河北省保定市六校联盟2025-2026学年高二上学期期中联考英语试题（Word版附答案）

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考生注意：
1. 本试卷分选择题和非选择题两部分。满分150分，考试时间120分钟。
2. 答题前，考生务必用直径0.5毫米黑色墨水签字笔将密封线内项目填写清楚。
3. 考生作答时，请将答案答在答题卡上。选择题每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑;非选择题请用直径0.5毫米黑色墨水签字笔在答题卡上各题的答题区域内作答，超出答题区域书写的答案无效，在试题卷、草稿纸上作答无效。
4. 本卷命题范围：人教版选择性必修第一册～选择性必修第二册Unit 1。
第一部分 听力(共两节，满分30分)
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。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 is the man ding?
A. Making a cmplaint. B. Offering an aplgy. C. Asking fr help.
2. What des the man think f the game?
A. Lng. B. Bring. C. Exciting.
3. Where des the cnversatin take place?
A. On a plane. B. At an amusement park. C. At hme.
4. What is Mr. Smith advised t d?
A. Walk arund. B. Sit still. C. Lie dwn.
5. Hw many kinds f baggage areas are there at the airprt?
A Tw. B. Three. C. Fur.
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。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟;听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. Hw did the wman scratch the red car?
A. Her car backed int it. B. Her shpping cart hit it. C. Her bags drpped n it.
7. What des the wman decide t d in the end?
A. Leave a nte. B. G t a grcery stre. C. Drive away quickly.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. What are the speakers talking abut?
A. The man’s behavirs at parties. B. Preparatins fr the party. C. Gd table manners.
9. Why did the man fall int the pl?
A. Because f his magic. B. Because f thers’ pushing. C. Because f a trick.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10. What is the relatinship between the speakers?
A. Strangers. B. Mther and sn. C. Frmer schlmates.
11. Where will the man g n hliday?
A. Canada. B. Africa. C. America.
12. What will the man d first?
A. Cntact Jhn. B. Buy train tickets. C. Reserve a htel rm.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13. Hw lng des the wman sleep at night?
A. Six t seven hurs. B. Seven t eight hurs. C. Eight t nine hurs.
14. Why des the wman feel sick?
A. She seldm exercises. B. She gets up early every day. C. She suffers frm much pressure.
15. What is the wman?
A. A student. B. A teacher. C. A singer.
16 What is the man’s last advice?
A. Getting mre physical exercise. B. Chatting with clse friends. C. Taking sleeping pills.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. What des Raymnd Blanc d?
A. An editr. B. A TV shw hst. C. A restaurant wner.
18. Where is Raymnd Blanc frm?
A. Britain. B. France. C. Germany.
19. What is special abut the menu in the restaurants?
A. It varies with seasns.
B. It is mainly kid-friendly dishes.
C. It shws the ingredients in the dishes.
20. What was the riginal price f the 3-curse meal?
A. $15. B. $45. C. $66.
第二部分 阅读(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A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
China’s Fantastic Parks
China is hme t many beautiful parks that cmbine natural scenery with cultural heritage. Here are three remarkable parks frm different cities that attract numerus visitrs thrughut the year.
The Summer Palace, Beijing
As a UNESCO Wrld Heritage Site, the Summer Palace in Beijing represents the highest achievement f Chinese landscape garden design. Cvering 2.9 square kilmeters, it features Kunming Lake and Lngevity Hill. The Marble Bat, Lng Crridr, and Seventeen-Arch Bridge are amng its mst famus attractins. Originally built in 1750, it served as a ryal garden during the Qing Dynasty, where emperrs wuld escape the summer heat. The elegant architecture and careful landscaping make it a perfect example f traditinal Chinese gardening art.
West Lake in Hangzhu
West Lake is ften described as ne f the mst beautiful lakes in China. Surrunded by green hills, the lake area cvers 6.5 square kilmeters and features “Ten scenes f West Lake” that have inspired pets and painters fr centuries. The Brken Bridge and Three Pls Mirrring the Mn are particularly famus. In 2011, it was added t the UNESCO Wrld Heritage List fr its cultural imprtance.
Humble Administratr’s Garden, Suzhu
This classical garden in Suzhu is cnsidered ne f China’s fur mst famus gardens. Built in 1513 during the Ming Dynasty, it cvers 5.2 hectares and demnstrates the typical Jiangnan water twn style. The garden is divided int eastern, central, and western sectins, cnnected by delicate bridges and winding crridrs. Its beautiful ltus pnds, artistic rckeries, and traditinal pavilins shw perfect harmny between architecture and nature, representing the wisdm f ancient Chinese garden designers.
