学二姐，每日一篇新概念 II册第85课 ，边学边实践-11月13日

85 Never too old to learn
I have just received a letter from my old school, informing me that my former headmaster, Mr. Regional Page, will be retiring next week. Pupils of the school, old and new, will be sending him a present to mark the occasion. All those who have contributed towards the gift will sign their names in a large album which will be sent to the headmaster's home. We shall all remember Mr. Page for his patience and understanding and for the kindly encouragement he gave us when we went so unwillingly to school. A great many former pupils will be attending a farewell dinner in his honour next Thursday. It is a curious coincidence that the day before his retirement, Mr. Page will have been teaching for a total of forty years. After he has retired, he will devote himself to gardening. For him, this will be an entirely new hobby. But this does not matter, for, as he has often remarked, one is never too old to learn.
85. I learned that the old school’s headmaster, Mr.Page, will be retiring next week. A lot of students and alumni will contribute to a present to give him to mark this special occasion. Mr. Page is a very patient, understanding person and always encourages us. A lot of alumni will attend his farewell party in his honor next Thursday. There is a coincidence that Mr. Page will have been teaching for exactly 40 years the day before his retirement. After his retirement, he will learn how to garden. He always says one is never too old to learn!

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