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Unit 3 READING 2
(A) Therefore, the world had to hurry
to rescue these miners. Scientists and
engineers from all over the globe
worked together to decide what to do to
save them. Volunteers, technology, and
advice came from countries including
Canada, Germany, Argentina, and
South Africa. Rescuers spent time on planning and building the machines
that they needed.
(B) The 2010 mining disaster in Chile caught the whole world’s attention.
Thirty-three miners got trapped in a small space 2,000 feet underground.
Trapped in the deep underground mine, they faced many dangers. Injury,
sickness, and hunger were just a few of these dangers. It was an urgent
situation.
(C) All the while, other volunteers dropped food into the mine to keep the
miners alive. After 69 days underground, all the miners were finally saved. It
was a thrilling day for people worldwide. And the case showed what people
can do when they work together.
English Usage
• (Being) P.P. ~, subject + verb
(Being) Left alone, Susan began to weep.
Born in Tokyo, David speaks Japanese fluently.
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(A) Therefore, the world had to hurry
to rescue these miners. Scientists and
engineers from all over the globe
worked together to decide what to do to
save them. Volunteers, technology, and
advice came from countries including
Canada, Germany, Argentina, and
South Africa. Rescuers spent time on planning and building the machines
that they needed.
(B) The 2010 mining disaster in Chile caught the whole world’s attention.
Thirty-three miners got trapped in a small space 2,000 feet underground.
Trapped in the deep underground mine, they faced many dangers. Injury,
sickness, and hunger were just a few of these dangers. It was an urgent
situation.
(C) All the while, other volunteers dropped food into the mine to keep the
miners alive. After 69 days underground, all the miners were finally saved. It
was a thrilling day for people worldwide. And the case showed what people
can do when they work together.
English Usage
• (Being) P.P. ~, subject + verb
(Being) Left alone, Susan began to weep.
Born in Tokyo, David speaks Japanese fluently.
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