Dear Brad,
In about 3 months, I will take a very important test. If I (pass) the test with good grades, I can get to the 10th grade and choose a good school (study) in. Now I am trying my best to make my dream (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 (keep) a balance between them. Gradually I become lazy. The other day, my head teacher (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 (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. (be) a class monitor is also a valuable learning experience because my teacher trusts me (be) a good leader. I don't want (go) to my parents for suggestions, for they will get worried about me. Can you tell me how (choose)?
Yours,
Gates
