牛津译林版高中英语选修8Unit 2“The Universal Language”（Grammar and usage）课件.pptVIP

Come here, please. —Have you seen this opera? —Yes, I have (seen it). — Will the performance be put off till next week? — I hope (it will) not (be put off till next week). We also use ellipsis in short responses. 1. —When will they arrive? —In about two hours. The emperor finds the deaths of so many men disturbing, and although he would like to, he cannot break his promise. Ready? —Could you water the plants for me? —What about (watering them) after I finish my homework? Puccini wrote Turandot and (he also wrote) Madam Butterfl