Students, this evening we'll have a chance to observe a phenomenon that we've discussed weveral times in class Tonight will be a lunar eclipse. As we've said, when an eclipse of the Moon occurs, the Earth passes between th Sun and the Moon. Therfore, the shadow of the Earth moves across the surface of the Moon and obscures it. Because you won't be looking at the Sun, it is not necessary to use the special lenses and filters that you need when observing a solar eclipse. You can observe lunar eclipse with your unaided eye or with a telescope and phonograph it with an ordinary camera. So if the weather's not cloudy go out and take a look at this eclipse of the Moon. I'm sure you'll find it interesting.
According to the speaker, which of the following occurs during a lunar eclipse?
After help, we can use object + infinitive (with or without to).
| Can you help me (to) find my ring? (NOT | |
| Thank you so much for helping us (to) repair the car. | |
| Our main task is to help the company (to) become profitable. |
Help can also be followed directly by an infinitive without an object.
| Would you like to help pack? |
If you say that you cannot/can’t help doing something (especially in British English), you mean that you can’t stop yourself, even if you don’t want to do it.
| She’s a selfish woman, but somehow you can’t help liking her. | |
| Excuse me – I couldn’t help overhearing what you said. | |
| Sorry I broke the cup – I couldn’t help it. |
Can’t help can be followed by but + infinitive (without to), with the same meaning as can’t help verb + ing. This is common in American English.
| I can’t help but wonder what I should do next. |
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