Three friends Alan, Tom and Martin decided to run 184 miles along the most famous British river–from the beginning of the Thames down to its mouth, where the river runs into the sea.

Their preparations for the marathon didn’t take long and they set out. It was not easy to find the place marked on the map as the official source of the river Thames. In reality, it was an old stone under a big tree. Surprisingly, there was practically no water at the source, just a small pit. However, at the end of the first day, they came to a narrow stream running under a wooden bridge.

The runners were lucky with the weather; it was cool and bright for the whole week. Soft winds blew and the sun shone. In spite of the weather, the start of the marathon was not very promising. On the first day, Martin accidentally fell over a tree root and hurt his foot. In addition to that, Alan said he had damaged his rucksack during their preparation. However, the friends went on running.

They passed lovely houses and some wonderful nature. The Thames had grown from a small river into a strong stream. Hypnotised by the view of the river, Tom missed the path and fell into the mud. Cold and angry, he was a real trouble the first day. In the evening, the runners reached the point where the river became possible to navigate. The friends were so tired that they stopped at a cheap hotel for food, drink and sleep.

The second day they ran along arched stone bridges and through forty-five river locks¹, each one having its own history. The runners stopped at the first lock to take a photo by the 19th century statue of Old Father Thames. The other locks and the bridges, dating from the 13th century, could have told much about British royal families, writers and inventors, battles and victories. So the runners spent the second day exploring the locks and the old bridges and taking photos.

The next few days Alan, Tom and Martin ran through quiet and peaceful places in Oxfordshire. The calm river occupied all their thoughts and they left their troubles behind them. They spent nights at small Bed-and-Breakfasts with unusual foreign guests who were discovering the old British towns, castles and churches.

Closer to London the Thames changed its character. It became wide and busy with numerous boats and ships. The banks were full of grand houses with green lawns, street markets and modern walkways.

On the seventh day the runners followed the river as it cut the capital in two. The friends made their way past famous London sights such as The Tower, The London Eye and Greenwich.

Finally the friends got to The Thames Barrier, where the river ran into the sea. The marathon was over.

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¹River locks  — шлюзы на реке.

Three friends Alan, Tom and Martin decided to run 184 miles along the most famous British river–from the beginning of the Thames down to its mouth, where the river runs into the sea.

Their preparations for the marathon didn’t take long and they set out. It was not easy to find the place marked on the map as the official source of the river Thames. In reality, it was an old stone under a big tree. Surprisingly, there was practically no water at the source, just a small pit. However, at the end of the first day, they came to a narrow stream running under a wooden bridge.

The runners were lucky with the weather; it was cool and bright for the whole week. Soft winds blew and the sun shone. In spite of the weather, the start of the marathon was not very promising. On the first day, Martin accidentally fell over a tree root and hurt his foot. In addition to that, Alan said he had damaged his rucksack during their preparation. However, the friends went on running.

They passed lovely houses and some wonderful nature. The Thames had grown from a small river into a strong stream. Hypnotised by the view of the river, Tom missed the path and fell into the mud. Cold and angry, he was a real trouble the first day. In the evening, the runners reached the point where the river became possible to navigate. The friends were so tired that they stopped at a cheap hotel for food, drink and sleep.

The second day they ran along arched stone bridges and through forty-five river locks¹, each one having its own history. The runners stopped at the first lock to take a photo by the 19th century statue of Old Father Thames. The other locks and the bridges, dating from the 13th century, could have told much about British royal families, writers and inventors, battles and victories. So the runners spent the second day exploring the locks and the old bridges and taking photos.

The next few days Alan, Tom and Martin ran through quiet and peaceful places in Oxfordshire. The calm river occupied all their thoughts and they left their troubles behind them. They spent nights at small Bed-and-Breakfasts with unusual foreign guests who were discovering the old British towns, castles and churches.

Closer to London the Thames changed its character. It became wide and busy with numerous boats and ships. The banks were full of grand houses with green lawns, street markets and modern walkways.

