Sally was very nervous. It was her first day in the new school, and lunch was only thirty minutes away. At lunch, most students talk with friends, get to know what interesting things everyone is doing, and, of course, 1 . Sally, however, didn't know anyone or anything.
Sally's mother was in the army, so her family moved a lot. She had really liked her old school and 2 leaving her best friends. They still talked to each other through phone calls and emails, but she couldn't see them every day. She didn't know if their 3 would continue. She didn't want to lose them, but she knew it would be 4 for them to stay close.
"I know this is hard on you," her mother said as Sally got ready for school this morning, "and I'm really 5 you have to keep changing schools." Sally's mother had always been ready to protect not only the family but also the 6 . Sally loved her mother so much. She told her mother not to 7 with a big smile. But Sally was still nervous when they moved.
The 8 time came quickly. As Sally was walking ahead, a voice behind her said, "Excuse me." Sally 9 and saw five friendly faces.
"Would you like to join us?" asked one of them.
This invitation was exactly what she needed. Sally nodded yes 10 and joined them. She was sure about her future school life now.
