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高中英语-牛津译林版-高二上册-模块5 Unit 1 Getting along with others
On a Saturday night at home while relaxing with friends, a dog showed up at the house. In an attempt to find the legal owner and return the dog, we knocked on the door of the legal owner and an old man opened the door. This was the start of an interesting week.
The old man sat down, made himself at home, and gifted us the dog. After a brief visit, he left, and we were now the proud owners of this dog. It takes experience and knowledge to know that our lifestyle can't satisfy the needs of this dog; the owner that gifted us the dog was mismatched for him as well.
Three attempts to return the dog to his old owner failed. (I think he was avoiding us.) Because our lifestyle didn't allow us to give this poor dog the attention he needed, he disturbed the neighbors. They got involved. After we shared the story, they gained a new perspective and wisely stepped in to help us find a solution.
One week later it was decided that dog would be picked up from us by the old neighbor. He would then return it to the previous owner who was more equipped to care for it.
When faced with unexpected challenges in life, it helps to see everyone's perspective. We have to look at one another's perspective to solve a problem with honesty, experience and knowledge. That's the sign of a leader. Although the old neighbor typically has little to do with leadership, it did bring a neighborhood together to understand one another and work as a team to solve a problem.
King's College Summer School is an annual (年度的) training program for high school students at all levels who want to improve their English. Courses are given by the teachers of King's College and other colleges in New York. Trips to museums and culture centers are also organized. This year's summer school will be from July 25 to August 15. More information is as follows:
Application(申请) date ▼Students in New York should send their applications before July 18, 2015. ▼Students of other cities should send their applications before July 16, 2015. ▼Foreign students should send their applications before July 10, 2015. | Courses ▼English language Spoken English:22hours Reading and Writing:10hours ▼American History:16hours ▼American Culture:16hours |
Steps ▼A letter of self-introduction ▼A letter of recommendation(推荐) The letters should be written in English with all necessary information. | Cost ▼Daily lessons:200 ▼Sports and activities:100 ▼Travel:200 ▼Hotel service:400 You may choose to live with your friends or relatives in the same city. |
Please write to:Thompson, Sanders 1026King's Street, New York, NY10016, USA E-mail to:KC-Summer School @yahoo, com |
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