On the seventh day the runners followed the river as it cut the capital in two. The friends made their way past famous London sights such as The Tower, The London Eye and Greenwich.

Finally the friends got to The Thames Barrier, where the river ran into the sea. The marathon was over.

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¹River locks  — шлюзы на реке.

Three friends Alan, Tom and Martin decided to run 184 miles along the most famous British river–from the beginning of the Thames down to its mouth, where the river runs into the sea.

Their preparations for the marathon didn’t take long and they set out. It was not easy to find the place marked on the map as the official source of the river Thames. In reality, it was an old stone under a big tree. Surprisingly, there was practically no water at the source, just a small pit. However, at the end of the first day, they came to a narrow stream running under a wooden bridge.

The runners were lucky with the weather; it was cool and bright for the whole week. Soft winds blew and the sun shone. In spite of the weather, the start of the marathon was not very promising. On the first day, Martin accidentally fell over a tree root and hurt his foot. In addition to that, Alan said he had damaged his rucksack during their preparation. However, the friends went on running.

They passed lovely houses and some wonderful nature. The Thames had grown from a small river into a strong stream. Hypnotised by the view of the river, Tom missed the path and fell into the mud. Cold and angry, he was a real trouble the first day. In the evening, the runners reached the point where the river became possible to navigate. The friends were so tired that they stopped at a cheap hotel for food, drink and sleep.

The second day they ran along arched stone bridges and through forty-five river locks¹, each one having its own history. The runners stopped at the first lock to take a photo by the 19th century statue of Old Father Thames. The other locks and the bridges, dating from the 13th century, could have told much about British royal families, writers and inventors, battles and victories. So the runners spent the second day exploring the locks and the old bridges and taking photos.

The next few days Alan, Tom and Martin ran through quiet and peaceful places in Oxfordshire. The calm river occupied all their thoughts and they left their troubles behind them. They spent nights at small Bed-and-Breakfasts with unusual foreign guests who were discovering the old British towns, castles and churches.

Closer to London the Thames changed its character. It became wide and busy with numerous boats and ships. The banks were full of grand houses with green lawns, street markets and modern walkways.

On the seventh day the runners followed the river as it cut the capital in two. The friends made their way past famous London sights such as The Tower, The London Eye and Greenwich.

Finally the friends got to The Thames Barrier, where the river ran into the sea. The marathon was over.

_____________________

¹River locks  — шлюзы на реке.

Three friends Alan, Tom and Martin decided to run 184 miles along the most famous British river–from the beginning of the Thames down to its mouth, where the river runs into the sea.

Their preparations for the marathon didn’t take long and they set out. It was not easy to find the place marked on the map as the official source of the river Thames. In reality, it was an old stone under a big tree. Surprisingly, there was practically no water at the source, just a small pit. However, at the end of the first day, they came to a narrow stream running under a wooden bridge.

The runners were lucky with the weather; it was cool and bright for the whole week. Soft winds blew and the sun shone. In spite of the weather, the start of the marathon was not very promising. On the first day, Martin accidentally fell over a tree root and hurt his foot. In addition to that, Alan said he had damaged his rucksack during their preparation. However, the friends went on running.

They passed lovely houses and some wonderful nature. The Thames had grown from a small river into a strong stream. Hypnotised by the view of the river, Tom missed the path and fell into the mud. Cold and angry, he was a real trouble the first day. In the evening, the runners reached the point where the river became possible to navigate. The friends were so tired that they stopped at a cheap hotel for food, drink and sleep.

The second day they ran along arched stone bridges and through forty-five river locks¹, each one having its own history. The runners stopped at the first lock to take a photo by the 19th century statue of Old Father Thames. The other locks and the bridges, dating from the 13th century, could have told much about British royal families, writers and inventors, battles and victories. So the runners spent the second day exploring the locks and the old bridges and taking photos.

