17. Young Larry is eight years old. One day, he goes into Mr. Smith's Clothes Store. Mr. Smith sees him and says, "(1) " "Young Larry thinks for a minute and says, "Er, yes. Good morning, Mr. Smith. I (2) two green sweaters for 15 dollars each, a (3) of black shoes for 28 dollars, socks for two dollars for three pairs and three skirts(4) purple for 20 dollars each. "
Mr. Smith (5) young Larry in surprise (吃惊). He doesn't think a child can pay for (支付) (6) , but he thinks Larry's mother may ask her (7) to do so. He is very (8) . He goes into the store and (9) out a big bag to put the clothes in. Young Larry stops and asks, "(10) are these clothes?"
"120 dollars." Mr. Smith answers.
"Now, if (如果) I (11) you 200 dollars, how much change (零钱) can I get?" asks Larry. "(12) dollars." Mr. Smith answers.
"If I go on to take a yellow jacket for twenty dollars, how much change can I get then?"
"Sixty dollars. That's for sure." Mr. Smith answers with a little anger (生气).
"Er, in fact," Larry says at last, "I don't want to (13) the things. I ask you that just (14) it's my math homework, it's (15) for me, I need some help. Thank you, Mr. Smith, Goodbye!"