荆州2023级高二下学期3月月考
英语参考答案
听力理解：1-5 BACCA 6-10 ACACB 11-15 CACAB 16-20 BABCA
阅读理解：21-23 DCC 24-27 BAAD 28-31 CBBC 32-35 ABDD 七选五 EDCFB
完形填空：41-45 CCBDC 46-50 ADABD 51-55 CABDA
语法填空：56.curiosity 57.traveling/travelling 58.is enjoyed 59.while/but/yet 60.on
61.increasingly 62.further 63.held 64.a 65.presents
应用文：
One possible version:
A Study Tour
Last week witnessed a two-day study tour to Yichang to appreciate China’s engineering wonders and cultural heritage. Departing on March 29th, we lodged at the Research Base for immersive learning.
Upon arrival, we explored Tribe of the Three Gorges, enjoying the natural beauty and getting immersed in the local culture. The highlight was the evening campfire where students shared stories, sang songs, and participated in games under the starry sky, strengthening our bonds as classmates. Day two featured a cruise through the Three Gorges Dam locks, which was extraordinarily magnificent and breathtaking. Along the way, we enjoyed the splendid views of the dam and the Yangtze River.
This tour added a new dimension to my life. Not only did it broaden my horizons but it filled me with a profound sense of pride in our country. I will make every endeavour to equip myself with STEM knowledge in the hope of making contributions to the generations to come.
读后续写：
One possible version:
“It’s a tough job. Just do as much as you can,”Mr. Thompson said. Indeed, the task seemed so demanding. Not long after they started working, the heat and dust made them uncomfortable. Cameron’s arms ached from moving heavy boxes, and Barton’s back was sore from bending over. When they had to stop for a break, only a small part was finished. Although the thought of giving up crossed their minds, the brothers pushed it aside, thinking about how hard their parents had been working. The task took them over three hours, but they finally made the warehouse clean and tidy.
Cameron and Barton asked Mr. Thompson to come after they finished. Mr. Thompson’s eyes widened seeing the once chaotic space took on a completely new look, where everything was in order. He had not expected the brothers to do this job so well. Mr. Thompson handed them their wages, paying extra, and said, “You’ve earned this. By the way, I need some help over the summer. I wonder if you’re interested.” “We’d love to!” Cameron and Barton replied excitedly. Then the brothers went home merrily, eager to share their success with their parents.
听力原稿
Text 1
M: What are you going to do after class to the library
W: No, I’m going to buy some school supplies. What about you
M: Oh, I’m going to the post office.
Text 2
W: Have you been to that new health club yet
M: Yeah. I tried the running machine last week. It was great and there was a personal fitness instructor for each member. That’s the best service offered by a health club I’ve ever known.
Text 3
M: Do you know when my train will arrive It is already eight o’clock p.m..
W: I’m sorry, but your train is behind schedule. It’ll arrive in an hour.
Text 4
M: Good morning, art museum. Can I help you
W: Oh yes. Good morning. I’m interested in your lecture for children and I’d like a little more information, please.
Text 5
M: I failed my Spanish oral test. Before the test, I was confident that I’d pass it. I never expected it to be so hard.
W: Don’t lose heart, things will get better.
Text 6
M: Lovely day, isn’t it
W: Yes, it’s really warm and it’s supposed to get warmer. Spring is not far away.
M: Yes, that’s true. However, I’m always a little sorry to see winter go.
W: Really
M: Well. I love skating. In fact, I used to teach skating for a living.
W: Oh, that seems exciting. So what do you do now
M: I work in a bank of America. How about you
W: I work at a radio station. I’m just visiting here for the wedding.
Text 7
M: How’s your life in Britain, Sally
W: Well, I always have my hands full almost every day. I have to get up early in the morning to attend my lessons and conduct experiments in the lab in the afternoon.
M: Do you have any homework in the evening
W: Well, I finish all my school work in the day because I have a part time job in a restaurant after school. M: How long do you work every day
W: I work from seven to half past ten every night, five days a week. But I don’t feel tired. I think it’s meaningful and I can earn eighty pounds every week.
