Helen: Hi, Tom. I'm making some plans to work in an old people's home this summer.
Tom: Really? I did that last summer!
Helen: Oh, what did they ask you to help out with?
Tom: Mm... things like reading the newspaper to the old people, or just talking to them. They told me stories about the past and how things used to be.
Helen: That sounds interesting.
Tom: Yeah, a lot of old people are lonely. We should listen to them and care for them.
Helen: You're right. I mean, we're all going to be old one day, too.
Mario Green and Mary Brown from Riverside High School give up several hours each week to help others. Mario loves animals and wants to be an animal doctor. He volunteers at an animal hospital every Saturday morning. Mario believes it can help him to get his future dream job. "It's hard work," he says, "but I want to learn more about how to care for animals. I get such a strong feeling of satisfaction when I see the animals get better and the look of joy on their owners' faces."
volunteerownersatisfactionjoyfeelinggive upcare fora feeling of satisfactionthe look of joy
such a strong feeling of satisfaction
I get such a strong feeling of satisfaction.（我获得一种强烈的满足感。）such + a/an + 形容词 + 名词 = 如此……的……。对比：so + 形容词（so strong a feeling 也可以但不如 such 常见）。
when 引导时间状语从句
when I see the animals get better（当我看到动物好转时）when 引导时间状语从句，see sb./sth. do 看到全过程。
Mary is a book lover. She could read by herself at the age of four. Last year, she decided to try out for a volunteer after-school reading program. She still works there once a week to help kids learn to read. "The kids are sitting in the library, but you can see in their eyes that they're going on a different journey with each new book. Volunteering here is a dream come true for me. I can do what I love to do and help others at the same time."
journeyseveralprogramchangetry out forat the age ofa dream come trueat the same time
at the age of + 数字
at the age of four（四岁时）表示年龄的两种方式：① at the age of + 数字② at + 数字（如：at four）。
can see... that 宾语从句
you can see in their eyes that they're going on a different journey（你能从他们眼中看出他们正踏上不同的旅程）see that 引导宾语从句，表示「看得出/看出……」。
要点摘要
Mario：动物爱好者，每周六在动物医院做志愿者，目标当兽医，从中获得强烈满足感。
Mary：四岁能读书的书迷，在课后阅读项目中帮助孩子学习阅读——梦想成真，做喜欢的事帮助他人。
Section B 2b (Reading)
A Letter from Ben Smith
Ben Smith的一封信
Dear Miss Li,
I'd like to thank you for giving money to Animal Helpers. I'm sure you know that this group was set up to help disabled people like me. You helped to make it possible for me to have Lucky. Lucky makes a big difference to my life. Let me tell you my story.
disabledletterdifferenceset upmake a differencemake it possible for sb. to do
make it possible for sb. to do
You helped to make it possible for me to have Lucky.（您帮助使我能够拥有Lucky。）make it + adj. + for sb. + to do sth. = 使某人做某事成为可能/变得容易等。it 是形式宾语，真正宾语是 to do。
What would it be like to be blind or deaf? Or imagine you can't walk or use your hands easily. Most people would never think about this, but many people have these difficulties. I can't use my arms or legs well, so normal things like answering the telephone, opening and closing doors, or carrying things are difficult for me. Then one day last year, a friend of mine helped me out. She talked to Animal Helpers about getting me a special trained dog. She also thought a dog might cheer me up. I love animals and I was excited about the idea of having a dog.
blinddeafimaginedifficultycarryexcitedhelp outcheer upbe excited about
What would it be like to...?
What would it be like to be blind or deaf?（盲或聋会是什么样子呢？）would 表示假设语气。What is it like? 询问「是什么样的？」
imagine + 句子
Or imagine you can't walk.（或者想象你不能走路。）imagine 后可接名词、动名词、that 从句。
a friend of mine
a friend of mine（我的一个朋友）「双重所有格」：of + 名词性物主代词：a friend of mine / a book of his。
After six months of training with a dog at Animal Helpers, I was able to bring him home. My dog's name is Lucky — a good name for him because I feel very lucky to have him. You see, I'm only able to have a "dog helper" because of your kindness! Lucky is very clever and understands many English words. He can understand me when I give him orders. For example, I say, "Lucky! Get my book," and he does it at once.
trainingcleverkindnessunderstandbe able tobecause ofat oncegive orders
because of + 名词
because of your kindness（因为您的善心）because of + n.（接名词/名词短语）。对比：because + 从句。
feel + adj. + to do
I feel very lucky to have him.（我觉得有他非常幸运。）feel + 形容词 + to do = 觉得做某事很……。
Lucky is a fantastic dog. I'll send you a photo of him if you like, and I could show you how he helps me. Thank you again for changing my life.
Best wishes,
Ben Smith
Lucky是一只了不起的狗。如果您愿意，我会给您寄一张他的照片，我可以让您看看他是怎样帮助我的。再次感谢您改变了我的生活。
祝好，
Ben Smith
fantasticchangeif you likechange one's life
if 条件句
I'll send you a photo of him if you like.（如果您愿意我会寄照片给您。）if 引导条件状语从句，主句用一般将来时(will)，从句用一般现在时(like)。」
书信格式
英语书信格式：称呼(Dear...)→正文→结束语(Best wishes / Yours sincerely)→签名。感谢信常用 I'd like to thank you for... 开头。