talia (be) a researcher for about a year. since she started her job at newsline, she and her co-worker amy (take) some journalism classes. they think most of their classes are (interest). they go to the same school as jackie. jackie (take) drama classes for about two years. her classes are often (excite). some of the students have a lot of experience because in the past they (act) in many different plays. when acting, drama students have to show different emotions, like being (surprise) or sad.