叙州区二中高二期中英语参考答案：
一．听力
1．C 2．B 3．C 4．A 5．B 6．C 7．B 8．A 9．B 10．A 11．A 12．B
13．B 14．C 15．B 16．A 17．C 18．A 19．A 20．B
二．阅读理解
21．C 22．C 23．B 24．B 25．D 26．C 27．A 28．C 29．C 30．A 31．A
32．B 33．B 34．B 35．A 36．G 37．E 38．F 39．B 40．A
三．完形填空
41．A 42．C 43．A 44．D 45．C 46．A 47．C 48．B 49．C 50．B 51．A
52．D 53．B 54．A 55．D
四．语法填空
56．cultural 57．widely 58．driving 59．grew 60．a 61．hosted 62．older 63．which 64．as 65．permission
五．书面表达
66．Dear Jack,
I’m Li Ming. It’s great to hear that you are going to teach in our school next term.
I am asked to write to you to recommend Liu Jia, a Senior 3 student of 18, to be your assistant. Liu Jia is a friendly and gentle girl. She is always committed to her work. She can use the computer well and she is good at communicating with others. What’s more, she is one of the top ten students in our school, and she has a passion for English. I’m sure she can be helpful in your work and life in China.
If you have any questions, please tell me.
Yours,
Li Ming
67． After two hours or so, I received the most amazing phone call in my life. The call was from another cleaner called Jerry, who was working at the rubbish station nearby. He told me that he accidentally found the three rings in the tissue when he was sorting the rubbish. So immediately, he called the lady managing the cleaning services for the clinic. The lady told him my story and gave him my phone number. He rang me to relieve my anxiety.
I decided to thank the wonderful person face to face. I ran to my car in a hurry and drove directly to the rubbish station near my clinic, where Jerry was waiting for me. I expressed my greatest thanks to him for his kindness and I did want to give him some money as a gift for his behavior. However, he refused my reward, saying that it was his duty and responsibility to give back the lost things to the owners. Deeply moved, I thanked him again. At last, I got my important rings back.
听力原材料
Text1：
W: Before we decide on whether to hire the guard, I think we should talk to 5 or 6 people who know him, maybe even a family member or 2.
M: Sounds reasonable. But I’ve already spoken to 3 former employers of his, and he checks out well so far.
Text2：
M: The bus will take us to the museum. It’s gonna leave at ten in front of the library. So, let’s meet at the library, OK
W: Oh, I thought I told you. I have a dentist appointment this morning, so I’m going to meet up with you at the museum, OK
Text3：
M: You’ve been studying for hours on end. What’s up
W: This article is totally over my head. Still I have to write a review of it if I want to free up some time for this weekend.
Text4：
W: John, I’ve got enough money for the holiday to Norway!
M: Oh, really
W: Of course. I’ve checked flights to Norway in May and they’re a really good price. I can’t wait to start the holiday.
Text5：
W: Nice day, isn’t it
M: So it is. A bright day after a shower. Your dog is lovely.
W: So is yours. I only adopted mine three days ago.
Text6：
M: I think I want to take a history class next term. It’s a very interesting subject.
W: Really I’ve always found history a bit boring.
M: I used to as well, but now I feel like it’s often useful to understand things that have happened in the past.
W: Maybe I need to give history a second chance.
M: Then let’s definitely take one together. Let’s see if there are any in the afternoon. I can never wake up for morning classes.
W: Yes, to take afternoons’ classes. My mornings next term are already completely full of other classes.
Text7：
M: Congratulations, Betty.
W: Thank you. What about Peter
M: Oh, he dropped the stick.
W: Bad luck! Do you know who won the high jump
M: Joe from our class.
W: Your class do very well at the sports meeting. By the way, what sport are you taking part in
M: Swimming.
W: Good luck to you.
M: Thank you.
Text8：
W: I don’t want to cook. Let’s go out for fast food.
M: Sure, but no McDonald’s.
W: How about KFC
M: Why do you want to have American fast food in Tokyo
W: When I think of fast food, that’s what comes to mind.
