Grammar：For, during and while(图)
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MO MO: That sounds interesting! I took one during the summer, and it was a lot of fun.
Pat: Really? What did you cook for your final project?
MO MO: We had to prepare a three-course meal, which I found challenging but rewarding.
Pat: I'd love to learn how to make a great dessert, especially for my family gatherings.
MO MO: You should definitely go for it! I learned a fantastic chocolate mousse recipe during my class.
Pat: That sounds delicious! I'll look into classes that focus on desserts.
MO MO: You can also practice at home while you are experimenting with different ingredients.
Pat: Exactly! I can't wait to get started and impress everyone with my new skills.
MO MO: I'm sure you'll do great! Just have fun while you're learning.
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◆For
We use for + a period of time to say how long something goes on.
E.g. We watched a movie for two hours last night.
E.g. I am going away for a week in November.
◆During
We use during + noun to say when something happens (not how long).
E.g. We met a lot of experts and professionals during the dinner.
E.g. I fell asleep during the film.
◆While
We use while + subject + verb to say when something happens as well.
E.g. I fell asleep while I was watching television.
E.g. We saw Eason while we were waiting for the bus.
■Gear up
Fill in the blanks with for, during, or while.
1. What did they say about me ________ I was out of the room?
2. The phone rang three times ________ the night.
3. The Principal gave a long speech. She spoke ________ two hours.
4. Susan was very angry with me. She didn't speak to me ________ a week.
(Answers on next text)
■Glossary
course (n) 一道菜
rewarding (adj) 有回报的
mousse (n) 欲x??
expert (n) 专家
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[Smarties' Power English 第431期]