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2023—2024学年下学期高二期中考试
英语试卷
试卷满分：150分 考试用时：120分钟
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第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共5 小题，每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的 A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有 10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. What is the weather like right now
A. Sunny. B. Rainy. C. Cloudy.
2. Where should the woman put the laundry soap
A. In the closet. B. In the cupboard. C. On the shelf.
3. How does the man want to go to the palace
A. By bus. B. On foot. C. By taxi.
4. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. A movie star. B. A concert. C. A dress.
5. What is the date today
A. The 22nd. B. The 25th. C. The 28th.
第二节（共15小题，每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的 A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. Why is the woman concerned about the dessert
A. She doesn't like cheese.
B. She doesn't like sweets.
C. She can't eat milk products.
7. How does the man eat the dessert
A. By itself. B. With water. C. With tea.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. What is the man delivering
A. Flowers. B. Balloons. C. Tires.
9. When does the party start
A. At 2:00 p. m. B. At 7:00 p. m. C. At 6:00 p. m.
听第 8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10. What is the relationship between the speakers
A. Husband and wife. B. Teacher and student. C. Friends.
11. What is the conversation mainly about
A. Advantages of playing sports.
B. School life.
C. Families.
12. What's Mandy's problem
A. She feels lonely. B. She is overweight. C. She can't focus in class.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13. What does the man want the woman to do
A. Read a book to him. B. Return a book to him. C. Recommend a book to him.
14. What did the man last read
A. War and Peace.
B. Great Expectations.
C. The History of Jews in Russia.
15. What kind of books does the man want to read now
A. More serious literature. B. Ones about family life. C. Best-sellers.
16. Who could the woman probably be
A. A bookstore assistant. B. An author. C. A librarian
听第 10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. What was the speaker's final destination
A. Paris. B. Vienna. C. Moscow.
18. How late did the speaker originally think she woke up
A. 30 minutes. B. 10 minutes. C. 5 minutes.
19. What was in the backpack
A. A pen and a notebook. B. Her glasses. C. A ticket.
20. How did the speaker feel in the end
A. Angry. B. Happy. C. Worried.
第二部分 阅读（共两节，满分50分）
第一节（共15小题，每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D 四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
Sheridan College is located near Toronto, Canada, consisting of Davis Campus, Trafalgar RoadCampus and Hazel McCallion Campus. It offers a variety of scholarships and services to students. One of its advantages is that it offers on-campus residences apart from home-stay alternatives for international students.
Sheridan offers three on-campus residences—one at the Davis Campus and two at the Trafalgar Road Campus. The Davis residence in Brampton houses 350 students. The Trafalgar Road residences in Oakville collectively house 824 students. Students attending the Hazel McCallion Campus can conveniently live at the Davis residence. You can use public transportation to travel between the three campuses.
Residence features:
* Fully-furnished suites（公寓） shared with one roommate. Each suite includes:
+ 2 separate bedrooms, each with a double bed, desk and chair, dresser, closet organizer and television.
+ A kitchen with a full-sized fridge, microwave, seating for 2 and plenty of storage.
+ A three-piece bathroom with plenty of storage.
* Safety and security—our residences are protected 24 hours a day.
* Resident Advisers who host multiple residence events throughout the academic year. These events are all about social interaction, community building, and personal career development.
* Wi-Fi
* Common spaces:
+ Fitness rooms
+ Games rooms
+ Laundry rooms
+ Study areas
Guarantee your spot in residence for the 2024-25 academic year!
* Applications are available: February 1-March 31, 2024.
* If you're a Year I student, and you apply by April 30, 2024, your acceptance into residence is guaranteed.
* Residence rates: Trafalgar Road: $8,535
Davis: $8,165
* Note: Flexible payment plans are available.
You don't need to wait for your program acceptance! Please contact residence management directly for a personalized accommodation plan.
