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江苏省苏州市张家港高级中学2020┄2021届高三10月月考试题英语

江苏省苏州市张家港高级中学2020┄2021届高三10月月考试题英语
江苏省苏州市张家港高级中学2020┄2021届高三10月月考试题英语

第一部分听力(共两节,满分15分)

做题时,先将答案标在试卷上。听力部分结束后,你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。

第一节(共5小题;每小题1分,满分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. What does the man think of the actress?

A. She looks good.

B. She works hard.

C. She isn't attractive.

2. Why can't the speakers exercise next week?

A. Because they'll go out to work.

B. Because they'll fix some pipes.

C. Because one pipe goes wrong.

3. What is the man going to do this weekend?

A. See Jim off.

B. Make a wish.

C. Host a party.

4. How will the man pay the woman?

A. 10 dollars an hour.

B. 12 dollars an hour.

C. 15 dollars an hour.

5. What are the speakers doing?

A. Listening to a lecture.

B. Listening to music.

C. Having a discussion.

第二节(共10小题;每小题1分,满分10分)

听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题,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。听每段对话或独白前,你将有时间阅读各个小题,听完后,每个小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。

听下面一段对话,回答第6和第7两个小题

6. What can we know about the computer?

A. It can only be used in a fixed place.

B. It can only be ordered over the phone.

C. It comes with a fourteen day free trial.

7. What can buyers get if they pay by credit card?

A. A bigger discount.

B. A faster delivery.

C. A lower risk.

听下面一段对话,回答第8、9题。

8. Why is the plane delayed?

A. Because of the building.

B. Because of flight itself.

C. Because of the weather.

9. What can we know from the conversation?

A. The woman is going to celebrate her son's birthday.

B. The airport has just been finished a short time ago.

C. The speakers will not wait for this flight to Seattle.

听下面一段对话,回答第10至12题。

10. How did the man learn about Martin Harris?

A. From the woman.

B. From the radio news.

C. From the newspaper.

11. What do we know about Martin Harris?

A. He saved many people in the flood.

B. He bought a small boat for the storm.

C. He gave advice to people in the flood.

12. What should you do if you are stuck in the flood?

A. Find a boat for you to get to a high place.

B. Hold on to something that floats.

C. Wait for Martin Harris for help.

听下面一段对话,回答第13至16题。

13. What is the most probable relationship of the two speakers?

A. T eacher and student.

B. Mother and son.

C. Classmates.

14. What is the boy's uncle?

A. A doctor.

B. A nurse.

C. An insurance agent.

15. Why did the boy hesitate in talking about his dream at first?

A. He was afraid of being laughed at.

B. His uncle didn't want him to talk about it.

C. He was worried that it wouldn't come true.

第二部分:英语知识运用

第一节:单项选择(共15小题;每小题1分,满分15分)

16.Please remember to remind them that the products inside are________ and must be handled with great care.

A.stubborn

B.dynamic

C. dedicated

D. fragile

17.A concert will be held_________ the world-famous musician, who will personally play his favourite music at it.

A. in memory of

B. in favour of

C. in salute to

D. in reply to

18.Evidence provided by the school has proved that John was once a good student_________ grades and attendance fell as he became addicted to playing computer games.

A.which

B. of whom

C. of which

D.whose

19.Dozens of people were waiting with a camera for________ seemed like hours, hoping to catch

a glimpse of the US First Lady, Michelle Obama.

A.it

B.what

C.that

D.which

20.Ransomware is a type of malware that prevents users from accessing their system, either by locking the system’s screen or by locking the users’ a ransom is paid.

A. if

B. though

C. unless

D. when

21. Consumers ,whose purchases ___ about 70% of economic activity ,face a variety choices. A.

A.take up B account for C. hold up D. turn over

22. The question was frequently referred to at the conference ______ it is economic to develop solar energy when it needs such large amounts of investment.

A. why

B. whether

C. where

D. that

23.The pupils in our school like reading after lunch, most of_______ seated on the grass unless it rains.

A.them

B. whom

C. which D who

24._________ the extraordinary beauty of Changling is the Ling’en Palace, known for its simple design and painted ceiling.

