A: What's the matter with you, Peter?

B: I think I'm going to {#blank#}1{#/blank#} the math test today, Dad.

A: Why?

B: Well, because I {#blank#}2{#/blank#} the bus and I was late for the test.

A: So?

B: We're not {#blank#}3{#/blank#} to get to class late.

A: You weren't allowed to take the test?

B: That's right. But I know I could pass the test.

A: Well, every school has rules, you know.

B: I know. But I think it's {#blank#}4{#/blank#} I should be allowed to take the test later.

A: I agree. You {#blank#}5{#/blank#} talk to your teacher tomorrow.

B: Yeah. Maybe she'll understand.

    My husband and I redecorated (重新装修) our living room one summer day. And we {#blank#}1{#/blank#} to do it ourselves. It was a big mistake. We just thought it would be easier and cheaper, but there were many problems, and the {#blank#}2{#/blank#} and most important one was the cost. In fact, we just {#blank#}3{#/blank#} a lot more!

    We had lots of ideas for the room. Some planes fly over our house every day, {#blank#}4{#/blank#} we wanted to have some special soundproof (隔音的) windows. We don't have a lot of {#blank#}5{#/blank#}， but we have lots of books, so we decided to put a bookshelf in the living room. Anyway, we worked all day and I was getting really {#blank#}6{#/blank#}. So I went to the cafe {#blank#}7{#/blank#} my home and had a cup of coffee there.

    I came back about an hour later. I was about to open the door when I {#blank#}8{#/blank#} a loud cry from the inside. I opened the door quickly and found my husband on the floor. I knew it was terrible but I just couldn't stop laughing! {#blank#}9{#/blank#}, he wasn't hurt. Anyway, a lot of other {#blank#}10{#/blank#} went wrong, but we've finally finished. I'm so glad we did it together.