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1、 need put this credit. brow was moist with nervous sweat and wiped away with the back arm.Para4 The farmer gave amused, cynical look, but Bucks face didnt change. Sure, said easily, reaching for his booklet where kept records for credit. gave sigh relief. Your daddy always good for . turned the farm

2、er. This here one James Williams sons. They broke the mold when they made that man.Para5 The farmer nodded neighborly way. was filled with pride. James Williams son. Those three words had opened door adults respect and trust.Para6 heaved the heavy freight into the bed the truck, did with ease, feeli

3、ng like stronger man than the one that left the farm that morning. had discovered that good name could furnish capital good will great value. Everyone knew what expect from Williams: decent person who kept his word and respected himself too much wrong ,great grandfather may have been sold slave auct

4、ion, but this was not excuse wrong others. Instea father believed the only way honor him was through hard work and respect for all men.Para7 childreneight brothers and two sisterscould enjoy our good name, unearned, unless and until did something lose . had interest how one another behaved and our o

5、wn actions well, lest destroy the name father had created. Our good name was and still the glue that holds our family tight together.Para8 The desire honor fathers good name spurred become the first our family university. worked way through college porter four-star hotel. Eventually, that good name

6、provided the initiative start own successful public relations firm Washington, .Para9 America needs restore sense shame its neighborhoods. Doing drugs, spending all your money the liquor store, stealing, getting young woman pregnant with intent marry her should induce deep sense embarrassment. But d

7、oesnt. Nearly one out three births America single mother. Many these children will grow without the security and guidance they need become honorable members society.Para10 Once the social ties and mutual obligations the family melt away, communities fall apart. While the population has increased onl

8、y percent since 1960, violent crime America has increased staggering 550 percentand weve become exceedingly used . Teen drug use has also risen. one North Carolina County, police arrested students from secondary schools for dealing drugs, some them right the classroom.Para11 Meanwhile, the small sig

9、ns civility and respect that hold civilization are vanishing from schools, stores and streets. Phrases like yes, maam, , sirthank you and please get yawn from kids today who are encouraged instead cursing television and music. They simply shrug off the rewards good name.Para12 The good name passed f

10、ather and maintained this day brothers and sisters and worth much now ever. Even today, when stop into Buck Davis shop hometown barbershop for haircut, still greeted James Williams son. familys good name did pave the way for .Unit2Para1 Modest and soft-spoken, Agatha Muthoni Mbogo, hardly the image

11、revolutionary. Yet, six months ago, she did most revolutionary thing: She ran for mayor Embu, Kenya, and won.Para2 . Mbogos victory was even more surprising because she was voted her colleagues the District Council, all men. For the thousands women this farming area two hours northeast Nairobi, . Mb

12、ogo suddenly became symbol the increasingly powerful political force women have become Kenya and across Africa.Para3 . Mbogo launched her dream career politics 1992 running for the Embu Council, facing the obstacles that often trouble African women running for political office. She had little money.

13、 She had political experience. She faced ridiculous questions about her personal life. opponent kept insisting that was going get married somebody another town and move away, . Mbogo said.Para4 . Mbogo also faced misunderstanding among the towns women, many whom initially were unwilling vote for her

14、. She became ambassador for womens political rights, giving speeches before womens groups and going from door door, handbag hand, spending hours time giving combination speech and government lesson.Para5 was delighted when she won the election, because men elected her, said Lydiah Kimani, Embu farme

15、r and political activist. was the answer prayers because seemed victory over this idea that women cant lead.Para6 Education African women has become top priority for political activists. One organization has held dozens workshops rural Kenya help women understand the nations constitution and the pro

16、cedures and theory behind democratic political system. One veteran female political activist said that many women had not been taught the basics political participation. They are taught vote for the one who gives you half kilo sack flour, 200 grams salt, loaf bread during the campaign, said the acti

17、vist.Para7 Women politicians and activists say they are fighting deeply-held cultural traditions. Those traditions teach that African women cook, clean, take care children, sow and harvest crops and support their husbands. They typically not inherit land, divorce their husband, control their finance

18、s hold political office.Para8 Yet, political activity among Kenyan women not new phenomenon.During the struggle for independence the 1950s, Kenyan women often secretly provided troops with weapons and spied the positions colonial forces. But after independence, leaders jealous protect their power sh

19、ut them out politics, situation repeated across the continent.Para9 Today, men still have the upper hand. Women Kenya make percent the people who vote, but only percent the National Assembly. Kenyan woman has ever held cabinet post.Para10 Against that background, Agatha Mbogo began her political car

20、eer. After winning her council seat, she declined spot the education and social services committee after colleague called womans committee. She instead joined the town planning committee, much more visible assignment.Para11 Then last year, she decided challenge Embus mayor, veteran politician. Mbogo

21、 said she had become frustrated because the donor groups that provide substantial aid Kenyas rural areas did not want come here.Para12 werent seeing things done for the community, she said. was scandalthe donors money seemed going individuals.Para13 After fierce campaign, the council elected her . S

22、he said women Embu celebrated. Men were puzzled; some were hostile. They asked, How could all those men vote for woman? she recalled.Para14 . Mbogo has not met with the kinds abuse that other female politicians have been subjected , however. Some have said their supporters are sometimes attacked wit

23、h clubs after rallies. Last June, Kenyan police attempted break womens political meeting northwest Nairobi, insisting was illegal and might start riot. When the 100 women, including member the National Assembly, refused , officers tore down their banners and beat them with clubs and fists, witnesses

24、 reported.Para15 contrast, . Mbogo generally receives warm greetings from the men Embu, and many say they are now glad the council chose her.Para16 Donor groups are now funding projects Embu earnest. new market going downtown. 200-bed section for new mothers being added the hospital. dormitory-style

25、 home has been built for the dozens homeless street children who once wandered the city. . Mbogo especially proud the market and the hospital because they have impact womenPara17 the current market, where hundreds people, shaded umbrellas, lay out fruits and vegetables, one person who sells lemons s

26、aid she liked the new mayor.Para18 feel like have problem, can her office,The other mayor shouted. acted like emperor. did not want hear problems.Para19 Nearby, man said found . Mbogo refreshing change.Im tired men, said, watching over his pile onions. They give many promises, but they dont deliver

27、the goods. long she keeps giving what want, she all right.Unit3Para1 was late afternoon when the chairman our Bangkok-based company gave assignment: would leave the next day accompany important Chinese businessman tourist sites northern Thailand. Silently angry, stared desk. The stacks paper bore witness huge amount work waiting done, even though had been working seven days week. How will ever catch ? wondered.Para2 After one-hour flight the next morning, spent the day visiting attractions along with hundreds othe