When was the last time you told someone they inspired you to go to work each morning?
Teachers at Oak Park High School in Kansas City, Missouri, did just that this September, when they pulled individual students out of class to tell them just how much they appreciated them.
The students' reactions, which were captured (捕捉) on video and shared on YouTube in a nowviral video, ranged from shy thanks to hugs and tears.
“I have been challenged to find a student who makes me want to come to school every day,” said one teacher in the video, “and that's you.”
“Jamie McSparin, a teacher in charge of the school's academy program for atrisk sophomores (二年级学生) and juniors, posed the challenge,” writes ABC News.
“Initially when we pulled the kids out, they all thought they were in trouble,” McSparin told ABC News. “Any teacherstudent interaction always seems to be negative (消极的), and that was something that bothered me, too. No matter if they're a good kid or a troublemaker or anything, they always thought they were in trouble,” she said.
McSparin said she got the idea for the project after attending a professional development workshop this summer called the power of positivity.
“I like the idea of letting students know they are appreciated, because we do appreciate them. I just don't think we say it enough,” she told local news outlet WDAFTV.
It's safe to say the challenge was effective.
“I feel special,” said one of the boys in the video. “You should,” said his teacher. “You are special.”
篇章导读:本文是一篇新闻报道。文章主要讲述了在美国密苏里州一所校园中所进行的活动——老师让学生们走出教室,告诉学生们,老师很欣赏他们。这一活动的效果是积极有效的。
5.What does the underlined word “posed” in Paragraph 5 mean?
A.Presented. B.Rejected.
C.Ignored. D.Evaluated.
6.How did the students probably feel when pulled out of the classroom at first?
A.Nervous. B.Thrilled.
C.Curious. D.Encouraged.
7.What inspired McSparin to challenge the project?
A.The trouble caused by students.
B.The need of shooting the video.
C.A seminar named the power of positivity.
D.A program related to students' interactions.
8.What message does this text mainly convey?
A.Challenge is unavoidable in life.
B.Everyone needs to be appreciated.
C.Positivity outweighs negativity.
D.News media contribute to students' progress.