Задача 061633

July 17th was coming. It would be Mark’s __________________ birthday. THIRTEEN

His Mum asked him what he __________________ as a gift. Mark answered at once that his dream was to have a telescope to watch the stars. WANT

Mum__________________her head doubtfully. SHAKE

She knew that Mark enjoyed learning about space but a telescope was a __________________ present than they had planned. EXPENSIVE

After dinner the parents had a discussion about the present. “I think we should give Mark the telescope,” Dad said. “But we __________________ all our savings already,” Mum responded. SPEND

“We bought some new furniture and paid for our holidays. I wish we __________________ buy him this present but we really can’t.” CAN

“I think, we can,” Dad smiled. “Look, I’ve got an old friend, Nick, whose father was interested in astronomy. His father died many years ago, and Nick keeps all his things in the attic. I think he __________________ to sell us his telescope at half price.” AGREE

Nick __________________ roses in the garden when Mum and Dad arrived at his house. PLANT

“Yes, sure,” he said. “There are lots of __________________ in the attic. You can take whatever you want for Mark for free. I’m glad he’s taking up my father’s hobby.” BOX