The next few days Alan, Tom and Martin ran through quiet and peaceful places in Oxfordshire. The calm river occupied all their thoughts and they left their troubles behind them. They spent nights at small Bed-and-Breakfasts with unusual foreign guests who were discovering the old British towns, castles and churches.

Closer to London the Thames changed its character. It became wide and busy with numerous boats and ships. The banks were full of grand houses with green lawns, street markets and modern walkways.

On the seventh day the runners followed the river as it cut the capital in two. The friends made their way past famous London sights such as The Tower, The London Eye and Greenwich.

Finally the friends got to The Thames Barrier, where the river ran into the sea. The marathon was over.

_____________________

¹River locks  — шлюзы на реке.

Three friends Alan, Tom and Martin decided to run 184 miles along the most famous British river–from the beginning of the Thames down to its mouth, where the river runs into the sea.

Their preparations for the marathon didn’t take long and they set out. It was not easy to find the place marked on the map as the official source of the river Thames. In reality, it was an old stone under a big tree. Surprisingly, there was practically no water at the source, just a small pit. However, at the end of the first day, they came to a narrow stream running under a wooden bridge.

The runners were lucky with the weather; it was cool and bright for the whole week. Soft winds blew and the sun shone. In spite of the weather, the start of the marathon was not very promising. On the first day, Martin accidentally fell over a tree root and hurt his foot. In addition to that, Alan said he had damaged his rucksack during their preparation. However, the friends went on running.

They passed lovely houses and some wonderful nature. The Thames had grown from a small river into a strong stream. Hypnotised by the view of the river, Tom missed the path and fell into the mud. Cold and angry, he was a real trouble the first day. In the evening, the runners reached the point where the river became possible to navigate. The friends were so tired that they stopped at a cheap hotel for food, drink and sleep.

The second day they ran along arched stone bridges and through forty-five river locks¹, each one having its own history. The runners stopped at the first lock to take a photo by the 19th century statue of Old Father Thames. The other locks and the bridges, dating from the 13th century, could have told much about British royal families, writers and inventors, battles and victories. So the runners spent the second day exploring the locks and the old bridges and taking photos.

The next few days Alan, Tom and Martin ran through quiet and peaceful places in Oxfordshire. The calm river occupied all their thoughts and they left their troubles behind them. They spent nights at small Bed-and-Breakfasts with unusual foreign guests who were discovering the old British towns, castles and churches.

Closer to London the Thames changed its character. It became wide and busy with numerous boats and ships. The banks were full of grand houses with green lawns, street markets and modern walkways.

On the seventh day the runners followed the river as it cut the capital in two. The friends made their way past famous London sights such as The Tower, The London Eye and Greenwich.

Finally the friends got to The Thames Barrier, where the river ran into the sea. The marathon was over.

_____________________

¹River locks  — шлюзы на реке.

Three friends Alan, Tom and Martin decided to run 184 miles along the most famous British river–from the beginning of the Thames down to its mouth, where the river runs into the sea.

Their preparations for the marathon didn’t take long and they set out. It was not easy to find the place marked on the map as the official source of the river Thames. In reality, it was an old stone under a big tree. Surprisingly, there was practically no water at the source, just a small pit. However, at the end of the first day, they came to a narrow stream running under a wooden bridge.

The runners were lucky with the weather; it was cool and bright for the whole week. Soft winds blew and the sun shone. In spite of the weather, the start of the marathon was not very promising. On the first day, Martin accidentally fell over a tree root and hurt his foot. In addition to that, Alan said he had damaged his rucksack during their preparation. However, the friends went on running.

They passed lovely houses and some wonderful nature. The Thames had grown from a small river into a strong stream. Hypnotised by the view of the river, Tom missed the path and fell into the mud. Cold and angry, he was a real trouble the first day. In the evening, the runners reached the point where the river became possible to navigate. The friends were so tired that they stopped at a cheap hotel for food, drink and sleep.

