Question 1

The author wrote this article most likely to —

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provide information about a new tool used on the International Space Station

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share the history of the International Space Station

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persuade people to learn about the International Space Station

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describe some of the dangers on the International Space Station

Question 2

The details in paragraph 5 support the main idea that R2's design —

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helps it accomplish certain kinds of tasks

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works better in space than in a factory

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causes it to be too heavy to complete certain tasks

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took years for scientists to plan

Question 3

Read this quotation from paragraph 9 of the article. Which detail from the article supports this idea?

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In the future humanoid robots will be astronauts’ eyes in space, going places considered too difficult or unsafe for astronauts to explore.

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They will grasp and hold onto handrails as the robot moves through the space station.

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Since its hands are shaped like human hands, R2 can use human tools to complete tasks traditionally performed by astronauts.

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Astronauts will also appreciate the fact that the robot can perform its duties without constant supervision.

Question 4

Which text feature provides information about R2’s abilities

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The caption of the second photograph

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The caption of the first photograph

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The title of the article

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The subheadings

Question 5

What is the best summary of paragraphs 4 through 6?

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Scientists at NASA and GM have developed a humanoid robot called R2 for space missions. R2’s body has features that help it move like a human and complete tasks independently.

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R2 is a humanoid robot built to help astronauts on the space station. It weighs 330 pounds and cost $2.5 million to build, but astronauts like the fact that it will give them more time to rest.

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Scientists have built a special humanoid robot called R2 that looks and moves like a human. GM and NASA worked together to create a robot that could complete simple jobs.

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R2 is a new humanoid robot that will help astronauts on the space station. Its arms can hold 20 pounds, and its fingers apply 5 pounds of force to pick things up.

Question 6

What is the most likely reason the author included the information in paragraph 10?

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To describe the next stage for the humanoid robot

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To support the idea that businesses should work together on inventions

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To explain what robots of the future will be required to do

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To highlight the effectiveness of using humanoid robots in space

Question 7

According to the article, the annual event began when —

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neighbors gathered at a local fruit far

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a local family wanted to prove they could win an award

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people came to the town to seek employment

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a frost ruined a crop of cherries at a local fruit farm

Question 8

Look at the dictionary entry. Which definition best matches the way the word shot is used in paragraph 8?

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Definition 3

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Definition 2

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Definition 4

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Definition 1

Question 9

Which sentence best states the main idea of the article?

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The pit spit, which features many eager participants, will be taking place again at the Tree-Mendus Fruit Farm in Eau Claire.

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Although last year’s cold weather kept the cherry harvest small, this year the harvest will be ideal for the pit spit.

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A truck driver from Chicago was the champion of the pit spit in Eau Claire in 2012.

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Many members of the Krause family will be participating again this year at the pit spit.

Question 10

Based on the information in the article, what can the reader infer about the contest?

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Some people travel from places outside the city to participate in the event.

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The contestants are required to grow the cherries that are used in the event.

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People from the town enjoyed the event only when it was a small neighborhood gathering.

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The contestants need to have participated in a similar event in the past.

Question 11

The reader can tell that the speaker is experienced at spitting cherry pits because she —

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provides several suggestions about the best way to prepare for the activity

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identifies the number of times she has practiced over the summer

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states that she has spit a pit in her yard

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reveals that there is a bowl of cherries in her kitchen

Question 12

What is one important effect of the rhyme scheme of the poem?

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It creates a rhythm that emphasizes the quick actions in the poem.

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It helps the reader visualize the problem the speaker experiences.

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It helps explain what spitting a cherry pit sounds like.

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It focuses the reader on the most important words in the poem.

Question 13

Which line from the poem best helps the reader understand the meaning of launch?

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Aim for the fence

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Round your lips

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One more tip:

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Backbone straight

Question 14

What is most likely the reason the poet compares spitting cherry pits to playing baseball?

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To help the reader relate a well-known activity to an activity that might be unfamiliar

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To explain that less time is required for spitting cherry pits than for playing baseball

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To show the reader that some activities are more interesting than others

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To show that spitting cherry pits is just as much a team sport as baseball

Question 15

Which message is expressed by both the article and the poem?

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Some activities can be appreciated simply for the fun of them.

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It is important to be a polite and kindhearted winner.

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Even if you do not succeed right away, you must keep on trying.

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A great talent is often shared by family members.

Question 16

What is one main difference between the event the author describes in the article and the event the speaker describes in the poem?

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The setting

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The type of cherry pit that is used

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The rules that are followed

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The excitement people feel

Question 17

Which of the following describes a difference between the article and the poem?

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The article provides details of an event related to spitting cherry pits, while the poem describes the process of spitting cherry pits.

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The article provides information about activities that occur before a contest, while the poem describes the results of a contest.

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The article focuses mainly on the people who spit cherry pits, while the poem features those who observe the activity.

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The article explains how to organize a local competition, while the poem highlights how to get involved in one.

Question 18

Which idea is expressed in both the article and the poem?

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Spitting a cherry pit as far as possible can be fun.

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Recording the distance a cherry pit traveled is difficult.

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Spitting cherry pits is a difficult activity to plan and organize.

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The process of spitting a cherry pit is exciting to describe.

Question 19

Which sentence from the selection best shows that Catchings cares about other people?

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Most importantly, she combines her love for basketball with her passion for helping children achieve their dreams.

