Write the phrase on the board. "When I was finally chosen for the dance team that all my friends were in, I was so happy. I have never _____ ___ ___________ in my life!"
felt so accepted
Write the phrase. "I finally passed the grade 5 piano exam, after failing three times. Now, I can _____ __ _____ _____ _____."
keep my head held high
Write the phrase. "When my grandfather died, I was so sad. My heart was broken, and so ___ __ ________."
was my spirit
Write the word on the board. "I was 28 before I discovered my true __________: composing music!"
passion
Write the phrase on the board. "Waterhouse Hawkins is a _____ _______ we can learn from. He never gave up in pursuing his dreams."
role model
Write the word on the board. "Many people think 'Sunflowers' is one of Van Gogh's ____________. It shows his passion and skill as an artist."
masterpieces
Write the phrase. "When I first joined the chess team, I thought the captain ______ ____ on me, because he kept saying I was too young and I hadn't won games before."
looked down
Write the phrase. "When the Latin dance troupe came on stage, they were so good that they ____ ___ ________ ___ ______ ____. They got a standing ovation!"
blew the audience and judges away
Write the word. "Maths was her favourite subject, so when she heard they were offering extra, free maths lessons in the summer, she signed up with great ___________."
enthusiasm
Write the word. "The Shiodome lights display in Tokyo, Japan is truly _____________. The music and light show go together fantastically."
extraordinary
Write the phrase on the board. "When I saw the size of the climbing wall that would be in the competition, I got the biggest ____-__ ____ ever. I would have to practice twice as hard!"
wake-up call
Write the phrase on the board. "When I was in primary school, I _______ __ ______ an astronaut and worked hard at maths. But now, I know I want to be a teacher."
aspired to become
Write the phrase on the board. "When Maria caught the flu and lost her voice the day before the singing competition, her _____ ___ _________. There was no way she could win now."
dream was shattered
Write the phrase on the board. "The winning basketball team ______ __ the glow of their victory, as a stadium full of people cheered and clapped."
basked in
Write the phrase on the board. "What __ _____________ ___ it must have been for tennis player Li Na, when she became the first Asian-born player to win a Grand Slam tournament. She will always remember the experience!"
an unforgettable day
Write the word on the board. "I felt too _____ before the school interview. My heart was racing and thumping in my chest and I couldn't relax at all."
tense