M: I’m glad that you enjoy your life there, but remember not to work too hard, that won’t be good for your health.
Text 8
W: I’ve got a lot to do before I leave for England. Perhaps you could give me some advice.
M: About what
W: You know. I’ve got a lot of things I can’t possibly take with me. Almost everything. Furniture, the fridge, books and other kitchen things. M: Well, first, you could put up notices on the notice boards of the university. In this way, second and third year students will see them. People are always interested to buy cheap textbooks.
W: Good idea. What about the furniture
M: You could try a second-hand shop. Another alternative is to put an advertisement in the trading house. W: While I could advertise the fridge, the microwave and the furniture. But other kitchen things aren’t really that good.
M: I’m interested in buying the microwave and for those not so good kitchen things, you can donate them.
W: That’s a good point. Let’s go to the trading house and you can help me write the advertisement.
Text 9
M: Ah, excuse me, you advertised for casual staff, right
W: Yes, we advertised for an assistant cook, a kitchen hand and a cleaner, but the assistants and the cleaner’s positions have been filled already.
M: Not to worry, the kitchen hand job is fine for me. How many shifts would I have to work every week
W: Our casual staff are generally asked to work on Sundays, but you’ll also have to work on Friday. That’s our biggest day of the week.
M: What about the pay
W: The usual rate is fifteen dollars an hour. Well, for college students like you, we pay three dollars more than that.
M: Thanks, when can I start
W: You’ll have to formally talk to the manager before starting.
M: What should I pay attention to when meeting with the manager
W: Bear in mind that he’ll want to know all about your work history, so you’ll need to email your application form first. We’d also like to see a reference, so bring that with you.
M: What else
W: Oh, one more thing. They’ll want to know if you’re permitted to work in this country so your passport is necessary.
M: I see. Thank you.
Text 10
Hi everybody! I’m delighted to see so many of you here today for my introductory talk about the university music society. The society was originally set up fifty years ago by a group of tutors in the music department. They ran it themselves for the first ten years, and then handed over the organization of the society to students, and it has stayed that way ever since.
We invite experts to give talks on various different subjects throughout the year—we’ve had speakers telling us about pianos through the ages, and how to make drums. The first one of term is this evening, and it’s all about violins.
And next Wednesday, you’ll have a chance to hear our jazz group playing in a concert. Do you remember where the Kings Hall is, where you had your first-year welcome talk yesterday Well, the concert will be in the slightly smaller Union Hall, just opposite.
We have a competition every year for young composers. It took us a bit of time choosing a theme this year—in the past we’ve covered topics from nature to dance—the committee finally agreed it would be poetry, so we’ll see how that goes!荆州2024-2025学年高二下学期3月月考
英语试卷
时间：150分钟；满分：150分
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）
做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案誊写到答题卷上。
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 will the woman probably go after class？
A. To the post office. B. To the store. C. To the library.
2. What are the speakers mainly talking about？
A. A health club. B. A fitness instructor. C. A running machine.
3. When might the man’s train arrive？
A. At 7:00 p.m. B. At 8:00 p.m. C. At 9:00 p.m.
4. Why does the woman make the call
A. To buy a ticket. B. To sign up for a course. C. To learn more about a lecture.
5. How does the man probably feel now
A. Upset. B. Thrilled. C. Confident.
第二节 (共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有几个小题，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。听每段对话前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6，7题。
