A great science teacher

Three teenagers talk about their science teachers

Joshua 

Mrs Philips was my science teacher when I joined my school and she still is, so I don't know what the other teachers are like. But I think Mrs Philips is amazing. Her lessons always seem to go really fast - she gives us so much great stuff to do. Even when we think something is too hard for us, she says she knows we can all do it, and she's usually right! She also shows us drawings, photos and websites to explain how things work, which I love.

Dan 

I have a fantastic science teacher called Mrs Rhodes. She loves her subject - especially plants. She is able to draw wonderful pictures of them on the board, which helps us understand them. She never seems to get tired or bored when she's teaching. She takes time to get to know each student in the class so that she can help them better. I think she's the reason I want to be a science teacher one day.

Chris

In just one year, Mrs James has become my favourite teacher. Until I joined her class, I was very bad at science, but she explained things so well that I soon understood them better. My marks went up almost immediately. She's always happy to spend extra time with us at the end of lessons if we're having problems. But it isn't just teaching that makes her great. She's also interested in our lives and gives advice on how to be a better person.

For each question, choose the correct answer.

A great science teacher

Three teenagers talk about their science teachers

Joshua 

Mrs Philips was my science teacher when I joined my school and she still is, so I don't know what the other teachers are like. But I think Mrs Philips is amazing. Her lessons always seem to go really fast - she gives us so much great stuff to do. Even when we think something is too hard for us, she says she knows we can all do it, and she's usually right! She also shows us drawings, photos and websites to explain how things work, which I love.

Dan 

I have a fantastic science teacher called Mrs Rhodes. She loves her subject - especially plants. She is able to draw wonderful pictures of them on the board, which helps us understand them. She never seems to get tired or bored when she's teaching. She takes time to get to know each student in the class so that she can help them better. I think she's the reason I want to be a science teacher one day.

Chris

In just one year, Mrs James has become my favourite teacher. Until I joined her class, I was very bad at science, but she explained things so well that I soon understood them better. My marks went up almost immediately. She's always happy to spend extra time with us at the end of lessons if we're having problems. But it isn't just teaching that makes her great. She's also interested in our lives and gives advice on how to be a better person.

Callie Rice - ice dancer

Growing up, I was in an ice-skating club, and my friends and I did lots of competitions. When I was 18, I entered a big one in Italy, and I came first. The prize was a job as an ice dancer in a big show. That's how my career started.

One of the things I love about the shows is the beautiful clothes. The only trouble is that sometimes they're heavy and I get very hot. Also, I have to change lots of times in one show. The people who make the clothes are very clever - it's amazing how quickly they work!

Before the show starts, we get dressed, put our skates on, and wish each other good luck. Then, while I'm waiting to go on, I like to sit quietly by myself and think about what I'm going to do. The other skaters chat together or listen to music.

In the shows, we have to dance, sing, and also speak. For me, ice dancing is fine, but I'm not an actor. I'm always a bit scared I won't remember the words. I'm not bothered about falling - it doesn't usually happen. And I really enjoy joining in with all the songs.

People always ask me if I'm tired when each show finishes, but I love skating, so I never feel that way. I love listening to the people who came to watch - so excited as they leave, talking about what they've seen. That's when I'm really happy I chose ice dancing as a career.

For each question, choose the correct answer.

Art you can eat

Yujia Hu was born in China, but moved to Milan, in Italy, when he was eight. His family have a Japanese restaurant there. When Yujia left school, he (19)................ a course at an art school, but he didn't complete it. (20)................ , he went to work in the family restaurant as a sushi chef. Sushi is a Japanese dish made of rice, with fish and vegetables. 

Yujia is a big (21) ............... of basketball, and a few years ago he (22).............. to start using sushi to make models of the faces of famous players. His next idea was to make little shoes, usually trainers, out of sushi. It (23)...................................... him about 30 minutes to make each shoe. Yujia doesn't serve the sushi shoes to customers at his family's restaurant, but he (24).....................photographs of them online.

FROM : Jason

TO : Mum

We (0) ............... all having a great time camping in the forest. My class has got (25) ............... best place on the campsite, with a great view of the mountains.

Last night, (26) ............... rained really hard. Lots of people got wet, (27).............. I was lucky my new tent stayed dry all night! I'm really glad we decided to buy it. It's much better (28)................ my old one.

By the way, I forgot (29) ............... tell the football coach that I'm away (30)................ the moment. Can you let him know that I can't come to practice this week?

Thanks!

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PART 6

QUESTION 31

Read the email from your English friend, Chris.

From: Chris

To: .......................

Please tell me about the cycle race on Saturday. Where is it? What time does it begin? What do I need to bring?

Write an email to Chris and answer the questions.

Write 25 words or more.

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Part 7

QUESTION 32

Look at the three pictures.

Write the story shown in the pictures.

Write 35 words or more.