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2023届安徽省安庆市高三下学期高考模拟考试（二模）
英语试题
全卷满分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）
做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。 录音内容结束后，，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
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。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。
例：How much is the shirt？
A. 19.15.
B. 9.18.
C. 9.15.
答案是C。
1.Why is the man worried
A.It is about to rain hard.
B.The garbage is too heavy.
C.The car seats will be getting wet.
2.What direction does the man wish to travel in
A.North.
B.East.
C.West.
3.What kind of show will the speakers see
A.A new film.
B.A live concert.
C.A gymnastics show.
4.Which idea did the boy like best about the speech
A.Having a competition.
B.Selling dessert.
C.Following a plan.
5.Where did the man hear about the earthquake from
A.The radio.
B.The Internet.
C.The television.
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。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.What time does the conversation take place
A.At 4 p.m.
B.At 5 p.m.
C.At 6 p.m.
7.Why does the man dislike driving in the rain
A.The car is hard to control.
B.The road is tough to sec.
C.The weather is too cold.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8.Why is the woman feeling uncomfortable
A.She has a headache.
B. Her back is injured.
C.She can't feel her fingers.
9.What happened to the woman a week ago
A.She fell down on the road.
B.She was hit by somebody.
C.She got lost in the street.
10.What will the doctor do for the woman
A. Do some tests.
B.Provide medicine.
C.Examine her skin.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11.Why does the man work so much
A.He uses his salary for interests.
B.He feels his work is meaningful.
C.He wants to get a promotion.
12.What does the woman think of the man's lifestyle
A.Comfortable.
B.Confusing.
C.Healthy.
13.How does the man spend his two weeks in winter
A.Visiting his family.
B.Preparing a hobby.
C.Working other jobs.
听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。
14.What makes the man feel proud
A.The class.
B.The mark.
C.The plan.
15.What does the man advise the students to do when they forget the lines
A.Use the written words.
B.Give clues to each other.
C.Go on with the dialogue.
16.Who are the speakers
A.Audience members.
B.Acting teachers.
C.Student performers.
17.What will the speakers do next
A.Prepare the students for the show.
B.Help people to find their seats.
C.Hold a party at the nearby cafe.
听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。
18.Which was the hardest for the speaker
A.Working for a boss.
B.Working all day long.
C.Working without profit.
19.What did the speaker spend most of her money on
A.Eating at restaurants.
B.Materials for sewing.
C.Living in an apartment.
20.What is the speaker mainly talking about
A.How she looked for jobs.
B.How she studied in college.
C.How she started her business.
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
It’s no secret that some of the world’s best ski resorts（胜地）are found within Switzerland’s outstanding mountains. Here are some of them.
Grindelwald—Wengen
If you're looking for a Swiss postcard ski experience, then Grindelwald is the place for you. The beautiful North Face of the Eiger towers over this pretty mountain village, which has a long history of mountain climbing and skiing. Its main ski area can be skied on the same lift ticket! There's no better
way to get up the mountain here than by train.
Opening Date: Nov.26,2022 Closing Date: Apr. 16,2023
Flims Laax Falera
What pulls in skiers and snowboarders from all over the world to Flims Laax Falera are the world-class terrain（地形）parks. There＇s no denying this ski resort is a big hit with freestylers，but there's also plenty to attract skiers.
Opening Date: Nov.28, 2022
Closing Date:Apr.26,2023
Engelberg
Engelberg is a rising star for a range of good reasons, but the highlight is the massive free-ride potential. The secret is most definitely out as the town fills up every year with Scandinavians in search of their dry light snow.
Opening Date:Oct. 15,2022
Closing Date:May 21,2023
Zermatt
Zermatt is the best of Switzerland's ski resorts. This is your resort if you have the money to afford it! Fantastic restaurants are seen all over the mountain, serving Swiss cheese hotpot and other cooking masterpieces.
Opening Date:Nov.26,2022
Closing Date:Apr.30,2023
21.Which ski resort do you choose if you enjoy mountain villages
A.Grindelwald-Wengen.
B.Flims Laax Falera.
C.Engelberg.
D.Zermatt.
22.What attracts people to Flims Laax Falera
A.Its beautiful scenery.
C. Its terrain parks.
B.Its pleasant weather.
D.Its free admission.
