Monday morning is an important time at our school. All of the students go to the playground. We listen to music, and we1the national flag (国旗) go up.
Usually, one student gives a talk on Monday mornings. One Monday last year, a boy gave the talk. He was 2and excited! When I saw him, I wanted to have a try, too. Can I really do it?
Last week, our teacher said our class should give the talk. My teacher3 me," I know you want to have a try. Next Monday, you can give the talk. Go and write something down. Get ready for it, I'm sure you'll do well. "
"Thank you," I answered. It was such a great4for me! When I got home, I was excited. I wrote two pages for the talk. I read them again and again. 5 I read, I asked my parents to listen. I wanted to make my teacher happy.
Monday morning came. I began to feel6. When did I last give a talk to so many people? Never! This was my first time. Could I really do it? Maybe I couldn't finish the talk.
When I got to school, we all went out to the playground. I 7 in front of everyone. I opened my mouth, but I couldn't say anything.
"Take it easy " I said to8Don't he nervous. You can do it. "
Just then. I looked down at everyone I caw about 1. 000 eves. They were all looking at me! I couldn't even stand up.
I looked at their eves more 9. Their eves were saying, "You can do it! Don't be afraid, just talk!"
I took a big breath (呼吸). Then I began to talk. It wasn't hard. It was easy.
I don't know 10 I finished my talk. But I did it. I felt so good that day. I showed myself to everyone what I can do.