21. What can students enjoy in the residence
A. Being guarded the whole day. B. Hosting multiple residence events.
C. Washing clothes in their own suites. D. Living in a separate suite alone.
22. Which of the following is true according to the passage
A. The college only offers on-campus residences.
B. The on-campus residences can house more than 1,000 students.
C. Applications must be handed in before March 31, 2024.
D. You can't arrange your personal accommodation before you are accepted.
23. Who might be the intended readers of the text
A. Movie amateurs. B. International students.
C. Community residents. D. Language learners.
B
Have you ever paid close attention to a cloud and noticed its ever-changing forms If not, you could be missing out on something quite wondrous.
Cloud spotting doesn't require much. Sometimes, it can be an invitation to be marveled（惊叹） by something so common that we've become blind to it. Or you can go deeper, trying to make sense of the sky by learning the different cloud types.
A pop science blogger surnamed Zheng, 25, known as the "Cloud Collector" on the lifestyle platform Xiaohongshu, initially started her account to share cloud photos in 2022. Zheng, who enjoys finding delight in recording the beauty of daily life, considered it a way to spread lovely moments to more people. "Clouds have always served as a source of comfort for me," said Zheng based in Fujian.
For Zheng, one of her most unforgettable cloud-spotting experiences occurred during a flight. It was the first time that she had seen a special natural phenomenon called a "glory", produced by water drops in the air. It appeared as a hazy（模糊的） light point in the middle of a circular rainbow halo（圆形彩虹光环）. "It was such a surprise," Zheng recalled.
As a growing number of online users began to show interest and raise questions, Zheng realized that she could offer more science content about cloud spotting. So she started to learn more by referring to specialized books and consulting individuals with expertise in meteorology（气象学）.
Zheng has now shared nearly 200 pieces of popular science content, including cloud identification, formation, comparisons of different cloud types and weather-related knowledge. Her account now has over 210,000 followers on Xiaohongshu, and there are five group chats on the platform where thousands of users share their daily cloud-watching experiences.
Looking ahead, Zheng has plans to hold several gallery exhibitions. "The first round of exhibitions will be in Xiamen in Fujian and Chengdu in Sichuan," Zheng said, adding that she's gathering more cloud photos and the unique stories behind them. By doing this, she hopes to inspire more people to appreciate the beauty of the "gentle white giants（巨人）" in the sky.
24. What is the function of the first paragraph
A. Introduce an event. B. Lead in the topic.
C. Share an opinion. D. Describe a scene.
25. What was Zheng's original intention of opening an account
A. To share moments of spotting clouds. B. To receive more attention online.
C. To spread love to more people. D. To gain more comfort for herself.
26. Which of the following best describes Zheng
A. Honest and positive. B. Patient and humble.
C. Considerate and generous. D. Popular and hard-working.
27. What is the passage mainly about
A. A blogger attracts a large number of followers online.
B. A blogger is keen on admiring the wonders of the sky.
C. A blogger finds delight in recording the beauty of daily life.
D. A blogger shows interests in researching meteorology.
C
People hate mosquitoes due to their blood-sucking tendencies. Scientists, too, are troubled by mosquitoes and have been researching ways to keep them away.
A team of researchers from Virginia Tech in the US looked into different kinds of soap. They invited volunteers to test how four different soap flavors attract mosquitoes. After analyzing the mosquitoes behavior, the researchers discovered several chemicals in the soap that can influence the mosquitoes' "choice of food". Two chemicals, one with the smell of coconut and another with the scent of flowers, can keep the insects away.
The team also found that what matters to mosquitoes is not just the chemicals, but rather the combination of chemicals with each person's smell. For example, people who attract mosquitoes can be more attractive to them after using one type of soap. They can also repel mosquitoes by using another kind of soap. The finding were "remarkable", said senior author Clement Vinauger in a news release, adding that he would choose a coconut-scented soap to keep mosquitoes away.
How these insects manage to find humans has also made scientists curious. According to a new study published in Current Biology, researchers built a "canteen" for hundreds of mosquitoes. In the 20-by-20-meter facility, there were six pads that had the smell of different humans. The pads were heated to mimic sleeping humans.
