TASK 2. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word that best fits each of the numbered blanks.   

FROM A SCHOOL- LEAVER TO AN AWARD- WINNING TEACHER

My parents always supported my studies, and I left school with high grades. Several top universities offered me a place, but I wanted to become a teacher of English, so I chose the University of Languages and International Studies.

I joined the university English language club, practising my English with native speakers and taking part in (1) _________ exchanges. I also worked as a teaching assistant, (2) ________ helped me improve my teaching skills. So after graduation, I got (3) ________   job offers in Ha Noi. But I think my old school needed me more than some big school in the city. English gave me lots of opportunities, and I wanted other young people in my town to learn the language and connect to the world. Since I became a member of several international teaching communities, I have learnt a lot from experts and other English teachers. (4) _______, I introduced an online platform to students at my school. They use it to communicate in English with teenagers from around the world. After they decided to team up with a school in Manchester, students from both schools worked on several projects together.

I’m very proud of winning the award, but I’m prouder of my students, who work very hard to (5) ________ their goals and learn new things. There is nothing more inspiring than seeing my students start to believe in themselves.

I joined the university English language club, practising my English with native speakers and taking part in (1) _________ exchanges.