A. Added to

B. Adding to

C. Being added up to

D. Having added to

25.You’d better have more vegetables and fruits. Vitamin pills are no________ for a healthy diet.

A. settlement B . recreation C. substitute D. assessment

26.Upon hearing the news, many kind strangers went to the hospital with some flowers as a _______ of sympathy and concern to the child.

A.symbol

B. prediction

C. gesture

D. assistance

27. —Haven’t you handed in your report?— Yes. I ______ on it for over one month.

A. worked

B. am working

C. work

D. will have worked

28. Ensuring every child equal rights to education is ______ the key to the elimination of inequality across the world lies.

A. that

B. what

C. whether

D. where

29. E-libraries are more and more popular in that they give us access to books when we are unable to ______ get to a library.

A. voluntarily

B. accidentally

C. appropriately

D. physically

30. ---It is said that it was Mark who started the quarrel and David simply defended himself.

---I don’t believe it. Those two hate each other. Anyway, ____________.

A. Two wrongs don’t make a right

B. It takes two to tango

C. Attack is the best means of defense

D. A fox may grow grey, but never good

第二节:完形填空(共20小题;每小题1分,满分20分)

We must think anew---and act anew. -----Abraham Lincoln

When Abraham Lincoln wrote these words, he was facing the greatest crisis:the Civil War. He knew that 31 measures were not enough. “The dog mas (教条)of the 32 past,” he wrote, “are inadequate to the stormy present. We must think anew, and act anew.”

New thought, new action --- how simple it sounds and how 33 it is! Most of us tend to be 34 by old habits of thought. When crisis threatens, it is all too easy to react as we did before.

But great 35 awaits men and women who can change the pattern of their thinking to meet new challenges. I have 36 of this in my own experience. When I first left college, I had no 37 of becoming a psychiatrist(精神病医生). I taught drama in university. But two years later, 38 my life, I decided that, much 39 I enjoyed teaching, what I really wanted to be was a doctor.

The 40 to “act anew” was not easy. I knew I could hardly hope to become a

(n) 41 psychiatrist before I was forty. My friends advised strongly against such an extreme step. I took it 42 . I have never regretted it.

Today, many of the people who come to me for help are suffering from a kind

of 43 caused by blindly sticking to old patterns of thinking and acting. They can’t adapt

to 44 conditions. They find it so difficult to 45 that sometimes they break.

Quite often, in my 46 to help such people, I quote these words of Lincoln. When problems annoy us, I tell them --- when there is 47 no solution --- we must not act rigidly. We must not 48 our difficulties from old, habitual points of view. We must think anew, and with it will come the 49 and the confidence to act anew.

A great American told us this. We should remember his words and try to live 50 them.

31. A. immediate B. ordinary C. effective D. temporary

32. A. recent B. dark C. glorious D. quiet

33. A. difficult B. impossible C. exciting D. interesting

34. A. attracted B. restricted C. ignored D. covered

35. A. reward B. promotion C. responsibility D. trouble

36. A. notice B. proof C. enough D. memory

37. A. intention B. chance C. knowledge D. sense

38. A. enjoying B. restarting C. spending D. reviewing

39. A. as B. since C. for D. unless

40. A. promise B. chance C. desire D. decision

41. A. established B. privileged C. little-known D. ambitious

42. A. moreover B. instead C. anyway D. therefore

43. A. sickness B. foolishness C. rigidity D. gravity

44. A. pressing B. changing C. existing D. appealing

45. A. insist B. pass C. bend D. flee

46. A. beliefs B. efforts C. wishes D. requests

47. A. originally B. surprisingly C. partly D. seemingly

48. A. take on B. look at C. deal with D. see to

49. A. interest B. reason C. passion D. power

50. A. by B. in C. on D. for

第三部分:阅读理解(共15小题;每小题2分,满分30分)

请认真阅读下列短文,从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中,选出最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

A

Niagara Falls

The Niagara Falls consist of three sections. The large Canadian falls—with their distinctive curved shape—are also known as the Horseshoe Falls. They are separated by Goat Island from the American Falls, which are separated from the narrow Bridal Veil Falls by a small island at their south end. Each side of the falls offers a different perspective, and it is always best to visit both sides to

maximize your experience.

