【正文】 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 auction, 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 children—eight brothers and two sisters—could enjoy our good name, unearned, unless and until did something lose . had interest how one another behaved and our own 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 father39。t. Nearly one out three births America single mother. Many these children will grow without the security and guidance they need bee honorable members society. Para10 Once the social ties and mutual obligations the family melt away, munities fall apart. While the population has increased only percent since 1960, violent crime America has increased staggering 550 percent—and we39。am, , sir, thank 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 father and maintained this day brothers and sisters and worth much now ever. Even today, when stop into Buck Davis39。 son. family39。s 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, . Mbogo suddenly became symbol the increasingly powerful political force women have bee 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. 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 town39。s political rights, giving speeches before women39。women can39。. Para6 Education African women has bee top priority for political activists. One anization has held dozens workshops rural Kenya help women understand the nation39。s mittee. She instead joined the town planning mittee, much more visible assignment. Para11 Then last year, she decided challenge Embu39。s rural areas did not want e here. Para12 weren39。 money seemed going individuals. Para13 After fierce campaign, the council elected her . She said women Embu celebrated. Men were puzzled。s 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 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. 200bed section for new mothers being added the hospital. dormitorystyle 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 women. Para17 the current market, where hundreds people, shaded umbrellas, lay out fruits and vegetables, one person who sells lemons said she liked the new mayor. Para18 feel like have problem, can her office, she said. The other mayor shouted. acted like emperor. did not want hear problems. Para19 Nearby, man said found . Mbogo refreshing change.I39。t deliver the goods. long she keeps giving what want, she all right. Unit3 Para1 was late afternoon when the chairman our Bangkokbased pany gave assignment: would leave the next day acpany 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 onehour flight the next morning, spent the day visiting attractions along with hundreds other tourists, most them loaded with cameras and small gifts. remember feeling annoyed this dense collection humanity. Para3 That evening Chinese panion and climbed into chartered van dinner and show, one which had attended many times chatted with other tourists, exchanged polite conversation the dark with man seated front , Belgian who spoke fluent English. wondered why held his head motionless oddangle, though were prayer. Then the truth struck . was blind. Para4 Behind someone switched light, and could see his thick silvery hair and strong, square jaw. His eyes seemed contain white mist. Could please sit beside you the dinner? asked. And I39。d describe little what you see. Para5 I39。t noticed the five men performing the side the stage introduction the show. They39。re motionless, waiting for the performance start. It39。s delightful effect. Para15 smiled and nodded. How wonderful— would love touch one those golden nails. Para16 The first performance ended just finished dessert, and excused myself and went talk the theater manager. Upon returning, told panion, You39。d failed appreciate before. Para20 About week after our trip, the chairman told the Chinese executive had called express great satisfaction with the trip. Well done, the chairman said, smiling. knew you could your magic. Para21 was not able tell him that the magic had been done . 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