Comic﹕Personal data

[2018.11.14] 發表
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【明報專訊】As the leader of the Smarties, MoMo always coordinates everything. This time, she has collected the Smarties' body measurements for making new battle outfits. Supposedly no one could access the personal data stored in the cloud...

“ Pat: When will the new outfit be ready? I can't wait to try it on! ”

“ MoMo: I've recorded the measurements of you guys, and will send them to the tailor tomorrow. ”

“ Eason: Why are you using the most common password? Hahaha... ”

“ Eason: Come here! Pat has a 90cm waist... Don't you want to know Bill's height? ”

“ Dr Panda: You're accused of unauthorised display of posters in public places. ”

■English highway﹕Phrasal verbs — TRY

TRY on: to put on a piece of clothing to discover if it fits you or if you like it

e.g. Can I try on your coat?

TRY for: to attempt to get something

e.g. Are you going to try for that job?

TRY out: to use something to discover if it works or if you like it

e.g. Don't forget to try out the computer before the presentation.

■Quiz

Fill in the blanks with the correct form of phrasal verbs of "try".

1. The laboratory staff is ____________ a new piece of equipment for the experiment.

2. They have been ____________ years to finish building a big terminal.

3. Would you like to ____________ this pair of shoes?

4. The school hopes to ____________ the new system in the coming academic year.

(Answers on next text)

■Glossary

measurement (n) 尺寸

tailor (n) 裁縫

accuse (v) 指控

unauthorised (adj) 未經允許的

[Smarties' Power English 第229期]

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