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Tom arrived at the bus station quite early for the London bus. The bus for London would not leave until five to twelve. He saw a lot of people waiting in the station. Some were standing in lines, others were walking about. There was a group of school-girls. Their teacher was trying to keep them in order. Tom looked around but there was nowhere for him to sit.
He walked into the station cafe. He looked up at the clock there. It was only twenty to twelve. He found a seat and sat down, facing a large mirror(镜子) on the wall. Just then, John, one of Tom’s friends, came in and sat with Tom.
“What time is your bus?” asked John.
“Oh, there is plenty of time yet,” answered Tom.
“Oh, I’ll get you some more tea then,” said John.
They talked while drinking. Then Tom looked at the clock again.
“Good heavens! It’s going backward!” he cried. “A few minutes ago it was twenty to twelve and now it’s half past eleven.”
“You are looking at the clock in the mirror,” said John.
Tom wanted to kick himself for being so foolish. The next bus was not to leave for another hour. He has never liked mirror since then.
21. The London bus left ________.
A. at 11∶55 B. at 5∶12 C. before 11∶55 D. at 12∶05
22. Tom went into the station cafe because________.
A. John asked him to have a cup of tea
B. he wanted a drink there
C. he would meet a friend of his
D. it was early yet and he wanted to find a place to sit
23. What time was it in fact when he looked at the clock in the mirror?
A. Half past twelve. B. Half past eleven.
C. Twenty to twelve. D. Half past one
24. Which of the following is TRUE?
A. Tom missed his bus.
B. He has liked mirror since then.
C. The next bus would leave soon.
D. Tom arrived in London on time.