Views of Niagara Falls are free and accessible. Access to the riverside walks and parks offer great views. You can walk across to Goat Island on the bridge on foot.

Cave of the Winds, ? +1 716 278-1730. Daily 9 AM-7:30 PM from Spring A lift takes you 175 feet down to a walkway that leads you right to the bottom of the Bridal Veil Falls. You will definitely get a feel for the true power of the falls! This is the closest you can get to the falls on

either side without actually leaping into them! Raincoats and slippers are provided, and you will definitely need them. Adults:$12; 6-12 year:$8; younger children:Free, but must be 42 inches or taller.

Maid of the Mist. A boat ride, taking you down around the bottom of the falls. Some information is given about the falls, but the real experience is looking up at the falls from below and feeling the mist coming off the falls (hence the name). Wear a raincoat to avoid getting wet. Boats leave from both the American and Canadian sides, so you may want to check the exchange rates to see which will be more cost-effective when you visit! April-October.

The Niagara Gorge Discovery Center. Although it’s easy to enjoy the falls visually, the Discovery Center provides another way to appreciate the magnificence of the falls. Exhibits show the history of the entire area, including the falls, how they were originally formed, and how they've changed over time.

Aquarium of Niagara, 701 Whirlpool St, toll-free: +1 800-500-4609. 9AM-5PM. The aquarium at Niagara Falls. $10.

Niagara Scenic Trolley. Use this to get around the park more quickly if needed. $2 adults/$1 children for the entire day. Hop on and off.

You can combine all these attractions with a Niagara USA Discovery pass for $35, which you can purchase at the attractions.

Must stay a night and see the night view of the Niagara Falls. It is equally beautiful.

During the winter season, a lot of repair work of the falls, tours, and surroundings takes place. Many areas, such as Terrapin Point and Luna Island, are closed due to slippery conditions. Winter brings a different kind of beauty to the falls and a visit during that time is certainly worthwhile, but if you want to experience the full range, plan to come in the warmer months. 51. How much do the Browns (Mr. Brown, Mrs. Brown, an 8-year-old, a 4-year-old) need to

pay to visit Cave of the Winds?

A. $ 12.

B. $ 24.

C. $ 35.

D. $ 32.

52. What can we learn from the text?

A. Tourists in Niagara Falls can enjoy the full range of scenery in winter.

B. Tourists are provided with boat rides from both the American and Canadian sides all year

round.

C. T ourists in Niagara Gorge Discovery Center can have a feel of history.

D. The Niagara Falls have three sections:the large Canadian falls, the Horseshoe Falls and

the American Falls.

B

Several years ago, Jeremy Clarkson, presenter of the famous BBC television programme ‘Top Gear’, discovered that one of his guests was half German and half Irish. Immediately, he said:“That’s quite an odd combinati on. It’s like, ‘this must be done absolutely perfectly… tomorrow’”.

This joke played on stereotypes(刻板印象)of the Germans as efficient and the Irish as lazy. Many people could understandably be offended by these kinds of assertions. We do not know every Irish person, so how can we then conclude that every Irish person is lazy?

I recently read on a website that Irish business people were described as being ‘generally rather casual’ and ‘more outwardly friendly than many European countries’'. German business people, on the other hand, are considered to be very direct and according to the website, they ‘do not need a personal relationship in order to do business’. Once you hear advice like this, it becomes easier to understand where jokes like the one in the first paragraph come from.

So why do some people disapprove of the kind of stereotypes as seen in Clarkson’s joke, but not batting an eyelid when it comes to generalisations. What is the difference between the two?

By definition, a stereotype is a widely held but fixed and oversimplified image or idea of a particular type of person or thing. A cultural characteristic, on the other hand, is a pattern of behaviour that is typical of a certain group.

So what does this really mean?Stereotypes are simply overstated assumptions about groups of people. Imagine if a tourist visited a small town in Switzerland and saw a number of locals playing the alphorn instrument, and then claimed that Swiss people can play the alphorn. This would be a stereotype! This is an overstated image of the Swiss which is based on one tourist’s experience.

