03 My Mother

My mother was an elementary school teacher until she retired two years ago.

She devoted herself to teaching for forty-five years.

That is, she spent the best part of her life educating her students.

Although she isn't a teacher now, she is still very much concerned about the development of education in Taiwan.

Though Mom is no longer a career woman, she is busy all the time.

Each day she gets up early to prepare our breakfast and does all the housework.

In addition, she goes to a temple and volunteers to help the priests and worshippers with little chores.

As Teacher's Day is drawing near, I wish her eternal health and happiness.

After all，mothers are the world's greatest educators.

短语解析:

1.devote oneself to + N/V-ing某人献身/致力于……
  例:Mr. Goodman devotes himself to his family.
     古德曼先生全心全意奉献给他的家庭。
2.no longer  不再……，已不......
  例:Rob no longer lives in this town.
     罗布已不住在本市了。
3.In addition, S+V 此外，……
  例:Andy is unreasonable. In addition，be complains all the time.
     安迪不可理喻。此外，他老是在抱怨。