疗法可以有多种形式,比如在森林里做瑜伽、园艺,甚至拥抱一棵树。分析句子可知,________(hug)atree与doingyogainaforest,gardening是并列关系,都是举例的一部分,故填hugging。
7.benefits 考查名词复数。句意:这种“绿色”疗法有很多好处,包括改善社交、社交和工作技能以及应对能力。根据后面的“includingimprovingsocialcontact,socialandworkskillsandcopingabilities”可知,此处表示绿色疗法的好处有很多,故填benefits。8.areexposed 考查动词的时态和语态。句意:如果我们置身于自然环境中,那么,我们的消极情绪几乎会立刻被积极情绪所取代。beexposedto...为固定短语,意为“与……接触;暴露于……”,根据上下文语境可知应用一般现在时,故填areexposed。9.an 考查冠词。句意:诚然,生态疗法不会治愈一切,但它是治疗师的一种选择。分析句意可知,此处的option是可数名词,在本句中表示泛指,且以元音音素开头,故填an。10.moreaware 考查形容词的比较级。句意:随着我们越来越意识到心理健康的原因和影响,我们更了解的是,帮助可能存在于我们的城镇和城市之外,大自然可以给我们提供帮助。根据下文中的“it'sbetterknownthathelpmightlieoutsideourtownsandcities,andthatnaturecangiveusahelpinghand”可知,此处应用比较级,表示与过去情况的对比,故填moreaware。Ⅴ.应用文写作假定你是李华,最近获悉你的美国网友Peter的家乡受到飓风(hurricane)侵袭,损失惨重。请你用英语给Peter写一封慰问信。信的内容包括:1.得知情况及感受;2.表达安慰和鼓励;3.打算提供的帮助。注意:1.词数80左右;2.可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________【参考范文】DearPeter,I'mawfullysorrytohearthatahorribleandseverehurricanehityourhometownandcausedagreatloss.Ifeelupsetaboutyoursuffering.Thoughsorrowful,youhavetobetoughtostanduptoanybadconditions.Asastrongwilledperson,youwilldefinitelygatherallyourcouragetofaceandhandlethemessthatthehurricanebroughtabout.I'llbethereforyouwheneveryouneedanyhelp!Ifnecessary,Iwillcallonmyclassmatestomakeadonationtoyoutohelpyougothroughthedifficulty.Nevergiveuphopeandbestrong!Longingforgoodnewsfromyou!Yourssincerely,LiHua
Ⅵ.读后续写阅读下面材料,根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段,使之构成一篇完整的短文。ItseemedI'ddoneeverythingI'deverwantedtodoinmylife,butIhadoneregret.Iwasbornin1898,theoldestoffivekids.Papacouldn'tsparemetogotoschool,soIworkedinthefieldswithhimtillIwas21yearsold.EverywhereIwent,Ilearnedsomehardlessonsaboutwhathappenstoamanwhoevencan'treadthealphabet.Peoplecheatyououtofwages.Theysellyouatickettoonecity,takeyourmoneyandhandyouatickettosomewhereelse.By1928,I'dbeenwanderingfornineyears.ImetawomannamedElzenia.Wefellinlove,marriedandmovedtoDallas,whereIgotworkfixingroadsforthecity.WhenAmelia,theoldestofoursevenchildren,firstwenttoschool,Itookmywifeaside.“Elzenia,”Isaid,“Idon'twantthekidstoknowIcan'treadorwrite.”In1938,onedaymybosscalledmein.“George,”hesaid,“nooneknowsthosemachineslikeyoudo.I'dliketopromoteyou.”Butmythrillandsurprisewerecutshortwhenhesaid,“Filloutthisapplicationandwe'llgetyouaraise.”Icouldn'tadmitthetruth.Ithankedhimandwalkedoutofhisoffice.IdidstayrightwhereIwas,untilIturned65andmybossmademeretire.ButIdidn'tstopworking.Forthenext25years,Ilivedahappylife,butitstillseemedtomelikesomethingwasmissing.Ayoungfellowhandedmeapieceofpaper.It'sinformationaboutadulteducationclasses.Peoplecanlearntoreadandwrite.NowI'm98.IthoughtofmyfriendsandneighboursandwhattheymightthinkiftheyfoundoutIcouldn'tread.Afteralltheseyears,mysecretwouldbeout.ButallmylifeI'vewantedtoread.Itwashightimeforaction.注意:续写词数应为150左右。Theyoungmandrovemetoahugebuildingandledmeintoaspaciousclassroom,whichwascrowdedwithelderlypeoplelikeme.______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________I'mstillgoingtoschool._____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________【参考范文】Theyoungmandrovemetoahugebuildingandledmeintoaspaciousclassroom,whichwascrowdedwithelderlypeoplelikeme.Throughchatting,Ilearnedthattheyhadallbeenlongingtoreadandwritebutneverhadthechancetogotoschool.Asthebellrang,incametheteacher,awomanwellpastforty.Afterawarmandbriefgreeting,westartedourlesson.FirstwelearnedtoreadthealphabetandthoughImademistakesattimes,noonelaughedatme.Everyonehelpedeachotherwithopenheartedenjoyment.I'mstillgoingtoschool.Thoughfacedwiththemostchallengingeventofmylife,I'mfullof
courageandconfidence.Withthegeneroushelpofmyteacher,friendsandmychildren,Ihavemadehugeprogressinstudy.NowI'mnevershyaboutadmittingthetruththatonceIwasnotabletoreadandwriteatall.Besides,I'meagertoencouragemoreelderlypeopletoattendtheadulteducationclasses,becauseit'snevertoolatetolearn.