新视野第一册3单元.docxVIP

PreviewOne form of communication that has a positive influence on us is the act of deep caring. When words fail and nothing else seems to work, a simple, kind act of caring can change our lives, lift our spirits and give us a model to follow – to live up to for the rest of our lives. In this unit, we read three stories that touch us deeply. They show how even with personal problems, all of us, if we use our courage, our imagining, and our giving nature, can choose to make others lives better. Its a noble life-goal that: living our daily lives in a way that makes life better for others. Why not do kind things for others every day of your life? Do them without any thought of gain for yourself, and see what happens. You may be surprised and pleased with the result.(A Good Heart to Lean On) More than I realized, Dad has helped me keep my balance.When I was growingup, I was embarrassed to be seen with my father. He was severelycrippled and very short, and when we walked together, his hand on my arm for balance, people would stare. I would inwardly struggle at the unwanted attention. If he ever noticed or was bothered, he never let on.It was difficult to coordinate our steps - his halting, mine impatient - and because of that, we didnt say much as we went along. But as we startedout, he always said, You set the pace. I will try to adjust to you.Our usual walk was to or from the subway on which he traveled to work. He went to work sick, and despitenasty weather. He almost never missed a day, and would makeit to the office evenif others could not. A matter of pride.When snow or ice was on the ground, it was impossible for him to walk, even with help. At such times my sisters or I would pull him through the streets of Brooklyn, N.Y., on a childs wagon with steel runners to the subway entrance. Once there, he would cling to the hand-rail until he reached the lower steps that the warmer tunnel air kept free of ice. In Manhattan the subway station was the basement of his office