They found that the insects can track scents up to 60 meters. Also, mosquitoes are most attracted to a kind of chemical called carboxylic（羧基的） acid, which is usually produced by bacteria on human skin. The smell of one participant wasn't attractive to the insects, and researchers believed it was due to the person's diet, which is mainly plant-based foods. By analyzing the chemicals that either attract or repel mosquitoes, scientists are able to improve mosquito repellent. With more studies, scientists believe changing a person's diet could one day make them "mosquito-proof". This is especially beneficial for regions where mosquitoes carry diseases, such as malaria, CNN reported.
28. Which of the following can explain the underlined word "repel"
A. Rely on. B. Give off. C. Drive away. D. Decide on.
29. What does Paragraph 4 mainly talk about
A. The principle of drawing a conclusion.
B. The process of conducting the research.
C. The findings of the scientists involved.
D. The significance of this experiment.
30. What can we learn from this passage
A. Chemicals are what matter most to mosquitoes.
B. People dislike mosquitoes mainly because they carry disease.
C. A Plant-based diet can possibly protect people from being bitten by mosquitoes.
D. Mosquitoes are not sensitive to carboxylic acid that is produced by human skin.
31. In which section of a newspaper may this passage appear
A. Animals. B. Medicine. C. Entertainment. D. Science.
D
From AI-made jokes to Harry Potter fashion videos, AI can be used to make funny stuff. But can it be as funny as a human And if it can, does it present a danger to comedy writers in the future That's something performers have been looking at in this year's Edinburgh Festival Fringe, running from Aug 4 to 28.
Anyone can put on a show at the Fringe, and this year even robots were getting in on the act. One of Fringe's big shows even used a small robot to come up with jokes from audience suggestions, which were then performed by humans. The results could be very funny, but sometimes they weren't funny at all. That was part of the point, explained Piotr Mirowski, the show's co-maker.
"We do not use humans to show off AI; instead, we use AI to show its limitations, to showcase human creativity on the stage," said Mirowski, according to the Guardian.
Comedian Pierre Novellie said that it will take a long time for AI to get good at creating comedy. "Comedy is the last thing that AI is going to get near," Pierre told Sky News.
"Even normal human comedians struggle to tune their jokes for the right crowd at the right time, every time. But that's what's interesting about stand-up and fun." But one performer at the Fringe said he's using AI to make jokes for him because he's out of edian Peter Bazely's show has him playing a supporting role to "an entirely computer-generated comedian" called AI Jesus. The Fringe review website, Chortle, talked about today's AI concerns: "In a world where artists are worried that AI could end up doing their jobs for them, Bazely is said to be praying this one will do exactly that."
The reasons for companies wanting to use AI are certainly understandable, but the dangers they present to many people's jobs are becoming more and more real, and that's not very funny.
Back in March of this year, a letter calling for a six-month stop on advanced AI development was signed by over 1000 people working with AI technologies including Elon Musk and other well-known tech leaders, reported The New York Times. Then, in May, leaders in the AI industry signed a document from the Center for AI Safety warning that AI could present an exhibition-level danger and "should be a global priority alongside pandemics and nuclear war."
32. How does the author begin this text
A. By raising questions. B. By listing figures.
C. By making comparison. D. By quoting others.
33. According to Mirowski, what may be a purpose of Fringe show
A. To show off AI's power. B. To reveal AI's disadvantages.
C. To present AI's creativity. D. To promote AI's development.
34. What can we infer from the fifth paragraph
A. Humans have no imagination in making jokes.
B. Most comedians give up playing leading roles.
C. AI can always meet different audience's demand.
D. Not all artists are worried to be replaced by AI.
35. What is the attitude of the author toward the application of AI
A. Positive. B. Concerned. C. Objective. D. Indifferent.
第二节（共5 小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Life isn't fair. Some people just seem blessed with the ability to effortlessly charm（吸引） anyone they meet. Well, it might seem like a magic al power, but in fact there are a number of factors at work. 36 The answer is: to a large extent, yes you can.