M: But you are in a country that has much better fast food than that! You can go to a small restaurant to get some soup. There is a lot of good street food, too. I think some of the best food here is street food! Didn’t you learn anything online before coming here
W: Well, yes. I didn’t feel like going to McDonald’s even once, because the Chinese fast food was excellent.
M: It’s the same here. Hurry up and get ready. I’ll take you on a tour of my favorite Japanese street food tonight.
W: OK. Wait a moment. I will change my clothes.
Text9：
W: Excuse me. I’m new here. Can you give me some advice
M: Sure. What are you looking to do
W: Well, I want to get back into shape.
M: No problem. We get a lot of people like you in here. Believe it or not, you are not alone. I’m Peter Smith, head trainer here. It’s nice to meet you.
W: Hi, I’m Sally. So, where should I begin There are so many machines to choose from.
M: Well, I would recommend some basic exercises just to train your heart and some of those muscles that have been out of use for a while.
W: So, I should maybe get on this first
M: Yes. You should start by walking for 20 minutes, and then jog for 10 minutes before walking for another 20 minutes.
W: Well, I can do that. How many times per month should I do it
M: Per month You should be asking how many times per day!
W: Wow, it looks like getting back into shape is going to be a big challenge. I hope I can find the time.
Text10：
Hello, and welcome to That’s Entertainment! I’m Sally Withers, and tonight, I am so excited to have one of my own personal heroes on the show! Now, I don’t want to give the surprise away too quickly. So how about if I give you some information, and see if you can guess
Tonight’s guest star was born in 1946, as the fourth of 12 children. Besides her charity work, she’s also an actress, author and businesswoman. However, none of these amazing achievements are what she is most famous for!
Confused yet Well, let’s see… She’s most famous for being one of America’s most popular and productive songwriters, with 51 records to her name. Twenty-five of her songs reached number one on the Billboard country music charts. She’s won Grammy Awards many times throughout her unbelievable career!
Her Imagination Library programme currently gives free books to 1.9 million children around the world. Back in 2016, she raised $9 million to help the victims of the Great Smoky Mountains wildfires. And most recently, during COVID-19, she donated $1 million to fight against the disease.
Yes, you’ve guessed it. Our special guest tonight is Dolly Parton!
答案第1页，共2页叙州区二中2023年秋期高二半期考试
英语试题
本试卷共8页，满分120分。考试用时120分钟。
注意事项：
1．答题前填写好自己的姓名、班级、考号等信息2．请将答案正确填写在答题卡上
第I卷（选择题 95分）
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。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 does the woman want to do
A．Hire more staff. B．Interview the guard’s family. C．Know more about the guard.
2．Where does the woman plan to meet the man
A．In the library. B．At the museum. C．At the dentist’s.
3．What does the woman mean
A．Her article is over. B．She has to review the article.
C．She expects to have some free time at this weekend.
4．Why does the woman talk to the man
A．To express excitement. B．To cut price. C．To cancel a holiday.
5．What are the speakers probably doing
A．Adopting a pet. B．Walking their dogs. C．Taking shelter from the rain.
第二节（共15小题，每小题15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段长对话，回答第6、7题。
6．How does the man feel about history
A．It’s boring. B．It’s useless. C．It’s interesting.
7．Why does the woman want an afternoon class
A．She can’t wake up in the morning. B．She’s not free in the morning.
C．She dislikes morning classes.
听第7段长对话，回答第8至9题。
8．Which sport did Peter probably take part in
A．The relay race. B．Swimming. C．The table tennis.
9．Who won the high jump
A．Betty. B．Joe. C．The man.
听第8段长对话，回答第10至12题。
10．Where are the speakers
A．In Japan. B．In China. C．In America.
11．What kind of food did the woman want to eat at first
A．Fast food. B．Street food. C．Home-made food.
12．What will the woman do next
A．Start cooking. B．Get changed. C．Surf on the Internet.
听第9段长对话，回答第13至16题。
13．Where does the conversation take place
A．At a hospital. B．At a gym. C．In a studio.
