1 An Encounter Story BEFORE READING 1 The story is about two boys and their experience during a short trip. Guess who they meet. a. b. c. d. 2 They They They They meet meet meet meet some girls they fall in love with a strange old man other boys they play with an old relative The narrator and his friend are playing truant on that day. What does this expression mean? a. They are competing in a sport game b. They are playing an instrument called truant c. They are staying away from school without permission 3 Match the following words from the text with the appropriate picture. a. catapult; b. whip; c. crane; d. walking stick; e. slope; f. ship mast 11