提炼主要信息，生成人物视频对话---**Title:** My Teacher
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I haven't seen Mr Jenkins since I left school, but I often think about him. I wasn't very good at most school subjects before I met Mr Jenkins. I suppose I was a bit lazy, especially in maths. The only thing I can remember from school maths is that the angles of a triangle add up to 180 degrees! But when I was 15 and went into Mr Jenkins' class, I really became interested in a subject for the first time.
Before Mr Jenkins taught me, science had simply been a subject full of strange words to me. I had no idea what hydrogen was, and I didn't really want to know, either! I found it all so boring and difficult. But Mr Jenkins made everything interesting. He used to explain things which seemed difficult with lots of practical examples and in simple language. One day, he took us outside, and we built a rocket! I remember that he let me pour some fuel into the rocket, and then another student lit a match to set it off. It was great fun.
I know that I wasn't a willing student, but I wasn't slow to learn new things. The problem was that I lacked confidence in myself. Mr Jenkins made me feel that I had my own strengths. I was interested in the study of the stars and planets and he asked me to give a presentation to the class. That was really the first time I tried to explain science to an audience and now it's my job! Often when I'm preparing a programme, I think about how Mr Jenkins would have done it. Sometimes I think, if only I could call him and ask for his opinion!
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* **Main Elements:** The image displays a man, likely in his 30s or 40s, with short, light brown hair. He is wearing a dark suit, a light blue collared shirt, and a dark blue tie. He is smiling and giving a thumbs-up gesture with his right hand, which is extended towards the viewer. His body is angled slightly to the left, facing the textual content on the page.
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* **Caption:** Graham Lawrence, a science writer
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* **Page Number:** 8
* **Watermark (faintly visible):** 北京出版社 (Beijing Publishing House)
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My Student
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I've read a couple of Graham's books and seen him on TV. I always say to my wife, "Oh
look, I used to teach him!" I remember Graham was very difficult before he came into
my class. I had heard stories about his bad behaviour. Once I caught him and his friends
5 seeing who could jump the farthest off the school stage! But when he got interested, he
changed. The first day he walked into my class, he was dragging his schoolbag behind
him and looking bored, but as soon as I set up an experiment to show how the human
stomach works using acid and an onion, he gave me his full attention. He loved science!
He was very bright and he had done very well in science subjects.
However, I have not done as well with all my students as I have with
10 Graham. I think it's important to understand that there's
no such thing as a good or a bad student. Everyone is good at something and it's important to find
out what that is for each student. We teachers should have
more time to make friends with all our students and really
15 understand them. Then we could make sure that we would
find the path to success, both at school and in later life, for
all of them.
I knew I had chosen a job with a lot of stress but I love
what I do. The thing about being a teacher is that you
20 have access to children's minds when they are open and
eager to learn. If what I do as a teacher can help turn
a child like Graham into such a successful adult, then
I know what I'm doing is worthwhile. As John Dewey,
the famous educationalist, said, "Education is not
25 preparation for life; education is life itself."
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* Annotation below the image: ▲ Brian Jenkins, a science teacher at Overton School
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* **Attire:** He is dressed in a light blue collared shirt and a yellow tie.
* **Object Held:** He is holding a silver/metallic thermal mug or container in his left hand.
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This is the story of Graham Lawrence, now a successful science writer, and his former teacher Mr. Brian Jenkins. Though they haven't seen each other since Graham left school, their teacher-student relationship had a profound impact that continues to influence Graham's career today.
Graham reflects on his school days. He wasn't particularly good at most subjects and admits he was somewhat lazy, especially in mathematics. The only thing he remembers from school maths is that triangle angles add up to 180 degrees. However, everything changed when he entered Mr Jenkins' science class at age 15.
The transformation began when Mr Jenkins made science interesting through practical examples and simple language. Graham vividly remembers the day they built a rocket outdoors. Mr Jenkins let Graham pour fuel into the rocket, then another student lit the match to launch it. This hands-on approach made learning both educational and fun.
Mr Jenkins remembers Graham's difficult reputation and bad behavior, including incidents like jumping off the school stage with friends. However, he witnessed Graham's complete transformation once he became interested in science. Despite initially appearing bored and dragging his schoolbag, Graham's attention was immediately captured by scientific experiments.
The impact of their relationship continues today. Graham often thinks about how Mr Jenkins would approach his work when preparing science programs. Meanwhile, Mr Jenkins takes pride in knowing that his teaching helped transform a difficult student into a successful science communicator, proving that his work as an educator is truly worthwhile.
Graham Lawrence reflects on his early school experience with honesty. He admits he wasn't particularly good at most subjects and was somewhat lazy, especially in mathematics. The only mathematical concept he retained was that triangle angles sum to 180 degrees. Science was even more challenging - it seemed like a collection of strange, meaningless words like hydrogen that he had no interest in understanding.
Everything changed when Mr Jenkins introduced practical, hands-on learning. He had a gift for explaining complex concepts using simple language and real examples. The most memorable moment was when he took the class outside to build and launch a rocket. Graham vividly remembers being allowed to pour fuel into the rocket while another student lit the match for launch. This exciting, interactive approach made science come alive.
Graham acknowledges that while he wasn't initially a willing student, he wasn't slow to learn. His main obstacle was lack of self-confidence. Mr Jenkins recognized Graham's potential and identified his genuine interest in astronomy. By asking Graham to give a presentation about stars and planets to the class, Mr Jenkins provided the first opportunity for Graham to explain science to an audience - a skill that would later become his profession.
The impact of their relationship continues today. Graham often reflects on how Mr Jenkins would approach his work when preparing science programs, wishing he could still seek his teacher's advice. Meanwhile, Mr Jenkins takes great pride in knowing that his teaching helped transform a difficult student into a successful science communicator. As educator John Dewey said, education is not preparation for life, but life itself - a philosophy that perfectly captures the lasting influence of great teaching.