When I was a kid, I did not like to play the piano. My parents asked me to practice the piano every day, but I just

   42   to go out and play with my classmates. I was so bored with practicing the same piece of music for hours that I

almost gave it   43   . When I was ten years old, I began my piano lessons with an   44   teacher, Beth, who allowed

me to choose the piece I would like to play and urged me to play for the pleasure of the music. Instead of criticizing me,

she encouraged me and taught me to have self confidence. I also learned from Beth that the beauty of music comes from

passion rather than from techniques. I am grateful to her   45   introducing me to the wonderful world of music.

        Now I enjoy playing the piano. I practice not for my parents but for   46   . Playing the piano can be a lot of fun.