1. (2020·玉环模拟) 用方框中所给单词的适当形式填空。每词仅用一次，每空一词。

nine,  them,  praise,  thank,  matter

1. （1） Life is not a of counting the days. It's making the days count.
3. （2） My school is going to have an open day on the of next month.
5. （3） Last week the students went skating and enjoyed very much.
7. （4） At the meeting, the boss John for the progress he made.
9. （5） Be for each new challenge, because it will build your character and make you stronger.