The second day they ran along arched stone bridges and through forty-five river locks¹, each one having its own history. The runners stopped at the first lock to take a photo by the 19th century statue of Old Father Thames. The other locks and the bridges, dating from the 13th century, could have told much about British royal families, writers and inventors, battles and victories. So the runners spent the second day exploring the locks and the old bridges and taking photos.

The next few days Alan, Tom and Martin ran through quiet and peaceful places in Oxfordshire. The calm river occupied all their thoughts and they left their troubles behind them. They spent nights at small Bed-and-Breakfasts with unusual foreign guests who were discovering the old British towns, castles and churches.

Closer to London the Thames changed its character. It became wide and busy with numerous boats and ships. The banks were full of grand houses with green lawns, street markets and modern walkways.

On the seventh day the runners followed the river as it cut the capital in two. The friends made their way past famous London sights such as The Tower, The London Eye and Greenwich.

Finally the friends got to The Thames Barrier, where the river ran into the sea. The marathon was over.

_____________________

¹River locks  — шлюзы на реке.

Three friends Alan, Tom and Martin decided to run 184 miles along the most famous British river–from the beginning of the Thames down to its mouth, where the river runs into the sea.

Their preparations for the marathon didn’t take long and they set out. It was not easy to find the place marked on the map as the official source of the river Thames. In reality, it was an old stone under a big tree. Surprisingly, there was practically no water at the source, just a small pit. However, at the end of the first day, they came to a narrow stream running under a wooden bridge.

The runners were lucky with the weather; it was cool and bright for the whole week. Soft winds blew and the sun shone. In spite of the weather, the start of the marathon was not very promising. On the first day, Martin accidentally fell over a tree root and hurt his foot. In addition to that, Alan said he had damaged his rucksack during their preparation. However, the friends went on running.

They passed lovely houses and some wonderful nature. The Thames had grown from a small river into a strong stream. Hypnotised by the view of the river, Tom missed the path and fell into the mud. Cold and angry, he was a real trouble the first day. In the evening, the runners reached the point where the river became possible to navigate. The friends were so tired that they stopped at a cheap hotel for food, drink and sleep.

The second day they ran along arched stone bridges and through forty-five river locks¹, each one having its own history. The runners stopped at the first lock to take a photo by the 19th century statue of Old Father Thames. The other locks and the bridges, dating from the 13th century, could have told much about British royal families, writers and inventors, battles and victories. So the runners spent the second day exploring the locks and the old bridges and taking photos.

The next few days Alan, Tom and Martin ran through quiet and peaceful places in Oxfordshire. The calm river occupied all their thoughts and they left their troubles behind them. They spent nights at small Bed-and-Breakfasts with unusual foreign guests who were discovering the old British towns, castles and churches.

Closer to London the Thames changed its character. It became wide and busy with numerous boats and ships. The banks were full of grand houses with green lawns, street markets and modern walkways.

On the seventh day the runners followed the river as it cut the capital in two. The friends made their way past famous London sights such as The Tower, The London Eye and Greenwich.

Finally the friends got to The Thames Barrier, where the river ran into the sea. The marathon was over.

_____________________

¹River locks  — шлюзы на реке.

Three friends Alan, Tom and Martin decided to run 184 miles along the most famous British river–from the beginning of the Thames down to its mouth, where the river runs into the sea.

Their preparations for the marathon didn’t take long and they set out. It was not easy to find the place marked on the map as the official source of the river Thames. In reality, it was an old stone under a big tree. Surprisingly, there was practically no water at the source, just a small pit. However, at the end of the first day, they came to a narrow stream running under a wooden bridge.

The runners were lucky with the weather; it was cool and bright for the whole week. Soft winds blew and the sun shone. In spite of the weather, the start of the marathon was not very promising. On the first day, Martin accidentally fell over a tree root and hurt his foot. In addition to that, Alan said he had damaged his rucksack during their preparation. However, the friends went on running.

