Theodore Johnson or "Mr. J" was my fifth grade , who taught me the blessing of an unexpected second chance.
One Monday morning, the schoolyard was full of rumors(谣言、传闻) about a fire in the Home Economics Room over the weekend. Mr. J __ us not to go near the room because it could be dangerous.
During a class break, my friend Kim and I decided to the damage. When we carefully looked through the door window, trying to see was forbidden, suddenly we felt a firm hold on our shoulders stop us. A teacher had found us. In those seconds millions of thoughts flashed through my mind. My parents would be mad. Then the teacher led Kim and me back to our classroom, leaving our fate in the of Mr. J.
Mr. J had a(n) lesson to teach. I was met with a look of rather than anger. He spoke softly as he explained why he was disappointed in my decision to go where I might get . I looked at him, and he smiled. I was shocked that he cared more about my than the fact that I’d broken a rule. It was the first time I felt the power of .
At the age of ten, I knew I’d never disappoint Mr. J again. On that day, trust was restored the moment Mr.J . I learned many things that year, but nothing was more important than the power of an unexpected second chance.
A.classmate B.schoolmate C.friend D.teacher
A.persuade B.forbid C.warned D.advised
A.look at B.check out C.search for D.find out
A.which B.that C.how D.what
A.excited B.frozen C.interested D.puzzled
A.face B.heart C.hands D.eyes
A.different B.ordinary C.good D.impossible
A.sorrow B.joy C.concern D.comfort
A.hurt B.changed C.caught D.lost
A.happiness B.safety C.joy D.health
A.love B.admiration C.gratitude D.forgiveness
A.smiled B.shouted C.whispered D.talked