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Can middle school students be “teachers”? How will they teach? Li Ziqi, a 13-year-old boy from Chengdu Xichuan Middle School volunteered to teach primary school students in a village.
Li joined in a teaching activity last summer. “I read the news that teachers were not enough in the village, so I wanted to give some classes to the kids there,” said Li. His parents helped him get in touch with the school.
“My third-grade students have subjects like Chinese and English every day, so I wanted to teach them chess,” Li said.
Li gave 10 chess lessons with rules and real games. “Chess can help the kids improve their logical(逻辑的) thinking. They love the chess classes very much,” said Li. “They now know that there are many ways of learning, not just learning from books. I feel so happy!”
Before leaving, Li Ziqi visited his students’ homes. One father went to the town to buy some gifts for him. “I was so moved when I saw the gifts. I know they are expensive for the family,” Li said. Li also learned important life lessons. “The kids there live a hard life, but they are hopeful about the future. That will help me get over the hard things in life,” Li said.
()8. Why did Li go to teach at a village school?
A. Because he wanted to be with the children.
B. Because it was a teaching activity of his school.
C. Because the school didn’t have enough teachers.
D. Because he liked the small village.
()9. What does the word “That” refer to in the last paragraph?
A. The kids are hopeful about the future.
B. Those poor kids need more books.
C. He wants to be a teacher there.
D. They give him many presents.
()10. What does the fourth paragraph tell us about Li?
A. He learns a lot from the kids.
B. He feels happy about his work.
C. He is a famous chess player.
D. He will go back there next summer.
()11. What is the story about?
A. Li Ziqi’s life in a middle school.
B. Li Ziqi’s hometown.
C. Li Ziqi’s volunteer work.
D. Li Ziqi’s favourite children.