题目内容：

Alice: Mr. Black, this is Alice 1. (speak). I’m calling to ask you if I can take the afternoon off today.

Black: Well, of course, 2. can you tell me what the problem is, Alice?

Alice: OK, Mr. Black. My son is going to take part in a singing3. (compete) to be held in Washington tomorrow. He’s got so many things to take 4. he can’t go there alone.Black: So you want to take 5. there in your minibus?

Alice: Yes. And as soon as I put him up in the hotel, I 6. (drive) back.

Black: Well, that would be 7. tiring journey. It’s nearly 300 kilometers away and it will take you at least six hours 8. (travel) to and from Washington. Why don’t you stay there 9. you have seen your son perform?

Alice: But I have two classes tomorrow morning.

Black: Don’t worry. I’ll tell Mary to take your classes instead. She’s always willing to help.

Alice: That’ll be nice. Thank you and give my thanks 10. Mary.

Black: You’re welcome.