A、His friend bought them for him. B、He bought them himself. C、He booked them quite a while ago. D、He got them free of charge. D

Fred telephoned his wife. "I’ ve managed to get free tickets for the theatre tonight." he told her. "Meet me at the office. We’ ll have something to eat and then go on to the theatre. " Fred’ s wife was delighted. It was quite a while since they had been to the theatre which she liked very much. She met her husband as they had arranged. They had dinner and got to the thentre in good time. At the entrance, Fred took out his wallet to get the tickets. "It’ s very strange. ’ he said, "They aren’t here. ’ "Try your pockets. ’ suggested his wife. But the tickets weren’t there either. Then Fred look very upset. "What’ s the matter?" asked his wife. "Well" Fred explained, "I remember what I did with the tickets. I put them in my briefcase. But because I wasn’ t coming home. I left it in the office. ’