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Mr. Mora is a famous university president. He is remembered as a 【小题1】 (humor) man because his lectures bring 【小题2】(laugh) from time to time. He is also remembered by his family and friends for being absent-minded. There are many interesting stories about Mr. Mora, 【小题3】 amuse people.
Once on a train, a conductor came to Mr. Mora, 【小题4】 (ask) for his ticket. He began to search his pockets. No ticket appeared. Mr. Mora began searching his suitcase. “Never mind, sir,” said the conductor, seeing how 【小题5】(anxiety) Mr. Mora was looking for his ticket and trying to comfort him. “When you find your ticket, just post it to the station. I’m sure you have it somewhere.” “I'm sure, too,” said the president as he continued searching. But I must find it. I need to know 【小题6】I'm going.”
Mr. Mora got off the train in New York and 【小题7】 (hurry) to the post office to make a telephone call to his secretary. “I’m in New York now but I don't know why,” said Mr. Mora, feeling like a small boy who had got lost. Within minutes came the short reply, “You are not supposed to be in New York. You should be in Princeton to give【小题8】 lecture.”