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Workbook, page 16, exercise 4. Unit 3

Shipwrecked on Mogmog The Island of Mogmog is one of the most remote places on Earth, and for the next six months it will be home to the Barrie family from Australia. Last month, the Barries (0) …were sailing (sail) across the Pacific when they were caught in a storm. While hurricane-force winds (13) ……………………..(blow), across their boat, they decided to head for the safety of Mogmog. Unfortunately, their boat was damaged when it (14) ……………………..……(approach) the beach. It hit some metal that American soldiers (15) …………………(leave) there sixty years ago. Fortunately, the islanders, helped them bring the boat ashore, although one man injured his hand when they (16) …………… (take) it out of the water. Although the family were delighted to be safe, they soon realized their boat needed serious repairs. After Mr. Barrie (17) ……………………..…… (speak) to experts back home, he discovered that they needed six months to complete them. Fortunately, the islanders have made their guests very welcome. The Barries´ daughters were especially pleased to meet the local children after they (18) …………………….(spend) months at sea. Now they spend their time playing on the beach – but it´s not all fun in the sun. Before the accident, they (19) ………………(study) online with a teacher in Australia and once they (20) ……………………(arrive) on Mogmog, their lessons started again!