【明報專訊】Pat has been chatting with a new friend using a mobile app. However, criminals may disguise themselves to trap potential victims.
“ Pat: I like singing, doing yoga and listening to music. How about you? ”
“ Eason: We have so much in common. Send me a picture of you, and I'll send you one of me! ”
“ Pat: Bill, this is my new friend Eric! We are meeting each other tomorrow! ”
“ Eason: Hi Pat, nice meeting you. You are much more beautiful than you look in photos. ”
“ Bill: Pat! This is Eason in disguise! Although it's fun to meet new friends online, you must be careful who they really are. ”
■English highway﹕-words and collocations
although vs in spite of
They can combine two opposite statements. While ''although'' is a subordinate conjunction which requires a subject and a verb, ''in spite of'' is a prepositional phrase which requires a noun, pronoun or gerund.
e.g. Although it rained, we enjoyed our picnic.
e.g. In spite of the rain, we enjoyed our picnic.
■Quiz
Fill in the following blanks with ''although'' or ''in spite of''.
(answers on next text)
1. Eddie completed the marathon _______ his leg pain.
2. _________ it was stormy, the tree did not fall.
3. __________ its price is higher, the new model is safer and more efficient.
4. The holiday was nice __________ the hotel was not up to standard.
■Glossary
disguise (v) 偽裝
potential (adj) 潛在的
victim (n) 受害者
marathon (n) 馬拉松
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