Fred, a _______ boy, didn’t use to give his mother many problems. However, after his father’s _______ a few years ago, Fred’s life became _______ more difficult. His mother couldn’t afford her child’s education. So she had to work hard, and was often not at home.

His mother tried to look after him well. Unfortunately, Fred still caused problems for him and his family. He was not _______ in studying and he often got into trouble with the police. However, his mother was very patient and didn’t give up _______ to help him. In the end, she made a difficult decision: to send him to a boy’s boarding（寄宿）school. Fred hated it at first and caused a lot of trouble. He told his teacher he wanted to leave the school. Even the teacher agreed that Fred was wasting his time.

The headmaster said it was necessary for Fred to talk with his mother. Fred called his mother and this phone call changed his life. “It was exactly _______ I needed” he said. “My mother helped me to understand how much she had given me. She also told me that _______ my father was no longer with us, he was watching me and would always be proud of everything good I do. That’s when I decided to change. I realize that since my father died, I have been afraid of _______ alone. and have tried to make my mother care more about me”.

Fred _______ already. He has been working hard and is one of ________ students in his class.