23.What is the major concern of travelers who choose Zermatt
A. Transportation. B.S ecurity. C. Price. D. Location.
B
Brian Tracy is a very famous Canadian-born motivational speaker, and it is safe enough to say that he is one of the best ones out there. Brian is excellent in the fields of public speaking, leadership and success psychology. However, it did not begin for Brian like that, as he was the troublemaker of the family.
Things have definitely changed for him.as he once struggled to pay the utility（公用事业） bills. Brian is the President and CEO of three multi-million-dollar companies based in the United States. He is fluent in more than four languages and has one main message for everyone out there,” I believe through learning and the application of what you have learned, you can solve any problem, overcome any barrier and achieve any goal that you set for yourself".
Brian Tracy was born in Canada in 1944 and raised in the United States. His early childhood was spent in a variety of locations, including Illinois, Wisconsin, Minnesota, and California. His family moved frequently and he was often in a new school. Tracy's parents' marriage ended when he was seven years old, and he and his siblings had to live with the two different households. With his father mostly absent, Tracy and his siblings were largely raised by his mother.
His mother was a hardworking single parent who held down three jobs to support the family. Tracy was often left to his own devices, which included a lot of reading. He read a wide variety of books, including biographies and books on success and personal development. His reading gave him an education that was far beyond his years. He also studied music and played sports.
Although his childhood was difficult and his circumstances were sometimes difficult, Tracy’s strong spirit and determination eventually led to success. His early childhood experiences helped Shape his beliefs and values, and he applied them to his later life and career.
24.What did Tracy do frequently before becoming famous
A.He delivered speeches in public.
B.He learnt from excellent leaders.
C.He turned to psychologists for help.
D.He made trouble for his family.
25.What is the secret of mastering a forcign language according to Tracy
A.Learning in order to practise.
B.Paying attention to pronunciation.
C.Setting a long-term goal.
D.Acquiring adequate vocabulary.
26.What does the underlined word “siblings" mean in paragraph 3
A.Classmates or friends.
B.Brothers or sisters.
C.Uncles or aunts.
D.Neighbors or relatives.
27.What is the most beneficial to Tracy's development
A.The good education.
B.The wide reading.
C.The mother's support.
D.The tough childhood.
C
Interactive software that ＂reads＂ and analyses footprints left by black rhinos（犀牛）can be used to monitor the movements of the animals in the wild, giving conservationists a new way to keep watch on the endangered species and help keep it safe from poachers（偷猎者），according to a Duke University-led study.
The software, called the Footprint Identification Technique(FIT),uses advanced technology to analyze more than 100 measurements of a rhino's footprint. Because each rhino's footprint is as special as a human fingerprint, the analyzed images can be collected electronically in a global database of previously collected footprint images for matching.
“If you find a match, you can identify the individual animal who left the mark and, by plotting the locations of all the other places where marks have been seen, track its movements without disturbing it or coming into close enough contact with it,” said Zoe Jewell, a professor at Duke University's Nicholas School of the Environment, who co-led the study and is co-creator of FIT.
“It's a cost-effective approach that not only protects the health of the rhino and the human, but also brings a centuries-old tracking skill into the 21st Century," she said. Jewell and her colleagues are now working with Namibia's Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism to train wildlife conservationists, land managers and local guides how to use FIT.
Namibia is home to an estimated 2,000 black rhinos, or about 90% of the species' total population worldwide. Though legally owned by the government, the animals are distributed geographically on private lands across the country.
The FIT software can also do a survey of footprints throughout the protected area and take measurements from each footprint to estimate the number of rhinos in that area. This can be useful information for calculating resource needs to monitor the animals effectively. This creates an interactive library that anti-poaching patrols（反偷猎巡逻队）can use to search for animals at the highest risk, including those whose footprints haven't been showing up in recent years.
28.What is the purpose of the software
A.To promote the development of technology.
B.To protect black rhinos from being hunted.
C.To analyze the footprints of illegal poachers.
D.To save endangered species across the world.
29.What's the advantage of the software
A.It owns various functions.
C.It is perfectly practical.
B.It goes to the market.
D.It is more than popular.
30.What does Zoe Jewell say about the approach
A.It brings the best advantage for the lowest cost.
B.It helps increase the population of black rhinos.
