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Gina stood quietly on the left side of the stage.She wore a new pink dress.Her dancing shoes were bright and shining.(81)DShe was ready.
The music started to play.It was nearly time for her to move onto the stage.She looked quickly and secretly at the hall.The seats were all full.(82)CAll were looking at the stage and listening to the music.She could feel the excitement in the air.They had come to see her perform.
Suddenly Gina began to feel nervous.(83)AHer breathing was fast and she felt like she was unable to move.She dried her sweaty hands on her dress.Her knees began to shake and she felt weak.She was not sure that she could do this after all.
(84)EThey were both smiling and looked so excited.Gina thought of all the long hours she had worked on her dancing and the many times her parents had waited while she practiced.She moved her foot slightly.She could feel the pain on her feet.It was from all those times of doing the same dance steps over and over again.Her body still ached from the hours of training.She had cried often when things got really difficult,but she had never given up her dream to perform on stage.
One more look at her parents,and she realized they were nervous for her too.Gina breathed deeply and stood up tall.(85)FIt was time.She pointed a foot and moved gently onto the stage.She forgot her nerves and her fear.This was where she belonged-dancing on stage!
A.Her heart beat fast.
B.She was very excited.
C.She saw so many faces.
D.Her hair was tied up neatly.
E.She looked again and saw her parents.
F.The music was calling her to come onto that stage.