TASK 3. Complete the text opening the brackets and filling in the gaps.

When I applied for this position I (1) _____ (be) broke. I was (2) r_____ _____ _____ money, so I couldn’t help (3) ______ (start) my career ladder. At the job interview I (4) _____ (ask) plenty of questions by an HR manager, but I gave (5) v_____ f_____ answers. They weren’t enough (6) _____ (hire) me. I failed my trial period as well, but the HR manager was positive that I was worth (7) _____ (get) that position. (8) F_____ of my working hours let me (9) _____ (improve) my skills. Now I’m much better at (10) _____ (perform). Despite (11) _____ (not/have) a degree, I (12) _____ (judge) based on the tasks that I can do.