On a nearby hill, he could see smoke waving slowly skywards from the chimney of the Nelson family home.“Bees don't like smoke，” he thought.“They couldn't get into the house.” Andy raced towards the Nelson house, but the bees were gaining ground.Andy knew he could not reach the house in time.He estimated that the bees would catch up with him soon.

　　Suddenly, out of the corner of his eyes, he spotted a small dam used by Mr.Nelson to irrigate his vegetable garden.Off his bike and into the cool water he dived, disappearing below the surface and away from the savage insects.After holding his breath for as long as he could, Andy came up for air and noticed the bees had gone.Dragging himself out of the dam, he struggled up the hilly slope and rang the doorbell.Mrs.Nelson took him inside and rang his mother.

　　“You'll really need that fishing break to help you recover，” laughed his mother with relief.“Thank goodness you didn't panic！” But Andy did not hear her.He was dreaming once again of the fish he would catch tomorrow.

　　36．Why did Andy fail to notice the swarm of bees earlier?

　　A．He was riding to school.

　　B．He was listening to a strange sound.

　　C．He was going fishing with his father.

　　D．He was lost in the thought of the fishing trip.

　　37．Which of the following is NOT mentioned about the swarm of bees in the passage?

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