E(2025·泰州市兴化期末)
新素养 合作参与 I joined a band as a drummer in my middle school. I thought I would have fun playing the drums and meeting new friends. At first, it was easy, but a month later, it got difficult. I was
the
only one who couldn't keep pace(节奏)with the other players. Our teacher, Angie, singled me out(把我单独挑出来)to keep practising
while
everyone else got to relax. I felt ashamed as my teammates watched me fail so many times. Finally I got so tired of practising that I didn't care about doing it right.
“Are you giving up on me, Steve?” Angie asked. “Yes, I am,” I shouted. Angie sent me inside the music room, where I cried out. Then she came in and said, “Don't be sad. I believe you can make it!” She told me never to give up. She left me alone and I realized Angie was right—by giving up, I was also giving up on the team and
myself
(me). With her comfort, I decided to go on practising. However, I still couldn't play well. Knowing my difficulties, my teammates gave me a hand. They spent about three more hours
practising
(practise)with me every week. Thanks to their help, I began to keep pace with them. I played much
better
(good)than before. Later, we performed
wonderfully
(wonderful)in an important show.
In the past whole process, I
was taught
(teach)a lesson. Although we each had our own job to do in a show, we would all work together
to make
(make)the show great. I felt accepted and understood the
importance
(important)of teamwork. I couldn't imagine what my school life would be like
without
them. I loved everyone in the band.