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When I was in Grade 7, I didn't have many friends and often felt lonely. One day, my art teacher, Ms Chen, told us about a calligraphy club. She said, "Calligraphy is not just about writing. It's a way to your feelings." I decided to give it a try.
On the first day, I just sat quietly in a corner. The instructor, a friendly old man, came to me and smiled. "Don't be scared. Everyone feels a little at first. Just take your time." He showed me how to hold the brush. My hand shook, and the ink made a big black mark on the paper. I felt like a failure and wanted to .
The instructor stood beside me and my hand. "Look," he said, "even this mark can become part of your art. You don't have to be perfect from the ." I took a deep breath and tried again. Slowly, I began to enjoy the feeling of the brush moving across the paper.
Weeks passed, and my improved a lot. I made some friends in the club, too. One day, my friend Li Na said to me, "You've become so much better! I remember you were so of making mistakes before." It was true. Calligraphy taught me that mistakes are just part of .
Now, in my free time, I still love doing calligraphy. I feel worried or sad, picking up my brush makes me peaceful. I also realize that having a hobby is really important. It can help you your fears and find joy in small things.
()1. A. express B. expect C. explore
()2. A. excited B. nervous C. happy
()3. A. continue B. stop C. practise
()4. A. guided B. shook C. lent
()5. A. start B. middle C. moment
()6. A. grades B. talents C. skills
()7. A. afraid B. proud C. sure
()8. A. growing B. living C. learning
()9. A. When B. Although C. Because
()10. A. suffer from B. get over C. take up

1.A 2.B 3.B 4.A 5.A 6.C 7.A
8.C 9.A 10.B