Carlos liked to play baseball. Every day after school, he played with his little sister, Selena. One day, the coach (教练) of the school 1 team saw Carlos play and asked him if he'd like to join the school team.
"I' m 2 in this school. I don't know the kids here," said Carlos.
"Playing sports can help you make new 3." said the coach.
"I will join the team!" said Carlos.
Soon the team would have a game. Carlos wore his baseball glove (手套) to bed the night before his first game. When he 4 he found the glove was still on his hand.
After Carlos got to school, a girl named Becky gave him a card. It was Becky's birthday that day. She invited Carlos to 5 birthday party.
"We have a game today" said Carlos, "but maybe I can come to your party instead (代替)." Carlos didn't want to 6 the chance (机会) to make a new friend. He went to ask the coach if he could miss the game. 7 you don't come," the coach said, "our team won't have enough players."
"I should not miss the game," Carlos said. "The 8 needs me." So he told Becky that he couldn't go to her party. But he felt 9 for her.
That day, Carlos played very well in the game. His team won. Just before they started to 10, Becky brought a cake for the team! Everybody was very happy.
