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Tom arrived at the bus station quite early for Paris bus. The bus for Paris would not leave until five to
twelve. He saw a lot of people waiting in the station. 1______ There was a group of schoolgirls. Their
teacher was trying to keep them in line. Tom looked around but there was no place for him to sit.
He walked into the station café. He looked up at the clock there. It was only twenty to twelve. 2______
Just then, Mike, one of Tom's workmates came in and sat with Tom.
"What time is your bus?" asked Mike.
"There's plenty of time yet," answered Tom.
3_________
They talked while drinking. Then Tom looked at the clock again."Oh! It's going backward (倒行)!" he cried."A few minutes ago it was twenty to twelve and now it's half past eleven.
4______ Tom was so sad. The next bus was not to leave for another hour. Since then Tom has never
liked mirrors.
A."Well, I'll get you some more tea then," said Mike.
B."You're looking at the clock in the mirror." said Mike.
C. He found a seat and sat down before a large mirror on the wall.
D. Some were standing in line, others were walking around. |
5. Which of the following is TRUE?
A. Tom arrived in Paris on time
B. The next bus would leave in half an hour
C. After that Tom didn't like mirrors any longer
D. Tom looked at the clock in the mirror only once