When I was 18, one morning, my father told me to drive him into a town, about 18 miles away. I had just learned to drive, so I agreed with     1    (please). First, we came to the town.

Then I took the car to a nearby garage to have it     2    (wash) and promised to pick Dad up at 4 p.m.     3    I had a few hours to spend, I decided to go to the cinema. However, I became so interested in the film that I forgot the time. When     4    last film finished, it was 6 o’clock. I was afraid Dad would be angry and never let me drive again, so I drove back quickly to meet Dad and made an excuse     5    my being late. I’ll never forget the cry he gave me. “I’m disappointed that you feel you have to lie to me, Mike. I’m angry, not only with you but with     6    (I). I have failed because I’ve brought up a son who can’t even tell the truth to his own father. I’m going to walk home now and think seriously about     7     I have gone wrong all these years.” Dad began walking along the road. I begged all the way,     8    (tell) him how sorry I was. How I wish I     9    (lie) then. And I drove behind him for 18 miles, at a speed of 5 miles an hour. It was the most     10    (forget) lesson. I have never lied to him ever since.

My English teacher was very tall. The moment she     1    (enter) the class, we would all sit     2    (quiet) and open the books. She would encourage me by giving me important assignments and also morning news to read during the assembly. She would come down and listen to my English debate,    3    made me take part in all debate competitions.

    4    same was true of my biology and science teacher. She was very nice and sweet. She would always give me extra information on the biology project. I could not go to the lab for experiments, so she would bring the lab down and help me with the biology and science     5    (experiment) and would give me excellent marks.

My friends made me monitor and the naughty boys listened to me. My friends used to help me with my notes when I was     6    (absence). My teachers always gave me important project work and I felt proud when they patted me     7    the back after I finished it quickly and correctly. I was never shouted at or made fun of or scolded by any of my friends and teachers.

Today I often see the terrible punishments     8    (give) to students on TVs. I feel very sad.

I really want to express my love and thanks to all my wonderful teachers and friends. Without them my school life would not     9    (be) so excellent and     10    (forget).