The Phone CallIt was getting dark. Paul looked out of the window and sighed(嘆氣).Dad said he would come home by 5:30,but it was almost 7:00.Even if Dad came back, it would not be much fun playing 31 in the dark. Paul walked into his room and threw his baseball into the corner. He tried to do some homework, but couldnt.The phone rang at about 8:00. It was Dad:”Paul , Im 32 ,but I couldnt play baseball with you tonight. I have to finish my work at the office. Maybe we can play this weekend. Oh no .How about next weekend?”Paul couldnt understand why Dad was so 33 . He threw himself into the sofa and soon fell asleep. His book was still opened to the first page.The next day at school, Paul didnt hand in his homework and 34 a test. Mrs Green, his teacher, asked him to stay after school.“Paul , you didnt do your homework. You didnt pass the test and only got a D. This isnt like you. Whats wrong?”Paul just sat there 35 .“Paul, if you didnt want to talk, I will. I know that somethings worrying you , but you have to get in out. You need to tell someone.”As Paul walked home , he thought of what Mrs Green said. Maybe he didnt do his homework because he wanted to get his dads 36 . He knew Mrs Green was right. He decided to take her advice.When Paul got home , he 37 his dad .But there was no answer. Then it went to voicemail(語音郵箱).Paul began talking:”Dad, I cant play with you next weekend. Ive got lots of problems with my homework . Also , I really dont want to spend another day looking out of the window and waiting. Whenever you 38 our plans , Dad, it hurts me .Its not too late to rebuild our relationship, but we have to start small. Maybe you can help me with my 39 sometime. Dad , I love you”.As Paul ended the call, he felt much relaxed. He didnt know whether his dad would be different , but it didnt matter. He himself 40 . He expressed his feeling to the right person. He had a clear head as he was doing his homework that evening.31. A. baseball B. cards C. chess D. toys 32. A. lucky B. sorry C. surprised D. pleased33. A. famous B. helpful C. lazy D. busy34. A. made B. missed C. failed D. chose35. A. cheerfully B. comfortably C. hopefully D. quietly36. A. attention B. message C. praise D. trust37. A. saw B. thanked C. called D. greeted38. A. prepare B. break C. follow D. question39. A. choice B. homework C. speech D. decision40. A. regretted B. complained C. insisted D. changed