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I have just received a letter from my primary school__________ me that my former head- master, Mr.White, will be retiring next week. Pupils of the school, whether graduated or not, will be sending him a present to mark the__________ . All those who have __________ towards the gift will sign their names in a large album which will be sent to the headmaster's home. We shall never forget Mr. Smith for his__________ and understanding. Except for the present, afarewell party will be held__________ next Thursday. It is a curious coincidence that the day before his retirement, Mr. White will have been teaching for a total of forty years.