Fill in the blanks with the following words. while; from; first; continue; favorite; have; important; study; day by day; Actually; as; meeting; value; always; that; to; growing; which; excellent; to prepare for I have always liked going to school. I enjoy learning new things and (1) __________ new people there. I try to consider my school work (2) __________ a challenge instead of an unpleasant duty. My parents have taught me the (3) __________ of a good education and importance of (4)__________ doing my best. My father says that school is “ the cradle (摇篮) of education ” . I think (5) __________ is true. A student beginning school can be compared (6)__________ a baby who is put into a cradle, where it begins(7)__________. In school, the student begins his education,(8)__________ will continue as long as he lives. My school is not very large, but I think it is (9) __________. This year I’m studying maths, English, Chinese, science, history and geography (10) __________ college. My teachers are very strict. We (11) __________ hard in class and always have homework. I’m learning more and more (12) __________. My best grades are in English and science. (13)__________, my English teacher is encouraging me to (14) __________ my English studies after high school. She is my best and (15) __________ teacher. She always has the time and patience to help me when I have questions. I (16) __________ great respect for her. I believe a good education is one of the most (17) __________ things a person can have. Although I take part in many social activities, my school work always comes (18)__________. and if a student has a positive ( 积极的 ) attitude about school, he will enjoy it more and learn more(19)__________ it. In the years to come he will be glad that he studied hard (20)__________ in “the cradle of education”.