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Penny had always believed she was born to act. Every night, she practiced lines in front of her bedroom mirror, perfecting graceful moves like the actresses in her favorite movies. When her middle school announced The Twelve Dancing Princesses, she spent weeks preparing — even borrowing her sister Diana's ballet shoes, though they pinched (挤痛) her feet. "Pain is part of the art," she told herself, imagining the strict drama teacher Mr. Ellison nodding in approval.

But on casting day, her name was nowhere on the list. Mr. Ellison offered her a job on the stage crew (工作人员) instead. "You'll learn how theater really works," he said. Penny forced a smile, hiding her disappointment.

Backstage life was quieter than she expected. Penny wore all black, disappearing into the shadows during rehearsals (排练). Sometimes, she mouthed the princesses' lines silently, her hands tracing an imaginary crown.

Opening night arrived as scheduled, but the lead actress got injured minutes before the curtain. Mr. Ellison scanned the crew, searching for someone who could step in. Here came an opportunity! Penny's hand shot up. "I know the lines!" she said. He hesitated but handed her the princess's dress.

Unfortunately, the performance was a disaster. She stumbled over dances, mixed up scenes, and tripped up a prince. The audience's laughter echoed in her ears. Afterward, she ran to her room, sobbing. Her sister Diana found her curled under the blankets. "Come," she said, leading Penny to the roof.

The night sky stretched endlessly. "Some stars can't be seen now," Diana murmured, "but their light is already traveling. It just takes time to reach us." Penny wiped her tears. "What if my light never comes?" Diana squeezed her hands. "It will. You just have to keep trying."

Weeks later, Penny saw a poster for a new play: A Midsummer Night's Dream. Auditions (试镜) were open and she was familiar with the character Helena. That night, Penny climbed to the roof alone. A single star flickered weakly. She traced its light with her finger, her sister's words ringing in her ears.

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Para. 1: "Why not try one more time?" Penny said to herself.

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Para. 2: On opening night, Penny stood behind the curtain.

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You are better work than this.

The castle which once the old man is a tourist attraction now.

The experts meet to discuss the progress of the project.

There is no point in about the past.

Jack is with his time and money.

One's internal motivation is more important than motivation.

we are all part of the global village, everyone becomes a neighbor.

He the letter carefully and placed it in an envelope.

A friendly in a class can boost students' creativity.

Our plans need to be enough to meet the needs of everyone.

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