If, however, this tourist were to say that the Swiss are very punctual, this could be seen as a cultural characteristic. This is because it is a pattern of behaviour which is very typical in Switzerland:from their transport system to their business meetings.

In this way, some people argue that generalising another culture is not just useful, but important. Politicians always have to be mindful of the cultural characteristics of different countries. By becoming aware of different cultural characteristics, they can avoid causing offence in those cultures.

However, others argue that generalising cultures will always lead to offensive stereotypes. They argue that the best thing we can do is to stop generalising cultures and start treating people as individuals.

All this raises important questions:can making generalisations about groups of people be a positive thing?Or should we always avoid making broad assumptions about different groups?

53. W hen he said, “It’s like, ‘this must be done absolutely perfectly… tomorrow’”, Jeremy

Clarkson really meant ________.

A. the Germans will do it perfectly tomorrow while the Irish won’t

B. the characteristics of the Germans and the Irish are opposite

C. the combination of half German and half Irish is interesting

D. the stereotypes of the Germans and the Irish are not so good

54. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?

A. It’s typical of the Swiss to be punctual.

B. The Irish people are considered as lazy, direct and casual.

C. The Germans are thought to be efficient, friendly and direct.

D. The Swiss can play the alphorn quite well.

55. Politicians think it important to generalize another culture because ________.

A. they think different cultural characteristics are useful

B. cultural characteristics are better than stereotypes

C. they don’t want to offend other people

D. generalizing will lead to offensive stereotypes

56. The main purpose of this passage is to _________.

A. tell us the differences between stereotypes and cultural characteristics

B. illustrate the importance of making generalizations

C. show it is wrong to play jokes on stereotypes of different people

D. discuss whether it is good to make generalizations about groups of people

C

Have you ever found yourself in this situation:You hear a song you used to sing when you were a child – a bit of nostalgia(怀旧)or “blast from the past,” as we say. But it is not a

distant childhood memory. The words come back to you as clearly as when you sang them all those years ago.

Researchers at the University of Edinburgh studied the relationship between music and remembering a foreign language. They found that remembering words in a song was the best way to remember even one of the most difficult languages.

Here is what they did. Researchers took 60 adults and randomly divided them into three groups of 20. Then they gave the groups three different types of “listen-and-repeat” learning conditions. Researchers had one group simply speak the words. They had the second group speak the words to a rhythm, or beat. And they asked the third group to sing the words.

All three groups studied words from the Hungarian language for 15 minutes. Then they took part in a series of language tests to see what they remembered.

Why Hungarian, you ask? Researchers said they chose Hungarian because not many people know the language. It does not share any roots with Germanic or Romance languages, such as Italian or Spanish. After the tests were over, the singers came out on top. The people who learned these new Hungarian words by singing them showed a higher overall performance. They did the best in four out of five of the tests. They also performed two times better than those who simply learned the words by speaking them.

Dr. Katie Overy says singing could lead to new ways to learn a foreign language. The brain likes to remember things when they are contained in a catchy 3, or memorable 4, tune 5.

Dr. Ludke said the findings could help those who struggle to learn foreign languages. On the University of Edinburgh’s website Dr. Ludke writes, “This study provides the first experimental evidence that a listen-and-repeat singing method can support foreign language learning, and opens the door for future r esearch in this area.”

57. The “song” mentioned in the first paragraph is intended to__________.

A. recall the past

B. introduce the topic

C. attract the readers

D. compare the childhood with the present

58. Accor ding to the passage which language doesn’t share the same root with Germanic or Romance languages?

A. English

B. Spanish

C. Italian

D. Hungarian

59. Based on the last two paragraphs, we can conclude that __________

A. singing is the best way to learn a language.

B. a listen-repeat method is very effective for any language learner.

C. the brain probably works best when the foreign language learners sing the words.

D. Dr. Katie Overy and Dr. Ludke disagree with each other.

60. In which situation can the finding of the research be applied?

A. An American is going to learn some Chinese.

B. A mother is going to teach her baby how to speak.

C. A child is going to have his first music lesson.

D. A student is going to learn a new English song.

D

On a warm November day, as a skydiving instructor, I, Sheldon McFarlane, arrived at Perth’s Jandakot Airport at 7.30am, as I do every morning. I’d been really busy doing tandem (串联)jumps—where the student is attached to me with a harness (安全带)—as well as teaching students to jump by themselves. I hadn’t taken much notice of the 22-year-old Christopher Jones, though this was my first jump with him.

