Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer that best fits each of the numbered blanks.

Last week, John invited me to his birthday party. I spent a long time ___(1)___ what I should buy as present for him. Finally, I decided ___(2)___ him a clock. I went to the nearby shopping center to look for a suitable one. Eventually I chose a small, blue alarm clock. After paying for it, I asked the salesgirl to wrap it up.
On the day of the party, I arrived at John’s house punctually at seven o’clock. John was very ___(3)___ to see me and thanked me for the present
At eight o’clock, John’s mother ___(4)___ out a birthday cake. On it was thirteen candles. We all wished John a happy birthday party. John ___(5)___ out the candles in a single breath. He then began opening his present.