Robert was nearly two hours late for school. This is what happened.


1. 7.30. He cleaned his teeth in the bathroom. The telephone rang. It was his granny. He spoke to his granny for a few minutes. 2. He ate his breakfast. The door bell rang. It was his friend. 3. They left for school. They saw Robert’s uncle from another city at the door. Robert let him in. 4. Robert showed their flat to his uncle. There was a call from his father. He explained to him why he was at home with his uncle. 5. He walked to school and saw a burglar in the house opposite. Robert spoke to the police.