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.

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¹River locks  — шлюзы на реке.

When Allan got to the airport, the airport official said: “I’m sorry, sir, but your plane __________________(TAKE) off. You will have to take the next flight. You __________________(ARRIVE) in New York at about midnight.” Allan was very upset: “I must be in New York at 6pm. I have a job interview there. I can't miss it. It’s the __________________(GOOD) job in the world. Thousands of men and __________________(WOMAN) dream of such a job.” The airport lady __________________(SAY) nothing and turned to another passenger. Allan wanted to ask her about other possible options, but she looked very busy so he stepped aside. Allan didn't know what to do. He realised that he _________(HAVE) to call the company manager and tell him that he would not come. For the __________________(ONE) time in his life Allan felt really disappointed. There probably wouldn't be a second chance for __________________(HE). He pulled out his notebook. The time of the interview __________________(WRITE) there: 6pm, Tuesday. Allan looked at his digital watch and read: 2pm, Monday.

When Allan got to the airport, the airport official said: “I’m sorry, sir, but your plane __________________(TAKE) off. You will have to take the next flight. You __________________(ARRIVE) in New York at about midnight.” Allan was very upset: “I must be in New York at 6pm. I have a job interview there. I can't miss it. It’s the __________________(GOOD) job in the world. Thousands of men and __________________(WOMAN) dream of such a job.” The airport lady __________________(SAY) nothing and turned to another passenger. Allan wanted to ask her about other possible options, but she looked very busy so he stepped aside. Allan didn't know what to do. He realised that he _________(HAVE) to call the company manager and tell him that he would not come. For the __________________(ONE) time in his life Allan felt really disappointed. There probably wouldn't be a second chance for __________________(HE). He pulled out his notebook. The time of the interview __________________(WRITE) there: 6pm, Tuesday. Allan looked at his digital watch and read: 2pm, Monday.

When Allan got to the airport, the airport official said: “I’m sorry, sir, but your plane __________________(TAKE) off. You will have to take the next flight. You __________________(ARRIVE) in New York at about midnight.” Allan was very upset: “I must be in New York at 6pm. I have a job interview there. I can't miss it. It’s the __________________(GOOD) job in the world. Thousands of men and __________________(WOMAN) dream of such a job.” The airport lady __________________(SAY) nothing and turned to another passenger. Allan wanted to ask her about other possible options, but she looked very busy so he stepped aside. Allan didn't know what to do. He realised that he _________(HAVE) to call the company manager and tell him that he would not come. For the __________________(ONE) time in his life Allan felt really disappointed. There probably wouldn't be a second chance for __________________(HE). He pulled out his notebook. The time of the interview __________________(WRITE) there: 6pm, Tuesday. Allan looked at his digital watch and read: 2pm, Monday.

When Allan got to the airport, the airport official said: “I’m sorry, sir, but your plane __________________(TAKE) off. You will have to take the next flight. You __________________(ARRIVE) in New York at about midnight.” Allan was very upset: “I must be in New York at 6pm. I have a job interview there. I can't miss it. It’s the __________________(GOOD) job in the world. Thousands of men and __________________(WOMAN) dream of such a job.” The airport lady __________________(SAY) nothing and turned to another passenger. Allan wanted to ask her about other possible options, but she looked very busy so he stepped aside. Allan didn't know what to do. He realised that he _________(HAVE) to call the company manager and tell him that he would not come. For the __________________(ONE) time in his life Allan felt really disappointed. There probably wouldn't be a second chance for __________________(HE). He pulled out his notebook. The time of the interview __________________(WRITE) there: 6pm, Tuesday. Allan looked at his digital watch and read: 2pm, Monday.

When Allan got to the airport, the airport official said: “I’m sorry, sir, but your plane __________________(TAKE) off. You will have to take the next flight. You __________________(ARRIVE) in New York at about midnight.” Allan was very upset: “I must be in New York at 6pm. I have a job interview there. I can't miss it. It’s the __________________(GOOD) job in the world. Thousands of men and __________________(WOMAN) dream of such a job.” The airport lady __________________(SAY) nothing and turned to another passenger. Allan wanted to ask her about other possible options, but she looked very busy so he stepped aside. Allan didn't know what to do. He realised that he _________(HAVE) to call the company manager and tell him that he would not come. For the __________________(ONE) time in his life Allan felt really disappointed. There probably wouldn't be a second chance for __________________(HE). He pulled out his notebook. The time of the interview __________________(WRITE) there: 6pm, Tuesday. Allan looked at his digital watch and read: 2pm, Monday.