They passed lovely houses and some wonderful nature. The Thames had grown from a small river into a strong stream. Hypnotised by the view of the river, Tom missed the path and fell into the mud. Cold and angry, he was a real trouble the first day. In the evening, the runners reached the point where the river became possible to navigate. The friends were so tired that they stopped at a cheap hotel for food, drink and sleep.

The second day they ran along arched stone bridges and through forty-five river locks¹, each one having its own history. The runners stopped at the first lock to take a photo by the 19th century statue of Old Father Thames. The other locks and the bridges, dating from the 13th century, could have told much about British royal families, writers and inventors, battles and victories. So the runners spent the second day exploring the locks and the old bridges and taking photos.

The next few days Alan, Tom and Martin ran through quiet and peaceful places in Oxfordshire. The calm river occupied all their thoughts and they left their troubles behind them. They spent nights at small Bed-and-Breakfasts with unusual foreign guests who were discovering the old British towns, castles and churches.

Closer to London the Thames changed its character. It became wide and busy with numerous boats and ships. The banks were full of grand houses with green lawns, street markets and modern walkways.

On the seventh day the runners followed the river as it cut the capital in two. The friends made their way past famous London sights such as The Tower, The London Eye and Greenwich.

Finally the friends got to The Thames Barrier, where the river ran into the sea. The marathon was over.

_____________________

¹River locks  — шлюзы на реке.

Jack always put off his homework because he wanted to watch television. At first his mother let him do this. However, after watching television, Jack __________________ (NOT/WANT) to do anything either. He said: “I __________________ (BE) too tired. I’ll get up early tomorrow to do my homework”. Naturally, the next day he __________________ (WAKE) up late and went to school without doing his homework. At last his mother said: ‘You can only watch TV when you’ve done your homework.' However, half an hour later, when she entered the room, she saw that Jack __________________ (WATCH) TV! “I __________________ (DO) my homework already!” Jack announced and turned back to the screen. His mum had a look at his exercise books. The homework was there, but it __________________ (WRITE) carelessly and obviously contained lots of mistakes. “I wish Thomas Edison __________________ (CAN) see how his invention affects some people.” Jack’s mother said. “Who’s Thomas Edison?” asked Jack. “A great scientist. He studied electricity and he invented the light bulb to light our houses. Television wouldn’t be possible without __________________ (HE).” One day, in class, the teacher asked the students who Thomas Edison was. Jack answered at once: “He was the __________________ (ONE) man who gave people the opportunity to watch television without candlelight.”

Jack always put off his homework because he wanted to watch television. At first his mother let him do this. However, after watching television, Jack __________________ (NOT/WANT) to do anything either. He said: “I __________________ (BE) too tired. I’ll get up early tomorrow to do my homework”. Naturally, the next day he __________________ (WAKE) up late and went to school without doing his homework. At last his mother said: ‘You can only watch TV when you’ve done your homework.' However, half an hour later, when she entered the room, she saw that Jack __________________ (WATCH) TV! “I __________________ (DO) my homework already!” Jack announced and turned back to the screen. His mum had a look at his exercise books. The homework was there, but it __________________ (WRITE) carelessly and obviously contained lots of mistakes. “I wish Thomas Edison __________________ (CAN) see how his invention affects some people.” Jack’s mother said. “Who’s Thomas Edison?” asked Jack. “A great scientist. He studied electricity and he invented the light bulb to light our houses. Television wouldn’t be possible without __________________ (HE).” One day, in class, the teacher asked the students who Thomas Edison was. Jack answered at once: “He was the __________________ (ONE) man who gave people the opportunity to watch television without candlelight.”

