Tom Wilson is an explorer. He (1) ... to nearly every country in the world, but the most exciting time he (2) ... was when he went to the Congo jungle. He (3) ... by a magazine to retrace the route of a famous explorer who disappeared in the 1920's. As he (4) ... a small river he got separated from his guides. He went on alone, hoping he (5) ... them, but instead he encountered a group of natives. He stayed with them for several days and found out that a very old woman (6) ... the famous explorer. She knew how he had died. Tom became very friendly with the natives and now he (7) ... to go back and see them again. He is sure they (8) ... him back.