When Allan got to the airport, the airport official said: “I’m sorry, sir, but your plane __________________(TAKE) off. You will have to take the next flight. You __________________(ARRIVE) in New York at about midnight.” Allan was very upset: “I must be in New York at 6pm. I have a job interview there. I can't miss it. It’s the __________________(GOOD) job in the world. Thousands of men and __________________(WOMAN) dream of such a job.” The airport lady __________________(SAY) nothing and turned to another passenger. Allan wanted to ask her about other possible options, but she looked very busy so he stepped aside. Allan didn't know what to do. He realised that he _________(HAVE) to call the company manager and tell him that he would not come. For the __________________(ONE) time in his life Allan felt really disappointed. There probably wouldn't be a second chance for __________________(HE). He pulled out his notebook. The time of the interview __________________(WRITE) there: 6pm, Tuesday. Allan looked at his digital watch and read: 2pm, Monday.

When Allan got to the airport, the airport official said: “I’m sorry, sir, but your plane __________________(TAKE) off. You will have to take the next flight. You __________________(ARRIVE) in New York at about midnight.” Allan was very upset: “I must be in New York at 6pm. I have a job interview there. I can't miss it. It’s the __________________(GOOD) job in the world. Thousands of men and __________________(WOMAN) dream of such a job.” The airport lady __________________(SAY) nothing and turned to another passenger. Allan wanted to ask her about other possible options, but she looked very busy so he stepped aside. Allan didn't know what to do. He realised that he _________(HAVE) to call the company manager and tell him that he would not come. For the __________________(ONE) time in his life Allan felt really disappointed. There probably wouldn't be a second chance for __________________(HE). He pulled out his notebook. The time of the interview __________________(WRITE) there: 6pm, Tuesday. Allan looked at his digital watch and read: 2pm, Monday.

When Allan got to the airport, the airport official said: “I’m sorry, sir, but your plane __________________(TAKE) off. You will have to take the next flight. You __________________(ARRIVE) in New York at about midnight.” Allan was very upset: “I must be in New York at 6pm. I have a job interview there. I can't miss it. It’s the __________________(GOOD) job in the world. Thousands of men and __________________(WOMAN) dream of such a job.” The airport lady __________________(SAY) nothing and turned to another passenger. Allan wanted to ask her about other possible options, but she looked very busy so he stepped aside. Allan didn't know what to do. He realised that he _________(HAVE) to call the company manager and tell him that he would not come. For the __________________(ONE) time in his life Allan felt really disappointed. There probably wouldn't be a second chance for __________________(HE). He pulled out his notebook. The time of the interview __________________(WRITE) there: 6pm, Tuesday. Allan looked at his digital watch and read: 2pm, Monday.

When Allan got to the airport, the airport official said: “I’m sorry, sir, but your plane __________________(TAKE) off. You will have to take the next flight. You __________________(ARRIVE) in New York at about midnight.” Allan was very upset: “I must be in New York at 6pm. I have a job interview there. I can't miss it. It’s the __________________(GOOD) job in the world. Thousands of men and __________________(WOMAN) dream of such a job.” The airport lady __________________(SAY) nothing and turned to another passenger. Allan wanted to ask her about other possible options, but she looked very busy so he stepped aside. Allan didn't know what to do. He realised that he _________(HAVE) to call the company manager and tell him that he would not come. For the __________________(ONE) time in his life Allan felt really disappointed. There probably wouldn't be a second chance for __________________(HE). He pulled out his notebook. The time of the interview __________________(WRITE) there: 6pm, Tuesday. Allan looked at his digital watch and read: 2pm, Monday.

