Samuel's crossword:

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Across
  1. 2. always true with friends
  2. 4. I stay levelheaded in a crisis
  3. 8. I put all my effort into every project
  4. 9. I am able to work long and hard hours.
Down
  1. 1. I can work big sums in my head
  2. 3. always ready for the day
  3. 5. a strong desire and determination to succeed
  4. 6. I think outside the box
  5. 7. I can make friends easily