2014-2015唐山一中高二英语第一学期期中试卷（带答案）
详细内容
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12. What advice does the woman offer about the topic of salary?
A. Not to mention it at the first interview.
B. Not to bring it up in a roundabout way.
C. To let the interviewer mention it next time.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13. How does the man kill time?
A. By eating potato chips. B. By watching TV. C. By taking a walk.
14. What does the woman dislike?
A. The square. B. The parks. C. The city.
15. What does the man think is the most important?
A. Entertainment. B. Ine. C. Quietness.
16. What do the man and woman disagree on?
A. Whether the city needs a symbol.
B. Whether the amusement park should be built.
C. Whether the square is a good place for a walk.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题
17. What kind of English lessons does the speaker remend?
A. Examination skills. B. Reading and writing. C. Listening and speaking.
18. How can a learner take the lessons when he is not online?
A. By using the downloaded sound files.
B. By making conversations with others.
C. By reviewing words, phrases and idioms.
19. What is mentioned as an advantage of the speaker’s online course?
A. It improves learners’ English skills quickly.
B. It offers learners better study methods.
C. It helps learners to make friends.
20. What’s the speaker’s idea about learning English?
A. Being confident in learning.
B. Learning English little by little.
C. Having clear learning goals.
第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C、D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A
Hello, Listeners. Wele to Henton Hospital Radio. Before our music programme at four, I’m going to repeat some of our hospital rules.
The hospital can sleep 800 patients. There’re 8 beds in each ward (病房). The visiting hours are in the afternoon from 2:30 to 3:30 and in the evening from 7:00 to 8:00. But remember only two people can see you at the same time. Sorry about that, but you can see what would happen if we didn’t have these rules.
The other rules are about our hours. We start quite early---you might not be used to that. We wake you at 6 o’clock, and breakfast is at 8 o’clock, lunch is at noon.
There’s tea at 3:30 and supper is at 6 o’clock.
You can see the non-smoking sign---we don’t allow smoking in the wards. I’m sure you understand why. However, if you do need to smoke, there are some smoking rooms where it is allowed.
You will find the radio switch on the wall near your bed, with your own headphones, if you want to listen. It’s our own hospital radio wishing you a quick recovery.
21. Who do you think the listeners might be?
A. Patients. B. Visitors. C. DoctorsD. Nurses
22. Which is Not allowed in the hospital?
A. Listening to the hospital radio.B. Visiting patients in the morning.
C. Smoking in smoking-rooms. D. Getting up early in the morning.
23. What programme will follow this radio talk?
A. Hospital rules. B. A weather report. C. A free talk. D. A music programme.
B
In summer, millions of people will head for the beach．And while the ocean can be a great place to swim and play, it may also be useful in another way．Some scientists think that waves could help make electricity．
“Have you ever been on a surfboard or boat and felt yourself being lifted up by a wave? Or have you jumped in the water and felt the energy as waves crashed over you?” asked Jamie Taylor of the Wave Energy Group at the University of Edinburgh in Scotland．“There is certainly a lot of energy in waves．”
Scientists are working on using that energy to make electricity．
Most waves are created when winds blow across the ocean．“The winds start out by making little ripples (波纹) in the water, but if they keep on blowing , those ripples get bigger and bigger and turn into waves, ”Taylor said．“Waves are one of nature’s ways of picking up energy and then sending it off on a journey．”
When waves e towards the shore, people can set up dams or other barricades to block the water and send it through a large wheel called a turbine (涡轮) ．The turbine can then power an electrical generator (发电机) ．
The United States and a few other countries have started doing research on wave energy , and it is already being used in Scotland．
The resource is huge．We will never run out of wave power, besides, wave energy does not create the same pollution as other energy sources, such as oil and coal．
Oceans cover three quarters of the earth’s surface．That would make wave power seem perfect for creating energy around the world．There are some drawbacks, however．
Jamie Taylor said that wave power still cost too much money．He said that its effects on animals in the sea were still unknown．Plus, wave power would get in the way of fishing and boat traffic．
With more research, however, “many of these problems might be overe,” Taylor said．“Demand for energy to power our TVs and puters, drive our cars, and heat and cool our homes is growing quickly throughout the world．Finding more energy sources is very important, for traditional sources of energy like oil and gas may run out some day．”
In the future, when you turn on a light switch, an ocean wave could be providing the electricity!
