(1) (I am speaking) to you from Oxford, where the finals of the World Quiz
Championships will be held tomorrow. The favourite is Claude Jennings of
Cornwall, the man who (2) (knows) everything.
Twelve months ago no one (3) (heard) of Claude lennings,
although (4) (he had been taking) part in quiz competitions for
years. Now suddenly he is a big star. So far this year (5)
(he has answered) every single question correctly. And he is popular, too.
When (6) (he arrived) here two days ago, hundreds of fans
(7) (were waiting) at the station to welcome him. Since his
arrival Claude (8) (has been reading) encyclopedias in his hotel
bedroom.