That afternoon, everyone practiced. Leo showed his friends a trick with a coin and a cup. “Abracadabra!” he said. The coin disappeared. “Wow!” said Mia. “You’re better than last year!”
Leo raised his hand. “I can do magic tricks!” Mia smiled. “I’ll sing a song.” Ben looked nervous. “I… I can tell jokes.” english time 5 audio cd2
On Friday night, the gym was full of parents and kids. First, a girl played the piano. Then two boys danced hip-hop. Finally, it was their turn. That afternoon, everyone practiced
First, Leo did his magic trick again. This time, the coin came back! “Ta-da!” Mia sang her song perfectly. Ben finally told his joke without laughing first: “Why did the music teacher carry a ladder? To reach the high notes!” The coin disappeared
Leo went first. He made a red scarf disappear. The audience clapped. Mia sang “Summer Sunshine.” Her voice was loud and clear. Everyone cheered. Ben walked to the microphone. His hands were shaking. He told the ladder joke. For one second, nobody laughed. Then — everyone laughed! Ben smiled.
“We all were,” said Mia. “Because we helped each other.”
“OK, class,” said Mr. Adams. “The school talent show is next Friday. Who wants to perform?”