But first, the bad news. People at first judge each other according to physical appearance. With just a glimpse of a face, people make quick judgements about each other's likeability, trustworthiness and confidence. How should we deal with this 37 People regard a smiling face as more trustworthy, warmer and sociable. It sounds like common sense, doesn't it Smile and others will smile with you.
What other tricks might we have 38 Consequently, three things we can do to signal that we are not a threat: raise our eyebrows quickly, raise our heads slightly, and once again, to smile.
So we've looked at body language, but of course what you say is hugely important too, unless you want to just stand there smiling foolishly. The golden rule of friendship is if you make people feel good about themselves, they're going to like you. In other words, you should not talk about yourself and all your wonderful achievements. 39 .
Finally, finding common ground helps form a connection. Charming people are particularly skilled at seeking out shared interests or experiences to bond with others. 40 And if all else fails, you can fall back on that most British topic: the weather. It can be a nice start of a conversation.
A. Instead, you need to show interest in them. B. So, can you learn to develop superhuman charm C. There's one surprisingly simple tool: your smile. D. Shared interests are the key to making connections with others. E. Asking where someone's from allows you to find areas in common. F. Our brains often survey the environment for friend or enemy signals. G. What good tricks might we take advantage of to become charming
第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共15 小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的 A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Adam Wolfers believes that his son's autism（孤独症） has a positive impact on his hobby of photography. 10-year-old Morgan has always possessed a 41 eye for capturing the world around him through his camera. Diagnosed with autism at the age of 3, Morgan has had a hard time 42 with others.
43 these difficulties, he has shown an exceptional talent for noticing details that 44 others. Morgan has found focus in nature, particularly in the vivid colors and shapes of plants, leading him to 45 the art of nature photography.
Not 46 with merely capturing pictures, Morgan has even established his own photography business, becoming one of the top sellers in a local shop. 47 , he donates ten percent of his 48 to support autistic artists through the Blue Ribbon Arts Initiative.
However, his motivation for photography 49 financial gain, as he simply wants to share the beauty he 50 with others. His work has gained 51 , with one of his photos picked by National Geographic for 52 in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
His parents teared up as they told what his photography means. Morgan's photography has become his saving grace（体面） because it gets people to look 53 his autism. "He's going to make his 54 ," his mother said.
Morgan advises all of us to try new things and explore our 55 and what we want to do. In other words, don't be afraid to see things differently.
41. A. unique B. typical C. strange D. normal
42. A. interacting B. fighting C. agreeing D. competing
43. A. Without B. For C. From D. Despite
44. A. escape B. hit C. touch D. please
45. A. admire B. explore C. change D. promote
46. A. amused B. familiar C. content D. bored
47. A. Accidentally B. Undoubtedly C. Remarkably D. Fortunately
48. A. salaries B. profits C. budgets D. expenses
49. A. results in B. arises from C. goes beyond D. consists of
50. A. encounters B. imagines C. expects D. recalls
51. A. recognition B. advantage C. strength D. power
52. A. examination B. display C. investigation D. trade
53. A. for B. up C. into D. past
54. A. decision B. way C. living D. fortune
55. A. principle B. intelligence C. emotions D. limits
第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分 15分）
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Baduanjin（八段锦）, 56 form of qigong, is a set of traditional Chinese fitness exercises combining physical movement with breathing and meditation. Dating back to the Song Dynasty (960-1279), Baduanjin uses breathing and concentration techniques 57 (improve) body and mind through eight well-designed sequences. During the NorthernSong Dynasty, people enjoyed doing it, 58 has 8 simple movements, such as slowly opening the arms or raising the head. Today, this old exercise has gained its 59 (popular) again.
Last month, 28-year-old model Huang Qian decided to add Baduanjin 60 her daily routine. At first, when she saw 61 (video) of people practicing on social media platforms, she naturally associated it with the kind of exercise favored by the elderly 62 its movements are a bit slow. Nevertheless, now Huang enjoys practicing the exercise, which stretches and relaxes her whole body.