C.It raises people's awareness of the environment.
D.It strengthens the tie between humans and nature.
31.Which of the following best describes the future of rhinos
A. Optimistic.
B.Hopeless.
C. Worrying.
D. Uncertain.
D
Homemade biodiesel（生物柴油）helps you speed past the gas station toward fuel independence. Our expert outlines processing used cooking oil in a small DIY plant.
If you're guiding your household toward a more self-sufficient lifestyle, maybe you'd like to add do-it-yourself fuel to your list of goals. Biodiesel can be created from waste vegetable oil or animal fats，which you can collect free from restaurants，or you can grow soybeans（大豆）to press your own oil. Process the oil with a couple of chemicals to produce homemade fuel that can run any device-including pickups, cars, and home heating systems.
First, find a reliable source of raw material. Try sourcing used cooking oil from restaurants, functional food companies. If you're planning to sell your biodiesel, begin by analyzing the available raw material supply, and make plans to size your operation accordingly. Next, build your plant, sized to your raw material supply. A small family operation can fit in the corner of a garage, within the footprint of a single parking space. Allow enough space for a water heater, a tank for storing your incoming feedstock, and a tank for washing your fuel .For starters, aim to line up enough feedstock to meet your family's fuel requirements.
If you're collecting used cooking oil from restaurants, expect that 20 percent of the material you gather will be water and bits of fried food. Water is not your friend when making biodiesel, so you'll need to remove it by heating the oil and allowing the contaminants（污染物）to settle to the bottom before you pour the oil off the top. You’ll have to make a plan for getting rid of the oily wastewater.
Home biodiesel production is not without risks. Making your own fuel will require great attention to detail and safety. Now you know the basics of how to make biodiese1.but you'll need to research carefully before you begin production.
32.Where can you get the materials of biodiesel from
A. Oil plants
C.Abandoned garages.
B.Varied restaurants.
D.Local companies.
33.What is the author's attitude to the use of biodiesel
A.Tolerant.
B.Positive.
C.Unwilling.
D. Opposed
34.What can we infer about biodiesel production from the last two paragraphs
A.It needs enough water.
C.It requires little attention.
B.It goes without any risks.
D.It needs to be improved.
35.What is the text mainly about
A.Some research on biodiesel.
C.The importance of biodiesel.
B. An experiment on biodiesel.
D.One way to make biodiesel.
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。
Family meals are important and connect family members. 36 There is no need to worry about going to school, work and more.
Studies have shown family mealtime increases positive social skills, school engagement and decreases the frequency of negative behaviors.37 Trying new food or not restricting on food is encouraged. Children who engage in family mealtime are less likely to have eating disorders. In addition, those who share frequent family meals are more likely to eat a larger number of fruits and vegetables and be less picky about food.
38 For example, we need to consider the budget, the time for meal preparation, the availability of recommended foods or supplements（补充物品）at a typical grocery store． 39 Members may have various cultural or dietary preferences. In view of this, we should make sure that the eating plan offered nutritional value for different calorie and nutritional needs-for people of different ages, different activity levels and health conditions.
Healthy eating should be a family affair, and some recommended diets will help you reach that goal by highlighting eating plans that are safe, flexible and nutritious for everyone at the table. In addition, the foods in the diets can be purchased fresh, canned or frozen. 40
A. They prefer junk food like hamburgers, fried chicken.
B.A team of health experts think family meals are difficult.
C. They can get people to relax and make their relationship closer.
D. It also offers an opportunity to set healthy eating habits for kids.
E.Thus,it is convenient and easy for families to have family meals.
F.We also considered how adaptable this diet would be for a whole family.
G.We should have a balanced diet and pay attention to what we have every day.
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。
One day I was approaching several massive creatures when I came to a sudden stop. It was well beyond me that these huge animals should be limited by only some ropes. It was 41 that the animals could easily escape from these small ropes tied to their front legs. However, 42,they did not. I spotted a 43 close by and wondered why the elephants just 44 where they were and had no intention to break away.
“Well,” he replied, “as they're very 45 we tie them with the same 46 rope and it's enough to 47 them for their age. As they grow up, they’re 48 to hold the belief that they can never run away. They think the ropes are bound to 49 hold them, so they do not struggle to break free.” I was 50The large animals could easily move away from their 51 but they felt they couldn’t, so they were 52 right there.
