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are also used to emphasize a specific subject or object. The clause introduced by “What” is employed as the subject of the sentence as is followed by the verb “to be”. Examples: What we need is a good long shower. What he thinks isn39。 are often used to emphasize a specific subject or object. The introductory clause is then followed by a relative pronoun. Examples: It was I who received the promotion. It is the awful weather that drives him crazy. Cleft Sentences: What Sentences introduced by a clause beginning with 39。 or 39。t e. Hardly had I arrived when he started plaining. Little did I understand what was happening. Seldom have I felt so alone. Note that the auxiliary verb is placed before the subject which is followed by the main verb. I did give it back to you when I got home from camping. I do tidy it. Cleft Sentences: It Sentences introduced by 39。s time to hit the road, or Jack hit the trail at dawn. Now look at the title and the first paragraph of the second report. Discuss in pairs what might have happened? After that read the report quickly to see if your prediction is correct. Step III Read to learn Deal with the reading part. Scanning Ask the students to scan the text and find the conflict in the two reports. Then plete the form. They may discuss with others if they have any difficulty. Report Drummer hits the road Grandpa jailed after one shower too many who cause conflict result Eight minutes later, students will be asked to present their answers. Then Teacher shows the suggested answers on the PowerPoint and students will read together. Report Drummer hits the road Grandpa jailed after one shower too many who Yang Ming, drummer for the rock band “Storm” and his neighbours Eightyyearold retired tailor, James McKay and his upstairs neighbour, thirtyyearold Keith Smith cause Held parties every night, latenight drumming (noise pollution from Yang Ming ) The water Smith sent over his balcony ended up on the McKay’s, or too often on the McKays themselves. conflict Complaints from his neighbours about l