In sample 3, the author writes, “it reminds me of ...

In sample 3, the author wrote, “I do know that his petty, arrogant behavior cheated me out of the class I wanted to take and cheated him out of a good student who wanted to learn.” Have you had a similar experience? Or have you had the opposite experience that a teacher inspired you? Please write an essay on your impressions of a teacher based on personal experience. Below are some suggested steps you may follow: Step 1 Ask yourself: Why does the person impress me a lot? What important differences did he or she make in my life? Step 2 Decide on the dominant impression you wish to communicate to the reader. Think about what perspectives you would like to use to develop it. Step 3 List the details you would like to write to support the topic of your essay. Step 4 Write the first draft of your essay.

In Para. 3, the author use the expression of "learn the hard way" to mean that

A．we try to reevaluate our previously held beliefs as we grow older.

B．we refute some moral principles only after we find them inconsistent.

C．we acquire a sense of right and wrong from our real life lessons.

D．we become mature through ignoring our inherited unselfish tendencies.

In paragraph 3, the author discusses the example of a mill wheel to illustrate what point about closed systems?

A．The energy supply of a closed system is limited.

B．Closed systems are rare in the natural environment.

C．The Earth system as a whole is a closed system.

D．Closed systems get energy from their surroundings.

What does the author imply by saying “. . . many of my customers didn’t get the difference between server and servant” （Line 3, Para. 7）？

A．Those who cater to others’ needs are destined to be looked down upon.

B．Those working in the service industry shouldn’t be treated as servants.

C．Those serving others have to put up with rough treatment to earn a living.

D．The majority of customers tend to look on a servant as server nowadays.

By saying that nature "has its own way of purifying water"(Line 5, Paragraph 3)the author is referring to______.

A．aeration

B．filtration

C．chlorination

D．absorption

By saying "Newspapers like ... their own doom" (Line 3, Para. 1), the author indicates that newspapers______.

A．neglected the sign of crisis

B．failed to get state subsidies

C．were in a desperate situation

D．were not charitable corporations

By saying that nature "has its own way of purifying water"(line 4-5, para. 3)the author is referring to______.

A．aeration

B．filtration

C．chlorination

D．absorption

By" things like..." "happen in threes" ( Para. 3 ), the author indicates that people believe ______.

A．Personal misfortunes tend to happen every now and then

B．Personal misfortunes, plane crashes, and deaths usually happen together

C．Misfortunes tend to occur according to certain patterns

D．Misfortunes will never occur more than three times to a person in his lifetime

The author gives the two examples in paragraphs 2 and 3 to show ______.

A．how false national pride led to undesirable incidents in international games

B．that sportsmen have been more obedient than they used to be

C．that competitiveness in the games discourages international friendship

D．that unfair decisions are Common in Olympic Games

When the author says“a new way of being”(1ine 3，para 3)，he is referring to

A．a new approach to experiencing the world

B．a new way of taking risks

C．a new method of perceiving ourselves

D．a new system of adapting to change