Jack always put off his homework because he wanted to watch television. At first his mother let him do this. However, after watching television, Jack __________________ (NOT/WANT) to do anything either. He said: “I __________________ (BE) too tired. I’ll get up early tomorrow to do my homework”. Naturally, the next day he __________________ (WAKE) up late and went to school without doing his homework. At last his mother said: ‘You can only watch TV when you’ve done your homework.' However, half an hour later, when she entered the room, she saw that Jack __________________ (WATCH) TV! “I __________________ (DO) my homework already!” Jack announced and turned back to the screen. His mum had a look at his exercise books. The homework was there, but it __________________ (WRITE) carelessly and obviously contained lots of mistakes. “I wish Thomas Edison __________________ (CAN) see how his invention affects some people.” Jack’s mother said. “Who’s Thomas Edison?” asked Jack. “A great scientist. He studied electricity and he invented the light bulb to light our houses. Television wouldn’t be possible without __________________ (HE).” One day, in class, the teacher asked the students who Thomas Edison was. Jack answered at once: “He was the __________________ (ONE) man who gave people the opportunity to watch television without candlelight.”

Jack always put off his homework because he wanted to watch television. At first his mother let him do this. However, after watching television, Jack __________________ (NOT/WANT) to do anything either. He said: “I __________________ (BE) too tired. I’ll get up early tomorrow to do my homework”. Naturally, the next day he __________________ (WAKE) up late and went to school without doing his homework. At last his mother said: ‘You can only watch TV when you’ve done your homework.' However, half an hour later, when she entered the room, she saw that Jack __________________ (WATCH) TV! “I __________________ (DO) my homework already!” Jack announced and turned back to the screen. His mum had a look at his exercise books. The homework was there, but it __________________ (WRITE) carelessly and obviously contained lots of mistakes. “I wish Thomas Edison __________________ (CAN) see how his invention affects some people.” Jack’s mother said. “Who’s Thomas Edison?” asked Jack. “A great scientist. He studied electricity and he invented the light bulb to light our houses. Television wouldn’t be possible without __________________ (HE).” One day, in class, the teacher asked the students who Thomas Edison was. Jack answered at once: “He was the __________________ (ONE) man who gave people the opportunity to watch television without candlelight.”

Jack always put off his homework because he wanted to watch television. At first his mother let him do this. However, after watching television, Jack __________________ (NOT/WANT) to do anything either. He said: “I __________________ (BE) too tired. I’ll get up early tomorrow to do my homework”. Naturally, the next day he __________________ (WAKE) up late and went to school without doing his homework. At last his mother said: ‘You can only watch TV when you’ve done your homework.' However, half an hour later, when she entered the room, she saw that Jack __________________ (WATCH) TV! “I __________________ (DO) my homework already!” Jack announced and turned back to the screen. His mum had a look at his exercise books. The homework was there, but it __________________ (WRITE) carelessly and obviously contained lots of mistakes. “I wish Thomas Edison __________________ (CAN) see how his invention affects some people.” Jack’s mother said. “Who’s Thomas Edison?” asked Jack. “A great scientist. He studied electricity and he invented the light bulb to light our houses. Television wouldn’t be possible without __________________ (HE).” One day, in class, the teacher asked the students who Thomas Edison was. Jack answered at once: “He was the __________________ (ONE) man who gave people the opportunity to watch television without candlelight.”

Jack always put off his homework because he wanted to watch television. At first his mother let him do this. However, after watching television, Jack __________________ (NOT/WANT) to do anything either. He said: “I __________________ (BE) too tired. I’ll get up early tomorrow to do my homework”. Naturally, the next day he __________________ (WAKE) up late and went to school without doing his homework. At last his mother said: ‘You can only watch TV when you’ve done your homework.' However, half an hour later, when she entered the room, she saw that Jack __________________ (WATCH) TV! “I __________________ (DO) my homework already!” Jack announced and turned back to the screen. His mum had a look at his exercise books. The homework was there, but it __________________ (WRITE) carelessly and obviously contained lots of mistakes. “I wish Thomas Edison __________________ (CAN) see how his invention affects some people.” Jack’s mother said. “Who’s Thomas Edison?” asked Jack. “A great scientist. He studied electricity and he invented the light bulb to light our houses. Television wouldn’t be possible without __________________ (HE).” One day, in class, the teacher asked the students who Thomas Edison was. Jack answered at once: “He was the __________________ (ONE) man who gave people the opportunity to watch television without candlelight.”

