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The document describes a conversation between three students, Anthony, Sarah, and Jimmy, about their participation in Bayview High Sports Day. Anthony is surprised to learn that his friend Jimmy, who uses a wheelchair, is competing in the 800 meter race and believes he can win. The dialogue highlights the excitement of the event and challenges assumptions about ability in sports.

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The document describes a conversation between three students, Anthony, Sarah, and Jimmy, about their participation in Bayview High Sports Day. Anthony is surprised to learn that his friend Jimmy, who uses a wheelchair, is competing in the 800 meter race and believes he can win. The dialogue highlights the excitement of the event and challenges assumptions about ability in sports.

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“I’m in the 800 meter race,” says a tall boy. His name is Anthony. He is writing his name on the notice.

“Which race are you in?” he asks a girl. Her name is Sarah. “I’m in the 100 meter race, and the long jump,”
she says. They are talking about Bayview High Sports Day. It is on Saturday. Everybody is excited about
the races.

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Anthony’s friend Jimmy comes to them. Jimmy is in a wheelchair. He loves sports very much. “Hi, Jimmy,”
says Anthony. “How are you?”

“Great, thanks,” says Jimmy. “Hi, Sarah,” he says. Sarah, Jimmy and Anthony talk about Sports Day.


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“What are you doing on Sports Day, Sarah?” he asks her. She says, “I’m in the long jump and the 100
meter race.” “Anthony, which race are you in?” Jimmy asks.

“I’m in the 800 meter race,” Anthony replies. Jimmy says, “I’m in that race, too.”


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“Excuse me?” says Anthony. “Are you in the 800 meter race, Jimmy?” he asks.

“That’s right. I am,” replies Jimmy.

Anthony says, “Oh, but . . . but . . .” He is thinking about Jimmy and his wheelchair.

“What’s wrong, Anthony?” asks Jimmy. “Oh, umm . . . , nothing!” replies Anthony.


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Sarah says, “You’re in the 800 meter race. That’s great, Jimmy. But be careful because Anthony’s a good
runner.” Jimmy replies, “Yes, he’s really good. I know. But I’m better than Anthony. I’m going to win.”

Anthony is very surprised. He thinks, “Jimmy will never win. He’s in a wheelchair!”

Later, Anthony is talking to his friend, Mark. “Mark, did you hear about Jimmy?” Anthony asks. “Jimmy’s in
the 800 meter race! But he’s in a wheelchair! He says he’s going to win!” “Yes, I know. Jimmy’s always in
the 800 meter race. Jimmy’s very fast, Anthony,” says Mark. “He’s faster than me.” Anthony is very
surprised. He says, “Excuse me? Jimmy’s faster than you?”


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Mark replies, “Yeah, he’s faster than me over 800

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