IN: I am alive , and in fact quite well . I spent a quick two weeks in NYC and am now back in la la land . When I got home in NY I discovered my locks had been changed .
Why is the narrator likely panicking ?

OUT: They ca n't get into their home .

IN: Tropical storm Ike ( because that 's what he was by the time he reached us ) came and went past Mabel 's House this weekend . I , for one , am a weather nut . I turn on the tv and watch the warnings , listen for signs of fear in the meteorologists ' voices and constantly check out the window .
Why are some local residents frightened ?

OUT: There is a big rain storm .

IN: I got the results from the first part of my A Levels today . I did nt do very well , not by my own standards anyway . But something that really made me smile was : I was talking to my cousin and she told me her results and i then told my mum . Then she pulled me aside and gave me a huge hug .
Why would the mother give the narrator a big hug ?

OUT:
The narrator did well on a test .