Answer Key for English Grade 8 Pages 274 275 Section 3 - Reading Worksheet 5.15 Unit 3 Chapter 5

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Chapter 5 Embrace Yourself

Unit 3 Practice Makes Perfect

Question : 

Section 3 - Reading

a. Read the story.

Getting into the Band

Before I got into the band, I eagerly followed the musicians around or watched them practice in the town hall or outdoors. I even asked my friends to walk along the beach. We banged pot lids and shook plastic bottles with sand in them or cola cans illed with pebbles. We made noises loudly. Little by little they all got tired of following me around. I knew it was time to try out the real deal.

I did a few auditions. The irst time was a disaster. I couldn’t get my breath and I started to cry. I just wanted to run home but the leader was very understanding. He ixed an appointment for the following week. He explained how to relax and do breathing techniques. So I practiced everything he told me. I went around the house making drum noises, bass noises, and piano sounds. Dad helped me out.

The next time I had prepared everything. But, I did not play well enough because I was still nervous, but not as much as the irst one. I told the leader that I needed a bit more time. The third time was a completely different story. I enjoyed it.

Then, one Saturday morning, I played in front of the whole band and they clapped. The leader said:

“Let’s welcome Peter to the band. He deserves his place.”

I was just so happy and I was very proud of myself. They gave me the band’s uniform.

b. Answer the questions with one word from the text.

1. Where did the band practice?