D. 44-46   Gordon has been working in his garden since early morning. In the afternoon, the mayor cameby and spoke to Gordon."Tonight I will have a dinner party with many important guests. Don't be late!"Gordon was happy to be invited by his friend, the mayor, but he had a lot of work to do in the garden.So he kept working until sunset. Mud was all over his clothes, but did not have enough time to cleanup. Gordon just ran straight to the mayor’s house.   Gordon wasn't late for the party, but he was panting and dripping with sweat. He was greeted byno one. The mayor saw Gordon. But he didn't say hello and sat Gordon far away from the mostimportant guests. Nobody spoke to him.   Before dinner was served, Gordon decided to hurry home. He washed himself from head to toe.He put on his best suit and a brand new coat. He entered the mayor's house. The mayor jumped upfrom the table and said,"Welcome, my friend! Sit here, beside me!" Finally, the main dish was brought in by the servants. Gordon put it into his coat pocket.The mayor surprisingly said,"What are you doing?” "I am feeding this fine guest!"Gordon said, "I came in my gardening clothes, and nothing was said to me. I was ignored by everyone. But in thiscoat, you make me the guest of honor. I was the same person both times. Since the coat is yourguest of honor, it must have some of this delicious food!" pant 喘息；drip 滴；sweat 汗水；servant 僕人；ignore 忽視
【題組】44. ( ) Why didn't the mayor welcome Gordon at first?
(A) Gordon didn't look friendly.
(B) Gordon was late for the party.
(C) Gordon didn't bring any gifts to the party.
(D) Gordon was not dressed in formal clothes.