Christopher was lucky to have the opportunity to do three jumps in one day. Students can

get stressed when there are long gaps between their jumps. Sometimes they are more nervous on their second jump than their first. I think the more jumps you do in a day the easier it is.

I have been skydiving for 25 years and I still love it. It’s a very dynamic sport and there are

a lot of challenges. I still learn something new every day.

Christopher was going to do his fifth jump, which is the first solo jump. He climbed out of the plane fine and did a reasonable exit. Then he over-rotated and became unstable for a second, but he quickly moved himself back into the stable position again. Then when he was stable and level, he turned himself so he was facing me and waited for my signals. He started a left-hand turn—and then he suddenly stopped.

We were 9,000 feet above the ground. Maybe, I thought, he’s misunderstood the technique for doing turns?

I didn’t know what he was up to. It never entered my head that he might have been having a sudden violent attack of an illness.

For the next 30 seconds or so, Christopher was free-falling at speeds up to 200 km an hour.

I dived down but I was moving downwards too fast. I was worried about coming in over the top of him, as he might have pulled the rip cord (开降绳) and then I would be falling into an open parachute (降落伞). So I approached to the side of him to observe how his body was flying. He wasn’t just falling, he was spinning and moving repeatedly at the same time, and his head was pointing downwards.

I realized then that Christopher was completely unresponsive and doing nothing to get himself facing the earth. We were at 5,000 feet and I needed to reach him and get his parachute above his head. Even though our students are fitted with two automatic parachutes, the first wouldn’t have opened until 2,000 feet above the drop zone. That wouldn’t have

given him much time to sort himself out before hitting the ground. He could have flown into a tree or a river and hurt himself. It had come to the point where he needed to get under that parachute sooner rather than later.

I quickly moved my arms back and lifted my chin. It takes just a split second—it’s the position you get in when you want to direct your flight. Then I pointed my head down to build up speed and, as I came close, tried to slow down. It’s possible to be 1,000 feet above somebody and still dive down and join them in a formation (队列). Within seconds, you can match their fall speed.

At 4,500 feet I caught hold of him and pulled on his harness with one hand and rolled him sideways to angle his body so the parachute could open properly. The chute rushed out and swung him round. I believed everything would now be fine.

I reached the ground about two minutes before him. After I picked up my parachute, I went over to Donna, our ground instructor. She then came behind me and said “he’s just had a seizure”. I couldn’t believe it. If I’d reali zed while we were up there that he was unconscious, I don’t know if I would have been that calm.

A few months later, Christopher uploaded the training video taken from mine helmet camera to YouTube. In December last year, the Royal Life Saving Society, Western Australia, awarded me a Gold Cross for my courage.

61. What does the underlined part in Paragraph 2 mean?

A. The differences in students’ skills will m ake them nervous.

B. A higher altitude of the next dive will make them more worried.

C. Jumping too frequently will put students under great pressure.

D. A wide interval before next attempt will make students stressed.

62. Which of the following statements about the writer is true?

A. He managed to open the parachute for Christopher at last.

B. He thinks there is nothing to learn any more from skydiving.

C. He was aware that something was wrong with Christopher.

D. He instructed Christopher to correctly open the parachute,

63. Which is the correct order of the following events?

①I caught hold of Christopher.

②I approached to the side of him.

③Christopher did a reasonable exit.

④The parachute swung him around.

⑤Christopher came down with an illne ss.

A. ⑤③④②①

B.③⑤②①④

C. ③⑤④①②

D. ②③④①⑤

64. What kind of instructor is Sheldon according to the passage?

A. Shy and considerate.

B. Casual and easy-going.

C. Cautious and determined.

D. Brave and experienced.

65. What might be the best title for the passage?

A. Gold Cross for Courage

B. Unforgettable Sky Diving

C. Rescue at 4,500 Feet

D. Lucky Sky Diver

第四部分:词汇检测(共10小题,每小题0.5分,满分5分)

66.--- I’m surprised to learn that you have been contacting many teens in your circle.

