What does “getting along with your teacher” mean, anyway? “Getting along” means you and your teacher have a way that_21_for both of you, and you both are getting what you need from the relationship. For your teacher, he or she wants to make__22__you are careful, being respectful and polite, and__23___your best to learn. For you, you want a teacher who respects you, answers your questions, and tries to___24__you learn. You can get along with your teacher and learn without being friends with him or her, although it’s nice if that happens.
In every school, kids will say some teachers are too__25__or serious, but don’t judge(判断) a teacher__26__you are in his or her class and can see for yourself. Most of time, your teacher is on your __27__. And a teacher who’s called strict may be someone who expects to do his or her job well — teaching you the__28__ you should learn. It’s also__29__ to remember that making mistakes is a part of learning. By pointing out your mistakes and helping you correct them, a teacher is teaching you.