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1. 'Sooner or later, we all meet our maker, so I design the test really tough for you to meet it with honor.'
If you've ever sat in a school desk, you've probably complained about how hard the tests are. Well, here's some advice: stay quiet and study harder. The more you complain, the tougher the exams get. As the timeless humorous saying goes: 'I set tough exams for you to die with dignity.'
2. 'I know exactly what you first-row folks are up to!'
Have you ever wondered if teachers have supernatural abilities? Even though they're standing at the lectern, they always seem to know exactly what mischief the students in the front row are up to. So, it's best to focus on studying and save personal matters for break time!
3. 'Reminding you of the lesson is harmful, do you know that?'
Mutual support and assistance are commendable. But during exams, if a teacher reminds you of the lesson, they'll handle it seriously. The familiar saying from teachers is: 'Reminding you of the lesson is harmful.' But let's be honest, haven't we all 'harmed' a friend at least once?
4. 'You're studying for your older siblings, not for me.'
Every teacher wishes for the best, for success to come to their students. But at the stubborn age of youth, there are times when you refuse to listen. In moments of frustration, teachers often say: 'you're studying for your older siblings, not for me'. But in reality, teachers are still guiding and watching over each step of their students. So, never let pride get in your way!
5. 'I've never seen a class as unruly as this one!'
It's a familiar phrase, isn't it? There's a saying: 'The worst demons, the second worst ghosts, the third, the students'. So, it's no surprise when a teacher has to furrow their brow and exclaim: 'I've never seen a class as unruly as this one'. But don't be too quick to believe, because in reality, teachers say the same thing about every class.
6. 'So now, do you prefer driving a car, living in a penthouse, or residing under a bridge?'
There are times when the laziness and love for fun of students make teachers exhausted, even helpless. How do your teachers react in such situations? Well, my homeroom teacher had to come up with an incredibly humorous comparison: 'So now, do you prefer driving a car, living in a penthouse, or residing under a bridge?'. Luckily, perhaps because of her admonitions and teachings. So now, none of us in our class has fallen into the miserable situation of living under a bridge.
7. 'This class falls far behind the previous batches.'
This statement is just a tactic, nothing more. Whenever teachers see students becoming lazy, they immediately resort to this method. Don't feel bad for being compared like that. No matter how talented you are, teachers still want you to be humble and to further enhance your knowledge. It's just a way to cultivate good virtues in you.
8. 'Guys, stop treating me like some autistic kid, I ask myself questions and I answer them myself.'
This statement is from Mr. Nguyen Phuong Lam - Vietnam Maritime University. The teacher's bold statement expresses the common sentiment among teachers when they pose questions and get no responses.
9. 'Your parents invest in your education, if you don't study, you'll have to work harder to eat.'
Amidst tense study hours, the teacher's playful jokes serve as highly effective stress relievers for students. And the statement 'Your parents invest in your education, if you don't study, you'll have to work harder to eat' is one of those light-hearted jokes. But hidden behind it is also a gentle reproach to lazy students, encouraging them to strive harder in their studies.
10. 'Did you understand anything from my lecture?'
Teacher: Did you understand anything from my lecture?
Student: No, sir!
Teacher: Alright, let's take out some paper for a pop quiz'
(Teacher Chi, Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology)
=> Surely, students find this statement both funny and frightening when it comes to pop quizzes.
