Correct answer for apex: He had high hopes for a bright future.
Strain means to make a great effort
I would say a thunderstorm since the sky is dark and ominous means something scary or dark so that's why it could be a thunderstorm!
Hope I helped!
Be able to know where to go on the stage.
Like for example: on a dance number you need to go to center stage if you want to be the center of attention, just like when beast and beauty from the animated one were dacning.
