Tom worked in the office of Mr. Bates's.
One day, when Tom got to the office, a letter(wait) for him. He opened it.
"Dear Tom, "the letter said, "I am writing to thank youyour help. You(help) me so much when I came to your office. Here's a ticket for the big football match. "
Tom looked at the ticket. He could not believe that he had it. Everyone looked forward to(watch)the match!
"I must watch the match, "he(think). "I have expected the big match for 4 years. "
He(not put)his heart into any work. Then at twelve o'clock he knew what(do).
He went out of the office and called his sister, Jean
At one o'clock Mr Bates came up to him. "I have bad news for you, Tom. Your sister telephoned just now. Your motherin hospital a moment ago. "
"Thank you, "Tom said. "I will go to the hospital. I will come back as as possible. "
In fact, Tom(leave)the office quickly for the football ground. Tom's ticket was a good one. He could stand near the front.
The next morning, when Tom got to the office, Mr Bates came up to him. "You're fired(解雇），Tom. "Then he walked away angrily.
"But why?" Tom asked. Then a girl said, "We saw the match on TV here yesterday! You were on TV! Tom, you had such a good ticket!"
