It was early on Monday morning and Mr.Thomas said, “It’s hard ________ this, but I’ll have to leave school ________ a few weeks’ time.” His students were shocked at the news. All of ________ loved him very much and they never thought that he might leave. ________, Mr. Thomas reached the age when he was going to retire (退休). After hearing this news, the class was sad for the next few days until the class monitor ________ them a small scolding (斥责).

“We should not be like this,” she said, “Instead (反而), we should study hard to thank Mr. Thomas for being so good to us.” The class ________ her and they thought of an idea of throwing Mr. Thomas a farewell (送别) ________ to surprise him.

On Mr. Thomas’ last day at school, ________ bought a different kind of delicious finger food to class. They covered the blackboard with farewell messages. When Mr. Thomas showed up, all the students said “Goodbye and Thanks, Dear Teacher” together and promised Mr. Thomas that they would do their ________ in schoolwork in future.

Mr. Thomas was really ________. And he was really touched. The class, in turn, was glad that they did the right thing. After all, it was the simplest way to show love and thanks to their favorite teacher.