In our life, a number of people are 53 with the same wrong self-limiting belief-I'm not excellent enough or why try it if I'm not going to 54 it. However, we oughtn't to our capability, talent and potential. Instead, we should believe in ourselves. After all, we need to change with the times and think outside the box.
41. A. important B. obvious C. necessary D. hopeful
42. A. at that lime B. from then on C. in that case D. for some reason'
43. A. trainer B. teacher C. doctor D. businessman
44. A. slept B. ate C. stood D. relaxed
45. A. thin B. young C. weak D. ill
46. A. size B. color C. style D. length
47. A. attract B. train C. cheat D. hold
48. A. encouraged B. conditioned C. taught D. forced
49. A. still B. even C. just D. hardly
50. A. thrilled B. interested C. shocked D. disappointed
51. A. owners B. thoughts C. habitats D. bonds
52. A. stuck B. killed C. sold D. fed
53. A. laughed at B. told off C. brought up D. relied on
54. A. mean B. catch C. get D. make
55. A. control B. underestimate C. ignore D. develop
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。
Many people around the world may know that paper is one of the Four Great Inventions of ancient Chinese civilization,56 few would know that more than 1,500 years ago, ancient Chinese craftsmen invented a new type of paper, 57 was called Xuan paper and used mainly for writing and painting.
Xuan paper was first made in ancient Xuan Prefecture, now 58 (know) as Jingxian County in Anhui Province. The traditional process of making Xuan paper is 59 (extreme)demanding and involves over 100 steps. The whole process can take as long as two years 60 (complete), and the skills have been passed down for 61(generation).
Xuan paper is highly water absorbent, making it a perfect medium for conveying artistic effect in both Chinese calligraphy and ink wash painting. In addition, Xuan paper 62 (design) to be able to last for more than 1,000 years and still keep the freshness of the ink and color on it.
Today, in Jingxian County, there 63(be)many Xuan paper factories and workshops, where the paper is still made by master craftsmen using traditional techniques. And because of 64 (it) long history and the essential role it has played 65 the culture of Chinese painting and calligraphy, Xuan paper was included on the first list of China's national intangible cultural heritages （非物质文化遗产）in 2006．
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
上周日你校举行了学生叠衣服和被子比赛。请你给校英文报Youth写一篇短文投稿，内容包括：
1．时间和地点：
2．比赛的过程：
3．你的感想。
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。
A Clothes and Quilt Folding Competition
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。
I frequently joke that my family heirlooms（传家宝）are plastic. My parents grew up poor and over the years, as a family we were comfortable but didn't have a lot of things which would be considered luxuries: jewelry. Family vacations, china, fancy cars, etc. My father went on a trip to Italy with my aunts one year and brought my Mother a ring. It was her favorite stone. She valued that ring because it was one of the nicest things she ever had and represented my Dad's love for her. Sometimes they quarreled but had a deep love for each other. He died in 1980,aged 53 after a difficult battle with cancer.
She had lost some weight and wore the ring to work on a different finger. During her shift the ring slipped off and she realized it the following day. She was sick about it after having tried to find it with no luck. At the point when 1 talked to her she was trying to face the fact she would never see it again. Her voice sounded hollow and weak which I assumed was due to the nature of the conversation. She choked back some tears.
1 decided to look for the ring at my Mom's work She was working at the Burlington Coat Factory Department store at the time in the Youth Dept. The Youth Dept. Was huge and packed with clothes, toys and tables. It was always a mess even when someone was working in it. I stared row by row crawling（爬行）on the floor to see if I could find the ring under all the clothes. As I worked my way through the Youth Dept, I tried not to panic. I was amazed that no one asked me what I was doing. At that time I encountered one of my Mom's co-workers who didn't understand English very well and tried to explain what I was doing She didn't seem to understand but she didn't try to stop me either. 注意：
1．续写词数应为150词左右：
2．请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
When I got to the last row. I still didn't find the ring
That ring meant so much to my Mom, so I never gave up.
