Which sentence best introduces the topic? The following is a student draft. It may contain errors.
Learning Something New
(1) It all started when my parents took me to a ballet concert when I was seven years old. (2) I believe it is the elegance of
the dance, the costume, and the graceful way the dancers moved about that sparked my interest in ballet (3) This interest led
me to learn about the numerous health benefits of ballet dancing.
(4) One day, my friend Stella told me that she had begun ballet classes. (5) She offered me a few magazines that contained
articles about the advantages of learning ballet. (6) I took them home, and as I started reading through the articles, I realized
that there were many facts about ballet that I did not know. (7) Ballet has many health benefits and is much more than just a
dance form
(8) I began to notice the changes as soon as I started ballet classes with Stella. (9) For a week, I struggled with postures, but
as the days passed, my postures improved, and I realized that I could control and balance my body (10) Because ballet involves
a lot of stretching, it increases the body's ability to move effectively. (11) Ballet is a demanding activity and requires dancers to
eat healthily (12) Since joining ballet classes, I have become more conscious of my health, and I feel active even after a long,
tiring day. (13) This has also had a positive impact on my studies. (14) Taking ballet lessons was one of the best decisions I made
because it aided my mental as well as physical development,
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