In 1875 Webb swam the Channel twice. Both times he did not use any special (1) ______. The first time he 
failed because the (2) ______ and the waves were too strong, so he gave up and came back to the beach. 
The second time he tried, three fishing boats went with him, and he covered himself in oil to help him stay 
warm in the water. Some jellyfish stung him (3) ______ he was swimming, but he didn’t stop. His second 
attempt was successful. His (4) _____ took 21 hours and 45 minutes.
1. A. glove               B. equipment                       C. boot
2. A. beach              B. water                              C. wind
3. A. when               B. while                               C. then
4. A. swim               B. swimming                       C. swam