阅读下面短文，掌握大意，然后从A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
Who is the 1 teacher in Chinese history? Many people will
think of Confucius, whose birthday was September 28th. Although he lived over
2,000 years 2,
people still remember and respect him3 his contribution to the education today.
Confucius lived in the Kingdom of Lu, which lies 4 Shandong Province. He lived during the Spring
and Autumn Period. He had a(an) 5 childhood. His father 6 when he was only 3. His mother brought him up.
As a child, he had to work to help his mother, but young Confucius didn't give
up 7.
He visited many famous teachers and learned music, history, poems and sports.
Later, he became a teacher and 8 the
first public school in Chinese history. Today, people still follow 9lessons. He told us that we all have 10worthy
to be learned. "When I am with 11 people, one of them must be better than me in
some areas. I choose their good qualities and
follow them."
He also taught us that 12 is
very important in study. "All study but no thinking makes people puzzled(困惑的). All thinking but no study makes people 13."
Confucius is not only a great teacher, but also a famous
thinker with wise thoughts about the world and society. His most important
teachings are about 14 and
good manners." A person should be strict with himself, but be kind to 15 people." he said.
