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The 2008 National Teacher of the Year gave its prize to Michael Geisen, an American science teacher,
who is thirty-five years old and a forester (护林员). But he decided he would rather work with growing
minds than with growing trees.
Seven years ago, Michael Geisen got master's degree in teaching and a job at a middle school. He brought
new energy to the science department there. He created school projects, and got parents' support in their
children's work. He always tried to be creative with each activity, and he didn't like using textbooks much.
One girl in his class said he could probably make it interesting to watch grass grow. During lunch, his students
come to his room to talk; get help, visit his turtle (海龟) and sometimes join him in playing the guitar. He
writes songs and develops games about science. He says one of his goals as a teacher is to create people who
will continue to learn throughout their lives.
The National Teacher of the Year is a professional award (奖) in the United States. The program began in
1952. Each state chooses one teacher as the winner of the state teachers of the year. President George Bush
honored top teachers at the White House. He said that in Michael Geisen's first two years as head of the school
science department, students of his school got high scores on a state science test, and they were still improving.
At the White House, Michael Geisen said that students are born to be creative, curious and alive, so we need
to really encourage students' creativity and their desire to learn useful skills to face the future world. Our job is
to educate the entire child.
1. From the text, we learn that Michael Geisen _____.
A. is an American writer.
B. has won the National Teacher of the Year twice.
C. wins support from the parents of his students.
D. got a master's degree when he was35.
2. The students of Michael Grisen think that their teacher is _____.
A. serious.
B. friendly.
C. strict.
D. rude
3. Which of the following is TRUE about the National Teacher of the Year program?
A. President George Bush started this program.
B. Each US state will decide one teacher every year.
C. It has been held worldwide each year since 2001.
D. The winners will have a chance to work at the White House.
4. From the passage we know that ______.
A. Michael Geisen won high scores in a state science test.
B. Michael Geisen is a famous scientist.
C. George Bush met Michael Geisen's students at the White House.
D. Michael Grisen is the head of the science department at his school.
