Three Simple Words
I had to sit in the front row so that I could read the teacher's lips. Kids laughed at me because of my hearing aid and the way I talked.
I not only had trouble playing with my classmates, but also had difficulty reading the clock, and reading. I fell behind in the fourth grade.
But then Mrs Jordan let me pass. She made the way for my fifth grade. They changed my life forever.
On one sunny afternoon, she asked the class a question. I felt confident because一for once-I was sure I had the right answer. I took a deep breath and answered her question.
With a wide smile she cried, "That's right, Stephen!" For the first time in my young life, I felt like a star. After that day, not only my grades but also my speech improved greatly. My classmates began to look at me with respect.
It was amazing how three simple words changed my young life. That's right, Stephen! They got me to think: I would make a place for myself in this world no matter how many difficulties I had to overcome.
| A. My heart beat hard with pride. B. All it took was three simple words. C. I read her lips and raised my hand at once. D. Some teachers didn't know what to do with me. E. And she spoke out three simple words at the right time in just the right way. |
