四川省自贡市2022-2023学年九年级上学期期末考试英语试卷(含答案)

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2022-2023学年九年级上学期期末考试
英语试卷

注意事项：
1. 本试卷分第I卷（选择题）和第II卷（非选择题）两部分, 共12页, 试卷满分 150分, 考试时间为120分钟。
2. 答卷前, 考生务必将自己的姓名、座位号、准考证号填写在答题卡上。答卷时, 选择题部分必须使用2B铅笔将答案标号填涂在答题卡上对应题目标号的位置上。如需改动, 用橡皮擦干净后, 再选涂其他答案标号。非选择题部分, 须用0. 5毫米黑色签字笔书写。在本试题卷、草稿纸上答题无效。
3. 考试结束后, 将试题卷和答题卡一并交回。

第I卷（选择题 共100分）
第一部分 听力（共两节, 满分30分）
做题时, 可将答案划在试卷上。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, 从每题所给的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. Where does the boy want to go?

2. What’s Peter’s gift for his mom?

3. How did Ms. Miller greet Linda?

4. What did Tom stay up to do last night?

5. When did Judy arrive at the job interview?

第二节 （共15小题；每小题1. 5分, 满分22. 5分）
听下面几段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有一个或几个小题, 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。听下面一段材料, 回答第6小题。
6. What's the man's secret to learning Chinese?
A. Reading classics in Chinese.
B. Watching Chinese TV programs.
C. Talking to local people in Chinese.
听下面一段材料, 回答第7小题。
7. What does the woman think of the movie?
A. Too long. B. Educational. C. Great.
听下面一段材料, 回答第8小题。
8. What did John like doing in the past?
A. Listening to rock music. B. Playing basketball. C. Singing in public.
听下面一段材料, 回答第9小题。
9. Whose math paper is it?
A. Bob's. B. Frank's. C. Jenny's.
听下面一段材料, 回答第10小题。
10. Where did Andy spend the holiday?
A. Somewhere interesting. B. In the countryside. C. At home.
听下面一段材料, 回答第11至12题。
11. When was Coco-Cola invented?
A. In 1868. B. In 1886. C. In 1986.
12. Why did the doctor create the drink at first?
A. To sell soda. B. To be more popular. C. To treat headaches.
听下面一段材料, 回答第13至15题。
13. How much will David pay for the concert?
A. Sixty dollars. B. Twenty dollars. C. Nothing.
14. What will David probably do after the concert?
A. See a movie. B. Go home. C. Go to a party.
15. What's the relationship between David and Jane?
A. Cousins. B. Friends. C. Classmates.
听下面一段独白, 回答第16至20题。
16. What was the weather like in the story?
A. Cloudy. B. Rainy. C. Windy.
17. Why was the woman in such a hurry?
A. To take a taxi. B. To buy a gift. C. To meet her husband.
18. Why did the woman stand in the rain?
A. To get a ride. B. To have a break. C. To wait for someone.
19. Which word may best describe the man?
A. Brave. B. Friendly. C. Thankful.
20. What do we know about the woman?
A. She was afraid of driving.
B. She was a musical artist.
C. She bought the man a TV.