Jack always put off his homework because he wanted to watch television. At first his mother let him do this. However, after watching television, Jack __________________ (NOT/WANT) to do anything either. He said: “I __________________ (BE) too tired. I’ll get up early tomorrow to do my homework”. Naturally, the next day he __________________ (WAKE) up late and went to school without doing his homework. At last his mother said: ‘You can only watch TV when you’ve done your homework.' However, half an hour later, when she entered the room, she saw that Jack __________________ (WATCH) TV! “I __________________ (DO) my homework already!” Jack announced and turned back to the screen. His mum had a look at his exercise books. The homework was there, but it __________________ (WRITE) carelessly and obviously contained lots of mistakes. “I wish Thomas Edison __________________ (CAN) see how his invention affects some people.” Jack’s mother said. “Who’s Thomas Edison?” asked Jack. “A great scientist. He studied electricity and he invented the light bulb to light our houses. Television wouldn’t be possible without __________________ (HE).” One day, in class, the teacher asked the students who Thomas Edison was. Jack answered at once: “He was the __________________ (ONE) man who gave people the opportunity to watch television without candlelight.”

Jack always put off his homework because he wanted to watch television. At first his mother let him do this. However, after watching television, Jack __________________ (NOT/WANT) to do anything either. He said: “I __________________ (BE) too tired. I’ll get up early tomorrow to do my homework”. Naturally, the next day he __________________ (WAKE) up late and went to school without doing his homework. At last his mother said: ‘You can only watch TV when you’ve done your homework.' However, half an hour later, when she entered the room, she saw that Jack __________________ (WATCH) TV! “I __________________ (DO) my homework already!” Jack announced and turned back to the screen. His mum had a look at his exercise books. The homework was there, but it __________________ (WRITE) carelessly and obviously contained lots of mistakes. “I wish Thomas Edison __________________ (CAN) see how his invention affects some people.” Jack’s mother said. “Who’s Thomas Edison?” asked Jack. “A great scientist. He studied electricity and he invented the light bulb to light our houses. Television wouldn’t be possible without __________________ (HE).” One day, in class, the teacher asked the students who Thomas Edison was. Jack answered at once: “He was the __________________ (ONE) man who gave people the opportunity to watch television without candlelight.”

Jack always put off his homework because he wanted to watch television. At first his mother let him do this. However, after watching television, Jack __________________ (NOT/WANT) to do anything either. He said: “I __________________ (BE) too tired. I’ll get up early tomorrow to do my homework”. Naturally, the next day he __________________ (WAKE) up late and went to school without doing his homework. At last his mother said: ‘You can only watch TV when you’ve done your homework.' However, half an hour later, when she entered the room, she saw that Jack __________________ (WATCH) TV! “I __________________ (DO) my homework already!” Jack announced and turned back to the screen. His mum had a look at his exercise books. The homework was there, but it __________________ (WRITE) carelessly and obviously contained lots of mistakes. “I wish Thomas Edison __________________ (CAN) see how his invention affects some people.” Jack’s mother said. “Who’s Thomas Edison?” asked Jack. “A great scientist. He studied electricity and he invented the light bulb to light our houses. Television wouldn’t be possible without __________________ (HE).” One day, in class, the teacher asked the students who Thomas Edison was. Jack answered at once: “He was the __________________ (ONE) man who gave people the opportunity to watch television without candlelight.”

