Alice: Mr. Black, This is Alice speaking. I’m calling to ask you   __ I can take the afternoon off today.
Black: Well, of course.  _  can you tell me what the problem is, Alice？
Alice: OK, Mr. Black. My son is going to take part in a singing contest ____(hold) in Washington tomorrow. He’s got so many things to take ____ he can’t go there alone.
Black: So you want to take __  there in your minibus？
Alice: Yes. And as soon as I put him up in the hotel, I__ (drive) back.
Black: Well, that would be  __ too tiring journey. It’s nearly 300 kilometers away and it will take you at least six hours __ (travel) to and from Washington. Why don’t you stay there until you have seen your son perform？
Alice: But I have two   _ (class) tomorrow morning.
Black: Don’t worry. I’ll tell Mary to take your classes  _ . She’s always willing to help.
Alice: That’ll be nice. Thank you and give my thanks to Mary.
Black: You’re welcome.