Yesterday was a strange day. In the morning I could not find my English book, and I felt so (11) that I did not want to eat breakfast. My mother, who was already late for work, helped me look for it, (12) we could not find it under the bed or in my school bag. In class, my teacher gave back our math tests from last week. (13) It was much higher than last time! In the evening, my father came home with a new basketball, and I played with it until dark. (14), I ate a hamburger for dinner and went to bed with a smile, because even a bad morning can have a happy end.
Many teenagers feel nervous when they have to speak in front of the class. Their hands shake, their faces turn red, and they forget words they knew well at home. This feeling is common, and teachers say the best way to fight it is to prepare well. (15), you can write a list of things you want to say and practice them in front of a mirror for a long time. Little by little, your (16) will get smaller. On the day of the speech, look at the friends (17) are smiling at you, and speak slowly so that everyone can follow. After the speech, most students feel pleased with themselves, even if they made a few mistakes. (18)