I grew up in a big family. When I ___1___
young, times were hard. With six children to feed, clothe and
educate, my parents ___2___
a tough time. They ___3___
to make ends meet. Food was sometimes scarce. We rarely had new
clothes or shoes. ___4___,
we had a lot of fun ___5___
our own games. I read a lot as there were few other ___6___
of entertainment. This opened a whole new ___7___
to me. I often neglected to do my share of the chores when I
became ___8___ in a book.
Now everyone has ___9___ up
and most are working away from home. They come back frequently
and when they ___10___, the
house is full of noise and laughter. |