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"I know that I'm going to be ready for this assessment based on the substantiation of my knowledge when it comes to the topic of science and I'm prepared to come face to face with these questions," I proudly announced to myself as I was looking at myself in the mirror. Feeling as if I'm stalling when it comes to the limited time I had to study, I turned around nearly breaking my neck to now look at my bed full of books. I'm constantly referred to as a 'NERD' due to all the books I carry around throughout my day. Those words don't affect me since I know that from being a 'NERD,' I can easily have a successful future and live an enjoyable life. I jumped on my bed with a large leap and got comfortable, so I can begin studying for this major science test. I opened up one of the millions of books I have, and I began to analyze the text. While reading these facts and statements, I began to jot down a few notes on flash cards, so I can easily refer back to them at the time of need. As soon as my mind was about to be filled with the science of our blue planet Earth, out of the blue, I hear a loud BUZZ! Nearly scared out of my skin, I ran to the source of the loud and disturbing BUZZ to realize that it was only my phone. Staring at the almost blinding bright screen, I see that I have a new notification. I sighed deeply and thought to myself "Why am I being bothered when I'm trying to study? Not studying leads to bad grades. As a result of having the bad grades on my record, this then leads to not having a future with a good job, which then leads on to no money, which leads to no food which all at once, results in death." I then threw my phone on my bed as if something completely petrifying appeared on my screen. The phone then replied to t... ... middle of paper ... ...lways wears disappear." As if she read my mind, Sophie vociferated, "Hey! When we get to the class, hand me the notes that you took yesterday so I can gain some information!" My eyes shot wide open hearing the fact that my best friend wants to cheat. She wants to cheat on something that is supposed to demonstrate your understanding towards a certain topic. I don't know what I should do right now. I feel like on the left side of my shoulder, there's a little demon trying to manipulate me saying, "Go ahead, and let her cheat. She's going to love you more and who knows what benefits she can provide you with. Meanwhile on the other shoulder, there is an angel telling me," No you can't let her cheat. She needs to learn the consequences on not studying. By letting her cheat using your notes, she won't learn a lesson and she won't gain any self-taught knowledge."

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