? We had to pay the rent two weeks in advance.
3. work out: to have a (usu. satisfactory) result; develop (esp. favorably)
Examples:
? I wonder how their ideas worked out in practice.
? Despite many problems the road construction project worked out OK.
4. Should I ever… If I ever …
Examples:
? Should I ever find out you have lied to me, that’s the end of our friendship. ? Should I ever disappoint you, I hope you’ll tell me immediately.
5. in case: so as to be safe or prepared if; in the event that
Examples:
? In case you can’t come to the meeting, I will call you tomorrow. ? Take a taxi in case you are late for the meeting.
? Understanding the Text
1. Why did the man give roses to his wife instead of some other kind of flowers? Because roses were her favorites, her name was Rose, and roses symbolize love.
2. How did her husband arrange to send the flowers? He left a standing order with the florist.
3. What were the woman’s feelings as she read her husband’s card? She was crying and her fingers were shaking.
4. What nice things did the man say about his wife in the card? She was a perfect wife, ideal companion, lover, and friend. He thought they had been
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very happy together.
5. For how long will she receive flowers in the future? The flowers will continue coming until the woman dies.
6. Where will the last delivery of flowers probably be taken? To the place where the man and woman are buried.
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