24. Which of the following is NOT true?
A. Wave power costs too much money．
B. Wave energy creates the same amount of pollution as other energy sources．
C. Wave power affects fishing and boat traffic．
D. Wave power may affect marine animals．
25. We can infer from the passage that ______．
A. finding new energy sources like wave energy is important
B. wave energy is a resource that will never run out and is used all over the world
C. wave power is perfect for creating energy around the world
D. wave power doesn’t create any pollution.
26. The underlined word “drawbacks” probably means ______．
A. regretsB. adventuresC. disadvantagesD. difficulties
27. What can be the best title for the passage?
A. How to Get Electricity by Waves．
B. A Huge Resource of Energy．
C. Can Waves Make Electricity?
D. The Disadvantages of Wave Energy．
C
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28. What made “I” finally think of getting a cell phone?
A. Being stuck by the highway.
B. Being urged by his grandkids.
C. Being persuaded by cell phone salespersons.
D. Being attracted by the friendly return policy.
29. On the monthly basis of 100 minutes, the Jitterbug weekly rate is about ____.
A. $3.75B. $4.99C. $14. 99D. $19.99
30. An advantage of Jitterbug mentioned in the passage is _____.
A. its discount price with a free gift
B. its reasonable rate plans without a contract
C. its “global-positioning” system with 911 aess
D. its good customer service all over the world
31. The main purpose of the passage is to _____.
A. tell a customer's story of JitterbugB. provide two ways to order Jitterbug
C. give a brief introduction of JitterbugD. attract potential customers to Jitterbug
D
Do you know how it is when you see someone yawn and you start yawning too? Or how hard it is to be among people laughing and not laugh yourself? Well, apparently it's because we have mirror neurons (神经元）in our brains.
Put simply, the existence of mirror neurons suggests that every time we see someone else do something, our brains imitate (模仿)it, whether or not we actually perform the same action. This explains a great deal about how we learn to smile, talk, walk, dance or play sports. But the idea goes further: mirror neurons not only appear to explain physical actions，they also tell us that there is a biological basis for the way we understand other people.
Mirror neurons can undoubtedly be found all over our brains，but especially in the areas which relate to our ability to use languages，and to understand how other people feel. Researchers have found that mirror neurons relate strongly to language. A group of researchers discovered that if they gave people sentences to listen to (for example: "The hand took hold of the ball"), the same mirror neurons were triggered as when the action was actually performed (in this example, actually taking hold of a ball).
Any problems with mirror neurons may well result in problems with behavior. Much research suggests that people with social and behavioral problems have mirror neurons which are not fully functioning. However, it is not yet known exactly how these discoveries might help find treatments for social disorders.
Research into mirror neurons seems to provide us with ever more information concerning how humans behave and interact(互动).Indeed, it may turn out to be the equivalent (相等物)for neuroscience of what Einstein's theory of relativity was for physics. And the next time you feel the urge to cough in the cinema when someone else does―well, perhaps you'll understand why.
