October 5 is World Teachers’ Day. It is a special day for teachers around the world. On this day, people think about teachers and the important work they do every day.

Teachers help children and young people learn. They teach subjects such as English, maths, science, history and art. They explain new things, answer questions and help students when they have problems with their school work.

Teaching is an important job. It is also a big responsibility. A teacher must know the subject well. Students need correct information from their teachers. For this reason, teachers should always try to learn more about their subject.

Being a teacher is not only about coming to school and giving lessons. Teachers have to prepare their lessons. They have to read, study and practise. They should use good books and other useful information. They should also learn about new ideas in their subject.

A teacher has a duty to do everything possible to become excellent at the subject he or she teaches. This means that a teacher should never simply say, “I know enough.” There is always something new to learn. A good teacher wants to improve and wants to give students the best possible lessons.

Teachers also need to care about their students. They should listen to them and treat them fairly. They should be patient when students do not understand something. They should explain things again when necessary.

Students also have a role. They should listen, ask questions and work hard. Learning is easier when teachers and students work together.

World Teachers’ Day is a good time to thank teachers for their work.
It is also a good time for teachers to think about their job.
A teacher can ask:
“Do I know my subject well?
Do I prepare well?
Do I do everything I can to be an excellent teacher?”

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Vocabulary:

Word / phrase	A1 definition
to teach a subject	to help students learn a school subject
science	a school subject about the world, animals, plants and nature
art	a school subject about drawing, painting and making things
to explain	to make something easy to understand
a responsibility	something that you must do
to know a subject well	to understand a subject very well
correct information	information that is right and true
to prepare a lesson	to get ready for a lesson
to practise	to do something again to get better at it
useful information	information that helps you
to have a duty	to have something that you must do
to be excellent at a subject	to be very good at a subject
to improve	to become better
a lesson	a time when students learn something
to care about somebody	to think that somebody is important
to treat somebody fairly	to be fair and good to somebody
to be patient	to stay calm when something takes time
to be necessary	to be needed
to have a role	to have a special part or job in something

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Match the words with the definitions

1. to teach a subject
2. science
3. art
4. to explain
5. a responsibility
6. to know a subject well
7. correct information
8. to prepare a lesson
9. to practise
10. useful information
11. to have a duty
12. to be excellent at a subject
13. to improve
14. a lesson
15. to care about somebody
16. to treat somebody fairly
17. to be patient
18. to be necessary
19. to have a role

A. to become better
B. to be needed
C. to help students learn a school subject
D. to be very good at a subject
E. to stay calm when something takes time
F. information that helps you
G. a time when students learn something
H. to be fair and good to somebody
I. a school subject about drawing, painting and making things
J. something that you must do
K. to have something that you must do
L. to make something easy to understand
M. information that is right and true
N. to get ready for a lesson
O. a school subject about the world, animals, plants and nature
P. to think that somebody is important
Q. to understand a subject very well
R. to do something again to get better at it
S. to have a special part or job in something

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Answer:
1-C, 2-O, 3-I, 4-L, 5-J, 6-Q,
7-M, 8-N, 9-R, 10-F, 11-K, 12-D,
13-A, 14-G, 15-P, 16-H,
17-E, 18-B, 19-S

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Match the definitions with the words

1. to become better
2. to help students learn a school subject
3. to stay calm when something takes time
4. information that is right and true
5. to have a special part or job in something
6. to make something easy to understand
7. a school subject about drawing, painting and making things
8. to think that somebody is important
9. something that you must do
10. to do something again to get better at it
11. to be needed
12. a time when students learn something
13. to understand a subject very well
14. to get ready for a lesson
15. a school subject about the world, animals, plants and nature
16. to be fair and good to somebody
17. to be very good at a subject
18. information that helps you
19. to have something that you must do

A. to practise
B. a responsibility
C. science
D. to improve
E. to explain
F. a lesson
G. to care about somebody
H. to be excellent at a subject
I. to teach a subject
J. useful information
K. to know a subject well
L. to have a duty
M. correct information
N. to treat somebody fairly
O. to be patient
P. to prepare a lesson
Q. art
R. to have a role
S. to be necessary

