Вариант 43

It was a hot summer day. Tom and his mum were heading to the beach. Tom was only wearing shorts and a pair of sandals on his (20)  but he felt hot anyway. When they came to the beach, they found out that the sea (21) calm – powerful waves were breaking on the shore. Mum (22) in hesitation. “It’s fine. I can easily swim in these waves,” Tom wanted to demonstrate his swimming skills. But his mother said that they (23)  out of the water till the sea calmed down. Sitting close to (24) was a boy about Tom’s age. He was alone because his parents (25) to buy some sandwiches. He came over and said his name was Gary. His shoulders (26) with protective suntan lotion, but they looked red anyway. “It’s getting (27) every minute,” said Gary. “How about a swim?” “No way,” Tom’s mother was definitely against the idea and Tom had to obey. “As you like,” Gary said and headed to the water. The (28) wave hit him hard and he lost his balance. Everything was happening very fast – Gary fell down and went under the water. Fortunately, Tom and his mother were close enough to get him out in time.