32. Mirror neurons can explain _____.
A. why we cry when we are hurt
B. why we cough when we suffer from a cold
C. why we smile when we see someone else smile
D. why we yawn when we see someone else stay up late
33. The underlined word "triggered" in the third paragraph probably means “____”.
A. set offB. cut offC. built upD. broken up
34. We can learn from the passage that mirror neurons _____.
A. relate to human behavior and interaction
B. control human physical actions and feelings
C. result in bad behavior and social disorders
D. determine our knowledge and language abilities
35. What is the passage mainly about?
A. Ways to find mirror neurons. B. Problems of mirror neurons.
C. Existence of mirror neurons. D. Functions of mirror neurons.
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。（注意：此题答案涂在答题卡上。1、如果所选择的答案为A、B、C或D，直接涂该题所对应的位置；2、如果所选择的答案为E，请在该题所对应的答题卡上涂两个字母A和B; 3、如果所选择的答案为F，请在该题所对应的答题卡上涂两个字母A和C; 4、如果所选择的答案为G，请在该题所对应的答题卡上涂两个字母A和D。）
It doesn't e as a surprise to you to realize that it makes no difference what you read or study if you can't remember it．You just waste your valuable time． 36 One dependable aid that does help you remember what you study is to have a specific purpose or reason for reading．
Why does a clerk in a store go away when your reply to her offer to help is, "No, thank you．I'm just looking．"? Both you and she know that if you aren't sure what you want, you are not likely to find it．But suppose you say instead, "Yes, thank you．I want a pair of sun glasses．" She says, "Right this way, please．"
37 If you choose a book, "just looking" for nothing in particular, you are likely to get just that―nothing．But if you do know what you want, you are almost sure to get it．Your reasons will vary; they will include reading or studying "to find out more about", "to understand the reasons for" and "to find out how"．
38 Before you start to study, you say to yourself something like this, "I want to know why Stephen Vincent Be happened to write about America"．Because you know why you are reading or studying, you relate the information to your purpose and remember it better．
39 At least two important processes go on at the same time．As you read, you take in ideas rapidly and aurately．But at the same time you express your own ideas to yourself as you react to what you read．You have a kind of mental conversation with the author．
This additional process of thinking about what you read includes eva luating it, relating it to what you already know, and using it for your own purposes．40 One part of critical reading, as you have discovered, is distinguishing between facts and opinions．Facts can be checked by evidence, Opinions are one's own personal reactions．Another part of critical reading is judging sources．Still another part is drawing aurate inferences．
A．Maybe you have already discovered some clever ways to keep yourself from fetting．
B．It is important for students to have a positive attitude to their study．
C．You remember better when you know what you' re reading．
D．In other words, a good reader is a critical reader．
E．It’s quite the same with your studying．
F．Reading is not one single activity．
G．This is the way it works．
第三部分 完形填空（共20小题，每小题1.5分，满分30分）
阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从41~60各小题所给的四个选项A、B、C和D中，选出一个最佳答案。
I had offered to watch my 3-year-old daughter, so that my wife could go out with a friend. I was getting some work done in my study while she 41 to be having a good time in the other room. No problem, I figured. But then it got a little too 42 and I shouted, “What are you doing?” No response. I 43 my question and heard her say, “Oh…nothing.” Nothing?
I got up from my desk and ran out 44 the living room, where I saw her running across the hall. I followed and watched her as her little behind made a quick 45 into the bathroom. I had her 46 ! I told her to turn around. She 47 . I pulled out my big Daddy voice, “Young lady, I said turn around!”
48 , she turned toward me. In her hand was what was left of my wife’s new lipstick. And every square inch of her face was 49 with bright red! As she looked up at me with fearful eyes. I heard 50 voice that had been shouted to me as a child. “How could you… You should know…How many times have you been 51 What a bad thing to…” it was just a matter of my picking out which old 52 I was going to use on her so that she would know what a bad girl she had been. But 53 I could let them loose, I looked 54 at the sweater on her. In big 55 it said. “I’M A PERFECT LITTLE ANGEL!” I looked back up into her tearful eyes and, 56 seeing a bad girl who didn’t listen, I saw a little angel full of 57 that I had e dangerously close to 58 . “Sweetheart, let’s take a picture so Mommy can see how 59 you look.” I took the picture and thanked God that I didn’t 60 the chance to prove what a perfect little angel he had given me.