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Answer:
1-D, 2-I, 3-O, 4-M, 5-R, 6-E,
7-Q, 8-G, 9-B, 10-A, 11-S, 12-F,
13-K, 14-P, 15-C, 16-N,
17-H, 18-J, 19-L

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True or false

1. Teachers help children and young people learn.
2. Teaching is an important job and a big responsibility.
3. Teachers do not need to know their subjects well.
4. Teachers always try to learn more about their subjects.
5. Teachers prepare their lessons before teaching.
6. Teachers never use good books or useful information.
7. Teachers read, study and practise.
8. A teacher says, “I know enough,” and stops learning.
9. Teachers care about their students.
10. Students never ask questions in class.
11. Teachers treat their students fairly.
12. Teachers become impatient when students do not understand.
13. Teachers explain things again when necessary.
14. Students have no role in learning.
15. Students listen, ask questions and work hard.
16. Teachers and students always work separately.
17. World Teachers’ Day is a good time to thank teachers.
18. World Teachers’ Day is only for students.
19. Teachers think about their work on World Teachers’ Day.
20. Teachers have a duty to do everything possible to become excellent at their subject.

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False: 3,6,8,10,12,14,16,18

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Correct answers:

1. Teachers help children and young people learn.
2. Teaching is an important job and a big responsibility.
3. Teachers do not need to know their subjects well. — True is: Teachers need to know their subjects well.
4. Teachers always try to learn more about their subjects.
5. Teachers prepare their lessons before teaching.
6. Teachers never use good books or useful information. — True is: Teachers use good books and useful information.
7. Teachers read, study and practise.
8. A teacher says, “I know enough,” and stops learning. — True is: A teacher never simply says, “I know enough,” and stops learning.
9. Teachers care about their students.
10. Students never ask questions in class. — True is: Students ask questions in class.
11. Teachers treat their students fairly.
12. Teachers become impatient when students do not understand. — True is: Teachers are patient when students do not understand.
13. Teachers explain things again when necessary.
14. Students have no role in learning. — True is: Students have a role in learning.
15. Students listen, ask questions and work hard.
16. Teachers and students always work separately. — True is: Teachers and students work together when learning.
17. World Teachers’ Day is a good time to thank teachers.
18. World Teachers’ Day is only for students. — True is: World Teachers’ Day is a good time for teachers to think about their work.
19. Teachers think about their work on World Teachers’ Day.
20. Teachers have a duty to do everything possible to become excellent at their subject.

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Match the sentence halves

1. Teachers help children
2. Teaching is an important job
3. Teachers need to know
4. Teachers prepare
5. Teachers read, study
6. A teacher has a duty
7. There is always something
8. Teachers listen to
9. Teachers treat students
10. Students have a role
11. Learning is easier when teachers
12. World Teachers’ Day is a good time

A. and students work together.
B. their students.
C. to thank teachers for their work.
D. and young people learn.
E. to become excellent at the subject.
F. their lessons.
G. fairly.
H. and practise.
I. and a big responsibility.
J. new to learn.
K. their subjects well.
L. in learning.

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Answer:
1-D, 2-I, 3-K, 4-F, 5-H, 6-E, 7-J,
8-B, 9-G, 10-L, 11-A, 12-C

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Answers

1. Teachers help children and young people learn.
2. Teaching is an important job and a big responsibility.
3. Teachers need to know their subjects well.
4. Teachers prepare their lessons.
5. Teachers read, study and practise.
6. A teacher has a duty to become excellent at the subject.
7. There is always something new to learn.
8. Teachers listen to their students.
9. Teachers treat students fairly.
10. Students have a role in learning.
11. Learning is easier when teachers and students work together.
12. World Teachers’ Day is a good time to thank teachers for their work.

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Fill in the sentences

useful information · have a role · practise · to know a subject well · are patient · explain · care about their students · a duty · to be excellent at the subject · treat their students fairly · teach a subject · to prepare a lesson

1. Teachers __________ children and young people.
2. Teachers __________ new things to their students.
3. A teacher has __________ to prepare good lessons.
4. Teachers need __________ before they teach.
5. Teachers need __________ before they teach it.
6. Teachers use books and other __________ when they prepare lessons.
7. Teachers __________ to get better at their work.
8. Teachers want __________ they teach.
9. Teachers __________ their students and listen to them.
10. Teachers __________ their students.
11. Students __________ in learning.
12. Teachers __________ when students do not understand something.

