Every year, Oakwood High School holds a big talent show. It is a very popular event where students can sing, dance, or play musical instruments. This year, a shy boy named Tom decided to join. Tom loved playing the guitar, but he usually played alone in his bedroom. He was afraid of standing in front of many people.
Two weeks before the show, Tom practiced every day after school. His fingers hurt, but he did not stop. His best friend, Sarah, listened to him play. "You are amazing, Tom!" she said. "Don't be nervous. Just close your eyes and feel the music." Her words made Tom feel a little more confident.
On the night of the show, the school auditorium was full of students, teachers, and parents. The lights were bright, and the noise was loud. When it was Tom's turn, his heart beat very fast. He walked onto the stage and sat on a chair. He looked at the crowd and felt scared. Then, he remembered Sarah's advice. He took a deep breath, closed his eyes, and started to play.
The music was soft and beautiful. The noisy room became quiet. Everyone listened carefully to the melody. When Tom finished the last note, there was a moment of silence. Then, suddenly, everyone stood up and clapped their hands loudly. Tom opened his eyes and smiled. He was not just a shy boy anymore; he was a musician. He learned that being brave brings great rewards.
The School Talent Show
中文翻譯
每年，奧克伍德高中都會舉辦一場盛大的才藝表演。這是一個非常受歡迎的活動，學生們可以唱歌、跳舞或演奏樂器。今年，一個名叫湯姆的害羞男孩決定參加。湯姆熱愛彈吉他，但他通常只在自己的臥室裡獨自演奏。他很害怕站在許多人面前。表演前兩週，湯姆每天放學後都練習。他的手指很痛，但他沒有停下來。他最好的朋友莎拉聽他彈奏。「你太棒了，湯姆！」她說。「別緊張。只要閉上眼睛，去感受音樂。」她的話讓湯姆覺得更有自信了一些。
表演當晚，學校禮堂擠滿了學生、老師和家長。燈光很亮，聲音很吵雜。輪到湯姆時，他的心跳得很快。他走上舞台，坐在椅子上。他看著人群，感到很害怕。然後，他想起了莎拉的建議。他深吸了一口氣，閉上眼睛，開始彈奏。
音樂輕柔而優美。原本吵雜的房間變得安靜下來。每個人都仔細聆聽著旋律。當湯姆彈完最後一個音符時，現場一片寂靜。接著，突然間，大家都站起來大聲鼓掌。湯姆張開眼睛微笑了。他不再只是一個害羞的男孩；他是一位音樂家。他學到了，勇敢會帶來巨大的回報。
🔑 重點單字 (Vocabulary)
- instrument n.. 樂器
- nervous adj.. 緊張的
- confident adj.. 有自信的
- auditorium n.. 禮堂；觀眾席
- melody n.. 旋律
- reward n.. 回報；獎賞
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