1 . I’ll always remember the first time I tried ballet. My mother was a dancer and I wanted nothing more than to be like her, but after making mistakes during my first class, I felt like I wanted to quit right away. However, I told my mom I couldn’t wait to dance again because it was only my first day.

Weeks passed and my dancing didn’t get any better. Then my dance teacher announced that we were going to perform in a show. I was scared of falling on my face in front of hundreds of people and disappointing my mom.

Even though I practiced hard for the show, I never quite got the hang of it. Finally, I went to my mom to tell her how I felt. She simply laughed and told me she would teach me all she knew about ballet.

My mom quickly discovered how bad at ballet I was, but she still taught me with the greatest patience, love and understanding. When I jumped and fell, she was there to catch me. When I lost my balance, she held me up. By the time the show arrived, I was as prepared as I could be.

The music began and my heart started to race. Breathing calmly, I began moving to the music without missing a step. When the music stopped, I ran off the stage and laughed in excitement.

My mom found me and gave me a huge hug, telling me how proud she was. I looked my mom in the eye and told her that there was no way this could have happened without her. Through this, I realized one important fact: My mom will always be there to catch me if I fall.

1. What happened to the author on her first day of ballet?

A．She fell down and hurt herself.	B．She made no mistakes while dancing.
C．She realized she was talented in ballet.	D．She lied to her mom about liking ballet.

2. What does the underlined phrase “got the hang of it” mean?

A．learned to do it well.

B．lost interest in it.

C．had trouble with it.

D．jumped high in the air.

3. How did the mother respond when the author expressed her difficulties in ballet?

A．She simply laughed and ignored her concerns completely.

B．She encouraged her to quit and pursue something else.

C．She offered to teach her everything she knew about ballet.

D．She scolded her strictly for not practising enough.

4. When preparing for the show, the author found out that her mom was ______.

A．nervous and dependable.	B．calm and impatient.
C．excited and concerned.	D．understanding and reliable.

5. What did the author learn from her ballet experience?

A．Don’t be afraid of disappointing others.

B．Never try something you are not good at.

C．A mother’s love is pure and unconditional.

D．Every mom will be proud of their children’s achievements.