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It was difficult not to see the 8 - year - old boy run in and out of his house repeatedly. His repeated actions caused the curiosity of his neighbour, William Dunn.
"He said he didn't have a father," says Dunn, now aged 58. "And I realized that there might be something I could do to help him."
That "something" was fishing, a hobby that Dunn's father had once shared with him. He did it at once. After fishing together several times, Dunn saw encouraging changes in the boy's behaviours.
That was 16 years ago. Since then, Dunn has taken groups of fatherless kids to fish almost every weekend, teaching them how to set up a fishing line and bring in a big catch.
"They've been through a lot, and their lives have been challenging," Dunn explains. "But when they're fishing, all those pains disappear. On the boat, they laugh, smile, and make new friends. I knew I was onto something special."
Jayden, now 23, has become a fisherman and thanks Dunn for helping him grow up. He proudly mentions catching a shark with Dunn's help, "I hope he knows that I mean it when I say thank you."
Another girl, 21 - year - old Bella Smith, who is in a foster programme for young adults, notes that Dunn pays special attention to self - respect and spiritual strength. "When I'm fishing, I can forget about the past and enjoy something fun," says Bella Smith. "Fishing has taught me that I can have a better life than what I had. Whenever I feel down, I know it's time to go fishing."
"There's nothing like feeling the first pull on the line and seeing a kid's face light up with a smile," Dunn adds. "I feel lucky to witness that every weekend."
词汇
foster /'fɒstə(r)/ adj. 收养的，领养的 spiritual /'spɪrɪtʃuəl/ adj. 精神的
light up with 点亮；容光焕发 witness /'wɪtnəs/ v. 见证
句型
1. I knew I was onto something special. 我意识到我正在做一件特别的事情。
2. Another girl, 21 - year - old Bella Smith, who is in a foster programme for young adults, notes that Dunn pays special attention to self - respect and spiritual strength. 另一位21岁的女孩贝拉·史密斯，她正在参与一个成年寄养青年帮扶项目，她指出邓恩特别注重自尊和精神力量的培养。
理解1. What are the fatherless kids like when they are fishing?
When they're fishing, all those pains disappear. On the boat, they laugh, smile, and make new friends.
2. What will you do if you feel down?
When I feel down, I listen to my favourite music. It always makes me feel better. I also like to talk to my family or a good friend about my feelings. Sometimes, I just go for a walk outside. Fresh air and moving my body help me clear my mind and I feel more positive again.
