On Wednesday, China named 24 teachers and a group of Baoding University graduates, who volunteered to teach in Northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region, as the nation’s “Most Beautiful Teachers” for 2025. These teachers are standouts among the millions of educators in China. They include those who work with students with special needs, those who teach in rural and less-developed areas, and those who contribute to scientific and national development.

Ding Meizhen is a teacher from Shanghai. She has worked in education for 36 years, with 25 years focused on inclusive education. She believes every child with special needs should be identified and supported early. She created 38 courses and over 100 teaching tools. She also developed a smart online platform called “Four Clouds” to help children with disabilities learn better in regular classes. This system uses technology to assess children’s needs, track their progress, and provide quick support. Her work has won national awards and is seen as a model for modern education in China.

Ren Mingjie works in a village school in Henan. Since 2014, he has been teaching in a rural area. He documents his students’ lives through photos and a diary documenting their growth. Over the years, he has taken more than 170,000 pictures and written over 2.8 million words. He also teaches children practical skills such as using computers, taking photos, and making traditional food. At first, he found the conditions challenging and considered leaving. But now, he loves his job and feels like part of the village community. Parents and students respect him deeply. He says, “Rural education is a journey of the soul.”

A group of Baoding University graduates went to teach in Xinjiang in 2000. They gave up better job opportunities to teach in a remote region. During these years, they have helped provide a quality education for many students. Some of their students have even returned to Xinjiang to help build their hometown.

These teachers show great love and dedication to education.

1.1.What kind of teachers were chosen as “Most Beautiful Teachers” in 2025?

A Primary and middle school teachers.

B Teachers from big cities.

C Different kinds of educators.

D Good-looking teachers.

解析：选C。C 细节理解题。第一段提到这些教师包括帮助特殊需要学生的、在农村工作的、以及为国家发展做贡献的，说明是多种类型的教育工作者。故选C。

2.2.The underlined word “inclusive” in “inclusive education” probably means education that ______.

A includes all students

B is very expensive

C happens online only

D focuses on exams

解析：选A。A 词义猜测题。根据第二段中划线词后文“every child with special needs should be identified and supported”和“help children with disabilities learn better in regular classes”可知，inclusive education指的是让特殊需要学生也能在普通班级接受教育的“融合教育”，其核心是“包含所有人”。故选A。

3.3. How does Ren Mingjie record his students’ school life?

A By making videos.

B Through photos and writing.

C By painting pictures.

D Through phone calls.

解析：选B。B 细节理解题。第三段明确说明他通过照片和日记（文字）记录学生的成长。故选B。

4.4. How long have the Baoding graduates been teaching in Xinjiang?

A For about 10 years.

B For over 20 years.

C For less than 5 years.

D For exactly 15 years.

解析：选B。B 数字计算题。第四段提到这些毕业生“went to teach in Xinjiang in 2000”（2000年开始在新疆教学），说明他们已经在那里教学超过20年。故选B。

5.5.What quality do all these teachers share?

A They are all young.

B They work for money.

C They love teaching.

D They teach Chinese.

解析：选C。C 推理判断题。全文通过几位教师和志愿者团队的事迹，如丁老师36年从教、任老师扎根农村、毕业生团队放弃更好就业机会坚持支教20多年，都体现了他们对教育事业的深厚热爱和奉献精神。故选C。