英语背诵名篇:　Teachers Are People 教师是人

Today, more than ever before, education is playing an important role in the teaching of children. The school has become a vital part of every community, drawing children from every walk of life.

The children are eager to take advantage of its opportunities, emerging from their sheltered confines, dipping easily into the habits of the student. They are coming from far and near, struggling towards an education, whetting their appetites for knowledge, forming friendships for the future. Childish energy lets nothing stand in its way. In their tiny hands, they hold the future.

The person upon whose capable shoulders rests the responsibility for their education is that unsung hero, the teacher. He must be fair, honest, understanding, and intelligent. He must handle every situation with the utmost dignity. With a complete understanding of his pupils, the experienced teacher equips himself for the classroom. The students eagerly return to the classroom. Youthful minds are encouraged to develop their latent talents. Ah, yes, the creative outlets of the arts and the crafts. Tests and examinations fill out the day, as bright little minds gather knowledge from their teacher. But the little hands make the time pass quickly.

Contrary to popular belief, the teacher's work is not through at the end of the school day. Oh, no. There're many unfinished chores—blackboards to be cleaned, erasers dusted, and of course the ever-present parent-teacher relationship. So it's to this great profession and its halls of learning that we dedicate this. When the occasion arises, there're times when disciplinary actions must be taken.

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教师是人

在教导孩子这个问题上，如今教育的作用比以往任何时候都重要。学校已经成为每个社区中的一个重要部分，吸引了各个阶层的孩子。

孩子们渴望利用机会从受到庇护的狭小范围里走出去，轻松地培养成学生的习惯。他们来自远近不同的地方，努力接受教育，渴求汲取知识，结交永远的朋友。初生牛犊不怕虎。他们的小手中掌握着未来。

肩负着教育任务的贤能之辈是无名英雄——教师。他必须公正、诚实、善解人意、才智过人。他必须极富尊严地处理各种情况。经验丰富的教师了解自己的每一个学生，掌握教室的各种情况。学生希望回到教室。啊，是的，这是创造性的艺术和技艺。当聪明的小脑袋从他们的老师那里吸取知识，这一天也就会充满了测验和考试。但是，小手也会让时间飞逝而过。

与社会舆论相反，教师的工作并不会因为学校一天的结束而结束。哦，不会。还有很多有待完成的琐事——黑板没有擦，黑板刷沾满了粉笔灰，当然还有一直存在的家长与老师关系。所以我们把教师称为伟大的职业，把学校称为学习的殿堂。当学习的热情高涨之时，也就是必须采取训练有素的行动的时候。

［背景导读］

As part of Walt Disney Treasures DVD series, The Complete Goofy traces the stardom of a gentle, innocent character of Mickey Mouse's retinue. Watching and listening to those cartoon shorts will certainly bring back our fond childhood memories.