学进去

   My grandpa always tells me that people who laugh at their own mistakes will get others to laugh along. Yesterday, I learned that he is ________.

“Stay in line,” Mrs Martin said. I looked at the long line, ________ that there would still be pizza (比萨饼). When I reached the front, I looked at the choices. I could only see chicken, fish and mashed potatoes (土豆泥). I could hear the sad noise of my ________ stomach.

Then, out of the corner of my eye, I saw the ________ piece of beef pizza. I got so excited.

“Beef pizza, please,” I said politely. Mrs Martin handed me the pizza. I took the paper plate (碟子) so ________ that the pizza fell out. I wanted to ________ it, but it landed on the mashed potatoes. My face started burning. All I could hear were ________ from some kids in line.

As I looked at the upside-down pizza, I heard Mrs Martin’s voice. “Maria, would you like some mashed potatoes to go with your pizza?” I replied in a/an ________ voice, “Of course.” Mrs Martin put the mashed potato pizza on my plate with an encouraging smile. I suddenly ________ and relaxed. I looked around laughing, and we all laughed together.

I never really believed my grandpa until I saw others laughing with me. The laughing made me feel ________ instead of just silly.