Read the text and complete the sentences with the suitable word or phrase.

1. Mitch McGregor had a ... , his parents fed and clothed him, gave him plenty of love and affection. 2. Thousands of children in Brazil live in ... and often don't even reach the age of 18. 3. The volunteer group which he joined taught ... such as hygiene and literacy. 4. Mitch worked as a teacher in a ... in the favelas. 5. Some of the reasons why children end up in the streets are ... and violence at home. 6. The ten children who turned up to Mitch's first English lesson were really friendly and ... to learn. 7. While volunteering Mitch could understand why Brazilians have a ... as the best football players. 8. The time spent in Brazil was ... for Mitch.