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Unit Three A Good Heart to Lean on Background Information Manhattan is an island in New York Bay at the mouth of the Hudson River. It is one of the five boroughs that comprise the City of New York. It is also New York City’s business and cultural center. Manhattan is connected by bridges and tunnels to New Jersey to the west, and three New York City boroughs, the Bronx to the northeast and Brooklyn and Queen on Long Island to the east and south. Pre-reading activities In this story, a man describes that he felt ashamed when walking down the street with his crippled father when he was younger. He did not like the way people stared at the two of them. His father, on the other hand, never showed that he noticed other’s reaction to his disability. He was very active and often took part in activities with his son. Over time, the son learned that his father had a very good heart. His father has been gone for many years now and he regrets not telling him how much he admired him. He often remembers the example his father set. Answer to Question One: Because his father was crippled. Answer to Question Two: he felt ashamed to be with his father when he was younger. Now he regrets not telling his father how much he admired him. Vocabulary lean: vi. be against a wall or other surface 他喜欢斜靠在桥栏杆上看着船只经过。 She was leaning on the bridge, watching the boats go by. 她斜靠在公园的树上读书。 She was leaning against a tree in the park, reading a book. bend in a certain direction 比萨斜塔 the Leaning Tower of Pisa 他俯身向前，听那小女孩说什么。 He leant forward to hear what the little girl said. lean on: depend on 他们有困难时总寻求我们的帮助。 They always lean on us when they are in trouble. 这位部长依靠他的顾问提供信息和建议。 The minister leaned on his advisers for information and advice. He was severely crippled and very short…… severe: a. very bad or serious 他头部的伤很严重。 His head injuries were quite severe. 庄家歉收造成粮食严重短缺。 The bad harvest led to severe food shortages. severely: ad. seriously 房子在去年地震中遭到严重损害。 The house was seriously damaged in an earthq