41. A. happenedB. likedC. appearedD. pretended
42. A. longB. quietC. calmD. strange
43. A. askedB. answeredC. raisedD. repeated
44. A. intoB. ofC. fromD. for
45. A. wayB. turnC. changeD. progress
46. A. followedB. scoldedC. corneredD. fooled
47. A. laughedB. listenedC. agreedD. refused
48. A. SlowlyB. EagerlyC. AngrilyD. Unfortunately
49. A. filledB. markedC. printedD. covered
50. A. everyB. suchC. anyD. one
51. A. toldB. beatenC. frightenedD. forbidden
52. A. reportsB. noticeC. adviceD. words
53. A. asB. whenC. sinceD. before
54. A. upB. downC. inD. on
55. A. signsB. lettersC. messagesD. figures
56. A. because ofB. instead ofC. in spite ofD. as a result of
57. A. valueB. sadnessC. pitiesD. tricks
58. A. preventingB. getting rid ofC. destroyingD. doing wrong on
59. A. dirtyB. uglyC. specialD. silly
60. A. haveB. getC. takeD. miss
卷Ⅱ(非选择题 共60分)
(请将所有题目的答案写在答卷纸上)
第四部分：写作 (共五节, 满分60分)
第一节：单词拼写（共10小题, 每小题1分, 满分10分）
根据下列句子及所给的汉语注释写出空白处各单词的正确形式。（一空一词）
1. It is a great _______ (挑战) for me to handle such a deadly disease.
2. The rescue team___________ (组成) of 5doctors and 20 nurses is on the way.
3. He had the wedding ceremony__________(安排) well by a pany.
4. The boss made some _____________(调整) to the tasks for everyone.
5. The report has a detailed_____________(描述) of what happened yesterday.
6. _________(指控) of lying to the public, the movie star had to make an apology.
7. I’m really sorry, but I didn’t step on your foot _________________(故意).
8. They had a ___________(彻底) clean and everything is neat and tidy.
9. It is high time you ________(涂，搽) some cream, so you would not get your skin burnt.
10. This book ___________ (吸引) to children and will make a bestseller.
第二节：语法填空（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）
阅读下列短文，按照句子结构的语法性和上下文连贯的要求，在空格处填入适当的词，或者用括号中所给词语的正确形式填空。每空最多填入不超过3个词。
W: Bruce, I’m thinking of 61 (buy) a new car, but I’m at a 62 (lose) which one to get. It’s difficult to choose a new car just on its performance and appearance.
M: I remend a hybrid car(混合动力车).
W: Why? They are so expensive.
M: Hybrid cars do little harm 63 the environment. Besides, you’ll get tax credits for owning 64 fuel-efficient vehicles.
W: I like the sound of that. Gas prices are rising, so the 65 (little)I have to buy, the better.
On the other hand, you insist on eco-friendly, but I’m more attracted to user-friendly vehicles.
M: Why don’t you buy a car 66 (equip) with an advanced guidance system? The latest version is terrific. The system predicts traffic jams aording to a record of busy travel dates. So it can tell you 67 you might run into traffic jams and suggest other ways.
W: Wow, the more I know about different cars, the harder it is 68 (decide) which one I should buy.
M: That’s it. But you must try 69 (get) more information. Anyway, it’s not easy to pick out a leaf among so many 70 (leaf).
第三节：完成句子（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）
1.Without the puter ______ ______ (出故障), I would have finished my task on time.
2.Exhausted, he ______ ______ (溜进) bed and fell fast asleep after the long journey.
3.A knowledge of first aid ______ _____ _____________(起作用) to saving our lives.
4.He ______ the class ______（把..分成）two groups and had a debate.
5.____ _____________(巧合)，we all have a poor sense of direction and are lost here.
第四节 短文改错（共10小题；每小题1分, 满分10分）
假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文,请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误,每句中最多有两处,每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。
增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（∧）,并在其下面写出该加的词。
删除：把多余的词用斜线（\）划掉。
修改：在错的词下划一横线,并在该词下面写出修改后的词。
注意：1. 每处错误及其修改均限一词。
2. 只允许修改10处,多者（从第11处起）不计分。
The “white pollution” problem was caused by used plastic is being increasingly serious, on which plastic shopping bags play an important role. In China about three billions plastic shopping bags are used every day, that results in a waste of resources and heavy environmental pollution. Lucky, the government has put a nationwide ban on the use of free plastic bags, demand that no stores and supermarkets should provide customers with free plastic bags after June 1, 2007. The rule will undoubtedly reduce use of plastic bags or promote the awareness of environmental protection. He is strongly suggested that everyone turns to cloth bags and shopping baskets.
