Sam was 8 years old. He was a happy boy. But that day, he had a karate competition and he was so nervous that he forgot to smile. He was embarrassed to go out in front of so many p... Sam was 8 years old. He was a happy boy. But that day, he had a karate competition and he was so nervous that he forgot to smile. He was embarrassed to go out in front of so many people and he was worried it would go wrong. When he arrived at the sports hall his stomach hurt, but his parents encouraged him, telling him 'It’s ok Sam, it’s a game. Just try to do your best, and enjoy it like you do in class.' Sam felt much calmer and felt even better when he joined his friends. At first they didn’t get any points, but they didn’t give up. Sam competed in lots of events. Some he lost, but he managed to win a match and score a point for his team. He felt very happy at that moment. In the end, his team lost, although it was very close. It was a day full of emotions and now Sam wants to practise hard to earn more points in the next competition.
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The passage describes Sam's experience during a karate competition, focusing on his feelings of nervousness, encouragement from his parents, and eventual happiness from participating, despite his team's loss. It highlights themes of perseverance and personal growth.
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The narrative is about Sam overcoming his nervousness during a karate competition.
The question is about a narrative involving Sam who overcame nervousness during a karate competition.
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The question is about a narrative involving Sam who overcame nervousness during a karate competition.
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Sam was nervous about his karate competition but was calmed by his parents' encouragement. He participated, initially didn't score, but eventually managed to score a point. Despite his team losing, it was a positive experience leading Sam to want more practice.
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