The reason that Tom is absent from class today is ( ).

“Tom, go to the information desk to ____________ if the train is leaving on time,” said Tom’s mother ( )

Tom is going to see___

16__ This is Tom speaking

__ This is Tom speaking

— Who is that speaking? — This is Tom（）

Tom is waiting（）the doctor.

Hello, is Tom in? －（）

Joyce’s works helped introduce all except which of the following literary elements into modern English literature?

What does George’s wife’s favorite shop sell?

Bob: What are you reading, Tom?　　Tom:It’s this week’s New Scientist, why?　　Bob:I was just wondering—______, but I’ve never actually read it myself. Is it aimed at real scientists or can ordinary people like me understand it?

Tomorrow is Tom’s birthday. Have you got any idea _____the party is to be held?