14．What does the woman ask the man to do
A．Have a rest. B．Lose weight. C．Give some advice.
15．How long does the man suggest walking after jogging
A．For 10 minutes. B．For 20 minutes. C．For 40 minutes.
16．What does the woman find surprising
A．The time she’ll have to spend. B．The price of the machines.
C．The difficulty of the training program.
听下面一段独白，回答第17至20题。
17．What is the speaker doing
A．Recommending a TV show. B．Introducing a song. C．Presenting a star.
18．How is the speaker feeling about tonight’s show
A．Excited. B．Surprised. C．Confused.
19．What role is the special guest most famous as
A．A songwriter. B．An author. C．An actress.
20．How many children are helped by the Imagination Library programme
A．1 million. B．1.9 million. C．9 million.
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
Kid-friendly attractions & hands-on museums
National Geographic Museum
Animal lovers young and old will look forward to a visit to the National Geographic Museum, which is near Farragut West. There are changing exhibits that always feature work by great photographers, as well as exhibits that show the efforts of international scientists to protect the natural worlds resources (资源) and animals. Children under 5 are free.
National Air and Space Museum
The National Air and Space Museum on the National Mall offers daily programs involving science experimentation. Kids are welcome to make and fly their own paper airplane, look through a real telescope (望远镜) with astronomy experts, watch a show at the Planetarium, climb in an aircraft, or watch an IMAX film.
National Building Museum
Kids can learn how engineers construct architectural wonders by using soft blocks in the Great Hall of the National Building Museum. Little ones will love the Building Zone, where they can drive a bulldozer (推土机) and build a house.
Renwick Gallery
Take the kids to the Renwick Gallery, which hosts the Smithsonian American Art Museum’s amazing collection of decorative art, and start a completely new conversation between kids and art.
21．What is special about the museum near Farragut West
A．It enables kids to build a house on their own. B．It houses a vast collection of paintings.
C．It teaches kids about the environment. D．It is free for both parents and kids
22．Who is the Renwick Gallery for
A．Architects. B．Animal enthusiasts.
C．Art lovers. D．Astronomy fans.
23．Where does the text most probably come from
A．A news report. B．A travel brochure.
C．A geography textbook. D．A culture magazine.
B
Called “America’s wolf”, the red wolf is the only large predator whose historic range is found entirely within the United States, stretching from Texas to New England. But hunting gradually reduced its range, and it was declared extinct in the wild in 1980.
Recovery efforts in the wild began in 1987 on the Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge. In a ground-breaking successful experiment, eight captive (圈养的) wolves were released this year into North Carolina, eventually growing into a population over 100, reaching a peak of around 120 wolves in 2012. But illegal hunting and management changes by the Fish and Wildlife Service resulted in their numbers plummeting.
In the spring, conservationists celebrated a small bit of good news when four captive-born pups (幼兽) were placed into a cave and successfully adopted by a wild red wolf mother. Meanwhile, another four adults were released into the wild. The pups are thought to be still alive and healthy. But the adults didn’t go well. In the months after release, three were struck by cars and killed, and the fourth was fatally shot on private land.
To boost the population after these deaths, the U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced in November that it planned to release nine adult red wolves into their recovery area this winter, land within and surrounding two wildlife reserves.
The Service also recently announced it would withdraw a 2018 proposal to shrink (缩小) the red wolves’ protected area in North Carolina by 90 percent, after a lawsuit accused the agency of going against the Endangered Species Act. Ron Sutherland of the Wildlands Network says it’s crucial that the agency has abandoned this wrong-headed proposal. And yet the situation now is even more urgent than it was in 2018 — this should launch the conservation community in the U. S. into crisis mode to save this species and bring it back from the extinction.
24．What does the underlined word “plummeting” in paragraph 2 mean
A．Promising. B．Declining. C．Multiplying. D．Increasing.
25．What can we infer from paragraph 3
A．The released wolves lived well. B．The population boosted after the release.
C．The red wolf faced greater threat than before. D．The released red wolves still needed protection.
