The best birthday I’ve ever had was my 21st. My family
told me they were going to 1 me out to
dinner, but in fact they planned a surprise party 2
me. As I opened the door to leave the house,
3 were about 30 friends standing outside. They all sang
"Happy Birthday" and 4 we went back
inside. I 5 lots of cards and then, a
small present. I 6 it to find some car
keys—my parents had bought 7 a car! My
mother brought out a cake with 21 candles (蜡烛) on. I was
8 happy that I almost couldn’t blow
9 out! I managed to make a short speech (讲话), thanking
everyone for 10 , and we partied into
the late night.