It was getting dark and Ken turned on the light. On Sunday night the house was ____________(USUALLY) quiet. No noises from the kitchen, no little brothers screaming, no music or sounds of the TV; the house seemed ______________(DESERT). His parents and the twins had left for the country but Ken refused to go with them. His dad liked fishing, his mum was a keen _____________(GARDEN) but to Ken life in the country seemed ______________(BORE) so he stayed at home. He thought that it would be fun, but it wasn't. Ken spent the whole Saturday playing his computer. Now he was ____________(QUIET) sitting in the armchair and listening to the sounds from outside. He hoped to hear the car engine which would mean his family were home at last ____________(LONELY) was not a nice feeling and Ken was determined not to experience it again.

It was getting dark and Ken turned on the light. On Sunday night the house was ____________(USUALLY) quiet. No noises from the kitchen, no little brothers screaming, no music or sounds of the TV; the house seemed ______________(DESERT). His parents and the twins had left for the country but Ken refused to go with them. His dad liked fishing, his mum was a keen _____________(GARDEN) but to Ken life in the country seemed ______________(BORE) so he stayed at home. He thought that it would be fun, but it wasn't. Ken spent the whole Saturday playing his computer. Now he was ____________(QUIET) sitting in the armchair and listening to the sounds from outside. He hoped to hear the car engine which would mean his family were home at last ____________(LONELY) was not a nice feeling and Ken was determined not to experience it again.

It was getting dark and Ken turned on the light. On Sunday night the house was ____________(USUALLY) quiet. No noises from the kitchen, no little brothers screaming, no music or sounds of the TV; the house seemed ______________(DESERT). His parents and the twins had left for the country but Ken refused to go with them. His dad liked fishing, his mum was a keen _____________(GARDEN) but to Ken life in the country seemed ______________(BORE) so he stayed at home. He thought that it would be fun, but it wasn't. Ken spent the whole Saturday playing his computer. Now he was ____________(QUIET) sitting in the armchair and listening to the sounds from outside. He hoped to hear the car engine which would mean his family were home at last ____________(LONELY) was not a nice feeling and Ken was determined not to experience it again.

It was getting dark and Ken turned on the light. On Sunday night the house was ____________(USUALLY) quiet. No noises from the kitchen, no little brothers screaming, no music or sounds of the TV; the house seemed ______________(DESERT). His parents and the twins had left for the country but Ken refused to go with them. His dad liked fishing, his mum was a keen _____________(GARDEN) but to Ken life in the country seemed ______________(BORE) so he stayed at home. He thought that it would be fun, but it wasn't. Ken spent the whole Saturday playing his computer. Now he was ____________(QUIET) sitting in the armchair and listening to the sounds from outside. He hoped to hear the car engine which would mean his family were home at last ____________(LONELY) was not a nice feeling and Ken was determined not to experience it again.

It was getting dark and Ken turned on the light. On Sunday night the house was ____________(USUALLY) quiet. No noises from the kitchen, no little brothers screaming, no music or sounds of the TV; the house seemed ______________(DESERT). His parents and the twins had left for the country but Ken refused to go with them. His dad liked fishing, his mum was a keen _____________(GARDEN) but to Ken life in the country seemed ______________(BORE) so he stayed at home. He thought that it would be fun, but it wasn't. Ken spent the whole Saturday playing his computer. Now he was ____________(QUIET) sitting in the armchair and listening to the sounds from outside. He hoped to hear the car engine which would mean his family were home at last ____________(LONELY) was not a nice feeling and Ken was determined not to experience it again.

It was getting dark and Ken turned on the light. On Sunday night the house was ____________(USUALLY) quiet. No noises from the kitchen, no little brothers screaming, no music or sounds of the TV; the house seemed ______________(DESERT). His parents and the twins had left for the country but Ken refused to go with them. His dad liked fishing, his mum was a keen _____________(GARDEN) but to Ken life in the country seemed ______________(BORE) so he stayed at home. He thought that it would be fun, but it wasn't. Ken spent the whole Saturday playing his computer. Now he was ____________(QUIET) sitting in the armchair and listening to the sounds from outside. He hoped to hear the car engine which would mean his family were home at last ____________(LONELY) was not a nice feeling and Ken was determined not to experience it again.