These parks nt nly prvide recreatinal spaces fr peple but als preserve China’s rich gardening traditins and histrical legacy, making them valuable cultural treasures.
1. What makes the Summer Palace special accrding t the text?
A. It is the largest park in China.B. It has the highest muntain peak.
C. It represents the best garden design.D. It is famus fr its ltus flwers.
2. What can be inferred abut West Lake frm the text?
A. It is the largest lake in China.B. It has influenced Chinese art and culture.
C. It was riginally built fr entertainment.D. It is mainly ppular amng lcal visitrs.
3. What d all three parks have in cmmn accrding t the text?
A. They all feature man-made lakes.B. They are natural UNESCO wnders.
C. They all cmbine natural and cultural value.D. They are all famus fr their crridrs.
【答案】1. C 2. B 3. C
B
In Wuhan’s Jianghan district, master craftsman Wu Yuquan has devted ver twenty years t transfrming himself frm a wd businessman int a respected inheritr (传承人) f guqin-making heritage. Brn in 1972 in Hubei prvince, Wu has remained faithful t his principle f “appraching guqin-making with the attitude f creating art,” and has becme a pineer in bringing back the lst technique f making silk-stringed (丝弦) instruments frm Chinese parasl wd (油伞纸木).
The guqin, a seven-stringed instrument with thusands f years f histry, represents the heart f ancient Chinese schlarly culture. Wu’s unexpected jurney began in 2001 while supplying wd fr instrument prductin, when he discvered that ld wd businessman frm trn-dwn huses wned perfect sund qualities. This revelatin tk him acrss Yunnan, Guizhu, and Sichuan prvinces in search f perfect materials.
Initially viewing this as just a way t earn a living, Wu gradually develped a deep interest in the instrument’s cultural significance. The cmplex craft invlves ver a hundred steps—frm material selectin and wdwrking t applying paint and putting tgether — requiring several years t cmplete a single instrument. His devtin paid ff in 2010 when he participated in a restratin (修复) prject at the Chinese Natinal Academy f Arts, wrking alngside master Sun Qingtang, wh later became his teacher.
Wu’s path faced numerus challenges, including severe allergic (过敏的) reactins during natural paint cllectin in remte muntains. Yet his effrts paid ff, establishing supply partnerships with paint farmers while mastering traditinal techniques. His family jined this cultural missin — his wife preserves Sichuan schl guqin playing, while their sn studies music thery at university.
Tday, the family runs a guqin studi in Wuhan, hsting cultural gatherings and ffering public curses. “As a new-generatin guqin maker, my missin is t pass n this natinal treasure,” Wu says, shwing the spirit f cultural preservatin.
4. What des the underlined wrd “revelatin” in paragraph 2 mean?
A. businessman.B. Finding.C. Quality.D. Prblem.
5. What was the key event that deepened Wu’s cmmitment t guqin culture?
A. Finding special wd frm ld huses.B. Meeting his future wife wh plays guqin.
C. Participating in the restratin prject in 2010.D. Opening his wn guqin studi in Wuhan.
6. What challenge did Wu Yuquan face when cllecting natural paint?
A. Difficulty in finding paint farmers t cperate with.
B. Lack f traditinal techniques fr paint cllectin.
C. Severe allergic reactins in remte muntains.
D. Shrtage f perfect materials fr making paint.
7. Which f the fllwing best describes Wu Yuquan’s character?
A. Traditinal and cautius.B. Patient and persistent.
C. Business-minded.D. Gifted and shy.
【答案】4. B 5. C 6. C 7. B
C
Farming represents far mre than simply prducing fd—it serves as an essential fundatin f human sciety that cntinues t face numerus cmplex challenges in the mdern era. While we ften take it fr granted, agriculture remains critically imprtant t ur daily lives and ur future develpment.
First, it is essential t understand why farming maintains such fundamental imprtance. Mst significantly, it prvides the basic fd security that every sciety requires t survive and develp. Withut successful agricultural systems, cmmunities wuld struggle t feed their ppulatins. Ecnmically, farming creates emplyment pprtunities fr hundreds f millins f peple wrldwide, particularly in develping natins where it ften serves as the primary surce f incme. Additinally, numerus industries rely heavily n farming fr their raw materials. Beynd these practical benefits, farming plays a vital rle in preserving cultural heritage and traditins, maintaining rural lifestyles that have existed fr generatins.
