Question

My mother was a ballet dancer and I wanted nothing more than to be like her, but after messing up during my first class, I felt like I wanted to _______ right away. As it was only my first day, however, I told my mom I couldn't wait to _______ again.

Weeks passed and my dancing didn't get any better. So when my dance teacher announced that we were to perform in a show, I feared_______over in front of hundreds of people, and disappointing my mom. Even though I practiced hard, I never quite got the hang of it. Finally, feeling _______ and ashamed, I went to my mom for help. As I cried, I told her how _______ dancing was for me. My mother simply laughed and told me that she would teach me all she knew about ballet. She wiped my tears, and I smiled. My mom quickly discovered how bad at ballet I was, but she still taught me with the greatest _______, love, and understanding. When I jumped and fell, she was there to _______ me. When I lost my balance, she held me up.

By the time the show arrived, I was as_______ as I could be. Then, the music started. I began moving to the music without _______ a step. After the show, my mom gave me a huge hug, telling me how proud she was. I looked my mom in the eye, and told her that nothing could have happened ________ her. Through this all, I realized that my mom will always be there to catch me if I fall.

1.A. give up B. make up C. pick up

2.A. drop B. succeed C. dance

3.A. standing B. falling C. acting

4.A. lonely B. satisfied C. nervous

5.A. important B. difficult C. interesting

6.A. patience B. imagination C. ability

7.A. believe B. catch C. push

8.A. prepare B. excited C. confident

9.A. watching B. taking C. missing

10.A. to B. without C. for

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