"Don t forget to finish your math homework tonight , ” said Mrs, Falzone at the end of the school day. " And if you'd like to audition( 试演 ) for the school play, be ready to sing a song for the director( 导演 )after school tomorrow . ” Nancy always wanted to be an actress. She put on performances all the time for her family. However, Nancy wasn't sure if she could sing well in front of people . When she got home, Nancy told her mom about the audition. "I like to act and talk. But I have butterflies in m y stomach when I sing in front of people, "she said “Well. it is hard , ” Mom said. "So it's OK to feel that way. ” “Any advice for me?"Nancy asked . “The best thing to do is to practice your song as much as you can,” said Mom . Nancy went into her room to practice. She chose her favorite song. She practiced it a few times to make sure she r emembered all the words. The next day when Nancy wen t to audition . a brig ht spotlight( 明亮的聚光灯 ) shone on her face. She couldn't s ee the director. That made her feel less afraid . Nancy sang her song loudly and clearly. She didn't f orget any word . Nancy thanked the director and lef t . She wasn't sure what part she would get in the play, but she felt happy and c oul d n't wait to go home to tell her mom about it ...