6. What season is it most likely now
A. Winter. B. Summer. C. Spring.
7. Where does the woman work now
A. In Bank of America. B. In a wedding company. C. At a broadcasting station.
听第7段材料，回答8至10题。
8. What does the woman think of her life in Britain
A. Busy. B. Tiring. C. Exciting.
9. What does the woman usually do in the afternoon
A. Attend her lessons. B. Work part-time. C. Do experiments.
10. How long does the woman work in the restaurant every day
A. Three hours. B. Three hours and a half. C. Five hours.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11. What is the woman probably
A. A shop owner. B. A teaching assistant. C. A college student.
12. How will the woman deal with most of her furniture
A. Sell it. B. Donate it. C. Give it to friends.
13. What will the man buy from the woman
A. The books. B. The fridge. C. The microwave.
听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。
14. Which position is available now
A. A kitchen helper. B. An assistant chef. C. A cleaner.
15. How often should the man work for the job
A. Once a week. B. Twice a week. C. Three times a week.
16. How much will the man get for the job？
A. $15 per hour. B. $18 per hour. C. $22 per hour.
17. What does the woman remind the man to do
A. Offer a reference. B. Present his resume. C. Extend his passport.
听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。
18. When did the students begin to run the music society
A. Ten years ago. B. Forty years ago. C. Fifty years ago.
19. What is the talk about this evening
A. Pianos. B. Drums. C. Violins.
20. Who might be the listeners
A. College freshmen. B. Young composers. C. University staff.
第二部分 阅读理解 （共两节，满分50分）
第一节（共15小题; 每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A
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21. In which part of the magazine can you find instructions on experiments
A. Global Eye. B. Features. C. Brain Dump. D. How To.
22. How much should you pay for a yearly subscription in print
A. $28. B. $107.16. C. $116. D. $121.
23. According to the passage, subscribers of the magazine can ______.
A. purchase the magazine in a physical store
B. be informed of the latest news in entertainment
C. cancel the order within a fortnight of its purchase
D. get a full refund if they find the price lower elsewhere
B
I sold one of my cars and switched to an e-bike one year ago. I knew that I was doing something good for the planet. But I still viewed giving up my car as something reserved for the deeply committed and adventurous, something that Greenpeace volunteers did to make the world better. However, I live in Colorado; e-bike would mean freezing in the winter and sweating in the summer. It was the right thing to do, I thought, but it was not going to be fun.
I was very wrong. Biking to work was more than not unpleasant—it was entirely captivating. Before selling my car, I worried most about riding in the cold winter months. But I quickly learned that, as the saying goes, there is no bad weather, only bad clothes. I wear gloves, warm socks and a ski jacket when I ride, and I am almost never too cold. Instead, I feel warmer and stronger after the ride.
Though I, like many would-be cyclists, was worried about arriving at the office sweaty in hotter months, the e-bike solved my problem. Even when there was 35 degrees Celsius outside, I didn’t sweat, thanks to my bike’s pedal-assist mode(脚踏辅助模式). If I am honest, sometimes I didn’t even pedal; I just switched to pedal-assist mode, sat back and enjoyed my ride.
One day, shortly after selling our car, I hopped on my bike after a stressful day at work and rode home down a street edged with changing fall leaves. I felt more connected to the physical environment around me than I had when I’d traveled the same route surrounded by metal and glass. This, I have to say, inspired me to appreciate the beauty in my life and was what delighted me most on the bike.
Of course, e-bikes aren’t going to replace every car on every trip. In a country where uncontrolled stretching of suburbs and malls and unprotected bike paths are the norm, it’s unrealistic to expect e-bikes to replace cars in the way that the Model T (福特公司第一款大规模生产的汽车) replaced horses. But as an individual, making short trips on an e-bike would save money, cut carbon footprints, and improve health and well-being.
24. What did the author originally think of letting go of his car
A. Healthy. B. Tough. C. Fun. D. Terrifying.
25. What does the underlined word “captivating” in paragraph 2 mean
A. Fascinating. B. Challenging. C. Secure. D.Troublesome.
26. What did the author like best about the ride
A. Enjoying the beauty along the road. B. Relaxing in the pedal-assist mode.
C. Hurrying home after a stressful day. D. Being surrounded by metal and glass.
27. What can we infer from the last paragraph
A. E-bike will replace cars eventually.
B. It is advisable to make long trips on e-bikes.
C. Cyclists should do more to protect themselves.
D. E-bikes are economical and environmental-friendly.
C
According to a study published this week, habitual napping (小睡) appears to be associated with a large brain volume in adults although experts stressed that further research was needed. It reduces the cost caused from the lost time and the fatigue-related (与疲劳有关的) errors. The work followed previous studies that suggested a brief nap could improve people’s ability to learn.
