Tom and Mary have been building a house 1) for two years. They have been dreaming of finishing it 2) since last summer but they have been having problems 3) for a few months because of the weather. In fact, it has been raining and snowing 4) since October so they haven't been able to put the roof on yet. This weekend they are trying to put in the windows. They have only been working 5) since 8 o'clock but they feel like they've been doing it 6) for hours because it is very difficult. They have been saving up 7) for a long time but they haven't been able to hire any workmen yet. Tom has been looking for an evening job 8) for a week and Mary has been working overtime 9) since Christmas, so they will have enough money soon. They haven't been going out 10) since they started saving - but when the house is finished they are going to have a big party to celebrate.
1 This helps you to find north, south, east and west. compas
2 You can use this to cut your food. knife
3 This is like a small house. You stay in it when you go camping. tent
4 If you need to see at night, you can use this. torch
5 This shows you the roads, rivers, mountains and towns in an area. map
6 When people go camping, they sleep in this. sleeping bag
7 When it’s sunny, you can use this to signal for help. mirror
8 You can use this to start a fire. lighter
9 You’ll get thirsty if you don’t take this when you travel in the desert. water bottle
10 This can help you when you climb a very tall tree or a mountain. rope