On the of the school year, Li Ming sat at home doing his homework. His came and said, "Your is ringing. It's your friend, Tom."
Li Ming answered the . "Hi, Tom! What's up?"
"Hi, Li Ming! I need your . I don't understand the homework. Can you explain it to me?" Tom asked.
"Sure! But first, let me tell you something funny. My just said 'phone' a strange way. He said it a friendly voice, like a !" Li Ming laughed.
"A ? Like magic?" Tom asked.
"Yes! He said, 'Answer the , or I will turn you into a frog!' But he was joking. He always talks to me a friendly way," Li Ming said.
" funny! Now, can you me with the question? It's about plants," Tom said.
"OK. The question is: 'How do plants make food?' The answer is: 'They use sunlight, water, and air.' It's not hard," Li Ming explained.
"Thanks! You are a good friend. I will finish it this way," Tom said.
"Great! Call me again if you need . Bye!" Li Ming said.
"Bye! See you on Monday!" Tom said.
After the call, Li Ming's asked, "Who was ?"
" was Tom. He needed with . I him," Li Ming said.
"Good job! You are a friendly boy. Now, can you 'science' for me?" asked.
"S-C-I-E-N-C-E," Li Ming .
"Perfect! Now let's have dinner," said.
Li Ming smiled. He liked his friend. And he liked his funny , .