26．What would the Service do to save red wolves
A．Shrink the red wolves’ reserves.
B．Make a proposal to protect the red wolves.
C．Put some red wolves in some specific places.
D．Force the protected area into the state of emergency.
27．What does the text focus on
A．The protection of red wolves. B．Challenges faced by red wolves.
C．Reasons for red wolves extinction. D．The relationship between red wolves and humans.
C
Around the world, many people come together on 3lst December to celebrate the coming of the New Year, which is called Hogmanay in Scotland. The tradition of Hogmanay comes from Viking times and the celebration is more popular than Christmas in Scotland.
On Hogmanay's Eve, family members throughout Scotland will get together to “bring in the bells”. The phrase in Scotland refers to the ten-second countdown to midnight when bells ring all over Scotland to signal the beginning of the New Year. The atmosphere can only be described as electric! It is such an exciting event and all of the people are in a good mood as they wait to bring in the New Year bells!
Then most towns in Scotland have celebrations with fireworks in the evening, but in the bigger Scottish cities, other events take place.
The best-known event for Hogmanay is the annual Edinburgh Street Party. Every year, Edinburgh hosts a joyful firework show and other celebrating activities outside of the castle and it is broadcast on TV for those watching the celebration from their homes.
Another very popular event takes place in Stonehaven, where there is a “Fireball Ceremony” which takes place along the street. Around forty men and women come together and wave fireballs around their heads, which is wonderful to witness! People line the streets hours beforehand to see the festival which begins immediately after midnight on December 3lst.
On New Year's Day in Scotland, it is traditional to have a meal with the family. They always eat a steak pie with vegetables. Another tradition that has to be mentioned is the “First Footing” tradition. Also from the time of the Vikings, this is the tradition where the first person to enter the home after Hogmanay has to bring something Scottish with them, otherwise it brings bad luck for the coming year. People are usually very generous with their first footing gifts such as ginger wine, Scottish whisky and homemade shortbread.
28．What will the family members do right before the midnight of 3lst December
A．Have a big dinner party. B．Ring the bells at home.
C．Count down the last ten seconds. D．Set off fireworks outside.
29．What can we know about the Edinburgh Street Party
A．It is a firework show. B．It is a fireball ceremony.
C．It is a well-known gathering. D．It is a popular TV show.
30．Which is the traditional thing for the Scottish New Year meal
A．Steak pies with vegetables. B．Homemade shortbread.
C．Ginger wine. D．Scottish whisky.
31．What can be a suitable title for the text
A．Hogmanay: the Scottish New Year B．The Origin of the Scottish New Year
C．First Footing: an Old Scottish Tradition D．Different Ways of New Year Celebrations
D
It may be made possible for computers and robots to "read" human personalities by reading human eye movements.
The eyes are really the windows to the soul. That is the result of a new study on the connection between eye movements and personality, conducted by neuroscience researchers based at the University of South Australia and Published in the scientific Journal Frontiers in Neuroscience. And if that is true, computers and robots powered by sophisticated algorithms (算法) may soon have the ability to peer into your soul.
"Eye movements during an everyday task predict aspects of our personality," wrote the researchers, led by Tobias Loetscher, whose team followed 42 study subjects around the university campus recording their eye movements, then determined their personality traits (特点) with "well-established questionnaires" for determining personality type, and unfolded some kind of connections between eye movements and personality, according to a summary of the study published by the site Science Daily.
The researchers expected that with the data fed into their algorithms computers running the algorithms were able to record human eye movements and immediately determine a person's major personality traits, such as "neuroticism, extraversion (外向)，agreeableness, conscientiousness, as well as perceptual curiosity", the scientists wrote.
"The new finding might help improve the way human beings interact with their computers and other high-tech devices, even robots, allowing for more natural and realistic social interactions with machines," Loetscher said.
"People are always looking for improved, personalized services. Today's robots and computers are not socially aware so they cannot adapt to non-verbal information," Loetscher said in a statement quoted by Indian Express. "This research provides opportunities to develop robots and computers that can become more natural, and better at interpreting human social signals."
