Sätze korrigieren

Hey wäre nett, wenn jemand mal über die Sätze drüberschauen würde :)
Wir dürfen nur Simple Past und Present Perfect benutzen.

1.
I (always be) interested in other cultures. Today I (be) most interested in Africa. - I am always; am
2. I (take) part in activities of our local fire brigade´s youth organization every weekend and (go) to several week-long events. - have taken, have gone
3. As long as I (can remember), my parents (encourage) me (explore) my interest in nature. - can remeber, have encouraged, to explore
4. Since the third grade I (want/visit) Africa. My interest in the continent (grow) in the last few years.
5. I (often be told) that I (be) very good with children, and I (think) I (want/be) a teacher. - I am often told, am, think, want to be
6. I (never be) interested in the things mist kids my age (be) interested in. I (always prefer/read or go/hike). - I am never, I am always prefer to read or to go hiking.

Danke im Vorraus!