Вариант 17

Mr. and Mrs. Wormwood were our neighbours. They had two (20) . Their son Michael (21) from the other children very much, but their daughter Matilda was a brilliant child. By the time she was five, Matilda was able to read very well. She studied every magazine and newspaper that she (22)  find around the house. Actually, she could read (23) than most school pupils. One afternoon when the parents were out of the house, Matilda put on (24) dress and shoes and went to the library. The librarian was surprised to see such a small child. "Are you here for the (25) time? Would you like me to find a nice book with lots of pictures for you?" she asked. "No, thank you, I (26) what I need," answered Matilda showing a thick book of fairy tales. Then she added, “I (27) for a new book as soon as I finish this one”. The librarian was really shocked when she saw Matilda only two days later. “I wish all children (28) reading so much,” the librarian said. From that day on Matilda went to the library every afternoon.