I was always a bit nervous about my athletic ability until a friend asked me to go waterskiing with him. At first, I hoped my parents would say no because I was afraid of looking silly, but they thought it was a great idea. I got more worried when I saw the massive 150 hp motor on the back of the boat waiting next to the dock. Bill went first to show what to do. He sliced through the water, leaped over the wake, and sailed off the ski jump, landing perfectly. All too soon, it was my turn. I jumped in the water, pulled on the skis, and signaled I was ready. The boat surged forward, catching me off guard; I swallowed half the lake. Bill’s dad stopped the boat. Patiently, Bill and his dad showed me once more how to use my arms and legs. This time I was ready, and I suddenly found myself standing on skis zipping over the water. The water looked like glass because there were no waves or wind that day. I yelled, “Yahoo!” Carefully, I made my way across the wake, and I didn’t fall! When we returned to the dock, I laughed and celebrated. Bill and his relatives shouted, “You were great!” After others had their turns, I was ready to go again. I suddenly realized that I didn’t have to be an expert to enjoy a sport. 1. What is the focus of this narrative account?

Asap : ) read the passage about the life of clara barton and the table below it. clara barton was born on december 25, 1821, in oxford, massachusetts. as a child, clara was very shy. she first found her calling while caring for her brother after he fell from a rafter in their barn. despite the fact that most teachers were still men at the time, clara became a teacher at the age of 15, as well as one of the first women to work for the federal government at the us patent office. in 1881, clara opened the first chapter of the american red cross in the united states and served as its first president. the american red cross is a relief organization that offers assistance to victims of such disasters as the 1889 johnstown flood and the 1900 galveston flood. she served as president for 23 years before resigning amidst claims that money was being mishandled internally. the civil war was a bloody war fought between the years 1861–1865. during the war, clara sought to the soldiers in any way she could. she collected needed supplies and distributed them to the union army. these supplies included items such as food, bedding, and clothing. however, clara was not content to sit on the sidelines; she often risked her own life to care for soldiers wounded in battle. for these deeds, she was nicknamed the "angel of the battlefield.” when the war ended in 1865, clara worked for the war department in various ways. in the table, what information best fits under the heading "what i learned about her accomplishments”? a. clara barton was born in 1821 in oxford, massachusetts, and was very shy as a young child. b. clara barton worked as both a teacher and for the federal government in the us patent office. c. clara barton cared for wounded soldiers during the civil war and started the first american red cross chapter in the united states. d. clara barton was president of the american red cross during the 1889 johnstown flood and the 1900 galveston flood.