第五节 书面表达（满分20分）
假如你是李华，你的美国笔友Mike想了解你校开设的新课程《通用技术》的情况，你向他作如下的介绍：
1、这门课旨在提高学生的实际运用能力；
2、通过这门课的学习，你已经学会了修理、设计和制作一些物品；
3、你的感受。
注意：1、词数不少于100；2、开头和结尾已经给出，不计入总词数；
3、可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；4、通用技术--- General Technology
Dear Mike,
Glad to hear from you and you ask me about the General Technology, a new course that ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
唐山一中2014―2015学年第一学期期中考试
高二年级 英语学科 II卷答题纸 （满分60分）
第一节：单词拼写（共10小题； 每小题1分，满分10分）
1. ___________ 2. ___________ 3. ___________ 4. ___________
5. ___________ 6. ___________ 7. ___________ 8. ___________
9. ___________ 10. __________
第二节：语法填空 （共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）
1. ___________ 2. ___________ 3. ___________ 4. ___________
5. ___________ 6. ___________ 7. ___________ 8. ___________
9. ___________ 10. __________
第三节：完成句子（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）
1. ___________ ___________ 2. ___________ ___________
3. _______ ____ ___________ 4. ___________ ___________
5. ___________ ___________
第四节：短文改错（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）
The “white pollution” problem was caused by used plastic is being increasingly serious, on which plastic shopping bags play an important role. In China about three billions plastic shopping bags are used every day, that results in a great waste of resources and heavy environmental pollution. Lucky, the government put a nationwide ban on the use of free plastic bags, demand that no stores and supermarkets should provide customers with free plastic bags after June 1, 2007. The rule will undoubtedly reduce use of plastic bags or promote the awareness of environmental protection. He is strongly suggested that everyone turns to cloth bags and shopping baskets.
第五节：书面表达 (20分)
Dear Mike,
Thank you for your letter asking about the General Technology, a new course that____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________.
Yours,
Li Hua
唐山一中期中考试英语答案
听力： 1-10 CBCBA ABBCA 11-20 CABAC BCAAB
阅读理解：21-23. ABD 24-27. BA 28-31 ABBD 32-35. CAAD 36-40 AEGFD
完形填空：41-45 CBDAB46-50 CDADA51-55 ADDBB56-60 BAD
单词拼写：1. challenge 2. consisting 3. arranged 4. adjustments 5. description
6. Aused 7. deliberately 8. thorough 9. applied 10. appeals
语篇语法填空：61. buying 62. loss 63.to 64. a 65. less
66. equipped 67. where 68.to decide 69. to get 70. leaves
完成句子: 1. breaking down 2. slid into 3. makes a difference
4. divided into 5. By coincidence
短文改错
1. was caused 2. onin 3. billions billion 4. thatwhich
5. LuckyLuckily 6. demand demanding 7. reduce∧use: the
8. or and 9. HeIt 10.turnsturn
【参考范文】
Dear Mike,
Glad to hear from you and you asked me about the General Technology, a new course that we are taking at school. Here is something about it.
The new course is aimed at teaching us students basic technical skills and improving our designing ability. From the course, I have learned to use various types of mon tools safely. I can even repair some things that are broken in my house and munity. What’s more, I can design and make an item that is useful in our daily life. We also have to take a written test for the course before graduation.
In my opinion, we will benefit from such a practical course and acquire more knowledge in an interesting way. We all enjoy it and that is mainly because the course is closely related to our everyday life.
书面表达评分细则
1、本题总分为25分, 按5个档次给分.
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、词数少于90和多于120的, 从总分中减去2分.
4、评分时, 应注意的主要内容为：内容要点、应用词汇和语法结构的数量和准确性及上下文的连贯性, 根据表达内容的层次适当分段及语言的得体性.
