Complete the sentences using the verbs in brackets in the correct tense form.

I (belong) to a family of doctors. My parents (meet) when they studied medicine at university. They (be) married for 22 years. My dad (be) the chief of medicine of the local hospital. He (work) there since we moved to the city. He (manage) hospital budgets, (hire) and (train) staff and (ensure) that patients (care) for well by nurses and doctors. My mum is a psychiatrist, she (diagnose) and (treat) patients with mental, emotional, and behavioural disorders. My elder brother is in his second year at university. He (study) to be a doctor, but his patients will be animals – he is going to become a vet.
My dad is the head of the family – you can always count on him if you need advice or if you’re having hard times. He is patient, organised, and caring. He (support) my mother since she decided to leave the hospital and start her own practice. I (take) after my mum, both of us are easy-going and sociable. My brother, on the contrary, ( prefer) to keep himself to himself.
We (organise) a surprise party this weekend to celebrate dad’s birthday. We (not see) eye to eye on the arrangements because mum (want) to have a huge party and invite everyone I know whereas my brother and I believe dad would prefer something low-key, such as family dinner and
playing our favourite board games.