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During her four years at the university, the Lady Vols had an overall record of 134 wins and only 10 losses, partly because of Catchings’s outstanding play.

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She strongly believes—and is living proof—that working hard and having confidence can help anyone succeed.

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Catchings always sat up front and stayed after class to ask questions about the lessons.

Question 20

Read the following information. This information helps the reader understand that the word surpassed in paragraph 2 means —

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did better than

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spoke kindly about

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spent more time with

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was admired by

Question 21

What event in Catchings’s life has most influenced her charity work?

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She decided to stop hiding her disability while in college.

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She participated on the U.S. Women’s Olympic Basketball Team.

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She led her high school teams to state championships.

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She moved to Duncanville, Texas.

Question 22

Catchings’s actions throughout her school years suggest that she —

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was determined to do her best in many areas of her life

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knew she would play professional basketball one day

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thought her hearing would improve as she got older

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wanted to be noticed by her classmates and teammates

Question 23

What is a theme in the selection?

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People can often overcome obstacles through hard work.

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Young people need community support in order to succeed.

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Every person has unique talents.

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People make difficult decisions every day.

Question 24

The author organized the selection with subheadings most likely to —

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focus on different phases of Catchings’s life

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provide information about each person who helped Catchings

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highlight the charities that Catchings is most involved with

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show how Catchings’s actions have affected others

Question 25

What was an unexpected result of Catchings’s relationship with Pat Summitt?

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Summitt encouraged Catchings to use her disability to set a good example.

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Summitt taught Catchings how to overcome her disability.

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Catchings taught Summitt lessons on how to communicate better.

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Catchings helped Summitt become a better basketball coach.

Question 26

Read this sentence from paragraph 12. What can the reader conclude about the dog from this sentence?

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He has a new understanding of the calf’s feelings.

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He is no longer interested in getting on the boat with Lewis.

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He is no longer frightened by the calf.

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He is not certain of where Lewis wants to explore next.

Question 27

Which idea is developed throughout the story?

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The dog’s determination to prevent anything from coming between him and Lewis

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The dog’s concern that he and Lewis have explored the same area

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The dog’s shock at Lewis’s actions

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The dog’s belief that he is much smarter than the calf

Question 28

What do the dog’s questions in paragraphs 4, 7, and 10 suggest?

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The dog is trying to make sense of the situation.

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The dog is not familiar with the surroundings.

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The dog is unsure about his feelings for Lewis.

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The dog is not paying attention to Lewis.

Question 29

What is the best summary of paragraphs 1 through 5?

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While Lewis and the dog are on a walk, a buffalo calf joins them. Because the calf follows Lewis closely, the dog thinks of a plan to scare it away.

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The dog is taking his usual walk with Lewis when they meet a buffalo calf. The dog thinks the calf is behaving strangely around Lewis.

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The dog notices that a buffalo calf is following Lewis. The dog decides that he had better stay close to Lewis instead of exploring the area.

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Lewis and the dog enjoy walking together, and on this day, they are traveling near the banks of a river. A buffalo calf ignores the dog and follows Lewis.

Question 30

In paragraph 14, the dog wants to explain —

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why he reacted to the calf as he did

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that he is still as playful as he used to be

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how he has changed as he has gotten older

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that young dogs are more lovable than calves

Question 31

In paragraph 9, the author uses a simile to help the reader understand that the dog suddenly —

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realizes why the calf is following Lewis

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remembers that he and Lewis need to return to the boat

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forgives Lewis for paying attention to the calf

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notices a new place to explore on his walk with Lewis

Question 32

Which sentence best reveals the dog’s view of his relationship with Lewis?

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Lewis and I were a team; moving close to Lewis was like moving close to me.

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Next, Lewis did something that surprised me.

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I stayed with Lewis and the calf, but I walked a few yards behind.

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I was sure Lewis didn’t want him around any more than I did.

Question 33

The reader can conclude that when Hillerich first asked his father to make wood bats, Hillerich’s father —

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thought his company would not benefit from making wood bats

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planned to change his business by making only wood bats

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wanted to sell his company rather than make wood bats

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believed metal bats would sell better than wood bats

Question 34

In paragraph 6, the details about Ted Williams’s experience with Louisville Slugger bats support the idea that —

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professional athletes can notice slight differences in equipment

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Louisville Sluggers are not the best bats available to professional baseball players

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Louisville Sluggers are better designed today than when they were first made

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negative comments about a product can harm a company’s business

Question 35

Which sentence best states the main idea of the section titled “Old and New”?

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Baseball bats have changed a great deal over the years.

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The shape of today’s baseball bats is also more regular—narrow at the handle and wide at the end.

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Bats come in different lengths and weights.

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They were made with any kind of wood that was available.

Question 36

What is the meaning of accustomed in paragraph 7?

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In the habit of

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Different from

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Managed by

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Changed by

Question 37

The reader can infer that one of the main reasons the production of Louisville Sluggers began was because of Hillerich’s —

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willingness to use his knowledge of woodworking to help someone

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ability to promote a product using a variety of advertising

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understanding of the game of baseball

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experience playing baseball with a metal bat

Question 38

Based on information in the selection, what is one similarity between Pete Browning and Honus Wagner?

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Their success encouraged other players to use Louisville Sluggers.

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Their friendship with Hillerich helped improve their batting skills.

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They both persuaded Hillerich’s father to make Louisville Sluggers.

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They both ordered a wood bat that was not made correctly.

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