My Big Solo
The day of my big solo (独唱) had finally arrived. It was a big event: the Spring Fling Choir (合唱团) Concert. My 1 was on the cover of the program. "Cindy…Soloist." I couldn't believe it. It wasn't Judy's name, but my name.
Judy and I had been classmates since primary school. She was always better than I.
I was filled with a lot of worry because of the choir concert tryouts (选拔赛). We waited to be called one at a time into the choir room. When Ms Jenkins asked me to enter the room, my heart 2 fast and my whole body was shaking. When I came back, Judy smiled at me. Ms Jenkins called her name and Judy 3 followed her. She was still calm and smiling when she came out.
When Ms Jenkins told us who were chosen to join the choir group, I wasn't 4 when Judy's name was on her list and mine wasn't, but I was disappointed.
Sudden clapping came. Ms Jenkins looked at me, "Cindy, you will have to start practicing with me. The solos need more 5 ." Solo? I got the solo? I looked 6 Judy smiling and giving me the thumbs-up (竖起大拇指) sign.
Now the day had come. I was front and center. The spotlight circled me in its bright light, but I felt quite nervous right there. I couldn't breathe (呼吸). I couldn't think. I couldn't sing. "You can do it, Cindy," Judy said in a low voice. "I know 7 can."
I took a deep breath and sang out. All that came out was a bad squeak (刺耳的声音). But in that same moment, from behind me, came the sweet voice of the right note (音符). Judy gave me a soft touch. My voice lifted and 8 hers. When the next note came, it was all me.
The rest of the solo went well. And when the concert was over, a great cheer went up from the crowd. Judy was the first to hug me.
"Thanks, Judy."
Judy smiled and gave me another 9 . "What are friends for?"
Friends? Did she say friends?
"You're right." This time I hugged her, beginning to love the feeling of 10 her friend. We stuck together like glue.