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Answers:

1. Teachers teach a subject to children and young people.
2. Teachers explain new things to their students.
3. A teacher has a duty to prepare good lessons.
4. Teachers need to prepare a lesson before they teach.
5. Teachers need to know a subject well before they teach it.
6. Teachers use books and other useful information when they prepare lessons.
7. Teachers practise to get better at their work.
8. Teachers want to be excellent at the subject they teach.
9. Teachers care about their students and listen to them.
10. Teachers treat their students fairly.
11. Students have a role in learning.
12. Teachers are patient when students do not understand something.

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Multiple choice

1. When is World Teachers’ Day?
   A. October 5
   B. October 15
   C. September 5
2. What do teachers help young people do?
   A. Find jobs
   B. Learn
   C. Travel abroad
3. Which subject is mentioned in the text?
   A. Geography
   B. Music
   C. Science
4. Why do students need good teachers?
   A. They need correct information.
   B. They need more school holidays.
   C. They need new school buildings.
5. What must teachers know well?
   A. Their school
   B. Their subject
   C. Their students
6. What do teachers do before lessons?
   A. Prepare
   B. Travel
   C. Exercise
7. What do teachers use when preparing lessons?
   A. Games
   B. Pictures
   C. Good books
8. Why do teachers practise?
   A. To get better
   B. To have free time
   C. To finish school
9. What does a good teacher want?
   A. More holidays
   B. To improve
   C. Fewer lessons
10. How do teachers treat students?
    A. Quickly
    B. Quietly
    C. Fairly
11. What do teachers do when students do not understand?
    A. Explain again
    B. Stop teaching
    C. Give them a test
12. What do students do in learning?
    A. Prepare lessons
    B. Ask questions
    C. Teach the subject
13. What makes learning easier?
    A. More homework
    B. Longer lessons
    C. Working together
14. What is World Teachers’ Day a good time to do?
    A. Thank teachers
    B. Start school
    C. Change subjects
15. What can a teacher ask?
    A. Do I have enough books?
    B. Do I know my subject well?
    C. Do I have a large class?
16. What is a teacher’s duty?
    A. Teach one subject
    B. Give short lessons
    C. Become excellent at the subject

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Answer:
1-A, 2-B, 3-C, 4-A, 5-B, 6-A, 7-C, 8-A,
9-B, 10-C, 11-A, 12-B, 13-C, 14-A, 15-B, 16-C
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Answer the questions with short answers.

1. When is World Teachers’ Day?
2. Who do teachers help to learn?
3. Which school subjects do teachers teach?
4. Why do students need correct information?
5. How well must a teacher know the subject?
6. When do teachers prepare their lessons?
7. Where do teachers get useful information?
8. Why do teachers practise?
9. How does a good teacher improve?
10. Who should teachers listen to?
11. How should teachers treat their students?
12. When do teachers explain things again?
13. Why should students ask questions?
14. What can a teacher ask on World Teachers’ Day?

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Answers:

When is World Teachers’ Day? On October 5.

Who do teachers help to learn? Children and young people.

Which school subjects do teachers teach? English, maths, science, history and art.

Why do students need correct information? Because they need to learn correctly.

How well must a teacher know the subject? Very well.

When do teachers prepare their lessons? Before their lessons.

Where do teachers get useful information? From good books and other useful information.

Why do teachers practise? To get better at their subject.

How does a good teacher improve? By learning more and practising.

Who should teachers listen to? Their students.

How should teachers treat their students? Fairly.

When do teachers explain things again? When students do not understand.

Why should students ask questions? To help them learn.

What can a teacher ask on World Teachers’ Day? “Do I know my subject well?”

