完型填空

　　Jack used to make excuses for forgetting to do things．His usual excuse was “I was too busy” 　　1　　 “I didn't have time”．Jack's parents were worried 　　2　　 him．“He mustn't go through life making excuses all the time,” his father said．“　　3　　 will believe him．” “I have a good idea,” his mother said．“If this doesn't work, nothing 　　　4　　．”

　　The next day was Jack's birthday．When he thought of 　　5　　 exciting presents, he couldn't wait．He woke up expecting his parents to wish him “Happy birthday!” but all they said was “　　6　　, or you'll be late for school, Jack．” There were no presents, not even a card．He was sad．“Never 　　7　　,” he said to himself．“They may give me a surprise．” But they didn't．　　8　　, at dinner he said to his parents, “Today is my birthday．” “Oh!” his parents said．“So it is．But we forgot．” “How could you forget?” Jack asked．“You 　　9　　 to have a birthday party for me, didn't you?” “Well, yes,” his father said．“We have a really good excuse for forgetting your birthday, Jack．We didn't remember your birthday 　　10　　 we were too busy．”

　　From then on, Jack never made an excuse for not doing something again!