—Yes. He used to __________ the guitar, but now he is more __________ in playing soccer.

Dear Brad,

    In about 3 months, I will take a very important test. If I {#blank#}1{#/blank#} (pass) the test with good grades, I can get to the 10^th grade and choose a good school {#blank#}2{#/blank#} (study) in. Now I am trying my best to make my dream {#blank#}3{#/blank#} (come) true. At the same time, I'm the monitor in my class, which means I should do lots of things for my class. I am so busy with my school work and duties as a monitor that I don't have enough time {#blank#}4{#/blank#} (keep) a balance between them. Gradually I become lazy. The other day, my head teacher {#blank#}5{#/blank#} (tell) me that she was disappointed in my poor performance as the class monitor. Her words really discouraged me.

    What should I do now, to give up or not to give up as the class monitor? I must {#blank#}6{#/blank#}(do) my best in school because how well I do will influence where I go after this school year is over and it can affect the rest of my life. {#blank#}7{#/blank#} (be) a class monitor is also a valuable learning experience because my teacher trusts me {#blank#}8{#/blank#} (be) a good leader. I don't want {#blank#}9{#/blank#} (go) to my parents for suggestions, for they will get worried about me. Can you tell me how {#blank#}10{#/blank#} (choose)?

                                                                                                                                                                                  Yours,

                                                                                                                                                                                   Gates