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Text Evidence – find the sentence or sentences in the text that prove each statement. Write the evidence from the text

1. Teachers have to continue learning even when they already know their subject well.
   → _____________________
2. A teacher’s job involves more than standing in front of a class and teaching lessons.
   → _____________________
3. Teachers need to do some work before they give their lessons.
   → _____________________
4. Teachers should use different sources when they prepare their lessons.
   → _____________________
5. Teachers have a duty to become very good at the subject they teach.
   → _____________________
6. Good teachers want to make their teaching better for their students.
   → _____________________
7. Teachers sometimes need to give students the same explanation more than once.
   → _____________________
8. Teachers need to give students time when they have difficulty understanding something.
   → _____________________
9. Students have responsibilities in the learning process too.
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10. Students need to take an active part in their own learning.
    → _____________________
11. Teachers and students both help to make learning easier.
    → _____________________
12. World Teachers’ Day gives teachers an opportunity to think about their own work.
    → _____________________

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Correct version:

1. Teachers have to continue learning even when they already know their subject well. “There is always something new to learn.”
2. A teacher’s job involves more than standing in front of a class and teaching lessons. “Being a teacher is not only about coming to school and giving lessons.”
3. Teachers need to do some work before they give their lessons. “Teachers have to prepare their lessons. They have to read, study and practise.”
4. Teachers should use different sources when they prepare their lessons. “They should use good books and other useful information.”
5. Teachers have a duty to become very good at the subject they teach. “A teacher has a duty to do everything possible to become excellent at the subject he or she teaches.”
6. Good teachers want to make their teaching better for their students. “A good teacher wants to improve and wants to give students the best possible lessons.”
7. Teachers sometimes need to give students the same explanation more than once. “They should explain things again when necessary.”
8. Teachers need to give students time when they have difficulty understanding something. “They should be patient when students do not understand something.”
9. Students have responsibilities in the learning process too. “Students also have a role.”
10. Students need to take an active part in their own learning. “They should listen, ask questions and work hard.”
11. Teachers and students both help to make learning easier. “Learning is easier when teachers and students work together.”
12. World Teachers’ Day gives teachers an opportunity to think about their own work. “It is also a good time for teachers to think about their job.”

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Match the questions with the answers

Questions

1. How do you feel about World Teachers’ Day?
2. Why is teaching an important job?
3. What happens before teachers give their lessons?
4. What is the reason for teachers to practise?
5. What is the aim of a good teacher?
6. Is knowing the subject enough?
7. How do teachers help students who have problems?
8. What do teachers need when students do not understand something?
9. What part do students play in learning?
10. What helps students learn more easily?
11. What questions are useful for teachers on World Teachers’ Day?

Answers

A. They need to be patient.
B. It helps them get better at their subject.
C. They have a role too. They need to listen, ask questions and work hard.
D. No. There is always something new to learn.
E. Teachers and students working together makes learning easier.
F. They listen to students and explain things again when necessary.
G. A good teacher wants to improve and give students the best possible lessons.
H. Teachers have a big responsibility. Students need correct information from them.
I. I think it is a good day to thank teachers for their work.
J. They prepare their lessons. They also read, study and practise.
K. They can ask, “Do I know my subject well? Do I prepare well? Do I do everything I can to be an excellent teacher?”

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Answer key:
1–I, 2–H, 3–J, 4–B, 5–G, 6–D,
7–F, 8–A, 9–C, 10–E, 11–K

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Full dialogue

Anna: How do you feel about World Teachers’ Day?

Mark: I think it is a good day to thank teachers for their work.

Anna: Why is teaching an important job?

Mark: Teachers have a big responsibility. Students need correct information from them.

Anna: What happens before teachers give their lessons?

Mark: They prepare their lessons. They also read, study and practise.

Anna: What is the reason for teachers to practise?

Mark: It helps them get better at their subject.

Anna: What is the aim of a good teacher?

Mark: A good teacher wants to improve and give students the best possible lessons.

Anna: Is knowing the subject enough?

Mark: No. There is always something new to learn.

Anna: How do teachers help students who have problems?

Mark: They listen to them and explain things again when necessary.

Anna: What do teachers need when students do not understand something?

Mark: They need to be patient.

Anna: What part do students play in learning?

Mark: They have a role too. They need to listen, ask questions and work hard.

Anna: What helps students learn more easily?

Mark: Teachers and students working together makes learning easier.

Anna: What questions are useful for teachers on World Teachers’ Day?

Mark: They can ask, “Do I know my subject well? Do I prepare well? Do I do everything I can to be an excellent teacher?”

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