It was half past eight in the morning . The telephone bell rang and Mary went to answer it . “Hello , who?s that ? ”she asked .

　　“It's me —— Peter . ”

　　Peter was a friend of Mary?s brother , Johnny .

　　“Oh , hello , Peter . What do you want ? ”said Mary .

　　“Can I speak to Johnny ? ”

　　“No , ”said Mary , “you can?t speak to him now . He is busy . He is getting ready for school. He is eating his breakfast . Grandmother is combing his hair . Sister is under the table , putting his shoes on . Mother is getting his books and putting them in his schoolbag . Goodbye . I?ve got to go now . I have to hold the door open . The school bus is coming . ”

　　What do you think of the story ? Are you sometimes like Johnny ? If so , you need to change your habits .

　　41. It was _______ in the morning when the telephone bell rang .

　　A. 7:00

　　B. 7:30

　　C. 8:30

　　D. 9:00

　　42. Peter was Johnny?s ________.

　　A. father

　　B. friend

　　C. uncle

　　D. teacher

　　43. What was Johnny doing at the moment ? He was _______.

　　A. eating his breakfast

　　B. answering the telephone

　　C. putting on his shoes

　　D. holding the door open

　　44. How many people can you find in the story ?

　　A. Two.

　　B. Four.

　　C. Six.

　　D. Eight.

　　参考答案：

　　41. C 42. B 43. A 44. C