新概念英语第二册笔记第95课.docVIP

【 Text 】 When the Ambassador of Escalopia returned home for lunch, his wife got a shock. He looked pale and his clothes were in a frightful state. What has happened she asked. How did your clothes get into such a mess A fire extinguisher, my dear, answered the Ambassador drily. University students set the Embassy on fire this morning. Good heavens! exclaimed his wife. And where were you at the time I was in my office as usual, answered the Ambassador. The fire broke out in the basement. immediately, of course, and that fool, Horst, aimed a fire extinguisher at me. He thought I must definitel