The Man I Respect Most

这篇文章虽短但读来自然、亲切。一位语法教师说，这篇文章应得满分！因为作者能将各种句式活学活用。

My father is the man I respect most. Stern as he may be, he never fails to show his care and consideration. Once I broke a neighbor’s window. Seeing nobody around, I ran away immediately. When Dad came home, he noticed my uneasiness and asked me what had happened. I could only tell him the truth. Rather than scold me, he praised my honesty and then encouraged me to apologize to our neighbor. I learned from this episode that not only does Dad take care of our health but he also teaches us how to be good citizens. How lucky I am to have such a good father! 　

[注释]：
stern : severe, strict 严厉的　
consideration : careful thought; deliberation 体谅，考虑　
uneasiness : 不安　
episode : an incident or event that is part of a progression or a larger sequence 插曲,有趣的事件