It was a very hot day in the middle of summer, and there were no trees ___(1)___ the street. Mr Read ___(2)___ his shop at half past five, and went ___(3)___ into the street and began walking to the bus. He was very ___(4)___. The sun shone straight down the street, and in a few minutes Mr Read ___(5)___ very hot.

　　A small boy came out of another ___(6)___ in the street and ___(7)___ Mr Read. He stayed very ___(8)___ him all the time, and he kicked Mr Read's ___(9)___ several times. Mr Read looked at him ___(10)___ each time.

　　After the fourth time, Mr Read stopped, turned ___(11)___ and said to the small boy,“What are you doing? ___(12)___ following me like that! You're going to ___(13)___ my feet.”

　　“I'm ___(14)___, but don't stop me, please!” the small boy said.“It's very hot today, and there isn't ___(15)___ shade anywhere else in the street.”

　　　　　　 ________ ________ hot day it is today!