2023届安徽省安庆市高三下学期高考模拟考试（二模）
英语试题
参考答案
听力
1-5 CBCCA
6-10 ABCBA
11-15 BBAAC
16-20 BACBC
阅读理解
21-25ACCDA
26-30BDBCA
31-35ABBDD
36-40CDBFE
完形填空
41-45BDACB
46-50ADBAC
51-55DACDB
语法填空
56.but/while
61.generations
57.which
62.is designed
58.known
63.are
59.extremely
64.its
60.to complete
65.in
写作
第一节（满分15分）
One possible version
A Clothes and Quilt Folding Competition
In order to develop students' basic life skills, a clothes and quilt folding competition was held in our school last Sunday.
All the students participated in the competition. As was required, participants must fold their clothes and quilts quickly and neatly. The competition was extremely intense and, in the end,10 participants emerged as winners.
In my opinion, the competition is of great significance. Not only does it improve our labor skills, but also it makes us experience the fun of labor and understand the importance of labor. I hope similar competitions will be held more often in our school.
各档次的给分范围和要求：
第四档（13分-15分）
完全完成了试题规定的任务。
1．内容完整，条理清楚；
2．交际得体，表达时充分考虑到了交际对象的需求，体现出较强的语言运用能力；
3．完全达到了预期的写作目的。
第三档（9分-12分）
基本完成了试题规定的任务。
1．内容、条理和交际等方面基本符合要求；
2．所用语法和词汇满足了任务的要求；
3．语法或用词方面有一些错误，但不影响理解；
4．基本达到了预期的写作目的。
第二档（4分-8分）
未恰当完成试题规定的任务。
1．内容不完整；
2．所用词汇有限，语法或用词方面的错误影响了对写作内容的理解；
3．未能清楚地传达信息。
第一档（1分-3分）
未完成试题规定的任务。
1．写了少量相关信息；
2．语法或用词方面错误较多，严重影响了对写作内容的理解。
不得分（0分）
未传达任何信息；写的内容与要求无关。
第二节（满分15分）
【示例】
When I got to the last row, I still didn’t t find the ring. I stood by a shallow table with some baseball caps on it. I thought that I might put an add in the newspaper although deep in my heart I didn't feel that there was a good chance that someone would see it. But I didn't want to give up. My hand was on the edge of the table and I cast my eyes downward in desperation.
That ring meant so much to my Mom, so I never gave up. The next thing I saw was the ring in the front part of the table. I was astonished and excited. Immediately I called my Mom and now I was choking back tears. I said: “Mom, I found the ring!" She burst into tears and said: “Oh my God, I never thought I was going to see it again. Thank you!” I gave the ring to her. For her, the real value was not about what it cost, it was about meaning in her life.
各档次的给分范围和要求：
第五档（21-25分）
1．与所给短文融洽度高，与所提供各段落开头语衔接合理；
2．所使用语法结构和词汇丰富、准确，可能有些许错误，但完全不影响意义表达；
3．有效地使用了语句间的连接成分，使所续写短文结构紧凑。
第四档（16-20分）
1．与所给短文融洽度较高，与所提供各段落开头语衔接较为合理；
2．所使用语法结构和词汇较为丰富、准确，可能有些许错误，但不影响意义表达；
3．比较有效地使用了语句间的连接成分，使所续写短文结构紧凑。
第三档（11-15分）
1．与所给短文关系较为密切，与所提供各段落开头语有一定程度的街接；
2．应用的语法结构和词汇能满足任务的要求，有一些错误，但不影响意义表达；
3．应用简单的语句间连接成分，使全文内容连贯。
第二档（6-10分）
1．与所给短文有一定的关系，与所提供各段落开头语有一定程度的衔接；
2．语法结构单调、词汇项目有限，有些语法结构和词汇方面的错误，影响了意义的表达；
3．较少使用语句间的连接成分，全文内容缺少连贯性。
第一档（1-5分）
1．与所提供短文和开头语的衔接较差；
2．语法结构单调、词汇项目很有限，有较多语法结构和词汇方面的错误，严重影响了意义的表达；
3．缺乏语句间的连接成分，全文内容不连贯。
不得分（0分）
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2023年安庆二模英语试题听力
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W:Did you bring the garbage out before The radio said it would begin raining soon and you won't want to do it later.
M:Oh no. I forgot to close my car windows too!
W:You'd better hurry up then. It's getting darker by the minute.
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M:Could you tell me when the next train going east is due to arrive please
W:The eastward and westward trains have all been canceled. You will need to go north and then change trains.