Her favorite fitness star German Pamela Reif had a video 63 (post). The video has received more than 900,000 views, 49,000 likes and 24,000 reports since it 64 (release) on Bilibili on Aug 8. Like many traditions, such as hanfu and music, Baduanjinis 65 (increase) recognized from people of all ages and is making a return to daily life.
So, would you like to give it a try
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
假定你是李华，你校英文报举办了以“An Unforgettable Activity in High School”为主题的征文活动。请你写一篇英文短文投稿，分享一次你参加过的校园活动。
内容包括：
1.活动内容。
2.活动感受。
注意：
1.写作词数应为80左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
An Unforgettable Activity in High School
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第二节（满分25分）
阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
When we were finally dismissed from the last class of the day, the students streamed out of the classrooms. It was another boring day after school. I dragged my feet home as I sighed. Yet another uneventful day, I thought. Little did I know that the day would take a turn for the worse.
The lift lobby（电梯间） of my flat was old and dirty. The walls, which were painted white, had been dirtied over many years. I reached my flat's lobby, and pressed the lift button and went in. Just then, Mrs Lim, my elderly neighbour, hobbled（蹒跚） in. She looked ancient with tissue paper white hair, wearing a faded old-fashioned dress. I held the lift door open, flashing a friendly smile, and politely greeted her. I asked her how she felt that day and pressed the buttons. She thanked me for being so polite, then we were silent for the rest of the ride.
The lift fell down increasingly fast. There were loud clanking sounds here and there while the lift grew slower and slower. My heart beat hard and fast as my hands turned cold and wet with sweat. Unfortunately, the lift came to an abrupt stop at the fifth floor. I pressed the buttons hard several times, but it was of no help. The lights on the buttons had gone out. It soon dawned on me that we were trapped. An icy fear crept up my spine. Mrs Lim was hysterical（歇斯底里）.
Paragraph 1:"We will never get out!" she cried with her face pale. _________________________________
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Paragraph 2: Bang! My hopes were lifted when I heard the firefighters on the other side of the lift door.______
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2023—2024学年下学期高二期中考试
英语试题
参考答案及评分标准
第一部分 听力
1-5 CBACB 6-10 ACABA 11-15 ACCCA 16-20 CCAAB
第二部分 阅读理解
21-23 ABB 24-27 BADB 28-31 CBCD 32-35 ABDC 36-40 BCFAE
第三部分 完形填空
41-45 AADAB 46-50 CCBCA 51-55 ABDBD
第四部分 语法填空
56. a 57. to improve 58. Which 59. popularity 60. to 61. videos
62. because/since/as 63. Posted 64. was released 65. increasingly
应用文写作：
An Unforgettable Activity in High School
My high school has witnessed many colorful activities in the past 2 years, among which the coming-of-age ceremony is especially unforgettable.
Present at the ceremony were all students from Grade 2, along with our parents and teachers. It kicked off with an inspiring speech delivered by our president, which conveyed congratulations and expectations about our future. Then came a series of activities, ranging from expressing gratitude to our parents and teachers to making a promise of being responsible for the adulthood. The highlight was when we walked through the coming-of-age gate.
The ceremony will be rooted in my mind as a reminder that I should shoulder my responsibility as an adult.
读后续写：
Para 1:"We will never get out!" she cried with her face pale. I tried my very best to comfort her, telling her that everything would be all right and that we needed to find out how to get out safely. Mrs Lim began having trouble breathing, and I immediately helped her sit down and loosened her collar. "Help!" I screamed at the top of my lungs, trying to get someone's attention. A wave of despair washed over me. I felt like we could never get out. In one last effort, I tried banging on the doors. The next few minutes felt like hours as we waited in complete silence.
Para 2: Bang! My hopes were lifted when I heard the firefighters on the other side of the lift door. Help was finally here! The brave firefighters hit the door open using their tools. It felt like a hundred pound weight was lifted off me, and Mrs Lim thanked the heavens that someone had come to our rescue. I made a sigh of relief when the doors were finally opened and all this drama was over. The firefighters praised me for helping Mrs Lim. I returned their praise with gratitude and Mrs Lim thanked me and even gave me a hug.
