Read the text below. Choose from (A–H) the one which best fits each space (17–22). There are two choices you do not need to use.
The Boy Scout Who Was Tintin
As with many great fictional heroes, there are several possible models who may or may not have inspired the character of the brave boy reporter Tintin. But one of the most likely was a Danish youngster named Palle Huld, (17) ______ to travel around the world in imitation of Jules Verne’s Phileas Fogg. In his case, he was given just 46 days to accomplish the feat, wasn’t allowed a companion and was forbidden to travel by aeroplane. Nevertheless, Huld managed it in 44 days. Nor was it only his age and dauntless spirit (18) ______ . It was also his appearance. He had freckles, a snub nose and unruly bright-red hair.
Huld, (19) ______ , was chosen from applicants, and set off among a storm of publicity in March. His voyage was not without mishaps, yet he made it home - much to the relief of his poor mother, (20) ______ during her boy’s absence to help her cope with the stress.
The following year, the enterprising Huld wrote his own account of his adventures, A Boy Seoul Around the World, (21) ______ . His travels around the globe apparently gave him a taste for fame, too. He went on to become a distinguished actor, (22) ______ , including Three Men In Search of a Troll.
But one of the most likely was a Danish youngster named Palle Huld, (17) ______ to travel around the world in imitation of Jules Verne’s Phileas Fogg. In his case, he was given just 46 days to accomplish the feat, wasn’t allowed a companion and was forbidden to travel by aeroplane.
Awhich was translated into several languages
Bwho at the age of 15 won a competition
Cwho had been prescribed sleeping pills
Dthat influenced his decision
Ewho was then working in an automobile dealership
Fappearing in some 40 films
Gthat made him a truthful model for Tintin
Hmaking his wishes come true