A
John Sand is one of the most influential teachers，and people，I have ever met.Having him for two years during high school，for both history and study hall，he taught me more than any other teacher has been able to.
His unusual attitude reflects his methods of teaching.He was constantly trying to push us out of our comfort zones with video projects we did about once a month.He wanted us to face，and accept，how other people saw us to prepare us for the real world.He was always making colorful Power Points to teach us the latest topic instead of standing in front of us lecturing for a period，putting us to sleep like many teachers do.He did not give us homework one day and have it due the next day，but instead gave us a schedule of the homework for the section and left the responsibility up to us to remember to do it.Having that has prepared us for life after high school，life less structured (有条不紊的)，where the responsibility is all on us.
Mr.Sand is a responsible family man.He took whatever time we had left in class to show us his newest vacation videos or his children's sports videos.He balances his family and his career so nicely.
Mr.Sand always encouraged us to explore the cultures of the world.He would tell us stories of his travels across Europe and his adventures around the US，while many teachers just force the idea of college.
Many people may not ever get to have the experience of having Mr.Sand as a teacher or ever be affected by him like I was but for them，I feel sorry.Putting aside that he was my teacher，he was one person who influenced me greatly and taught me things that went beyond the school courses.
【语篇解读】 本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要介绍了John Sand是作者见到过的最有影响的老师之一，他教给作者的东西比其他任何一位老师教的都多、都重要。
1．According to the writer，why was John Sand different from other teachers?
A．He never gave homework to his students.
B．He clearly knew what his students would be like in the future.
C．He always made his classes lively and interesting.
D．He often encouraged his students to face the real world bravely.
C [推理判断题。根据文章第二段第四句可知，他总是用五彩缤纷的幻灯片来教给我们最新的话题，而不是站在我们面前讲一段时间，让我们像在其他课堂上那样睡着。由此可知，John Sand的教学方式和其他老师不同，他的课更加生动有趣。结合选项可知选C。]
2．Which of the following shows that the writer was greatly affected by Mr.Sand?
A．He realizes what makes an excellent teacher.
B．He has the courage to take great adventures.
C．He feels more confident within comfort zones.
D．He knows how to deal with life after high school.
D [细节理解题。根据文章第二段第五、六句可知，他给我们一个家庭作业时间表，让我们记住要做的事。这样有助于我们为高中之后的生活做准备，对自己负责。故选D。]
3．What would be the best title for the passage?
A．An Outstanding Teacher
B．A Valuable Experience of Schooling
C．A Kind Family Man，and a Father
D．An Unusual Method of Teaching
A [标题归纳题。根据文章内容可知，文章主要介绍了John Sand是作者见到过的最有影响的老师之一，他教给作者的东西比其他任何一位老师教的都多、都重要。故选A。]