作文评分细则略
第四部分 写作 （共40分）略
听力材料：
Text 1
W: It was sunny this morning, but now it's becoming cloudy. We'd better get the jackets and rain boots out of the garage.
M: You're right. It might rain in the afternoon.
Text 2
M: When you're finished, put the brush back in the closet（壁橱）. The laundry soap goes in the cupboard.
W: I know. And the towels should be put on the shelf.
Text 3
W: It's a long walk to the palace. Shouldn't we take a taxi
M: We'll miss all of the interesting sights. We could take a bus, though, and get off the bus wherever we like.
Text 4
M: This dress would look nice on you, madam. I saw a picture of a movie star wearing one like this at a concert.
W: Yes, I like it, but I'm looking for something less expensive and more suitable for work.
Text 5
M:Did I miss your birthday, Rachel I thought it was on the 22nd and it's already the 25th.
W: No, my birthday hasn't arrived. It's on the 28th.
Text 6
M: Come and try this Indian dessert, Denise.
W: Thanks, but is there any cheese in it I don't like cheese.
M: Don't worry. It's made of milk, butter, sugar, and nuts.
W: It sounds very rich.
M: We only eat one or two pieces with tea after dinner.
W: That isn't very much. What kind of tea do you have
M: Well, we usually have tea which is mixed with milk. Some people like it plain, but some people put sugar in it. We sit around and talk over tea and dessert.
Text 7
M: I need to have my car repaired. It needs a new tire. Could I borrow yours to deliver some flowers
W: I need it today between 10:00 a. m. and 2:00p. m. to collect balloons for the birthday party. You can use it after that as long as you are careful.
M: I will. Oh, we are having a party this evening, aren't we
W: Yes. The party starts at 7:00p. m.
M: I can drive you to the party as well if you like. I should be finished by 6:00 p. m.
Text 8
W: Did you know another benefit of making our children play sports
M: Time alone
W: I meant a benefit for them.
M: Well, it will help Greg lose some of his extra fatness.
W: Besides that, do you know it's good for their brains A study was just done on this subject by a university in Chicago. The researchers found that people who play sports can concentrate on certain things better, like sounds. Sports also make you calmer inside, as well as better able to heal when you get hurt.
M: Mandy has a hard time concentrating in class. If this is true, playing a sport should help her do better in school.
W: I'm going to sign them up for soccer and tennis lessons today.
Text 9
W: Good afternoon. Are you looking for a particular book
M: I don't really know what to read next. Is there anything you recommend
W: Tell me what subjects you're interested in.
M: Oh, many different ones.
W: Well, which book did you just return
M: It was The History of Jews in Russia.
W: So, you must be interested in history.
M: A little. I was mainly reading that book to find out more about my grandfather's family.
W: I see. And what do you usually read for fun
M: Comic books. But now I want to read more serious literature, like War and Peace.
W: That's a long and heavy book. I'm going to recommend something a little easier to start with. It's fiction with some history included in the story.
M: Who is the author
W: A famous English writer named Charles Dickens. You can start with one of his most well-Known works, Great Expectations.
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W: I was in a train station in Paris. I had a ticket for Vienna, and from there all the way to Moscow. I was in a hurry, because I had woken up half an hour late. My train was scheduled to leave in 10 minutes. The problem was that I couldn't find the right track. I looked at the schedule board but couldn't see any information listed. I realized that in my hurry, I had forgotten to put my glasses on. Fortunately, I always kept a spare in my backpack. I reached into the backpack, but I found only a pen and a notebook in there! Only 5 minutes until the train would leave! I went to the ticket window and knocked on it but no one was there. All of a sudden, my eyes flew open. I was still in bed, and the alarm hadn't gone off yet. I got up immediately, and was happy that I hadn't missed my train.

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