Задание 10128 ЕГЭ по английскому языку

I couldn't wait to  ________ (36) Ma for that matter, the news that I had found myself an appropriate companion.

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Helen’s letter 

When I opened the letter, I confess I didn't immediately recall who Helen Smith was. But then I ________ (30) that there had been an extremely bright, rather plump pupil by that name who always seemed to have an endless supply of cream cakes.

In ________(31), by the time I had reached the upper sixth, the precocious little blighter was already in the lower sixth, despite there being a good two years difference in our age.

I ________(32) that the only way I was likely to find out was to invite her round to tea at my little place in High Street.

When I first saw Helen again, I ________(33) recognized her.

I had to ________(34) I was quite envious.

After all, my mum made it clear on several ________(35) how much she disapproved of my being in the flat on my own.