What seemed like a good idea two weeks ago was turning into one of the most unforgettable experiences of Katie's life. She carefully looked through the curtains (幕布) and then quickly 1 her head back into the backstage. "She's out there," Katie breathed 2 . "They're all out there."
"They" were the Crystal Wolves, the greatest rock band in the world. Katie 3 the curtains again. She couldn't 4 that Molly, the band's bassist (贝斯手), was actually in her hometown, and would watch Katie and the other members of Arachne's Web take the stage.
The Crystal Wolves were touring the Midwest, and they were 5 a local act to open for them at the theater. Katie, Mila, and Renee had 6 non-stop over the past two weeks, which won Mila's father's 7 even though he was troubled by the loud music.
Trying to control her 8 , Katie put her bass on her shoulder and silently ran through the song in her head. The third group's poor performances 9 Katie's spirits. They stepped onto the stage with their heads held high. A sense of 10 took her.
After the performance, they anxiously waited for an hour 11 the final result was announced.
They didn't win. Katie tried to remain 12 as she gently put her bass in its black case, but a fat tear 13 her eye.
"You guys were great!" Katie turned around and saw the 14 face of Molly. "Do you have a demo tape (试听带)? I think our manager would love to hear it."
Katie fought back the strong feeling to give her musical 15 a big hug but couldn't help smiling. "Yeah, we do."