第二部分 基础知识运用（共两节, 满分30分）
第一节 单项填空（共10小题；每小题1分, 满分10分）
从A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。
21. -How do you study for the coming exam?
- ________reviewing what we've learned.
A. By B. In C. To
22. -What do you think is the most valuable ________in your life?
-In my opinion, it's health.
A. wealth B. manner C. suggestion
23. -Dad, how can I become a famous tennis player?
-Well son, you need ________talent ________hard work.
A. either;or B. neither;nor. C. not only;but also
24. Thanks to the competition, he's now more relaxed on stage and doesn't feel ________talking
in public any more.
A. uneasy about B. proud of C. excited about
25. Relations are just like a mirror. If you are polite to others, you ________in the same way.
A. will treat B. will be treated C. are treated
26. ---I like singing songs to relax myself after a long week. How about you?
-Not for me. I prefer ________to ________songs.
A. running;singing B. run;sing C. to run;sing
27. -Do you like watching soap operas in your free time, Jane?
-Not really. I like TV shows ________are more educational.
A. how B. who C. that
28. -Could these earrings belong to Cindy?
-They ________be hers. She's not allowed to get her ears pierced.
A. couldn't B. can't C. mustn't
29. -I'm not sure ________my advice is helpful.
-Of course. It helps a lot.
A. that B. how C. whether
30. -Students should avoid staying up late doing homework.
- ________. They should learn to manage their time better.
A. Sounds good B. I agree C. Never mind
第二节 完形填空（共15小题；A篇每小题2分, B篇每小题1分, 满分20分）
阅读下面A、B两篇短文, 掌握其大意, 从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中, 选出可以填入相应空白处的最佳答案。
When you shop without a plan, what will happen? It's 31 _ to buy more food than you need, or get things you already have, leading to 32 . Besides, you'll probably forget things you do need. To eat healthily and spend money wisely, you'd better go to the supermarket with an idea of what you're getting and 33 how much it will cost.
Experts say that once you start writing down things, you can see what you'll buy at the supermarket. So a（n）34_doesn't just help you plan, but it lets you __35_ what you're really eating and how much you're spending.
31. A. easy B. quick C. convenient
32. A. taste B. waste C. happiness
33. A. generally B. nearly C. gradually
34. A. notice B. introduction C. list
35. A. record B. review C. reduce
B
After something bad happens, what do you think about it? Do you like to look at the good side or the bad side?
Jerry was a 36 manager. When he changed restaurants, many workers changed, too. They wanted to 37 Jerry. It was because of his attitude （态度）. He was always happy and always had something positive （积极的） to say. If a worker was having a ＿38 day, Jerry was there telling the worker how to look at the positive side of things.
One day, I said to him, “I don't 39 it! How can you always be a positive person?”
Jerry answered, “Each morning I wake up, I say to myself, “Jerry, you have 40 choices today. You can choose to be in a good mood or you can choose to be in a bad mood. ” I choose to be in a 41 mood. Each time something bad happens, I can choose to be a victim （受害者）or I can choose to 42 it. I choose the second one. Every time someone comes to me 43 , I can choose to be sad about their complaint （抱怨） or I can look at the positive side of life. I choose the positive side of life. "
“Yeah, right. But it is easy to say but 44 to do. "I said.
“But life is 'all about_45_. It's up to you. ” Jerry said, “You have the right to choose to be happy or sad. Why not choose a happy life?”
36. A. special B. strange C. Surprising
37. A. change B. praise C. follow
38. A. fine B. bad C. busy
39. A. understand B. believe C. realize
40. A. four B. three C. two
41. A. good B. bad C. no
42. A. help with B. learn from C. deal with
43. A. shouting B. speaking C. complaining
44. A. hard B. interesting C. boring
45. A. chances B. choices C. efforts