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W:What kind of show is it I don't want to sit there and watch a movie about singing or something like that.
M: There is no singing I promise. People will be doing a very physical performance using balance and strength. I know you'll appreciate it.
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W: I know Remi's ideas about a competition would save the school some money, but I think Linda's dessert market could raise more money.
M: Honestly, I think Dana's suggestion during her speech was the best. First things first, we should follow a plan.
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W:Did you hear about the earthquake that hit California I heard about it while I was watching the news. I did more research on a website after and saw it was the biggest one in many years.
M:Yes,I heard about it on my drive home.
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M:If the weather broadcast was right, then we only have an hour before the storm arrives.
W:No,we have two hours. The forecast said the storm wasn't going to be here till 6 p.m.
M: Oh, then we have plenty of time to get there.
W:I'm glad we will miss it. The broadcast warned that the roads would be wet and dangerous because of the cold weather. It’s not going to rain heavily at once, but over a long period of time.
M:Well,I have a very good car so handling it won't be a problem. I don't like driving when the rain is blocking my view. It feels unsafe.
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W:Doctor,I don't feel so great.
M:Where does it hurt
W: That's just it. I'm not in any pain. In fact, I feel nothing. I haven't had any feeling in my fingers since yesterday. I feel a bit light-headed, too, but I wouldn't necessarily describe it as painful.
M:I see. Did you have some kind of accident over the past couple of days
W:Well,I didn't fall down and hit my head or anything, but someone ran into me from behind on the road a week ago. He wasn't going very fast, and I felt fine afterwards. Do you think that could have something to do with it
M: I'm not sure. I'd like to run some tests. Are you taking medicine
W: I take something for my skin problem once a day, but that's it.
M:All right. The nurse will be here in a moment, and we'll get started.
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W: I just don't know how you do it. How do you work three jobs Don't you get tired
M: I definitely get tired, but I like being busy. If I didn't have three jobs I wouldn't know what to do with my free time.
W:You could start a hobby. I'm sure you have plenty of savings.
M:Yes,but working at a company and seeing how my work helps the customers and my co-workers give me happiness.
W: As long as you're happy and not stressed out, I am happy for you too. I really don't understand, though. I find comfort in my free time.
M:Well,I have found that if I have too much time I just sit down and watch television or movies. I do take two weeks off during the winter to see my brother and sister, though.
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W: Okay, Mr. Rodgers. We are almost ready to begin. I am going to make a small announcement before the show begins and let the students all go out onto the stage.
M:Oh,good. I was planning to do the same, Mrs. Gram. I was going to let them know that everyone will be getting high marks for the class, no matter what happens. I cannot believe how much they have all grown and sharpened their skills this year. They inspire me.
W:That is good to tell them, because I know they will all be nervous. As long as the students try to do what we practiced, they will be fine out there. What else will you say
M:I'll tell them not to be afraid to make something up if they can't remember the lines. As long as the next person knows their proper lines, the show can continue. What's important is to help each other and keep the scene going.
W: Excellent. I suppose we can tell them about the party we are throwing for everyone after the show. They will be excited to hear that we'll be giving out awards and serving pizza in the cafeteria. I think that covers everything.
M:Good, and just in time too. It looks like people are moving in from the hallway and filling up seats, so that means it is show time. Let's go prepare them for the show.
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Congratulations on your graduation from university! I was once like all of you, sitting here and listening to a speech by someone who had once attended this same school. I had no idea how to get an interview or how to begin looking for a job. When I got my first job as an assistant, I thought I was lucky. It wasn't until I sat in business meetings and worked very hard for a few months that I realized I deserved much better. So I decided to start my own clothing business. I was prepared to work as hard as I could to begin making money. I have no problem working long hours, but I learned very early that I wasn't going to make any money in the beginning. I think that was the hardest part. For almost two years I made only enough to keep my business open. I worked a part-time job sometimes just to get a little extra for food or the rent, but what I spent most of the money on was always the clothing I was making. I never thought about quitting, because I couldn't see myself doing anything else. When I look back on those hard days, I don't feel that I was lucky about how I got here. I earned every penny that my company now makes, and I earned the respect from the fashion community that I work in. What I am saying is if you put in the effort, you can achieve great things.

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