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Два года в девятом классе, вариант 2

- Lauren, why did you graduate from high school when you were 19? Usually people graduate when they are 18.

- Oh, you see, I was held back in 9th grade. So I had to study in 9th grade twice.

- Why were you held back 9th grade? What happened? Was it a really hard year?

- My 9th grade classes weren’t exactly rocket science, but I had a lot of problems in my family. My mother’s health was very bad, and it was a really difficult time for us. Then my father was laid off from his job, so it made life almost impossible. I just couldn’t focus in school.

- Wow, that sounds really hard. How did you cope with all of this?

- Well, first I had to take on a job to help support my family. Second, I just tried to avoid all of my problems. I read a lot, and listened to music. I couldn’t focus in school, though, and it showed.

- How is your mother doing now?

- She pulled through. She didn’t pass away, thank goodness. She is actually fine now. It’s kind of a miracle.

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