第三部分 阅读理解（共两节, 满分40分）
第一节 阅读理解（共15小题；每小题2分, 满分30分）
阅读下列短文, 从每题所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳答案。
A
46. Which school did Dawei Middle School play against in the quarter-finals?
A. Feichi Middle School.
B. Weisheng Middle School.
C. Chize Middle School.
47. How many games ended up with the score 2-1?
A. Two.
B. Three.
C. Four.
48. Which school was the final winner?
A. Dawei Middle School.
B. Zhuoyue Middle School.
C. Nanyang Middle School.
B
Mike was a nice and cheerful boy. He didn't mind whatever people said, to him. One afternoon, he invited his favorite teacher Mr. Smith to his house. He showed Mr. Smith around the house. When Mike opened his bedroom door, the teacher got a surprise. The huge wall was an unusual collage （拼贴画）of thousands of colors and shapes！ It was the loveliest decoration （装饰） Mr. Smith had ever seen.
“People say I never think badly of anyone, ” Mike explained, “and that I never want to insult anyone, but that's not true. I used to get angrier than the other kids. But a few years ago, I started a small collage. I used any kind of material and color for it. With every little piece I stuck on, I added some bad thoughts. ”
It was true. The teacher looked closely at the wall. In each small piece he could read small letters like "fool", "pain", “bore”. . .
“This is how I started my collage. Each time someone makes me angry, I couldn't be happier. They've given me a new piece for my work of art. ”
And on that day, Mr. Smith began his own collage. Then he shared the secret with his students. And years later, the neighborhood became an art town. Each house has its great works of art, made by those cheerful children.
49. What did Mr. Smith see on the wall at first?
A. Some bad words.
B. Many pieces of art work.
C. Some beautiful paintings.
50. What does the underlined word “insult” mean?
A. 赞美
B. 辱骂
C. 麻烦
51. What's the secret to having a cheerful character according to the passage?
A. Writing something bad behind others.
B. Making a lovely decoration on the wall.
C. Turning the bad times into a chance to smile.
52. What can be the best title of the passage?
A. An art town
B. The way to build a wall
C. How to teach students
C
Liang Sicheng was the son of Liang Qichao, a famous Chinese thinker in the early 20th century. But he made a place for himself in architecture （建筑学）.
Liang Sicheng is called “the father of modern Chinese architecture".
Liang studied architecture in the US. In 1928, he returned to China with a strong interest in Chinese architecture. He was a pioneer in the historical research and exploration （探索）of Chinese architecture and city planning. In the 1930s and 1940s, Liang and his wife Lin Huiyin checked more than 2, 700 traditional buildings across the country. They measured （测量） and drew paintings of these buildings to help people better learn about them. His book, History of Chinese Architecture, was the first of its kind.
Liang also worked hard to keep old architecture. After the People's Republic of China was founded （成立）in 1949, he worked as one of Beijing’s city planners. He advised to keep the city’s old walls and gates. Sadly, his advice was not accepted.
Liang hoped that more young Chinese architects could help to build the country. He founded the architecture departments （院系） at Northeast University and Tsinghua University.
53. Who was Liang Sicheng?
A. A historian.
B. A famous thinker.
C. The father of Chinese architecture.
54. Which is the right order of the events in the article?
a. Liang returned to China.
b. Liang measured many traditional buildings with his wife.
c. Liang advised for Beijing's city plan.
d. Liang studied architecture in the US.
e. Liang wrote a book about Chinese architecture.
A. a-b-c-e-d
B. d-a-b-e-c
C. a-c-b-d-e
55. What do we know about Liang's advice for Beijing's city plan?
A. He tried to protect old architecture.
B. Beijing's city planners agreed with his advice.
C. He advised building as many new buildings as possible.
56. The last paragraph is mainly about ___.
A. who Liang met in college
B. where Liang studied architecture
C. what Liang did to develop architecture in China
D
We know regular exercise is important. But a new study has good news for those who are too busy to exercise during the week-exercising on the weekend might be just as good!
An international team of researchers followed more than 350, 000 people in the US over 10 years to see how those exercising regularly （规律地）during the week compared to those who exercise only on the weekend.
The researchers found no big difference between the two groups. Both were found to have lower risk of early death as well as lower risk of dying of heart disease and cancer, compared to those who didn’t exercise at all. The results show that as long as you get the recommended （推荐的） amount of exercise every week, it's not really important when you do it.
The World Health Organization suggests at least 150 minutes of moderate or 75 minutes of vigorous （强有力的）exercise for 18-year-olds to 64-year-olds each week. The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says that "moderate" exercise is any kind that can be done while having a conversation, while talking is too hard during vigorous exercise.
While the study gives the thumbs-up （点赞）to those exercise on the weekend, health experts say that regular exercise may offer some other advantages that the study didn't look into. For example, exercising daily could be better for your sleep and mental health, and it could also keep you from spending too much time sitting during the day.
57. How can 40-year-olds avoid risk of early death according to the World Health Organization?
A. By doing moderate exercise for three hours a week.
B. By doing moderate exercise for two hours every week.
C. By doing vigorous exercise for seventy minutes every week.
58. Which of the following is moderate exercise?
A. Playing basketball.
B. Swimming.
C. Taking walks.
59. Which is NOT the advantage of regular exercise, according to health experts?
A. Better sleep.
B. Good mental health.
C. Better relationship.
60. Where is the passage probably from?
A. An ad.
B. A magazine.
C. A novel.

