1. 1 Reading task

2. 2 The amazing circus monkey was born with only one arm but loads of extra fur.

3. 3 The cities of Hull and Reading were gutted by fire during an air raid.

4. 4 "Shall we invite them here for Thanksgiving?", Katie said, getting out of the car.

5. 5 Peter knew he had to do his best not to be rude, or he might well be booted out.

6. 6 You can keep prodding a crocodile once it's spotted you, but you need cunning and daring!

7. 7 Considering the price they had paid, there wasn't much choice of films at the cinema that night.

8. 8 Ian Flemming always looked at the ceiling when he was searching for the word that fitted best.

9. 9 After dinner, father will often sit down and read the paper, relaxing as his belly grows bigger and fatter.

10. 10 The girl heard the bird's voice singing, sounding sweeter as she rode her horse towards the clearing.

11. 11 Dale had never wanted a sister. He totally hated that silly little girl. "You better not be lying to me" he cried.

12. 12 The cat followed the trail along to the watering hole. It was next to the hut where the honey bees live.

13. 13 Rita was still smiling when she said to the waiter, "sir, as a matter of fact, that small prize is first rate!"

14. 14 The young man sat down, putting his wet feet by the fire. One boot was more covered in mud than the other, he noted.

15. 15 Ruth ran up the street, passing buildings with scaffolding on either side. Bruce was waiting at the door of the house. He was wearing his best wool coat with green piping at the collar.

16. 16 Barry waited a while then took off his fleece and ordered a nice pint of Carling. “Come over here and join me", a voice said. He looked around and saw Scott, staggering towards him.

17. 17 She eyed him with caution when she saw the size of the red and purple bruise on his poor sad face. He looked like he had fleas; he probably had a broken rib and he was bleeding too.