I have a wonderful friend named Lily. We friends when we entered the middle school and our friendship has grown stronger ever since.
Every day, we study together, helping each other understand and dealing with difficult problems. We believe that friendship is about helping each other.
We are such close friends that we enjoy when we do a lot of things together. We go for walks in the park, sharing our dreams and . My teacher often says that whenever she sees me, she is sure that my best friend Lily isn't far behind. I'm feeling down, Lily is always there to cheer me up with her kind words and funny jokes. She is so that she can lighten up any mood. And when she faces difficulties, I offer my support and encouragement.
We also support each other in our hobbies. For example, I enjoy Chinese chess and we usually spend one hour it at lunchtime. Because of her, I become even at it. Lily loves reading and I often recommend good books to her. What's more, she is crazy painting and I always encourage her to follow her dreams.
Our friendship is such special gift that I will cherish it for the rest of my life. I know that no matter what life throws at us, we will always be there for each other.

【解析】：
这是一道英语词汇运用题，主要考查动词时态、词性转换、固定搭配、代词、连词以及介词等知识点。需要根据上下文语境和语法规则，在空白处填入适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
1. 第一空，根据“when we entered the middle school”可知，此处表示过去发生的动作，且对现在有影响，所以用一般过去时，become的过去式是became。
2. 第二空，修饰动词“is”要用副词，real的副词形式是really。
3. 第三空，考查固定搭配“enjoy oneself”，表示“玩得开心”，主语是we，所以用ourselves。
4. 第四空，and连接并列成分，前面是dreams，所以此处用secret的复数形式secrets。
5. 第五空，根据语境可知，此处表示“当我情绪低落时”，用when引导时间状语从句。
6. 第六空，在be动词is后作表语，要用形容词，humour的形容词形式是humorous。
7. 第七空，考查固定搭配“spend time (in) doing sth.”，表示“花费时间做某事”，所以用discussing。
8. 第八空，even修饰比较级，well的比较级是better。
9. 第九空，考查固定搭配“be crazy about”，表示“对……着迷”，所以用about。
10. 第十空，考查冠词，此处表示“一份特殊的礼物”，special以辅音音素开头，所以用a。
【答案】：
(1) became
(2) really
(3) ourselves
(4) secrets
(5) When
(6) humorous
(7) discussing
(8) better
(9) about
(10) a

1. How long has Old John worked in Hill Ford School?

2. What did the students do to celebrate Old John's 80th birthday besides sending cards?

3. How did Old John feel when he received so many birthday cards?

4. What does a child get from Old John if the child is having a bad day?

5. Why is Old John considered the most loved one in the school?

1. Sixteen years.
2. Sang a happy birthday song.
3. He was touched.
4. Attention and care.
5. Because he takes care of students and cleans up mess others don't want to touch without expecting much.