worked hard under d ifficult social cond itions. but John's dad assured him that the situation for black people would improve. He was always hopeful and generous despite his poor circumstances. All three of these people learned a great deal from Understanding the text 1. What kind of disease d id lobo's mother suffer from? did she survive it? She suffered from breast cancer but she survived it 2. How did Lobo feel at home? She felt loved and secure 3. Was Branson's father a successful lawyer? Explain No, he wasnt. The word"struggling" implies"working hard to survive 4. What did Bransons father teach him about human relationships? The way you treat others is the way you will be treated 5. What has your father taught you? Words and Expressions incredible: unbelievable, too extraord inary to be believed The view from the top of Huangshan is incredible Jim Thorpe was six feet one inch tall and had incredible speed and power safet We are all concerned for the security of the passengers on the aircraft Children count on their parents for love and security 3. surgery: treatment of injuries or diseases by cutting or removing parts of the body Major surgery was needed to save the crash victims life Surgery will be necessary, Nurse, prepare the instruments please 4. bring out: cause to develop cause to be seen Difficulties can bring out a person's best qualities These dreadful circumstances bring out the worst in everybody 5. reflection: being a sign of Their behavior was a reflection of their very different personalities a high crime rate is a reflection of an unstable society 6. in return(for): as repayment(for) They have nothing to give in return What can i do in return for your kindness?4 worked hard under difficult social conditions, but John's dad assured him that the situation for black people would improve. He was always hopeful and generous despite his poor circumstances. All three of these people learned a great deal from their dads. Understanding the Text 1. What kind of disease did Lobo's Mother suffer from? Did she survive it? She suffered from breast cancer, but she survived it. 2. How did Lobo feel at home? She felt loved and secure. 3. Was Branson's father a successful lawyer? Explain. No, he wasn't. The word "struggling" implies "working hard to survive". 4. What did Branson's father teach him about human relationships? The way you treat others is the way you will be treated. 5. What has your father taught you? Open. Words and Expressions 1. incredible: unbelievable, too extraordinary to be believed • The view from the top of Huangshan is incredible. • Jim Thorpe was six feet one inch tall and had incredible speed and power. 2. security: safety • We are all concerned for the security of the passengers on the aircraft. • Children count on their parents for love and security. 3. surgery: treatment of injuries or diseases by cutting or removing parts of the body • Major surgery was needed to save the crash victim's life. • "Surgery will be necessary, Nurse, prepare the instruments please." 4. bring out: cause to develop, cause to be seen • Difficulties can bring out a person's best qualities. • These dreadful circumstances bring out the worst in everybody. 5. reflection: being a sign of • Their behavior was a reflection of their very different personalities. • A high crime rate is a reflection of an unstable society. 6. in return (for): as repayment (for) • They have nothing to give in return. • What can I do in return for your kindness?