第二节 阅读填空（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。选项中有一项为多余选项。
Do you often set a goal? How can you achieve your goal? Here are some tips for you.
Use “small wins” to reach your goal.
Small wins are a way to achieve a bigger goal. 61 You can finish your small goals in a short period each time.
62
Share your goal with a trusted friend or with family. The help from others will help you keep going, especially when you meet difficulties.
63
But not too much time. Studies show that people tend to （趋向于）be more fruitful at work when they feel some degree of urgency （紧迫） about achieving a goal.
One goal at a time.
64 Make sure that it has personal meaning to you. Try to remember your goal as you try to achieve it.
Stay positive.
An active and open attitude can help you face difficulties.
65
Keep working on it every day, so you can achieve your goal at last.
A. Work on it.
B. Don't give up when you feel tired.
C. Get help from people around you.
D. Set one clear goal at a time for yourself.
E. Give yourself time to achieve your goal.
F. Break a big goal down into smaller and easier steps.

第II卷（非选择题 共50分）
注意事项：必须使用0. 5毫米黑色签字笔在答题卡上题目所指示区域内作答, 答在试题卷上无效。
第四部分 综合知识运用（共三节, 满分50分）
第一节 单词填空（共10小题；每小题1分, 满分10分）
根据句意及首字母提示写出所缺单词的适当形式, 并把单词完整地填写在答题卡上。
66. To practice her pronunciation, Li Ping often reads the textbook a _________.
67. We should pay more attention to food s _________and not buy street food outside school.
68. Ms. White always encourages me in study and she has a great i _________on me.
69. Teenagers should be allowed to e _________their own ideas freely at home.
70. It's very m _________to see how much strangers care for each other during the big fire.
71. Don't forget to write down the c _________answers next to the mistakes.
72. John is a friendly boy and he always g _________others with a smile.
73. In this village, n _________all the houses are the same. So it's easy to get lost if you're not a villager here.
74. Thanks to the Internet, now farmers can sell their p _________online easily.
75. Jason called the policemen after he found his bike was s _________
第二节 语法填空（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。
When you hold a cup of tea to drink, many people around the world may be taking part in the
same activity as you with different types of tea.
Today, there are over 60 tea-producing 76 （country） and regions in the world. With more than 2 billion drinkers across the globe, tea is 77 second most popular drink in the world after water.
Tea, one of the most popular drinks in the world, has 78 （it） roots in China. The custom of drinking tea dates back to 3, 000 years BC in China. Many famous trading routes were born because 79 tea, including the ancient tea-horse route and the ancient tea-boat route.
Leaving the borders of China, tea 80 （quick） spread to many countries and has since been loved by people all across the globe.
Tea culture 81 （reflect） how. China gets along with the world. It's much like the metaphor （比喻）of tea and beer 82 President Xi Jinping used in his speech in Belgium in 2014, saying “The tea drinker and the beer 83 （love） show two ways of understanding life and 84 （know） the world. ” As a symbol of Chinese culture and hospitality, tea is often 85 （use） by President Xi in many diplomatic （外交的）activities.
第三节 书面表达（满分25分）
在成长的过程中, 总有一些事情让我们感到恐惧, 但逃避不是长久之计, 只有战胜它才是更好的办法。学校将举行“克服恐惧”的英文演讲比赛, 请根据以下内容, 写一篇80词左右演讲稿。
要点提示：1. 你曾经恐惧什么？为什么？
2. 你是如何战胜恐惧的？
3. 你战胜恐惧后的感想。
写作要求：1. 表达清楚, 语法正确, 上下文连贯：
2. 必须包括所有相关信息, 并作适当发挥；
3. 不得使用真实姓名和校名等：
4. 开头结尾已给出, 不计入总字数。
Good morning, my dear teachers and friends. It's my honor to speak here, and I'm very glad to share with you my experience of overcoming fear.

