Answer:
I was very nervous on my first day of middle school. As I walked toward the school on a clear, bright day, I saw my friend.
James waiting for me near the school gate. “It's going to be a tough year,” he said. “Our new English teacher, Miss Lane, is very strict and
not at all friendly. She is hard as nails.” This new information made me even more anxious, and I wished my day would pass smoothly without any hurdles.
Explanation: I hope this is right! Anyway, the following are the ones I chose:
walked
bright
hard as nails