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1、The Gift of a Lifetime,Practical English, Book III,Unit 5 Part A,Text A Practice,Unit 5: Part A,Text-related Information Pre-reading Activities Intensive Study,Unit 5: Text A,The University of Manitoba Lets Make a Deal,Text-related Information,The University of Manitoba: The University of Manitoba w
2、as established in 1877 to confer degrees on students graduating from its three founding colleges St. Boniface College, St. Johns College, and Manitoba College. The University was the first to be established in western Canada.,Text-related Information,Text-related Information,In 1900 the Manitoba leg
3、islature changed the University Act so that the university could do its own teaching, and in 1904 a building in downtown Winnipeg became the first teaching facility with a staff of six professors, all of whom were scientists. By 1929, following the addition of more programs, schools, and faculties,
4、the University had moved to its permanent home in Fort Garry. From its founding until the present time, the University has added a number of colleges to its corporate and associative body. In 1967 two of the colleges that had been part of the University of Manitoba,Text-related Information,were give
5、n university status by the provincial government. United College, which had been formed by the merging of Wesley College and Manitoba College, became the University of Winnipeg, and Brandon College became Brandon University.,Text-related Information,Lets Make a Deal: This popular television game sho
6、w was telecast from 1963 to 1991. On the telecast, the host selected contestants from the studio audience. Often members of the audience wore unusual costumes to attract his attention. Contestants brought items with them to trade for prizes hidden in boxes or behind curtains on the stage. Prizes cou
7、ld be jewelry, trips, money, etc. A contestant was given a choice of three doors of which one contained a prize. The other two doors contained gag gifts like a chicken or a donkey. After the contestant chose an initial door, the host of the show then revealed an empty door among the two unchosen doo
8、rs, and asked the contestant if he or she would like to switch to the other unchosen door.,Outline of the Text Summary of the Text,Outline of the Text,Helping others is a worthwhile and rewarding cause. (Paras. 1-2) 2. The story of Mr. Freed putting a poor boy through college (Paras. 3-25) 1) Mr. Fr
9、eed put the poor boy through his college study (Paras. 3-21) 2) The boy did what he had promised to do. (Paras. 22-25) 3. The reasons why the boy enjoys telling this story (Para. 26),The Gift of a Lifetime 1 Although I have not appeared on television as the host of the American game show “Lets Make
10、a Deal“ since 1991, not a day goes by that someone doesnt recognise me. While I appreciate the fame, I sometimes wish that I were known more for what I do today. I now make more than 50 charity appearances a year and must have raised over $500 million for worthwhile causes.,2 Countless times Ive see
11、n that if you cast your bread upon the waters, it will come back hundred-fold. But there is one story in particular that, for me, illustrates the point. To this day it can still move me to tears. 3 On a crisp spring day in 1942, Max Freed, the owner of Hercules Manufacturing, a shirt-making company
12、in Winnipeg, Canada, was returning to his factory with a bundle of orders tucked neatly beneath his arm. Business was good and Max, although only 30, was carving out a niche as a successful businessman.,4 As he walked to his office, he noticed a young man across the street on his hands and knees, sc
13、rubbing the front steps of Churchills, a clothing wholesaler. The boy looked familiar. Freed crossed the street and asked him, “What are you doing here?“ 5 The 20-year-old answered: “I work for Churchills. My boss told me to scrub these steps.“ 6 “What is your name?“ asked Freed. The young man told
14、him. 7 “Is your father my butcher?“ Yes, the youth replied.,8 Freed went to his office and called the butcher. “I just saw your son washing the steps at the firm across the street from mine. He seems like an intelligent young man. Is that the kind of work hes chosen to do?“ 9 “My son wants to go bac
15、k to university,“ the soft-spoken butcher told him, “but I cant afford to send him.“ He explained that his son had worked for two years after graduating from secondary school, saving for university. But after a year and a half at the University of Manitoba, his money had run out. Business was poor,
16、and even though the butchers wife worked two jobs, the family barely scraped by. The boys weekly nine-dollar salary helped out tremendously.,10 “Tell your son to come see me tomorrow,“ Freed told the butcher. 11 The next night, after finishing his work as a delivery boy and cleaner at Churchills, th
17、e wiry 20-year-old met with Freed in his factory office. 12 “Do you want to go back to university?“ Freed asked. 13 “More than anything!“ the young man replied.,14 Freed looked the young man straight in the eye. “Ill put you through university. Write down how much money you need and bring it back to
18、 me tuition, books, everything.” 15 A smile broadened across the boys face; he could not believe this was happening. Where had this guardian angel come from?,16 The next day when the young man showed Freed his figures, the shirtmaker looked them over and said: “Dont you want something for yourself?
19、Dont you eat lunch or get the occasional haircut? Youll need some new clothes. Add all that in.“ 17 Before handing over a cheque, Freed told the young man, “There are several conditions I insist upon.“ 18 The boy sat silently, eyes wide with expectation.,19 “First, you must tell no-one where this mo
20、ney came from.“ The boy nodded. “Second, you must maintain top grades; Im not sending you to university to be a playboy. 20 “Third, this is a loan. You have to pay me back every cent when you can afford to. And lastly, you must promise to do this for someone else in your lifetime.“ “Thank you, Mr. F
21、reed,“ said the 20-year-old. “I wont disappoint you.“,21 Each month he visited Freed to report on his progress. At the University of Manitoba, he earned high grades, was near the top of his class and was elected president of the student body. 22 Over three years, Max Freed lent the butchers son $900
22、. The young graduate began repaying the debt as soon as he landed his first job after university. He sent Freed $100 the first year, $100 the next and the rest the third year after he graduated.,23 Throughout his life, he never forgot the day hed been given the opportunity he needed to succeed. He a
23、lso remembered the vow hed made to do the same for someone else and has since helped several young people through higher study. 24 There was one promise the boy made to Max Freed that he could not keep. For nearly 30 years, he told no-one the identity of his mysterious benefactor. But he finally dec
24、ided to tell his story because he felt it would inspire others to help someone, and because he felt that Max Freed deserved the recognition despite wanting to be anonymous.,25 I often tell this story. It reminds me that no matter what we do in life, no matter how high we climb the ladder of success,
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