4 Choose the correct words and write them in your notebook.

I've always been a big fan (1) into / of/ on talent shows. When I was a child, 1(2) have watched / was watching/ used to watch them with my grandma. That's why I started learning to play the guitar when I (3) have been/was / had 7 years old. I loved it, but I was too (4) concerned/ gentle / nervous when I had to play in public. So I just spent hours practising and singing to myself in the (5) attic/ ceiling/ dustbin because I didn't want anyone to hear me. It all changed when I(6) gave / was given / was giving an electric guitar for my 15th birthday. I felt I was ready to get on the (7) scene / stage / set. Together with three (8) colleagues / classmates / cousins from school, we started a band. We've played together (9) from/ for / since then. I'm not nervous any more - when I (10) will perform/perform/ performed in front of an audience with my band, I feel really excited! What about you? Are you into music? Do you play any musical instruments? Share your stories in the comments.​