Yesterday, Pedro’s class went on a whale-watching trip. When they arrived at school, they 30 ______ a bus that took them to Monterey Bay. 31 ______ there, they climbed aboard a large tour boat. The boat captain asked each child to put on a life vest before the boat 32 ______ sail.

As the boat began to journey out into the open sea, the tour guide told the students about the kinds of animals they were 33 ______ to see on their trip. She 34 ______ the students to ask questions and to watch for signs of marine life.

About an hour into the trip, Pedro and his friend Jeff 35 ______ a group of dolphins swimming together. The tour guide told the students that these dolphins were called Pacific white sided dolphins. Just a short time later, they were all surprised when a large gray whale came to the 36 ______ of the water and blew air out of its blowhole, spraying water onto the side of the boat. The students roared with laughter and excitement.