Прмогите 2задание даю 25. READING 7th form. Term 2
A Surprise Party for Gerry
birthday present
He was stuck in bed. A cute card, He was feeling rather miserable, A dozen gifts, To tease, A spectacular
for was stuck in bed, and it was boring,
been there for three weeks. Worst of all, it was his thirteenth birthday, and he didn't want to be in hospital
Gerry was feeling very sorry for himself. He had broken his leg, and he was in hospital. He had already
to see him. "Happy birthday, Gerry,” she said, “Can I look at your cards?" Gerry had received cards from
His birthday had started in the same way as the previous days in hospital. At half past ten the doctor came
his family and a cute one from his neighbours, but not one from his friends. Even Frankie, his best friend,
had forgotten him. He was feeling rather miserable. Maybe they didn't care about him.
At lunch time his mother arrived. She had brought a dozen gifts for Gerry and soon his bed was covered
in wrapping paper. His best present was a CD player. “Thanks, Mum,” he said. "That's just what I need in
walked in. First, they sang "Happy Birthday to You” very loudly and gave him a huge card. Then they
Suddenly there was a lot of noise from outside the door. Then the door flew open, and his whole class
crowded round his bed and looked at all his gifts. Next, Frankie's mother came in with a big birthday cake
and paper plates. After that his classmates gave him three CDs of his favourite band. Finally, they sat
here.” Things were looking up.
around his bed and ate birthday cake.
like to go home tomorrow?”
Then Gerry's doctor came inakwe need some peace and quiet in here," she teased. “How would you
"Wow," said Gerry. "That's a spectacular birthday present."

Task 2. True or False.
1. It was Gerry's thirteenth birthday.
2. Gerry had received a lot of cards and gifts from his family and neighbours.
3. But Gerry wasn't very happy.
4. Mum gave him a nice mobile phone.
5. His friends didn't come to Gerry's birthday.
6. The doctor said Gerry would go home tomorrow.​