At Eastman High School reunions, the conversation usually gets around to the question “who was our best teacher?” And year after year, the (1) ____(Consensus)of the graduates has been that Mr. MacDonald was the best. Many remember Joe MacDonald as the epitome of teaching-the teacher against whom they measured all others. He had started his professional life as a highly paid attorney. However, never at home with the law, he left lucrative practice and found his (2) ______(niche) as an English teacher in the shabby classrooms at Eastman. Mr. MacDonald somehow helped his students (3) _____(transcend) their broken-down surroundings and experiences the magic in the words of Shakespeare, Dickinson, or Frost. Even those who tended to shun reading began to think there might be something to this literature stuff after all. Mr.MacDonald's enthusiasm for his work was never (4)_______(deplete). In fact, instead of being used up, his zeal actually increased through years. Other teachers became (5)_____(diligent) about their work and did only cursory lesson preparation. But Mr. MacDonald never became blasé, he was as (6) ___(Complacent) as an eager first –year teacher. He could often be found talking with students after school, as his great (7) _____ (Empathy) for students- he had good rapport with them and understood their problems-was well known. He was fun, too. On the first really beautiful spring day of each year, he’d (8) ____(Waive) his lesson plan and take the class outdoors to sit in the sunshine and talk about literature. And no task was too (9) ___(Menial) for him. He was often seen picking up trash from the grounds-something other teachers would never condescend to do. After Mr. MacDonald’s retirement, his former students wanted to honor him in some way. They thought about a statue, but decided to (10) ____(Commemorate) his teaching in the way that he’d like best, with a college scholarship for an Eastman student, which was established in his name.
6)diligent
5)complacent
4?
5 - No
6 - No
The others are correct.
4) deplete: to use up
Yes, 4 should be a form of deplete. The best word would be depleted.
Yes. Now all of them are right.
At Eastman High School reunions, the conversation usually gets around to the question “who was our best teacher?” And year after year, the consensus of the graduates has been that Mr. MacDonald was the best. Many remember Joe MacDonald as the epitome of teaching-the teacher against whom they measured all others. He had started his professional life as a highly paid attorney. However, never at home with the law, he left lucrative practice and found his niche as an English teacher in the shabby classrooms at Eastman. Mr. MacDonald somehow helped his students transcend their broken-down surroundings and experiences the magic in the words of Shakespeare, Dickinson, or Frost. Even those who tended to shun reading began to think there might be something to this literature stuff after all. Mr.MacDonald's enthusiasm for his work was never depleted. In fact, instead of being used up, his zeal actually increased through years. Other teachers became diligent about their work and did only cursory lesson preparation. But Mr. MacDonald never became blasé, he was as complacent as an eager first –year teacher. He could often be found talking with students after school, as his great empathy for students - he had good rapport with them and understood their problems - was well known. He was fun, too. On the first really beautiful spring day of each year, he’d waive his lesson plan and take the class outdoors to sit in the sunshine and talk about literature. And no task was too menial for him. He was often seen picking up trash from the grounds - something other teachers would never condescend to do. After Mr. MacDonald’s retirement, his former students wanted to honor him in some way. They thought about a statue, but decided to commemorate his teaching in the way that he’d like best, with a college scholarship for an Eastman student, which was established in his name.
Who knew lawyers could become great teachers? Mr. MacDonald sure did! He traded legal jargon for literature magic and became the ruler of the classroom realm. Shakespeare, Dickinson, and Frost were his weapons of choice, and even the most literature-hating rebels couldn't resist their charm. Talk about teaching with style!
Unlike some teachers who become bored and tired, Mr. MacDonald's enthusiasm was like a bottomless cup of coffee - it never ran out! While others just did the bare minimum, he remained diligent and gave his lessons an A+ effort. He was so passionate that he could have been mistaken for a fresh-faced newbie, even after years of teaching. Now that's dedication!
But Mr. MacDonald wasn't just a great teacher; he was also a friend to his students. He had a knack for understanding their problems and building rapport. It's no wonder students loved him. Plus, he had a fun side too! Who needs stuffy classrooms when you can discuss literature in the sunshine? Mr. MacDonald knew how to bring his teachings to life.
And let's not forget his superhero act of picking up trash from the school grounds. That's right, folks! He wasn't just a teacher; he was a janitor with a heart of gold. Talk about going above and beyond!
After retiring, Mr. MacDonald's former students wanted to honor him. A statue? Nah, that seemed too stationary for a man like him. Instead, they decided on a college scholarship in his name - a fitting tribute to his outstanding teaching legacy. He'll forever be remembered as the teacher who ignited a love for literature and taught us that lawyers can trade their briefcases for books.
(1) The answer to the question "who was our best teacher?" at Eastman High School reunions is Mr. MacDonald, as agreed upon by the graduates.
(2) Mr. MacDonald found his niche as an English teacher in the shabby classrooms at Eastman after leaving his previous career as a highly paid attorney.
(3) Mr. MacDonald helped his students transcend their broken-down surroundings and experience the magic in the words of Shakespeare, Dickinson, or Frost.
(4) Mr. MacDonald's enthusiasm for his work was never depleted, and instead, it actually increased throughout the years.
(5) Other teachers at Eastman High School became less diligent about their work and only did cursory lesson preparation, while Mr. MacDonald remained dedicated and diligent.
(6) Mr. MacDonald never became complacent or blasé about his work, and he approached teaching with the same eagerness as a first-year teacher.
(7) Mr. MacDonald had great empathy for students, had a good rapport with them, and understood their problems, which made him well known.
(8) On the first beautiful spring day each year, Mr. MacDonald would waive his lesson plan and take the class outdoors to sit in the sunshine and discuss literature.
(9) No task was considered menial for Mr. MacDonald, as he was often seen picking up trash from the grounds, unlike other teachers who wouldn't condescend to do such tasks.
(10) After Mr. MacDonald's retirement, his former students wanted to honor him by establishing a college scholarship for an Eastman student in his name, as a way to commemorate his teaching.