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प्रश्न
What happens when the zip on his carry-on bag gives way?
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उत्तर
When the zip on his carry-on bag gave way, the side of the bag flew open and everything within fell and scattered on the ground. These things included newspaper cuttings and other loose papers, a 14-ounce tin of pipe tobacco, magazines, passport, English money and film.
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