Arianna Huffington, a co-founder of Huff Post and the founder and chief executive of Thrive Global, said, “Given the latest science on the effectiveness of napping and the clear link between employees feeling well rested and their productivity, it’s long past time that businesses embrace short naps at work.”
Some businesses, including Thrive Global, have already introduced facilities for employees to take naps. Google introduced sleep pods as far back as 2014 and companies like Nike and Ben&Jerry’s introduced nap rooms. The practice has even been adopted by the NHS, with a growing number of hospitals introducing sleep pods for staff in an effort to help them get more rest. Employees, it seems, are enthusiastic. Sean Greenwood, of Ben&Jerry’s, said, “If a quick nap gets employees more involved and creative, we’re happy to provide that for our team members.”
Unfortunately, the practice of napping still suffers from our collective concept that sleep equals weakness and laziness. However, the performance-enhancing benefits of naps have been no secret to many leaders throughout history. It also gives the higher-ups the chance to acknowledge the 24/7 culture and come up with top-down solutions that encourage workers to take care of themselves in and out of work.
While sleep experts stressed that a daytime doze could be beneficial, they said it was crucial to get enough shut-eye at the end of a day. It is the late stage of sleep, sometimes missed by early risers, that strengthens the nerve circuits that make for learning and memory, allowing the brain to make and consolidate new neutral connections. Additionally, prioritizing sufficient sleep during the regular nightly sleep period is essential for overall well-being.
28. What is paragraph 1 mainly about
A. The brain volume in adults.
B. Previous studies about napping.
C. A research finding published recently.
D. The link between napping and employees’ productivity.
29. What is Arianna Huffington’s attitude toward napping
A. Dismissive. B. Approving. C. Ambiguous. D. Indifferent.
30. Why are so many companies mentioned in the passage
A. To advocate enough rest. B. To present the current situation.
C. To compare the differences. D. To praise creative employees.
31. What will possibly be discussed in the paragraph that follows
A. The collective concept of napping. B. The benefits of napping.
C. The approaches to a sound sleep at night. D. The importance of well-bing.
D
In what they claim is a world first, researchers in Japan have developed chopsticks that artificially create the taste of salt, as part of efforts to reduce sodium (钠) levels in some of the country’s most popular dishes.
The chopsticks work using electrical stimulation and a mini-computer worn on the eater’s wristband. The device transmits sodium ions(离子) from food, through the chopsticks, to the mouth where they create a sense of saltiness, says Homei Miyashita, a professor at Meiji University in Tokyo, whose laboratory cooperated with the food and drink manufacturer Kirin to develop the device. The team plan to improve the first design and hope to make the chopsticks available to consumers next year.
The chopsticks could reach a large audience in Japan, where the traditional diet tends to be high in salt due to the use of components such as miso and soy sauce. The average Japanese adult consumes about 10 grams of salt a day, double the amount recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO). The health ministry has proposed reducing daily salt intake to a maximum of 7.5 grams for men and 6.5 grams for women.
The chopsticks use “very weak electricity—not enough to affect the human body—to adjust the function of ions such as sodium chloride and sodium glutamate to change the perception of taste by making food seem to taste stronger or weaker”, Miyashita said in a statement.
Miyashita said clinical tests on people who follow a low-sodium diet had confirmed that the device enhances the salty taste of low-sodium food by about 1.5 times. High salt intake can contribute to high blood pressure, the leading cause of heart attacks and strokes. “To prevent these diseases, we need to reduce the amount of salt we take,” said Miyashita. “If we try to avoid taking less salt in a conventional way, we would need to suffer the pain of cutting our favourite food from our diet, or suffer eating food with very little taste.” Miyashita’s lab has also invented a lickable TV screen that imitates the flavours of various foods.
