PLAY THE GAMES TO LEARN ENGLISH AND WIN PRIZES

Sham Shui Po JPC member Lei Sao-fong is the 'Triplets in Trouble' winner for August. 　　Sao-fong, 15, attends the Delia Memorial School (Glee Path) where her favourite subjects are History and Geography. 　　In her spare time, Sao-fong enjoys taking part in drama activities, track and field as well as reading books. 　　Sao-fong received her winner's cheque from Mr Peter W H Tang, Manager Lai Chi Kok Division and Festival Walk Branch, HSBC. 　　She intends to put her hard-earned money into a savings account.

TWO brave Police officers have each received a Commissioner's Commendation for their courageous actions during a shooting incident earlier this year. 　　Senior Police Constable Lai Chi-wai and Police Constable Sze Kwan-ming both sustained serious gunshot wounds while trying to intercept and question four armed suspects in Kowloon City on May 22. 　　The two officers had been taking part in an anti-burglary operation at the junction of Peace Avenue and Waterloo Road at the time of the incident. PC Sze (left) and SPC Lai have each received a Commissioner's Commendation. 　　Commissioner of Police Tsang Yam-pui commended the officers for their exceptionally high professionalism, courage and devotion to duty. 　　Said Mr Tsang: "Their acts of bravery may have prevented the culprits from committing a crime which might have resulted in serious injury to members of the public." 　　PC Sze returned to work at the end of August, while SPC Lai is still recovering from his wounds.

How can you keep the Grammar Witch happy? Tell her which words in each of these sentences is an adjective. 1. The Police have found a huge shipment 　 of drugs in a metal container. 2. Richard has a new job working in a 　 luxury hotel. 3. This steak is so tender and juicy. 4. The tall, slender bamboo swayed in the 　 breeze. 5. "The views from our new apartment are 　 amazing!" exclaimed Susan.

Amy walked down the unfamiliar stairs to the ground floor of her cousin's apartment block. Her parents had sent her to stay with her cousin Lily on Hong Kong Island as they were worried that the kidnappers would strike again.

　　Amy had argued against going but her dad had insisted. So now she was stuck with boring Lily until Ying-ying, Ying-yen and Ying-kai were found.

　　"Hi Amy!" said Aaron, as he came to meet her by the MTR station. "Come on, I need to get some snacks. It's taken me ages to find my way over here."

　　Amy was pleased to see him. It was the first time they had met up since she had been sent to stay with Lily, and Amy felt she really needed cheering up.

　　As Amy and Aaron entered the supermarket, Aaron charged off in search of something to eat. They were walking down one of the aisles when Amy overheard a conversation that made her come to a sudden halt.

　　"Be quiet!" she whispered to Aaron, as she leaned closer to hear.

　　"Those kids won't shut up. Come on, let's buy some more baby food. At least they aren't screaming when they've got their mouths full," she heard one man say.

　　"But which one should we buy?" asked another man.

　　"I don't care. Just get a dozen jars and if they don't like it, that's tough. I'm sick of this whole thing anyway."

　　Amy held her breath. She slipped around the corner to sneak a look at the two men. It was the kidnappers! She was sure of it. Amy was convinced she had seen one of the men in the van outside her home on the day of the kidnap.

　　Amy told Aaron to stay close to her.

　　"We should call the Police!" said Aaron, as they followed the men to the car park.

　　"There's no time," said Amy uneasily. "We've got to follow them."

　　The kidnappers opened the doors of an old red car but didn't get in.

　　"I forgot to get the noodles. Hold on," said one, heading back to the store. As the other man waited, Aaron and Amy sneaked into the back of the car and hid under a pile of coats.

　　"I don't think this is a good idea," whispered Aaron.

　　"We've got to save the triplets," said Amy. "Now, just keep quiet."

　　The other kidnapper returned and they drove away. The rescue adventure had begun!

(to be continued)

Questions

1. Choose the word that has a similar meaning to 'delighted'.

2. Where did Amy and Aaron go to buy some snacks?

3. Choose the word that has a similar meaning to 'worriedly'.

4. How many jars of baby food do the men buy?

5. Choose the word that has a similar meaning to 'spoke quietly'.

6. What did one of the men forget to buy from the supermarket?

* Entries to 'Triplets in Trouble' should be submitted no later than November 12 to PPRB, 4/F, Harcourt House, 39 Glouester Road, Wan Chai, through district JPC Clubhouses, or by faxing them to 2861 0167. Please state your name, JPC number and club. The winner will receive a $600 cheque.