5、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.英、美拼写及词汇用法均可接受.
6、如书写较差, 以至影响交际, 将分数降低一个档次.
各档次的给分范围和要求
0分：信息未能传达给读者.
第一档：（1―5分）：未完成试题规定的任务.
第二档：（6―10分）：能表达观点, 但不够充分, 很少句子可读, 未恰当完成试题规定的任务.
第三档：（11―15分）：能表达观点, 但欠充分, 语言错误较多, 基本完成了试题规定的任务.
第四档：（16―20分）：观点观确, 陈述合理, 有部分语言错误, 较好地完成了试题规定的任务.
第五档：（21―25分）：观点观确, 陈述合理, 极少语言错误, 很好地完成了试题规定的任务.
1.
W: You look tired. Did you sleep well?
M: No, my friend and I had a party the whole night.
W: You should go home and take a rest.
M: I know, but my boss wants to see me right now.
2.
W: May I have a word with you?
M: You’ve cut me at a bad time. I am writing a report and have to finish within an hour.
W: You really like leaving things to the last minute.
M: I know this is a terrible habit.
3.
W: Steven, I finally decided to go on a diet.
M: Good for you, but don't push yourself too hard, Lucy.
W: You are right, but summer is ing. I do wish to look smarter sooner.
M: You are smart already. You see you are clever and quick in mind.
4.
W: My goodness, it’s freezing here in the room.
M: I am sorry, man. It will be ok as soon as I turn the heating on.
5.
W: Darling, what do you think of these new shoes?
M: Umm，I am wondering where you are going to put them, when you are not wearing them.
6-7
M: How are we going there? Have you decided yet?
W: Should we fly? It's fast.
M: But if we fly, we'll miss the beautiful scenery.
W: You are right, then fet about airplanes.
M: Let's drive then, we can rent a car.
W: Drive? That sounds dangerous.
M: Then the only other choices are the train or the bus. I'd like to see what American buses are like.
W : They are not as nice as trains.
8-9
W: How are you, John?
M: I am ok and you? Carol?
W: Oh, busy, I've been working on those book reports for ages.
M: Me, too. Have you finished reading the books?
W: I haven't, and I am so worried. What about you?
M: I already have, but the writing is going so slowly. I feel like I have to read all the books again. I am so fetful.
W: Oh really? Well, what are you going to do after you've finished?
M: I don't know, I hope I can go to Europe and relax.
W: So do I.
10-12
M: Can you give me some tips of a ing interview?
W: The first thing is to try to make a good impression.
M: How do I do that?
W: First, firmly shake the interviewer's hand, while greet him or her with a smile. Be sure to keep eye contact.
M: Body language is really important, isn't it?
W: Yes, the second thing is to have confidence. You get confidence from being prepared.
M: What should I do for that?
W: Learn a little bit about the pany before the interview. Also think of possible questions and answers.
M: Should I recite my answers?
W: No, you should sound natural when you speak.
M: Should I ask about the salary?
W: No, either let them bring out the topic of money or else wait for a second interview.
13-16
M: Hi, Wendy.
W: Oh, Jonny. How are you doing? Busy?
M: No, not at all. I've been a couch potato lately, killing time by watching TV. Oh, by the way, did you hear the news?
W: No, what is it?
M: They are going to turn the city square into an amusement park.
W: Wonderful. I am glad, that big and ugly thing will be gone.
M: You really are? In my opinion, the square is 100 times better than any amusement park.
W: I don't see why.
M: The square is a symbol of our city and is a nice place to have a walk for everybody.
W: Well, I don't know if that huge and boring thing can be our symbol, but I know for sure the city has tens of parks where you can take a nice walk.
M: I know what you mean, but don't you think that we will no longer have peace and quite once the amusement park opens?
W: Does that matter? To me more importantly, the amusement park means employment.
M: So what?
W: Ine. If you have ine, you have money to spend, and in turn, it will create more jobs.
17-20
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