1.make sth possible; make it possible for sb. to V.. 2.in case + clause; in case of + n. phr. 3.Despite + n. phr./Despite the fact that-clause Although + clause (S + V…)

1. make sth possible; make it possible for sb. to V.. Talking to a friend far away is made possible because of the invention of telephones. Airplanes make it possible for people to travel fast from one place to another. (On your own) 老師的解釋使我們能在短時間內了解整篇 文章。 _____________________________ ___________________________________

2. in case; in case of You’d better take an umbrella in case it rains. In case of a fire(=If there’s a fire), ring the alarm bell here. (On your own) Mary 在辦公桌上留下她的電話號碼以防 萬一有人要跟她聯絡。 _______________ ___________________________________

3. despite vs. although _________ her success in her career, Helen is generous to the poor. =>………………..that Helen is a successful career woman, she is generous to the poor. ____________ Helen is very busy, she goes out of her way to help the poor.

The teacher’s explanation made it possible for us to understand the entire/whole article in a short time/a short period of time. Mary left her telephone number on her office desk in case someone wanted to contact her. Despite/In spite of; Despite the fact/In spite of the fact; Although