Comic﹕The ''wrong'' colouring
【明報專訊】Eason participates in a colouring competition. He intends to win the first prize by playing dirty tricks...
“ Eason: The colouring software is very convenient! ”
“ Eason: Oh my god! First prize! ”
“ Eason: Sigh...I forgot to remove the app's watermark... ”
■English highway﹕Disqualify
"Disqualify" refers to stop someone from taking part in an activity because they have broken a rule. It is often passive in this meaning. The noun form is "disqualification".
e.g. The team has been disqualified from entering the contest.
■Quiz
Fill in the blanks with the correct form of "disqualify".
1. The athlete was ____________ from competing in the games.
2. The ____________ of the legislator in the election has raised a number of questions.
3. ____________ drivers are banned from driving in the territory.
(Answers on next text)
■Glossary
dirty trick (n phr) 不當手法
software (n) 軟件
remove (v) 去除
watermark (n) 水印
[Smarties' Power English 第246期]
Brain teaser﹕New York City
【明報專訊】Down 1. It is not the capital of the United States. Instead, ... 詳情