Hwever, cntemprary agriculture struggles with serius difficulties that threaten its sustainability (可持续). One majr cncern invlves ppulatin changes, as increasing numbers f yung peple abandn rural areas t seek emplyment in urban centers. This trend results in an aging farmer ppulatin and risks the lss f traditinal farming knwledge. Meanwhile, farmers frequently encunter market instability, receiving unpredictable prices fr their prducts while facing rising csts fr necessary supplies.
Envirnmental pressures further cmplicate the situatin. Sil quality has becme prer in many regins due t intensive farming practices, while water shrtage has becme mre bvius in varius agricultural znes. Climate change intrduces additinal uncertainty thrugh mre frequent extreme weather events, including lng drughts and severe flds that regularly damage crps and threaten harvests. These intercnnected challenges cllectively endanger glbal fd security.
Addressing these issues requires emplying imprved farming methds that priritize envirnmental prtectin alngside prductivity. We must fcus n restring sil health and managing water resurces mre efficiently. Equally imprtant is establishing fair ecnmic cnditins that enable farmers t earn stable incmes. By prperly supprting agricultural cmmunities and prtecting ur vital natural resurces, we can ensure that farming cntinues t sustain humanity fr generatins t cme.
8. What is the main purpse f the secnd paragraph?
A. T intrduce new agricultural technlgies.
B. T discuss farming’s envirnmental impacts.
C. T demnstrate why farming is crucial t sciety.
D. T analyze reasns fr yuth migratin frm rural areas.
9. Accrding t the text, what represents a significant cntemprary challenge fr farmers?
A. Insufficient access t mdern technlgy.B. Yung peple relcating t urban areas.
C. Excessive use f chemical fertilizers.D. Inadequate internatinal supprt prgrams.
10. What is the authr’s attitude twards the future f farming?
A. cmpletely hpeless due t the many challenges.B. Wrried but believes slutins can be fund.
C. Mainly fcuses n its cultural imprtance.D. believes technlgy will slve all prblems.
11. What is the main purpse f the text?
A. T describe hw climate change is affecting different crps.
B. T cmpare traditinal farming methds with mdern appraches.
C. T persuade yung peple t return t the cuntryside fr farming.
D. T explain why agriculture remains essential while facing serius challenges.
【答案】8. C 9. B 10. B 11. D
D
Researchers at Shanghai’s Fudan University have achieved a majr engineering breakthrugh by creating the wrld’s first fully functinal tw-dimensinal (2D) flash memry chip. This innvatin successfully integrates an extremely fast 2D memry device with cnventinal silicn (硅)-based CMOS technlgy, bridging the gap between labratry research and practical applicatin in next-generatin electrnics. The achievement, dcumented in the famus jurnal Nature, represents a crucial step frward in semicnductr (半导体) technlgy that culd cmpletely transfrm hw we stre and prcess infrmatin in the digital age.
The newly develped chip demnstrates impressive technical capabilities, supprting 8-bit (位) instructin peratins and 32-bit high-speed multiple peratins at the same time while achieving a remarkable 94.3% memry cell yield. Mst significantly, its perating speed is higher than existing flash memry technlgies, ffering a ptential slutin t the grwing demands f artificial intelligence (AI) systems, where data access speed and pwer efficiency have becme critical limitatins.
The research team faced substantial challenges in limiting very thin 2D materials — just 1 — 3 atms (原子) thick — nt the rugh surfaces f cnventinal silicn circuits (电路). “This is like trying t cver an entire city f buildings with a single thin film (薄层) — the surface variatins make perfect cverage extremely difficult,” explained ne researcher. Their slutin invlved using naturally flexible 2D materials cmbined with a special integratin apprach, enabling stable atmic-scale cnnectins between the nvel materials and traditinal circuits while preventing damage t the delicate structure.
Lking frward, the team plans t establish a pilt (试点) prductin line with the gal f achieving megabyte-level (兆字节级别) integratin within three t five years. Industry experts are particularly ptimistic abut the cmmercial ptential f 2D strage devices, nting their superir perfrmance characteristics cmbined with relatively manageable manufacturing requirements. If successfully mass-prduced, this grundbreaking technlgy culd sn find applicatins in persnal cmputers, mbile devices, and advanced AI systems, ptentially transfrming high-speed infrmatin prcessing, while significantly imprving energy efficiency in mdern electrnic devices. This advancement nt nly represents technical prgress but als pens new pssibilities fr sustainable cmputing slutins.
