Bringing happiness to others 把幸福帶給他人
Last year, 80-year-old veteran Hong Zhong-hai(洪中海) from Jian Township, Hualien County, made a generous donation. He gave his life savings of NT$6 million to veterans’ widows and orphans in the Hualien area. Xiong Kai-chi(熊啟志), the Director of Hualien County Veterans Services, hosted the donation ceremony and received the check from Mr. Hong. Mr. Xiong promised to fulfill the wishes of Mr. Hong. By the end of this year, 2011, all donations are to be given to benefit the widows and orphans of veterans in Jian Township.
During the ceremony, Mr. Hong said, “I feel very happy, satisfied and joyous.” After retiring from the military, he received a retirement benefit of NT$27,000 every month. He saved most of the money and bought only what he needed. He saw many veterans around him pass away and decided to donate his savings to their widows and orphans. Director Xiong presented an appreciation certificate and a life-long Rong-Xin volunteer card(榮欣終身志工證) to express respect and gratitude to Mr. Hong. Mr. Hong lives a simple life, eating steamed vegetables cooked on old, rusty appliances. However, these simple elements of life contain the sentiments of a noble servant.
noble
veteran
donation
widow
orphan
sentiment 情操、感想、觀點
【Grammar on the go】
….all donations are to be given to benefit the widows and orphans of veterans in Jian Township.
normally when we told something is happening in the future we use “will”
I will go to the store later.
are to be given àwill be given
The President will visit the King next month.
The President is to visit the King next month. (強調這個重大行程)
We will receive 55% of the total income.
We are to receive 55% of the total income.
【Chat room】
widow 遺孀、寡婦
widower 鰥夫
foster child 養子、養女
foster 非親生子女當作親生子女般扶養、養育
to foster a child 扶養一個小孩
【Key word】
veteran 退伍軍人
Thousands of veterans from the Vietnam War will attend this ceremony.
幾千名的越戰退伍軍人出席了這場典禮
veteran 亦指「經驗豐富的老手」
The band consists of several jazz veteran from New York.
幾位來自紐約的爵士好手組成了這個樂團
retirement 退休、退職、退役
retire 退休 +from
Frank retired from the police force at age 55.
Frank55歲的時候從警職退休
The company offers great pension plans for early retirement.
公司提供提早退休的人員非常優渥的退職金
sentiment 情懷、情操
The song is full of patriotic sentiment.
這首歌充滿了愛國的情操
The movie expressed sentiments of the good old days.
這部電影表達了美好的往日情懷。
His letter showed his sentiments of love and support.
他的信中表達了他的愛與支持
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