Put the sentences in the right order. Then check your order with Chapter 9.

1. They pull the boat much too fast.

2. Soon they stop again, because they want their hats or because they have seen a cow.

1. You always need three girls to tow a boat.

2. When they do that, the boat goes out into middle of the river and starts to turn round.

3. They usually begin by tying themselves up in the rope.

4. So you have to shout at them, «Keep the boat moving,» and they start pulling again.

5. After a few minutes they get tired of running, and stop suddenly.

6. When they finally get the rope straight, they always start by running.

Choose a word from the recommended vocabulary list to match the following definitions:

n very confused, and often having a surprised expression on your face, because you do not know why something is happening, or because things are happening very quickly

n someone who has a serious attitude to their work or their duties and tries hard to do everything they have been asked to do in the way it should be done

n full of interest and energy and energy, especially when talking to someone

n to have good qualities, that make you feel proud to be connected with them

n to make someone feel less worried or frightened about the situation, for example by being friendly to them or by telling them there is nothing to worry about

n a very small and unimportant problem or detail that is not worth worrying about or wasting time over

n to take your hands or fingers around it