English summary: Teacher Li is very responsible and cares about every student. He rarely gets angry and always explains patiently, even when someone is late or forgets homework. After class he still stays to answer questions and help students practice. Because of him, students feel learning becomes easier and more interesting.
LEVEL/WORDCOUNT: HSK 2 / ~320 characters
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李老师工作很认真，也很关心学生。他很少生气，上课的时候总是耐心地解释。
有的学生迟到了，有的学生忘了带作业，虽然这样不太好，但是李老师还是先让他们坐下，然后告诉他们下次要注意。
下课以后，他还常常留在教室回答问题，帮助大家练习。
我们都觉得，有这样的老师，学习会更轻松，也更有意思。
Teacher Li Works Hard
Teacher Li works very seriously and cares about students. He rarely gets angry, and in class he always explains patiently.
Some students arrive late and some forget to bring homework. Although that isn’t very good, Teacher Li still first lets them sit down, and then tells them to pay attention next time.
After class, he often stays in the classroom to answer questions and help everyone practice.
We all feel that with a teacher like this, studying becomes easier and more interesting.
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How to Use the Audio
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- Before reading: Listen to understand rhythm, tones, and natural speech.
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Vocabulary
- 认真 (rènzhēn) – serious; conscientious
- 关心 (guānxīn) – to care about
- 学生 (xuésheng) – student
- 很少 (hěn shǎo) – rarely
- 生气 (shēngqì) – angry
- 耐心 (nàixīn) – patient
- 迟到 (chídào) – to be late
- 作业 (zuòyè) – homework
- 注意 (zhùyì) – to pay attention
- 轻松 (qīngsōng) – relaxed; easy
Grammar
Grammar rule #1: “很少 + verb” (rarely do)
Use 很少 before a verb to say something doesn’t happen often.
Structure: 主语 + 很少 + 动词 + …
It is common for describing habits and personality.
Here it describes Teacher Li’s temper.
Examples:
他很少生气。
李老师很少生气。
Grammar rule #2: “虽然…但是…还是…” (concession + still)
Use 虽然…但是… to show “although…, but…”.
Adding 还是 emphasizes that the action continues despite the problem (“still…”).
This pattern is very common in HSK 2 for polite, realistic situations.
Here it shows the teacher stays patient even when students make mistakes.
Examples:
虽然这样不太好，但是李老师还是先让他们坐下。
虽然…但是…还是…
Idiomatic Expressions
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工作很认真 – meaning
Example: 李老师工作很认真。 -
总是… – meaning
Example: 上课的时候总是耐心地解释。 -
忘了带… – meaning
Example: 有的学生忘了带作业。 -
下次要注意 – meaning
Example: 告诉他们下次要注意。 -
留在教室 – meaning
Example: 下课以后，他还常常留在教室。
Cultural Insights
- Respect for responsible teachers
Many students value teachers who are patient and responsible, so this is a common story theme.
It also introduces classroom vocabulary like 迟到, 作业, and 教室 in a natural way.
This topic is practical for describing school life. - Polite correction
Teachers often correct students with reminders like “下次要注意” instead of getting angry.
This shows a common style of gentle advice in daily Chinese.
It helps learners practice polite, realistic expressions. - After-class questions
Students often ask questions after class, and teachers may stay to help.
This scene supports useful verbs like 回答 and 帮助.
It also reflects a common school routine.
10 Questions
- How does Teacher Li work? (answer)
- Does he care about students? (answer)
- How often does he get angry? (answer)
- How does he explain things in class? (answer)
- What problem do some students have? (answer)
- What do other students forget? (answer)
- Even though it’s not good, what does Teacher Li still do first? (answer)
- What does he tell them for next time? (answer)
- What does he often do after class? (answer)
- How do students feel about learning with him? (answer)
Multiple Choice
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True or False
- 李老师很关心学生。 (answer)
- 李老师总是生气。 (answer)
- 有的学生迟到，有的学生忘了带作业。 (answer)
- 李老师让他们站着，不让坐下。 (answer)
- 下课以后他还常常帮助大家练习。 (answer)
- 我们觉得学习会更轻松。 (answer)
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