【明報專訊】Eason is not feeling well. Still, he goes to a public swimming pool. When you are unwell, you mustn't go swimming.

“ Eason: I am not feeling well. Perhaps I will be better after a swim. ”

“ Pat: Stop spreading diseases! ”

“ Bill: Please be considerate! You should neither do any strenuous exercise nor go to any public facility! ”

“ Eason: Haha! ”

“ Pat: Help! I have a cramp in my leg! ”

“ Pat: Bill, you are such a professional swimmer. ”

“ Bill: Of course. I am a turtle. ”

■English highway﹕-words and collocations

Double conjunction

''Either...or'' and ''neither...nor'' are double conjuctions. A double conjunction is made up of two conjunctions that are used together for the purpose of emphasis.

e.g. Mary can neither sing nor dance.

e.g. You can either walk or cycle to school.

■Quiz

Rewrite the following sentences using ''either...or'' or ''neither...nor''.

(answers on next text)

1. Peter cannot read and write.

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2. There are two ways for Lucy to go to the stadium - driving or taking a bus.

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3. Jimmy does not like drawing or reading.

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4. Eason did not feel ashamed or guilty.

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5. The tool is not in the kitchen or the bathroom.

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■Glossary

considerate (adj) 為人�虓Q的

strenuous exercise (n phr)劇烈運動

disease (n) 疾病

cramp (n) 抽筋