第八十一讲
Writing Practice
A. Combine the following pairs of sentences using the words in the brackets. (P146)
1. He could not stay calm because he worried about his wife’s health.
2. Although he knows he may fail, he will have a try.
3. You had better take some money with you in case it is needed.
4. He spent much time in collecting stamps so that he could exhibit his collection one day.
B. Complete the following sentences using the proper connecting words.(P146)
1. No matter what
2. Hardly…when
3. Although/Though
4. Unless
Fast Reading
Answer the following questions based on your understanding of the article.
1. The traditional version is to cover your face with your hands for a few seconds and then open your hands and cry, “Peek-a-boo!”
2. Babies love to see human faces and smiles. They also love to hear the sound of a grown-up’s voice.
3. The game also teaches them many things such as the concept of object permanence.
4. Three. Firstly, all babies love receiving undivided attention. Next, the element of surprise attracts them. Also peek-a-boo teaches babies the concept of object permanence.