1. 2. adv + as + s + v…, s + v… adj n no matter where/when/ what/who/which

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Adv + as + S + V…, S + V…Adj

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no matter where/when/what/who/which

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Though it may seem remarkable, half of the word’s population now lives more than two hours away from a telephone.

Remarkable as it may seem, half of the world’s population now lives more than two hours away from a telephone.

Adv + as + S + V…, S + V…Adj

N

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Though she studied hard, she still couldn’t keep up with others in the class.

Hard as she studied, she still couldn’t keep up with others in the class.

Adv + as + S + V…, S + V…Adj

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Though he is a child, he can answer the question.

Child as he is, he can answer the question.

Adv + as + S + V…, S + V…Adj

N

Use the pattern above to rewrite the following sentences.

1. Though she is a girl, she is brave.Girl as she is, she is brave.

2. Though the old man is rich, he is not happy.Rich as the old man is, he is not happy.

Use the pattern above to rewrite the following sentences.

3. Though he worked hard, he couldn’t support his family.

Hard as he worked, he couldn’t support his family.

Use the pattern above to rewrite the following sentences.

4. Though she was hungry, she didn’t eat much.Hungry as she is, she didn’t eat much.

Use the pattern above to rewrite the following sentences.

5. Though he was my friend, he didn’t come to my aid.Friend as he was, he didn’t come to my aid.

Use the pattern above to rewrite the following sentences.

6. Though he ran fast, he didn’t win the game.Fast as he ran, he didn’t win the game.

Use the pattern above to rewrite the following sentences.

Jessie and Cory are talking about their friend, Dick. Follow the pattern above and rewrite the underlined parts in the dialogue.

J: Do you know Dick had a car accident last night?C: No. What happened?J: He went through a red light and

got hit by a car.C: Was the other car moving fast?J: No. *Though the car was moving slowly, Dick was still hurt.

C: Is he OK now?J: Well, *though he is as strong as

a bull, he still has to stay in the hospital for a few more days.C: Who will look after him?J: His little brother, I think. *Though he is a boy, he can do a man’s work.C: Dick must feel very bad now.J: It was his own fault. *Though he

is mad at the other driver, he is the man to blame.

* Slowly as the car was moving, Dick was still hurt.

* Strong as a bull as he is, he still has to stay in the hospital for a few more days.* Boy as he is, he can do a man’s work.

* Mad at the other driver as he is, he

is the man to blame.

Ok, it’s the end of sentence pattern

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2. no matter where/when/what/who/which

1. People will be able to stay in touch with friends no matter where they go.2. No matter when you call, I will answer the phone.3. No matter what he said on the phone, don’t trust him.

2. no matter where/when/what/who/which

4. No matter who you are, you can’t use cell phones during the meeting.5. No matter which cell phone you buy, you will have to pay for it yourself.

Use the pattern to complete the following sentences. The first one has been done for you.

1. No matter where you go, you can always find a convenience store.

2. __________ I come to see her, she always sits at her desk.

No matter when

3. __________ Allen gave her, Linda treasured it very much.

4. __________ bus we take at this stop, it goes to our school.

No matter what

No matter which

5. __________ calls, don’t open the door.

6. __________ Jessica visits, she misses her hometown.

No matter who

No matter where

Mr. Wilson is thinking of applying for (申請 ) membership at the Evergreen Country Club. He is talking to a clerk on the phone. Complete the dialogue on the next page with the given words and the above pattern. The first one has been done for you.

C: Evergreen Country Club, may I help you?W: Yes, I’d like to apply for membership at your club. May I ask you some questions?C: Sure, *no matter what your questions are (your question/be), I will be glad to answer them for you.W: Thanks. First of all, I am a foreigner in Taiwan. Can I join your club?

C: Yes, you can. * __________ (you/come from) and * __________

(you/be), you are welcome to join. As a matter of fact, we give a 20% discount (折扣 ) to foreigners.W: That’s wonderful! But my wife is Taiwanese. Can she get the

discount, too?No matter where you come fromno matter who you are

no matter when you would like to join us

C: Of course. * __________ (family member of yours/come with/you), he

or she will get a discount.W: That sounds great. I’ll think about

it. C: Thanks. Remember, * __________ (you/would like to/join us), we will

give you a discount.

No matter which family member of yours comes with you

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Ok, it’s the end of sentence pattern 2.