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 B crossed
40 A got o
41 D stayed
42 A absolutely
43 A fare