【明報專訊】Thanks to broadband services, we enjoy fast Internet connection at home. But Eason has encountered some problems accessing the Internet.
■English highway-words and collocations
Minute
in a minute- very soon
the last minute- the last possible time, just before it is too late
by the minute- used to say that something continues quickly becoming greater, stronger etc
wait a minute- used to tell a person you want him to wait while you do or say something else
love/enjoy/hate every minute (of something) - to love, enjoy etc all of it
■Quiz
Fill in the blanks with the correct phrases.
every minute / the last minute / wait a minute / in a minute / by the minute
1. Please wait here. The boss will be back ________.
2. He never starts doing his homework until ________.
3. I'm feeling better ________ after taking the pills.
4. Mother enjoyed ________ of the cooking class.
5. ________, I have a call to answer.
■Glossary
thanks to (v phr) 多得
broadband (n) 寬頻
encounter (v) 遇上
terminate (v) (使)終止
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