The Turners were not used to snow. The most they ever got in Birmingham was an inch or so each winter. Even that happened quite __________________(RARE). The __________________(FUN) thing was that a tiny bit of snow was enough to cancel school and even to close some businesses. One night, in March of 1993, something very __________________(EXCITE) happened. Very cold air from Canada created the "Storm of the Century". When the Turner kids woke up on Saturday morning, there were 17 inches of __________________(WONDER) snow as far as the eye could see. The Turners were in shock. They had no idea what to do. Though Mr. Turner was an experienced __________________(DRIVE) he chose to leave his car in the garage. He wanted the whole family to stay at home but it was natural for the kids to __________________(AGREE) with him. They put on the warmest clothes they had and ran outside to enjoy the snow.

The Turners were not used to snow. The most they ever got in Birmingham was an inch or so each winter. Even that happened quite __________________(RARE). The __________________(FUN) thing was that a tiny bit of snow was enough to cancel school and even to close some businesses. One night, in March of 1993, something very __________________(EXCITE) happened. Very cold air from Canada created the "Storm of the Century". When the Turner kids woke up on Saturday morning, there were 17 inches of __________________(WONDER) snow as far as the eye could see. The Turners were in shock. They had no idea what to do. Though Mr. Turner was an experienced __________________(DRIVE) he chose to leave his car in the garage. He wanted the whole family to stay at home but it was natural for the kids to __________________(AGREE) with him. They put on the warmest clothes they had and ran outside to enjoy the snow.

The Turners were not used to snow. The most they ever got in Birmingham was an inch or so each winter. Even that happened quite __________________(RARE). The __________________(FUN) thing was that a tiny bit of snow was enough to cancel school and even to close some businesses. One night, in March of 1993, something very __________________(EXCITE) happened. Very cold air from Canada created the "Storm of the Century". When the Turner kids woke up on Saturday morning, there were 17 inches of __________________(WONDER) snow as far as the eye could see. The Turners were in shock. They had no idea what to do. Though Mr. Turner was an experienced __________________(DRIVE) he chose to leave his car in the garage. He wanted the whole family to stay at home but it was natural for the kids to __________________(AGREE) with him. They put on the warmest clothes they had and ran outside to enjoy the snow.

The Turners were not used to snow. The most they ever got in Birmingham was an inch or so each winter. Even that happened quite __________________(RARE). The __________________(FUN) thing was that a tiny bit of snow was enough to cancel school and even to close some businesses. One night, in March of 1993, something very __________________(EXCITE) happened. Very cold air from Canada created the "Storm of the Century". When the Turner kids woke up on Saturday morning, there were 17 inches of __________________(WONDER) snow as far as the eye could see. The Turners were in shock. They had no idea what to do. Though Mr. Turner was an experienced __________________(DRIVE) he chose to leave his car in the garage. He wanted the whole family to stay at home but it was natural for the kids to __________________(AGREE) with him. They put on the warmest clothes they had and ran outside to enjoy the snow.

The Turners were not used to snow. The most they ever got in Birmingham was an inch or so each winter. Even that happened quite __________________(RARE). The __________________(FUN) thing was that a tiny bit of snow was enough to cancel school and even to close some businesses. One night, in March of 1993, something very __________________(EXCITE) happened. Very cold air from Canada created the "Storm of the Century". When the Turner kids woke up on Saturday morning, there were 17 inches of __________________(WONDER) snow as far as the eye could see. The Turners were in shock. They had no idea what to do. Though Mr. Turner was an experienced __________________(DRIVE) he chose to leave his car in the garage. He wanted the whole family to stay at home but it was natural for the kids to __________________(AGREE) with him. They put on the warmest clothes they had and ran outside to enjoy the snow.

The Turners were not used to snow. The most they ever got in Birmingham was an inch or so each winter. Even that happened quite __________________(RARE). The __________________(FUN) thing was that a tiny bit of snow was enough to cancel school and even to close some businesses. One night, in March of 1993, something very __________________(EXCITE) happened. Very cold air from Canada created the "Storm of the Century". When the Turner kids woke up on Saturday morning, there were 17 inches of __________________(WONDER) snow as far as the eye could see. The Turners were in shock. They had no idea what to do. Though Mr. Turner was an experienced __________________(DRIVE) he chose to leave his car in the garage. He wanted the whole family to stay at home but it was natural for the kids to __________________(AGREE) with him. They put on the warmest clothes they had and ran outside to enjoy the snow.