12. Why is the new chip particularly imprtant fr AI applicatins?
A. It helps address speed and pwer cnsumptin issues.
B. It uses cheaper materials than existing technlgies.
C. It is smaller than cnventinal chips.
D. It requires less technical knwledge t prduce.
13. What des the authr want t shw by mentining “an entire city f buildings” in paragraph 3?
A. The cmplexity f mdern urban planning.
B. The challenge f cmbining thin 2D materials nt irregular surfaces.
C. The size f the research team invlved in the prject.
D. The appearance f the final chip design.
14. What can be inferred abut the future f 2D strage devices frm the text?
A. They will cmpletely replace silicn chips within five years.
B. They have cmmercial ptential due t their balanced benefits.
C. They are t expensive fr practical applicatins.
D. They are nly suitable fr large cmputer systems.
15. Which f the fllwing is the best title fr the text?
A. The Science Behind New 2D Materials
B. Hw AI Is Revlutinizing Cmputer Memry
C. Wrld’s First 2D Flash Chip: Frm Lab t Future Tech
D. The Challenges f Integrating 2D and Silicn Materials
【答案】12. A 13. B 14. B 15. C
第二节(共5小题;每小题2.5分，满分12.5分)
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
We ften think f teamwrk in terms f spken cmmunicatin. Hwever, nnverbal cmmunicatin plays an equally vital rle in creating an efficient team. ____16____
The fundatin f effective team bdy language is shared awareness. This needs t be aware f yur wn signals and thse f yur teammates. ____17____ Fr example, during a team meeting, if yu ntice a clleague leaning back with crssed arms while anther is passinately explaining an idea, it might signal disagreement r disengagement. Ntice this signal and respnd with eye cntact r a nd t invite them in. This nnverbal respnse can help make sure all vices are heard.
____18____ Watch a winning basketball team r a skilled surgical team; their mvements ften flw tgether naturally. They cpy each ther’s psitins and predict mves withut wrds. This matching f bdy language is a silent way f shwing that yu’re “in harmny”. Yu can encurage this by using pen psitin, matching the grup’s energy level, and ndding t shw yu understand thers when they speak.
Of curse, it’s imprtant t be aware f cultural differences in nnverbal cmmunicatin. A gesture f apprval in ne culture might be seen as rude in anther. ____19____ The key is t apprach these differences with curisity and respect rather than quick judgment, especially in diverse teams.
Ultimately, the gal isn’t t create a team that mves like perfectly matching rbts. ____20____ By paying attentin t this silent language, teams can slve cnflicts faster, build strnger trust, and create an envirnment where everyne feels safe t cntribute. This cnscius attentin t the unspken dance can turn a grup f individuals int a truly united team.
A. Team scial activities help build persnal cnnectins.
B. This means nticing small signals that yur teammates keep sending.
C. Matching bdy language is a pwerful sign f a united team.
D. Rather, develp a shared understanding fr better teamwrk.
E. When many peple talk tgether, it’s hard t hear each persn.
F. Similarly, cmfrtable speaking distance varies acrss cultures.
G. These unspken gestures and eye cntact build trust in ways that wrds smetimes cannt.
【答案】16. G 17. B 18. C 19. F 20. D
第三部分 语言运用(共两节，满分30分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题1分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
I never understd my grandmther’s deep lve fr her ld wden bx until the day she handed it t me. The bx, carved with delicate patterns, had accmpanied her thrugh sixty years f life. “Sme things take time t reveal their true ____21____,” she said sftly.
When I first pened the bx, I felt ____22____. It cntained nthing but brken clay pieces, faded phtgraphs, and sme yellwed letters. ____23____ my disappintment, Grandma simply smiled and said, “Patience, my child.”
Over the fllwing weeks, I ____24____ studied each item. The clay pieces, when ____25____ fitted tgether, frmed a beautiful vase her mther had made. The phtgraphs tld stries f ur family’s histry, while the letters ____26____ my grandfather’s lve during the war.
One rainy afternn, as I was carefully ____27____ the last piece f the vase, I suddenly understd. This wasn’t just a cllectin f ____28____ bjects; it was the stry f a life, patiently waiting t be ____29____.
The prcess taught me mre than just family histry. It taught me abut the ____30____ f patience and attentin. In ur fast-paced wrld, we ften ____31____ the beauty that requires time t discver. We expect instant results and immediate understanding, ____32____ sme treasures nly reveal themselves t thse willing t wait.
