NEWSPAPER

THE SEATTLE TIMES (February 11, 2008)
"UNCLE BEN" WAS LEADER AMONG ASIAN AMERICANS
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A. Summary:
The real Chinese name of "uncle Ben" is Ben Woo. Every body callhim by many nicknames such as Mushroom expert and King Countyconstruction chief. Mr Woo didn't have a good childhood because it wasunfair for foreign childrens in the US some years ago. He had studiedin many careers, but opening an architectural company in Madition park, Seattleis his last decision. As a leader of Asian Americans, Uncle Ben is very wise; hehas a strong thinking, so many people often ask for his advice. Though heand his first wife divorced, he is a good father who took care of their 5childrens. Then Mr Woo got married to Ruth who is a mother of twochildrens. He is generous and gentle. Uncle Ben donated his ability aswell to build and keep the International District, an Asian culture area.The leader Woo has been admired by many people even native Americans. Sadly, MrWoo died when he was 84 by a heart attack; however, he will be remembered as agreatest leader by his family and people in Seattle.

B. Personal response:
After Ben Woo, Seattle will have some more great leaders of Asian Americans, but Mr Woo have became the greatest in people memory because he was too kind and sense of humor. I think He had to be gave a unique award for contributing to be one of some first leader Asian Americans in International District. International District is a big Asian culture area in Seattle. It not only reminds Asians their nation, for example, international Asian students will feel better when they are in a similar area with their hometown, but also Americans can know much more about Asian culture and people from diferent countries can learn more the differences between each other.