--- I prefer to a_______________ with young people, who bring me vitality every day. 67. ---Has the plan been approved ?

--- Yes. Despite some disagreements, the minority s_________ to the majority in the end

68. --- It’s obvious that what you ha ve described in your report is not c________________ with our investigation

--- I have nothing else to explain to you but I swear I have never told a lie.

69.--- Thank you for your selfless a____________ when we were in trouble.

--- No worry at all.

70.--- I’d like to go but I’m afraid my donation is unfit for such a formal o_____________ .

---Come on and join us. Every bit helps.

71.--- What’s your plan for the coming holidays?

--- I have r____________ for a training course. You see, I’m falling far behi nd.

72.--- Do you find it more difficult to find a job in our city?

--- Yes, i___________________ from the rural to urban leads to a sharp increase in the city population and more people need jobs.

73.--- H aven’t you told me you would have a training cours e today ?

--- I’m awfully sorry but it was put off until sometime next week o____________ to the mid-term examination.

74.--- He was suspected of copying. What is your comment ?

--- Whatever the reason, the s_____________ between the two papers are not coincidental 75. --- Why is it that she keeps silent all day long ?

--- Her d_______________ expression suggests that she failed in the test again.

第五部分:任务型阅读(共10小题;每小题1分,满分10分)

阅读下面短文,根据所内容在表格中的空白处填入恰当的单词。

Age has its privileges in America, and one of the more prominent of them is the senior citizen discount. Anyone who has reached a certain age —in some cases as low as 55 —is automatically entitled to dazzling array of price reductions at nearly every level of commercial

life. Eligibility is determined not by one’s need but by the date on one’s birth certificate. Practically unheard of a generation ago, the discounts have become a routine part of many businesses —as common as color televisions in motel rooms and free coffee on airliners.

People with gray hair often are given the discounts without even asking for them; yet, millions of Americans above age 60 are healthy and solvent(有支付能力的). Businesses that would never dare offer discounts to college students or anyone under 30 freely offer them to o lder Americans. The practice is acceptable because of the widespread belief that “elderly” and “needy” are synonymous . Perhaps that once was true, but today elderly Americans as a group have a lower poverty rate than the rest of the population. To be sure, there is economic diversity within the elderly, and many older Americans are poor. But most of them aren’t. It is impossible to determine the impact of the discounts on individual companies. For many firms, they are a stimulus to revenue. But in other cases the discounts are given at the expense, directly or indirectly, of younger Americans. Moreover, they are a direct irritant in what some politicians and scholars see as a coming conflict between the generations. Generational tensions are being fueled by continuing debate over Social Security benefits, which mostly involve a transfer of resources from the young to the old. Employment is another sore point. Buoyed (支持)by laws and court decisions, more and more older Americans are declining the retirement dinner in favor of staying on the job — thereby lessening employment and promotion opportunities for younger workers. Far from a kind of charity they once were, senior citizen discounts have become a formidable economic privilege to a group with millions of members who don’t need them.

It no longer makes sense to treat the elderly as a single group whose economic needs deserve priority over those of others. Senior citizen discounts only enhance the myth that older people can’t take care of themselves and need special treatment; and they threaten the creation of a new myth, that the elderly are ungrateful and taking for themselves at the expense of children and other age groups. Senior citizen discounts are the essence of the very thing older Americans are fighting against — discrimination by age.

第六部分:书面表达(满分 25 分)

The panda is the most widely recognized symbol among foreigners to represent Chinese cu

lture,followed by green tea and yin/yang

according to a survey conducted by the Beijing Institute of Culture Innovation and Communicat ion.Researchers selected 18symbols of Chinese culture,including Confucius,

Beijing opera and Kung Fu.

"It is interesting to find that foreigners have a very different understanding of Chinese cultu re from us,"said Yu Dan a professor of Chinese culture at Beijing Normal University.The survey collected 2407questionnaires from the United StatesUnited Kingdom,France,Australia Japan and South Korea.

Respondents were asked to rate their understanding of Chinese culture on a fivepoint scale fro m excellent to poor.The results were indicated in the following chart:

Understanding of Chinese culture

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