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$I have a good friend named Tom. He is \underline{\quad1\quad} honest boy and we have been friends for many years.$
$Tom is very \underline{\quad2\quad} (talent) in music. He can play the guitar very well. He often plays the guitar for me during breaks. Last month, he \underline{\quad3\quad} (join) a music club in our school. He practices hard every day \underline{\quad4\quad} (improve) his skills. He dreams of becoming a \underline{\quad5\quad} (success) musician one day.$
$Tom is also very kind-hearted. When I have problems, he always tries his best to help me. \underline{\quad6\quad} (recent), I had trouble with my math homework. He spent two hours \underline{\quad7\quad} (teach) me. We often go to the library together. We read books and share our ideas. \underline{\quad8\quad} we are busy with our studies, we still make time for each other.$
$I am so lucky to have such a good friend. I hope our friendship will last \underline{\quad9\quad} ever. He is \underline{\quad10\quad} (true) an important part of my life.$
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1. an
2. talented
3. joined
4. to improve
5. successful
6. Recently
7. teaching
8. Although/Though
9. for
10. truly