When Roald was sixteen, he decided to go off on his own to holiday in France. He (39) __________ the Channel from Dover to Calais with £24 in his pocket (a lot of money in 1933). Roald wanted to see the Mediterranean Sea, so he took the train first to Paris, then to Marseilles where he (40) __________ a bus that went all the way along the coastal road towards Monte Carlo. He finished up at a place called St Jean Cap Ferrat and (41) __________ there for ten days. He travelled back home the same way but, by the time he reached Dover, he had (42) __________ no money left. Luckily a fellow passenger gave him ten shillings for his tram (43) __________ home. Roald never forgot this kindness and generosity.
39 A swam B crossed C went D left40 A got on B took off C came in D put on41 A stood B spent C sat D stayed42 A absolutely B definitely C certainly D hardly43 A fare B fee C payment D money