The study revealed previously undiscovered relations between specific personality characteristics and specific eye movement tendencies, according to a summary in Britain's Daily Mail newspaper.
32．What is the finding of the new study
A．Robots can understand human personality.
B．Eye movements connect with personality.
C．Computers record human eye movements.
D．Personality determines human eye movements.
33．What does Paragraph 3 mainly introduce
A．The research subjects. B．The research process.
C．The research outcomes. D．The research application.
34．What can be inferred from what Loetscher said
A．Robots will be smarter than humans. B．Machines may become more social.
C．The research is of little significance. D．Human-machine interaction will explode.
35．What does the text mainly tell us
A．The finding of a new study. B．Eyes as windows to the soul.
C．The human-machine interaction. D．The development of high-tech devices.
第二节(共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分)
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
There is something magical about hiking. Whether you’re a seasoned hiker or new to the trails, hiking offers lots of benefits for mind, body and soul. 36
Boost physical fitness. 37 Although other forms of exercise are great for your health, hiking has benefits that can’t be replaced by a bike. Hiking builds muscle strength. So, not only will you enjoy the great outdoors, you will also improve your health.
Improve mental well-being. Hiking has a profound impact on your mental well-being, offering a much needed break from the stresses of daily life. 38
In addition to the fun and enjoyment you can experience, there are other real benefits you can start to observe.
39 Hiking provides a wonderful opportunity for strengthening social connections and training a sense of community. Whether you go on a hike with friends or join a hiking group, the shared experiences can be highly beneficial and can create wonderful shared memories. Hiking is hard, but it maintains your motivation. So grab a friend or join a local hiking group, and experience the joy of connecting with others while exploring nature.
Improve cognitive (认知的) function. An amazing added benefit to hiking is improved cognitive function. Engaging in physical activity while being surrounded by nature stimulates the brain, leading it to improve focus, creativity and problem-solving skills. Spending time in nature can improve cognitive function and attention span. 40 A drop in spending time in nature and in physical activity can possibly cause a cognitive decline. Who knew that the sensory experiences that you encounter during hiking could help you gain clarity and peace of mind
A．And the opposite is also true.
B．Strengthen social connections.
C．Experience the joy of getting close to nature.
D．Why not make use of the precious time to enjoy yourself
E．Hiking is an excellent way to improve your overall fitness.
F．Spending time in nature, including hiking, improves mental health.
G．So grab your hiking tools and explore the benefits to make you energized!
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。
Michael felt extremely hot. Why was it so hard to breathe They had rehearsed(排练) the play, and Michael knew his part. But he was still nervous. 41 filled his head:
What if I say the wrong thing What if I trip(绊倒) and fall
Michael tried to think of 42 things. Tomorrow he’d enjoy a delicious dinner with his family. But first he had to get through today, with a roomful of strangers looking at him. His family was in the audience. He tried to imagine that the family were all 43 around the dining table right now. That always made him feel 44 .
Michael 45 the play. It was the story of how the early Pilgrims had survived in the new land with the help of the people who lived there.
“A piece of cake,” Jake had said. “Jake, you’re right,” Michael thought. “Nothing to be worried about.”
“You have a(n) 46 role to play,” Mr. Murray, the play’s director, had told him. Michael felt as if the whole 47 depended on him.
“Everyone in place,” said Mr. Murray.
Michael found that the theater was 48 . He was very nervous.
Michael felt a hand on his shoulder and turned to see Serene giving him a(n) 49 smile.
“You can do it”, she said.
The play began.
“This is not a plant I’ve ever seen before,” said Jake.
It was Michael’s turn to 50 something. But his mouth went dry. The audience was 51 . But he was awkward and frozen in place. And then he heard Serene say, “How will we survive if we don’t grow food ” Wait. That wasn’t Serene’s 52 . She must have made that up to 53 him to remember what he was going to say.
“We must ask for help with the plants,” said Michael.
He took a deep 54 , and started to focus. Serene and Jake wanted to help him. He wasn’t in this before. But he survived the rest of the play. Michael felt 55 for his friends’ help.
