【明報專訊】Pat walks into a room and notices a table with lots of delicious food on it. Who has prepared it? Pat thinks other Smarties have prepared that treat for her because she fought well against Eason in the previous battle!

“ Pat: Every one of the desserts looks so tasty! It must be a surprise my teammates want to give me! ”

“ Pat: Oh no! I ate too fast...help... ”

“ Eason: You are choking. You must see a doctor. Let me take you! ”

“ Dr Panda: Pat, are you all right? ”

“ MoMo: Thank you Eason, but our battle is not over yet. We will be back to fight you when Pat has recovered! ”

■English highway﹕-words and collocations

all / every / each

All means a number of people or things considered as a whole.

Every is used to talk about people or things in general. It often suggests "without exception".

Each can be used for two or more people or things, but normally a small number. It often suggests "being thought of separately".

e.g. All shops were closed on New year's Eve.

e.g. Every boy or girl in this small town has come to the party.

e.g. Each of you will receive three dollars.

■Quiz

Choose the most appropriate answer. (answers on next text)

1. Peter and a few of his classmates have been very naughty at school. _____ of them will be punished.

a. All

b. Every

c. Each

2. After the renovation, _____ stall in the market will have a new ventilation system.

a. all

b. every

c. each

3. There are several piles of books on the shelf, and _____ of them are of the same size.

a. all

b. every

c. each

■Glossary

conscience (n) 良心

treat (n) 款待

choke (v) 窒息、噎住

recover (v) 康復