English with Jennifer. A site for language learners

1. Matilda (1996) is a delightful family movie [?] a young girl with special gifts, but her family and school are a nightmare.
2. For a long time, Matilda Wormwood dreamed [?] doing more and learning more outside her unhappy home, but her parents didn't care to hear [?] it.
3. Thankfully, Matilda discovered the local library, and secretly she got in the habit [?] going often. Books gave her things to think and laugh [?].
4. Matilda and her parents argued [?] going to school, and finally they decided to send her at the age [?] six and a half.
5. Matilda is excited [?] going to school, but Mr. and Mrs. Wormwood only see it as a way [?] teaching Matilda discipline.
6. On the first day [?] school, sweet Miss Honey discovers what her new student is capable [?]. However, the mean principal doesn't care [?] giving kids special opporutnities.
7. Miss Honey is an example [?] kindness, something Matilda has known very little [?].
8. As parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wormwood are not the top choice [?] any child, but thankfully Miss Honey teaches Matilda [?] laughter and acceptance.
9. Miss Honey and Matilda grow very fond [?] each other.
10. The story has a happy ending. Mr. and Mrs. Wormwood make one [?] the best decisions [?] their lives and finally think [?] Matilda's needs, not just their own.