That's all. Thanks for listening

2022-2023学年九年级上学期期末考试
英语试题参考答案与评分标准（附录音原文）

第I卷（选择题 共100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
1-5 CBAAC
第二节共15小题, 每小题1. 5分, 满分22. 5分
6-10 CABAB
11-15 BCCBA
16-20 BCABC
第二部分 基础知识运用（共两节, 满分30分）
第一节单项填空（共10小题；每小题1分, 满分10分）
21-25 AACAB
26-30 ACBCB
第二节完形填空（共15小题；A篇每小题2分, B篇每小题1分, 满分20分）
31-35 ABACA
36-40 ACBAC
41-45 ABCAB
第三部分 阅读理解（共两节, 满分40分）
第一节阅读理解（共15小题；每小题2分, 满分30分）
46-48 BAC 49-52 BBCA
53-56 CBAC
57-60 ACCB
第二节阅读填空（共5小题；每小题2分, 满分10分）
61-65 FCEDA
第II卷（非选择题 共50分）
第四部分 综合知识运用（共三节, 满分50分）
第一节 单词填空（共10小题；每小题1分, 满分10分）
66. aloud
67. safety
68. influence 69. express 70. moving
71. correct 72. greets
73. nearly
74. products/products/produce
75. stolen
评分标准：66-75小题, 每小题1分。有任何错误, 包括单词拼写错误（含大小写）或未用其适当形式, 均不给分。
第二节 语法填空（共10小题；每小题1. 5分, 满分15分）
76. countries 77. the
78. its
79. of
80. quickly
81. reflects 82. that/which 83. lover
84. knowing 85. used
评分标准：76-85小题, 每小题1. 5分。有任何错误, 包括用词错误、单词拼写错误（含大小写）或语法形式错误, 均不给分。
第三节 书面表达（共1题；满分25分）
一、评分原则
1. 本题总分为25分, 按5档次给分。
2. 评分时, 先根据文章的内容和语言初步确定其所属档次, 然后以该档次的要求来衡量, 确定或调整档次, 最后给分。
3. 评分时, 应注意的主要内容为：内容要点、应用词汇和语法的准确性、上下文的连贯性及语言的得体性。
4. 拼写与标点符号是语言准确性的一个方面, 评分时, 应视其对交际的影响程度予以考虑。
5. 如书写较差, 以致影响交际, 将分数降低一个档次。二、内容要点：
1. 你曾经恐惧什么?（0-4分）为什么？（0-4分）
2. 你是如何战胜恐惧的?（0-10分）
3. 你战胜恐惧后的感想。（0-5分）
三、要点认定：
1. 考生必须有较完整的句子表达出要点。如只有关键词而无主谓结构, 不可视为要点写出。
2. 围绕要点的发挥, 如有语言错误, 则扣语言分。
四、扣分参考依据：
1. 表达未能达成正确句意的, 不给分, 如：写出了主语或谓语等关键词, 但未能达成符合要点要求、意义正确的句子。
2. 句子结构完整、但关键点出现错误或漏掉部分关键词, 扣半个要点分, 如：主谓一致错误, 或关键词拼写错误（如主语、关键性名词等）, 或谓语动词时态、语态错误等。
3. 凡使用铅笔答题、或答题中使用了涂改液或修正带, 一律不给分。
4. 凡多次出现非关键性单词拼写错误或其它同类错误, 原则上每4处扣1分。
5. 文章内容要点全面, 但写出了一些多余内容（连接或过渡词句不在此列）, 原则上不扣分。
6. 书写潦草凌乱, 但基本不影响阅卷的, 酌情扣卷面分1-2分。
五、One possible version:
Good morning, my dear teachers and friends. It’s my honor to speak here, and I’m very glad to share with you my experience of overcoming fear.
Everyone has his or her own fear. As for me, speaking in front of people used to be my great fear because of my shyness. But thankfully, my teachers and classmates always inspired and comforted me. With their help, I encouraged myself to practice over and over again. Gradually I got used to it and had the confidence.
Now, my fear of speaking has gone. As the old saying goes, ＂Where there is a will, there is a way＂. What we fear is fear itself. No obstacle is impossible to break through if we put our hearts into it.
Thanks for listening. That’s all.
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听力录音原文
听下面一段材料, 回答第1小题。
M:Excuse me. Could you tell me where I can eat Chinese food?
W: Sure. There is a good restaurant over there, next to Walmart Supermarket.
听下面一段材料, 回答第2小题。
W:Mother’s birthday is coming. I want to buy her a nice scarf. How about you, Peter?
M:Well, I plan to make a handbag for her.
听下面一段材料, 回答第3小题。
M:Linda, did you shake hands with Ms. Miller when you met her at the airport?
W:No. When I held out my hand, she bowed.
听下面一段材料, 回答第4小题。
W:Tom falls asleep in class again. Did he play computer games late last night?
M:No. To get better grades, he stayed up studying for the coming exam.
听下面一段材料, 回答第5小题。
M:How was your job interview this morning, Judy?
W: Forget it. I was supposed to arrive at 8, but I arrived an hour late.
听下面一段材料, 回答第6小题。
W:Your Chinese has improved greatly. What's your secret?
