Comic﹕Prepayment
【明報專訊】Dr Panda is exploring new ways to keep fit again. Here he is at the fitness centre, being persuaded to make prepayment for the gym services...
“ Eason: Hey, dude! You're not in a correct posture for weight training! ”
“ Dr Panda: What's wrong? ”
“ Eason: Why don't you join the personal trainer program? There are special offers! ”
“ Dr Panda: Sounds good... ”
“ Eason: The 3-year prepayment program is the best for you. Cash or credit card? ”
“ Dr Panda: Credit card please... ”
“ MoMo: You're from E Fitness next door! What're you doing here? ”
■English highway﹕Gym
"Gym" is also known as "gymnasium". When used as a countable noun, it refers to a building or room that has equipment for doing physical exercise.
e.g. I go to the gym at least once a week.
When used as an uncountable noun, it refers to exercises that people do indoors for physical development and as a sport.
e.g. We've got gym this afternoon at school.
■Quiz
Insert the word "gym" in the appropriate position in each line.
(1) A: I'm going to the 7pm class tonight. Would you like to join?
(2) B: I'd love to, but I don't have my clothes with me.
(3) A: No worry. You can just borrow the kit there.
(4) B: Good. See you tonight at the then!
(Answers on next text)
■Glossary
persuade (v) 說服
prepayment (n) 預先支付
posture (n) 姿勢
credit card (n phr) 信用卡
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