32. What does the second paragraph mainly tell us
A. How the chopsticks work. B. What the team plans to do.
C. What the device is designed for. D. How a sense of saltiness is created.
33. What can be inferred from paragraph 3
A. Japanese diets are always high in salt.
B. The chopsticks may be popular in Japan.
C. A man should eat less than 6.5 grams of salt everyday.
D. The WHO advised an adult to take 20 grams of salt a day.
34. What do we know about the chopsticks according to Miyashita
A. They can cure heart attacks and strokes.
B. They use electricity to affect the human body.
C. They make food 1.5 times higher in salt content.
D. They help cut down salt without compromising on flavors.
35. What can be a suitable title for the text
A. Sodium does great harm to our health
B. Japanese less salty food gain popularity
C. High-techs imitating the flavours of salty foods
D. Japan invents e-chopsticks making food taste salty
第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5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。
Have you ever woken up in the middle of the night with unhappy thoughts in your head Maybe you argued with your friend and remember everything about the argument. Perhaps you can’t stop worrying about all the things that could go wrong in an upcoming job interview. 36 That’s how we humans find out how to navigate our lives.
However, sometimes this navigation system goes out of control. Repetitive thinking can make it hard to see reality as it is, keeping us locked into bad thinking patterns that don’t work on us. 37 We may lose sleep, have less attention, or feel unhappy. What can we do instead Manage our thoughts by using the following ways to get good mental health.
Get some ideas. Taking the time to examine our repetitive thoughts and learn something from them may help change them from something troubling to something more useful. So try accepting your thoughts, examine them with more openness. 38
Move outside. Rumination means getting lost in your thoughts to the point where you feel stuck. Hundreds of studies show physical exercise can be helpful for reducing rumination. 39 As another study found, walking in the woods reduced rumination more than walking along a road for the same amount of time.
40 For example, practice paying attention to your breath and its changing patterns. Pay attention to feelings in your body — pain, differences in temperature, and so on. This can bring you into the present in a way that’ ll make thoughts disappear.
A. Take a deep breath.
B. Try to stay present in the moment.
C. And consider steps you can take to make things better.
D. When that happens, our mental health may be influenced.
E. Remembering the past or imagining the future isn’t unusual.
F. But being outside in nature may help above physical exercise.
G. Go out walking helps keep your attention on different things around.
第三部分 英语知识运用（共三节，满分45分）
第一节 完形填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后所给各题的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
Jessie is a three-year-old cat who loves staying at home and enjoying her life. Recently, however, she got 41 in a 55-tall tree for four days and three nights without any food or water.
Jessie’s big 42 started last Friday. She explored the neighborhood 43 , and a dog came out, running after him and sending him flying up a tree.
When Jessie’s owner, Flora, 44 her in the neighbor’s tree, she immediately called the Humane Rescue Alliance(人道救援联盟) for help. 45 , Jessie was too high for any ladder to reach and the tree branch wasn’t 46 enough to support the climb of the rescuer. Flora felt incredibly 47 , but her neighbors showed her that she wasn’t alone.
The neighbor, whose tree Jessie had climbed, let Flora sit in his backyard and 48 Jessie down but in vain. Another neighbor 49 a can of fish, hoping it might attract the 50 cat to come down. By day four, they tried a new 51 and it worked! They 52 a pulley(滑轮) system by circling a rope around a tall branch, and 53 a basket with some of the owner’s personal items. The cat, following the familiar scents, climbed into the basket and was 54 from the tree.
Flora said the help of her community was 55 , and Jessie’s adventure taught her a lesson about neighbors helping neighbors!
