Read the text and complete it with the words and phrases given
- a gorgeous summer
- Thrilled
- ventured outdoors
- At first
- peacefully on the water
- puzzled and
- than Spot pulled the lead
- as lightning
It was [ ] morning. Ted, a 14-year-old boy, and his dog Spot woke up in an old cottage in the village where Ted's grandparents lived. Ted and Spot had come from the city the day before to spend their summer holidays in the countryside. Ted was a keen explorer, and he didn't want to waste his time. [ ], Ted and Spot [ ] to explore the fields and the bank of the river.
[ ], they swam in the river. The water was cool and refreshing. Then, they went strolling along the bank. They saw some fishing boats resting [ ] and some people travelling in their canoes. They came up to the forest. Suddenly, Spot stood still, [ ] strained. He could smell something strange. No sooner had Ted noticed a funny little rabbit [ ] and dashed after the cute creature, as quick [ ]. Startled, Ted let go of the lead, and Spot set after the rabbit as a hound. "Spot, wait! Don't go!", Ted yelled. He rushed after the dog.
- Displeased with
- the heart of
- anxiously begged
- did his best
- After what seemed
- jumped for
- relieved
They had been running through the forest for some time when the rabbit suddenly disappeared into a hole. [ ] the rabbit's disappearance, Spot stopped. Tired, Ted {stumbled to him} and picked up the lead. The boy looked around and realised that they were lost. Terrified, he tried to find his way back, but instead of getting out of the forest, they seemed to be going to [ ] it. While they kept wandering through the forest, Ted realised he couldn't find the way. He [ ] Spot to find the way back home. Spot seemed to be enjoying the adventure, but he realised that the boy didn't think it to be exciting. So Spot [ ] to find the way.
[ ] an eternity, the boy and the dog finally got out to the river bank. Ted [ ] joy. Now they could get back to the village. Ted felt [ ], and Spot was embarrassed. The dog knew Ted hadn't been happy with the rabbit chase.