Comic﹕''Winter is coming''
【明報專訊】Pat and Bill get the swimwear and pool float ready for the Smarties' summer fun. Wicked as always, Eason is planning to ruin their holiday...
“ Bill: What? Seriously? ”
“ Pat: What happened? ”
“ Eason: There is no summer this year. Winter is coming. ”
“ Pat: Our beach party is ruined! ”
“ Bill: I can't believe it... Give me back the summer! ”
“ Police: Spreading rumours could be a crime. ”
“ Eason: I'm sure I've deleted the message... ”
“ Pat: You didn't "delete for everyone"! ”
■English highway﹕ruin
If you ruin something, you spoil or destroy something completely.
e.g. Smoking can ruin your health.
My new shoes got ruined in the mud.
■Quiz
Fill in the blanks with the correct form of "ruin".
1. We surely don't want an irresponsible team member to ________ all our good work.
2. She hated her bad boss for ________ her career.
3. The swimmer's injury ________ his chances of winning the race last month.
4. The big rain had ________ my favourite coat.
(Answers on next text)
■Glossary
pool float (n) 浮牀
as always (phr) 一如既往
rumour (n) 謠言
crime (n) 罪行
[Smarties' Power English 第250期]
