Unit 1 Section 1  Reading

My grandma

My grandma used to be a doctor, but she retired many years ago. She is kind to everyone and very patient with people, and she is always cheerful. 

Grandma helps many old people in the community with their medical problems. She gives them tips on how to stay healthy. Everyone in the community knows her, and they call her “Doctor Chen”.

Grandma takes good care of us. She is a really good cook, and her dishes are the best in the world! Dinner at my grandma’s is the happiest time. We all enjoy her wonderful food, and her egg fried rice is my favourite. Wherever I go in the future, I will never forget the taste of her cooking.

A few weeks ago, my grandma got ill. She is in hospital now. We are very worried, and we hope she gets well soon.

—Lu Yuntao

My teacher

Mr Li is my maths teacher. He is really smart. He knows how to keep our attention in class, and his lessons are always interesting. For example, he likes to show us how to solve real-life problems with maths, and tells us stories about famous mathematicians. Sometimes he even uses fun games in his teaching! That’s why I seldom feel bored in his maths lessons.

Mr Li is strict about our schoolwork, but he gives us lots of support when we need help. If we cannot work out a difficult maths problem, he will encourage us to think about it in a new way. Mr Li often says, “Never give up, and you’ll be successful.” I think he is the best teacher in our school. 

—Lin Aixin