41．A．Worries B．Lies C．Difficulties D．Choices
42．A．bad B．possible C．pleasant D．frightening
43．A．sitting B．standing C．exploring D．fixing
44．A．strange B．surprised C．proud D．relaxed
45．A．watched B．directed C．understood D．debated
46．A．important B．easy C．normal D．different
47．A．program B．school C．play D．plan
48．A．dirty B．full C．old D．small
49．A．polite B．weak C．encouraging D．winning
50．A．show B．say C．buy D．explain
51．A．waiting B．thinking C．asking D．working
52．A．opinion B．voice C．duty D．line
53．A．allow B．help C．stop D．invite
54．A．breath B．sleep C．look D．interest
55．A．peaceful B．angry C．disappointed D．grateful
第II卷（非选择题55分）
第二节（共10小题; 每小题1.5分，满分15分）
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式，并将答案转写到答题卡上。
For more than 12 years, Pailin Chongchitnant has hosted the YouTube cooking show Hot Thai Kitchen. Chongchitnant’s recipes aim to offer a deeper understanding of the steps and the ingredients that make Thai cuisine so distinct. They also highlight the 56 (culture) background of each dish. Chongchitnant weaves stories from her own life and childhood into each video. And the videos are resonating (共鸣) 57 (wide).
While her love for food was always a 58 (drive) force,the road to Chongchitnant’s current position had some unexpected turns. She 59 (grow) up in Southern Thailand,and when she was in high school,cable TV became available to her. She started to imagine what pursuing 60 career in food could look like. Cooking shows 61 (host) by Jarmie Oliver and Nigella Lawson offered her a dream to be the host of her own cooking show.
But as she got 62 (old),Chongchitnant realized that there was no clear path for hosting a TV show about Thai food, 63 is not popular worldwide. So in 2009,as YouTube was emerging 64 a more important platform,she decided to create a cooking show of her own on it. She got really excited about the possibility of being able to do this without anybody’s 65 (permit).
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
66．假如你是李明，根据学校安排，你给即将到你校任教的外籍教师Jack推荐一名学生助手。请根据以下提示给Jack写一封介绍刘佳的推荐信。
要点：
1. 欢迎Jack的到来；2. 推荐刘佳同学做学生助手；
3. 刘佳的基本情况（18岁，高三学生，学校十佳学生）；
4. 刘佳的特点和特长（温和友好；做事认真；酷爱英语；电脑技能；沟通能力等）
注意：
1. 词数80左右；2. 开头和结尾已为你写好，不计入总词数；3. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear Jack，
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours，
Li Ming
第二节（满分25分）读后续写
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Three years ago, I was offered a better job and went to work in a new clinic of a small hospital in Victor Harbor, an hour away from my house. I rushed there on my first day, driving to the clinic and getting used to the different rules there.
In my worry and anxiety, and feeling a little unfamiliar in the new environment, I removed my three rings according to the rules: my wedding ring, a ring that belonged to my mother and one that was a gift from my husband. I put them in a wrinkled tissue and placed them beside my computer.
During midday break, I ate my lunch at my desk and when I was finished, I hurriedly cleared away the waste, together with the wrinkled tissue into the rubbish bin. I went about my duties and my day went on well. I met new patients and felt that I had done a good job.
Driving home at the end of the day, just moments before I reached my house, I noticed that my rings were missing. I felt the heat in my body rise, my cheeks burning red. I went inside and tried to calm down. I spent an hour or so making telephone calls，trying to locate my rings. The first people I called were my manager and colleagues, and they gave me a few contact numbers for the cleaners. I got in touch with a lady who managed the cleaning services for the clinic, and she told me that the bins had already been emptied and gone to rubbish station.
Heartbroken, I knew nothing could be done then. I had lost my wedding ring and one of my most important rings-my mother’s wedding ring. If I had not been so careless, all this would not have happened. With great sorrow and regret, I just sat there in my chair wondering what I should do.
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After two hours or so, I received the most amazing phone call in my life.
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I decided to thank the wonderful person face to face.
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