M:Well, I used to watch Chinese TV programs and read Chinese classics, but I made little progress. Now I try to talk to local people in Chinese and it helps a lot.
听下面一段材料, 回答第7小题。
M:I love the science fiction movie. The music is great and the story in it is educational.
W:But don't you think it's too long to stay in the cinema for three hours?
听下面一段材料, 回答第8小题。
W:I never thought John could become such a popular singer.
M:Me neither. He used to be interested in playing basketball and never sang in front of us.
W:Yeah, people sure change!
听下面一段材料, 回答第9小题。
M:Hey, Jenny! Is this your math paper? I found it on the floor.
W:Let me have a look. No, Frank. I have my name on my paper. It must be Bob's.
M:How do you know that?
W:Well, he told me he got full scores in the math exam but forgot to write down his name.
听下面一段材料, 回答第10小题。
W:Welcome back, Andy. How was your holiday?
M:Excellent. We went camping in the countryside and enjoyed the beauty of nature. How about you, Mary? W: Good. I didn't go anywhere interesting. My uncle's family came and we had a big dinner. We also had a good time talking about work and study.
M:Oh, it's nice to have the family all together.
听下面一段材料, 回答第11至12题。
M:Hey, did you know Coca-Cola was invented by accident?
W:Really? Tell me more about it.
M: OK. Back in 1886, a doctor called John Stith invented this drink accidentally.
W:How?
M:Well, at first, he expected to create a new drink to treat headaches. But his helper put some soda in it by mistake.
W:Was the result bad?
M:No. To their surprise, the new drink was delicious and welcome.
W:And it is till today! Haha, what an interesting story!
听下面一段材料, 回答第13至15题。
W:Hello, David.
M:Hey, Jane. What's up?
W:Umm, Jason and I will go to the concert tonight. Would you like to join us?
M:I'd love to. How much does it cost?
W:Sixty dollars for three tickets. I'm joking. It's all on me. Just come.
M:OK, thanks. So what kind of music do they play?
W:Jazz. And they are my favorite band. Do you like jazz?
M:Yes. When does the concert start?
W: It starts at 7 and ends at 9. After the concert, let's see a movie.
M:I'm afraid not. You know how strict my mom is! I must be back home before 9:30.
W:What a pity! I understand. My aunt always puts safety before everything, just like our Grandma!
听下面一段独白, 回答第16至20题。
One night in 1965, a black woman got caught in a rainstorm while driving her car on an Alabama highway. It was raining very heavily. However, she was in such a hurry that she drove on. Suddenly, her car broke down. It was at 11:30 pm! She had to stand on the side of the highway, waiting for a ride. A car passed by but didn't stop. Then passed another car. And she was all wet in the rain. At last, a young white man stopped to help her. The man took her to safety, helped her and put her into a taxi. She wrote down his address, thanked him and left in a hurry.
Seven days went by and a knock came on the man's door. To his surprise, a gift with a big color TV was sent to his home. And a note said, “Thank you so much for helping me on the highway the other night. Because of you, I was able to meet my dying husband just before he passed away. Thank you for helping me and serving others. ”
The woman, in fact, had been the wife of a famous musical artist.
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