《2025年创新优化学案九年级英语下册译林版》

When to Say “Thanks”
September 10 is a day for us to say “thank you” to teachers. But in the future we might do it on another day.
A draft amendment(修正案草案) on education laws proposes(提议) to move Teachers' Day to Sept. 28, which is believed to be the birthday of Confucius(孔子) (551 - 479 B.C.).
The Chinese mainland started to celebrate Teachers' Day in 1985. There was no special reason why Sept. 10 was chosen. But many people think it's not a good choice.
Teachers are always too busy on Sept. 10, because the new term starts at the beginning of the month. If the day is at the end of September, it will be near the National Day and teachers can enjoy the two holidays together.
Besides, people think Teachers' Day should fall on a day with a special historical and cultural meaning. That's why Sept. 28 is a good choice.
Confucius is an important educationalist and philosopher in Chinese history. His ideas help shape our values. He tells us to love our family and respect the elderly.
More importantly, Confucius started China's private education system. Chinese people consider him as the “best teacher in ancient times” and a “model teacher for generations”.
Recently, the State Council(国务院) is collecting public opinions on the change.
In an online survey on sina.com, 65 per cent of people supported the change. But about 31 per cent were against it. They believed it is nothing but formalism(形式主义).
Zhang Feiran, 13, from Changsha, Hunan gave his teachers cards as gifts on Sept. 10. “To me, it doesn't matter which day is Teachers' Day. It's just a day to remind me once every year to be thankful to teachers,” he said.
How the world celebrates Teachers' Day:
US
The Tuesday of the first full week of May is National Teachers' Day in the US, while the whole week is Teacher Appreciation Week. There's no special reason why this day was chosen.
UN
The UN decided in 1994 to celebrate World Teachers' Day on Oct. 5. On that day in 1966, a recommendation(建议) about the status of teachers was signed. Over 100 countries and regions(地区) now organize activities on this day to thank teachers for their role in society.
( ) 1. The Chinese mainland celebrates Teachers' Day on Sept. 10 because ________.
A. that day means a beginning of a new term
B. that day is believed to be Confucius' birthday
C. that day was chosen without any special reason
D. teachers can enjoy two holidays together on that day
( ) 2. Why do people want to celebrate Teachers' Day on Sept. 28?
① Sept. 28 is at the end of a term.
② Sept. 28 has a special cultural meaning.
③ Sept. 28 is near the National Day holiday.
④ Sept. 28 is the day on which Confucius passed away.
A. ①②
B. ②③
C. ③④
D. ①④
( ) 3. What's the most important achievement of Confucius?
A. His thoughts help to shape our values.
B. He told people to love and care for their family.
C. He was the best teacher in ancient times.
D. He started the private education system in China.

答案： 1-3 CBD