LTB3L1 Key Points

LTB3L1 The Day I Broke the Rules

Key Points

Multiple Choice

Choose one correct sentence.

• I found rewarding to be able to bring some laughter to the kids.

• I felt tremendously meaningful to be able to bring happiness to sick children.

• I considered it worthwhile to be able to bring joy to sick kids.

I considered it worthwhile to be able to bring joy to sick kids.

Multiple Select

One of the rules of my job was never to visit the kids alone when I was dressed as Ronald, __ I might frighten them __ my painted face and red wig.

• so that / of

• for / by

• since / by

• because / with

• for feat that / with

One of the rules of my job was never to visit the kids alone when I was dressed as Ronald, __ I might frighten them __ my painted face and red wig.

• Sb is dressed as a clown. Sb is dressed in a colorful costume.

• S V..., for S V... = because / since + [cause]

• so that / in order that + S V...[purpose]

• I wouldn't let my cat outside for fear that it might/would get run over. [以免、恐怕]

• with + N-ph vs. by + V-ing / by bus, by email

Multiple Select

Choose ALL correct sentences.

• I wasn't allowed to contact with the sick children physically.

• I wasn't permitted to have physical contact with the children either.

• Physical contact with sick children was strictly prohibited.

• I was forbidden to touch or hug the terminally ill children.

I wasn't permitted to have physical contact (n.) with the children either.

• be permitted to V...= be allowed to do V (允許)

• be forbidden to V... = be prohibited from V-ing = be banned from V-ing (禁止)

• You may contact me by email if you have any questions. [contact (v) + O.]

the reasoning behind N:

a process of thinking carefully about something in order to make a judgment

• What is the reasoning behind this decision?

• scientific/logical/legal reasoning reasoning behind sth

  
  

Multiple Select

It was heartrending to see such a young boy __ a hospital bed.

• confine to

• confining to

• confined to

• who was confined to

• who confined to

It was heartrending to see such a young boy __ a hospital bed.

• heartrending = heartbreaking

• a young boy (who was) confined to a hospital bed / a wheelchair

• His aunt was 93 and bedridden. [having to stay in bed because of illness or injury]

Multiple Select

[Choose ALL correct answers.]

"Ronald, can I have a hug?"

It pained me to __ , but I had no choice.

• turn him down

• decline his request

• refuse him

It pained me to __ , but I had no choice.

• It pains (v.) sb to V... [formal used to say that it is very difficult and upsetting for someone to have to do something]

• turn down sb = decline = refuse

• have no choice / option / alternative but to turn him down

• = can't / couldn't help but turn him down

Multiple Select

When I saw the look of hope in his eyes, I realized I no longer cared if I was caught __ the rules.

• disobey

• broke

• violating

• defying

I realized I no longer cared if I was caught __ the rules.

• He was caught stealing some bread on the spot. [be caught + V-ing]

• break / violate / disobey / defy the rules 破壞/違反

• <----> follow / obey / conform to / abide by the rules 遵守

Multiple Choice

Bill __ his worries __ me. He was afraid that his little brother would have no one __.

• confided... with / to play

• shared... with / to talk to

• revealed... to / to rely

• told... to / to turn for help

Bill __ his worries __ me. He was afraid that his little brother would have no one __.

• confide sth to sb = tell your personal things to sb you trust

• have no one to talk to / to play with / to rely on / to turn to for help

Multiple Select

I told Billy's parents __ call me if I could __

• don't hesitate to / help

• not to hesitate to / be of any help

• not to hesitate to / be of any assistance

I told Billy's parents, "Don't hesitate to call me if I could help."

--> I told them not to hesitate to call me if I could be of any help.

• tell sb to V... / tell sb not to V...

• if I could help = if I could be of any help / assistance

• assist sb with/in sth ; assist sb to V ; assistance (n) assistant (sb)

[be of + N = be adj.]

Your advice is of great help.

= Your advice is very helpful.

• This issue is of great importance. = It's very important.

• This antique is of no value. = It's valueless.