41. A. injured B. involved C. stuck D. lost
42. A. practice B. challenge C. adventure D. appearance
43. A. in turn B. by chance C. on time D. as scheduled
44. A. saved B. passed C. trained D. spotted
45. A. Typically B. Surprisingly C. Unfortunately D. Strangely
46. A. stable B. smooth C. flexible D. rough
47. A. shocked B. embarrassed C. ashamed D. helpless
48. A. talk B. pull C. drove D. frighten
49. A. received B. offered C. preserved D. ate
50. A. energetic B. bold C. curious D. hungry
51. A. instruction B. prediction C. approach D. choice
52. A. created B. repaired C. evaluated D. adjusted
53. A. made B. raised C. carried D. decorated
54. A. comforted B. forced C. returned D. lowered
55. A. precious B. serious C. available D. responsible
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。
The differences between Chinese and Western diets cause the 56__________ (curious) of most people who visit China. Moreover, when 57__________ (travel) through China, you’ll most likely pick up on a few differences in the way of eating food. For example, soup in the West 58__________ (enjoy) generally as an appetizer(开胃菜) at the start of a meal, 59__________ the Chinese prefer to enjoy their soup at the end of a meal.
You might also notice some distinct differences in meal preparation and cooking techniques, which are really difficult to learn 60__________ your own. Therefore, cooking classes are becoming an 61__________ (increasing) popular activity among those interested in learning more about China’s culture through its cuisine. If you’re looking to take it a step 62__________ (far), keep an eye out for cooking classes 63__________ (hold) by residents in their own homes.
As for dinning culture, for 64__________ westerner who is accustomed to eating individually on his own plate, sharing many plates with many people, especially during festivals, 65__________ (present) a bit of culture shock.
第四部分 写作（共两节；满分40分）
第一节 应用文写作（满分15分）
假定你是一名高中生，上周你校组织高二年级学生参加了为期两天的研学活动。请你给你校英文报写一篇报道, 内容包括：
1.活动介绍(时间、地点、过程等)；
2.活动意义。
注意：1. 写作词数应为80个左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
参考词汇：Three Gorges Dam 三峡大坝 Tribe of the Three Gorges 三峡人家 campfire party 篝火晚会 cruise 邮轮 ship lock 船闸
A Study Tour
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第二节 读后续写（满分25分）
阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
Fifteen-year-old Cameron and twelve-year-old Barton lived in a town in Taxco. Their parents worked tirelessly day in and day out, yet still struggled to make ends meet. Cameron and Barton, both in middle school, witnessed their parents’ hard work and anxiety and decided to take action and offer their assistance.
As summer vacation began, while other children were enjoying their carefree time, Cameron and Barton had a different plan. They started the challenging journey of seeking part-time jobs. Their first attempt was at a local restaurant. Filled with hope, they stood before the manager with an eager expression. However, the manager looked at them critically and said, “You two are too young!” Their hearts sank instantly. Cameron felt a sense of deep disappointment, thinking, “How can we prove ourselves if no one gives us a chance “Barton’s face fell as he asked his brother, “Will we ever find a job ”
Not discouraged by the rejection, they then went to a store named Thompson’s Grocery, hoping to become assistants. “Hello, you must be Mr. Thompson. We’re here to apply for the job,” Cameron said. Barton stood on tiptoe and handed a card from their school’s help-wanted board to Mr. Thompson behind the counter, who was the owner and seemed to be a kind person. However, before they could say more, he shook his head.
“This job is too hard for you kids,” he said. “I need someone big and strong.” “Let us give it a try, and if you don’t like our work, don’t pay us.” Cameron begged. He stared at the brothers, who were so sincere, then nodding. Next, he led them to the warehouse(仓库) of the store. The floor was piled with boxes of different sizes and all kinds of objects at random, filling every corner. The various items were mixed up chaotically(混乱地). It seemed as if they had never been sorted or cleaned. Cameron and Barton were assigned to clear away the items.
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2. 续写部分分为两段，每段的开头语已为你写好。
“It’s a tough job. Just do as much as you can.” Mr. Thompson said._____________________
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Cameron and Barton asked Mr. Thompson to come after they finished. __________________
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