句子连接词

sentence:
  Your face tells it all..
  U r just trying to save face.. 
  His argument doesn't hold water.
  The days are getting longer.
  I wonder what happened to him..
  I'll be ready in a few minutes.
 
key words and expressions:
  pigeon         鸽子            cover       越过
  distance       距离            spare       多余的,备用的
  garage         修车厂        argument    论点,参数
  pick up        捡起,获得   Houston     休斯顿
  Boston         波士顿

pattern drill: 
  The bank is about five minutes walk away..
  He gave a speech upon our request.
  spare tire/money/time/parts  零钱/业余时间
  passenger service/pick-up and delivery service
 
syntax:  
  句子连接词: so / and / but
  up to now      到目前为止(一般出现在现在完成时)
  in this way    就这样
  She has been in Beijing for one month(two months).
  in this way = by way of this
  on/upon request make a request/request sb. to do sth.