Philip: Hello! Is that you, Tom?
Tom: Yes, (56)
Philip: I can't believe I (57) you at last. And what have you been doing?
Tom: Yeah, I haven't been home a lot lately. And I've had a lot of work and social engagements. Oh,
Philip, (58) to London?
Philip: I just came back about a week ago, I (59) by phone several times, but you were not in.
Tom: Sorry, Sorry. Did you have a nice holiday, then?
Philip: Lovely. I went to Scotland and traveled around.
Tom: (60) ! I need a holiday indeed.
Philip: Well, I suppose so.
Tom: Oh , somebody's at the door. I have to go. And I have to say " good-bye'. Nice talking to you.
Philip: Same here, bye-bye.
56.
A. when did you get back
B. What a surprise I got
C. How I admire you
D. I am Tom
E. got hold of
F. got through
G. this is Tom
H. tried to contact you
One day, after telling Mr. White a long story of his troubles, Tom asked for five pounds.
Mr. White had heard this sort of thing before, but he listened patiently to the end. Then he said, "I understand your difficulties, Tom. I' d like to help you. But I' m not going to give you five pounds this time. I'll lend you the money, and you can pay me off next time you see me."
Tom took the money, but he never appeared again.
Tom was now in difficulties because he ______.
A.worked in a city office and was poorly paid
B.was poorly paid and had a large family to support
C.was poorly paid and always spent money carelessly
D.was out of work and had a large family to support
Tom told his mother and she said, "You can go.(2)don't ask for some food." Tom said, "All right, Mum." He was happy.
On Saturday Tom went to Jack's house(3). There were a lot of children at the party. They played and sang "Happy Birthday" to Jack. They had a good time. And then Jack's mother gave them some food, but she forgot to give Tom (4). There was only a plate in front of him. He thought to himself, "I'd better wait." He waited politely for some time and then he put his plate on his head and said, "(5)anyone want a nice and clean plate?"
1.A.But
B.party
C.Shall
D.bycar
E.Some
2.A.But
B.party
C.Shall
D.bycar
E.Some
3.A.But
B.party
C.Shal
D.by car
E.Some
4.A.But
B.party
C.Shall
D.by car
E.Some
5.A.But
B.party
C.Shall
D.bycar
E.some
Not only I but also Tom and Mary ______fond of collecting stamps.
A.am
B.will
C.are
D.have
Lin:Tom,I had a really good time at your home.
Tom:__________.
A.Oh,I"m glad to hear that
B.You’re welcome
C.Thanks a lot
D.Don’t mention it