Unit_8_I_will_help_clean_up_the_city_parks_Reading课件(人教新目标九年级).pptVIP

8.六个月的训练: six months of training * * I’ll send you a photo of Lucky. How is a letter different from an article? List three differences. 1. 2. 3. Letters need addresses. Letters need greetings at beginning and end. Letters use informal language. 1b Dear Miss Li, I’d like to thank you for sending money to “Animal Helpers”, an organization set up to help disabled people. For sure, you have helped make it possible for me to have “Lucky”, who has filled my life with pleasure. Let me tell you my story. Being blind, deaf, unable to walk, or use your hands easily is something that most people cannot imagine. But there are many people who face these challenges, and I am one of them. Because I can’t use my arms or legs well, normal things like answering the telephone, opening and shutting doors, or carrying things have always been difficult for me. Then one day last year, a friend of mine said that she would like to help me out. She said she would talk to “Animal Helpers” to see if it would be possible for me to get a specially trained dog. she also thought a dog might cheer me up. I told her that I love animals, and that I’d love to have a dog. After six months of training with a dog at “Animal Helpers”, I was able to bring him home. My dog’s name is “Lucky” – a good name for him because I feel very lucky to have him. You see, I’m only able to have a :dog-helper” because of your kind donation! How does Lucky help me, you might ask? Well, he has been trained to understand different instructions. for example, I say, “Lucky! Fetch my book,” and he does it at once. He is very clever, and understands many English words, even some difficult ones like “upstairs”. Lucky is an amazing dog. I’ll send you a photo of him if you like, and I could show you how he helps me too one day. And so I thank you again for supporting “Animal Helpers”. It is very important that this organization does not run out of money. Your donation is greatly appreciated and the mon