54.The schoolmaster could decide wisely whether to further employ the teacher by the end of the.

　　A. the first year B. the second year C. the third year D. the fourth year

　　55.The phrase“hit their stride” most probably means“ ”.

　　A. reach their normal level B. become confident

　　C. walk with long steps D. get bored

　　56.The author of this passage the view that .

　　A. teachers will perform better with time passing

　　B. ineffective teachers should leave earlier rather than later

　　C. teacher’s effectiveness is apparent after a couple of years

　　D. a master’s degree will improve teacher’s effectiveness

　　57.Why do black teachers tend to be more effective with black students?

　　A. Students feel secure, so they respond better.

　　B. Teachers sympathize with students of their own race.

　　C. There are entirely some other identified reasons.

　　D. The reasons are far from clear and definite.

　　58.Which of the following may serve as the best title?

　　A. Tenure, Turnover and the Quality of Teaching

　　B. Impact of Teacher Quality on Student Learning

　　C. Different Sorts of Measurement Issues

　　D. Survival-of-the-fittest Model vs. Learning-by-doing Model