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today. Only one ship, the Star, was in the three ports at the right times, this morning the Star left London to sail back to Geia. I found out that the captain and two of his men, all Americans, weren’t on the ship last night, so I’m sure they killed John. When they arrive in America, they’ll get the pips and then the police will catch them!” 37. Holmes was ________ about John’s death. A. curious B. angry C. crazy D. worried 38. The Star left London for ________. A. Canada B. Australia C. India D. America 39. Who do you think the underlined letters “J. C.” stand for? A. James Calhoun B. James ColumbusC. John Calhoun D. John Columbus 40. Which order is correct according to the story? ① John came to Holmes for help. ② John received a letter with five pips. ③ John was killed. ④ Holmes sent five pips to J. C. A. ③①④② B. ③④①② C. ④①③② D. ②①③④