Question

On the evening of his arrival in New York, Jimmy wanted to make a call to Mother. He found a telephone booth nearby and put some coins into a box in it, dialed 734—8681. At first the line was busy and then his call was put through. Jimmy was very glad to say “Hello” to his mother. Just then came a sweet lady’s voice behind him.

       “Are you through?”

       “Yes.” Jimmy turned and said.

       With a polite “Excuse me”, the lady took up the receiver and dialed. Jimmy had to wait outside until she put down the telephone.

       After a while, Jimmy dialed again and heard Mother’s voice from far.

       “What’s wrong with you? Why did you ring off just now?”

       “I myself don’t know why…” Jimmy didn’t finish calling and suddenly a young man ran over and asked anxiously（焦急地）.

       “Are you through?”

       “Yes.”

       With saying “OK”, the man quickly set the receiver to his ear and dialed. Jimmy did not know what to do. Just imagine（想象）how worried Mother was in London!

1. Where did Jimmy come from?

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2. Who did Jimmy call?

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3. What is a “telephone-booth”?

A “telephone-booth” is a place where _________?

4. What did the lady mean by saying “Are you through?” 

The lady meant “                    ?”

5. How many times was Jimmy stopped while he was making a phone call?

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Answer 1

1. He came from London  

2. His mother

3. people make a phone call 

4. 你打完了吗？/Have you finish your phone call?

5. Twice.