Nw, when I feel ____33____ r frustrated by life’s challenges, I remember that wden bx. I remember that sme understanding cannt be ____34____; it must be earned thrugh patient explratin. And like my grandmther’s wisdm, the mst valuable lessns ften cme ____35____, wrapped in simplicity and waiting fr the right mment t be discvered.
21. A. valueB. purpseC. secretD. rigin
22. A. excitedB. disappintedC. curiusD. amazed
23. A. NticingB. ShwingC. HidingD. Expressing
24. A. carelesslyB. nervuslyC. patientlyD. ptentially
25. A. cnstantlyB. perfectlyC. finallyD. prperly
26. A. studiedB. revealedC. createdD. discussed
27. A. cleaningB. paintingC. placingD. hlding
28. A. expensiveB. ancientC. rdinaryD. rare
29. A. discveredB. createdC. changedD. analyzed
30. A. lessnB. cstC. pwerD. result
31. A. frgetB. missC. seeD. destry
32. A. whileB. becauseC. unlessD. thugh
33. A. pleasedB. lstC. hurtD. afraid
34. A. taughtB. rushedC. bughtD. explained
35. A. quietlyB. bviuslyC. directlyD. frequently
【答案】21. A 22. B 23. A 24. C 25. D 26. B 27. C 28. C 29. A 30. C 31. B 32. A 33. B 34. B 35. A
第二节(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。
In tday’s fast-paced wrld, learning t manage stress is essential fr everyne, ____36____ (especial) students. When facing challenges like exams, it is natural t feel anxius. Hwever, effective ____37____ (strategy) can help us cpe better.
Experts suggest that regular exercise is ne f the best ways t reduce stress. They argue that sme frms f physical activities shuld ____38____ (include) in ur daily rutine. A healthy lifestyle, ____39____ (cmprise) f balanced nutritin and adequate sleep, frms the fundatin f mental well-being.
____40____ (ensure) ur emtinal security, it is equally imprtant t share ur feelings with friends r family. Scial supprt acts as a prtective buffer, ____41____ (make) us tugher. Mrever, develping a hbby, such as reading r painting, can prvide a much-needed break and bring jy.
If stress becmes verwhelming and starts affecting daily life, ____42____ is abslutely crucial t seek timely prfessinal help. Many schls nw ffer cunseling services, ____43____ have prven t be highly effective in prviding supprt. Remember, taking care f ur mental health is nt a sign f weakness ____44____ a demnstratin f strength and self-awareness.
By adpting and practicing these appraches, we can equip urselves ____45____ valuable tls t navigate life’s inevitable ups and dwns mre successfully.
【答案】36. especially
37. strategies
38. be included
39. cmprised
40. T ensure
41. making 42. it
43. which 44. but
45. with
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
46. 假定你是李华，你校计划举办校园文化节。请给校长写一封信，建议增加一个“科技与传统对话”的展览板块。
内容包括：
1. 说明设立该板块的意义;
2. 提出具体展览设想。
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。
Dear Principal,
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yurs sincerely,
Li Hua
【答案】Dear Principal,
I’m writing t prpse an innvative sectin fr ur upcming schl culture festival: “Dialgue between Technlgy and Traditin”.
This sectin wuld significantly enhance ur festival by making traditinal culture mre engaging and accessible t ur generatin, which perfectly demnstrates hw technlgy can breathe new life int ur heritage. Specifically, I suggest setting up interactive areas where students can experience traditinal arts thrugh VR and use 3D printers t recreate ancient artifacts. Additinally, we culd design an app that intrduces the histry behind cultural relics.
Thank yu fr cnsidering my suggestin.
Yurs sincerely,
Li Hua
第二节(满分25分)
47. 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。
The ld pht n the shelf shwed a yung girl with a bright smile, her arms wrapped arund a beautiful German shepherd. That girl was me, and the dg was my childhd her, Max. Fr twelve years, he was my shadw, my prtectr, and my best friend. After he passed away, the pain was s deep that I prmised myself: I will never have a dg again. N dg culd ever take his place.
Fifteen years later, my wrk as an architect tk me t a faraway village. It was there I first saw him — a very thin, injured German shepherd, hiding in fear under the ruins f an ld temple. His fur was dirty and messy, and ne f his back legs culdn’t mve prperly. Our eyes met, and smething in his lk — a mix f pain and pride — tuched my heart. It reminded me f Max’s spirit, yet this dg seemed cmpletely brken.
Even thugh I had prmised nt t have anther dg, I culdn’t leave him there. I named him Atlas. The first few weeks were difficult. He wuld eat the fd I gave him, but always mved away when I tried t tuch him. His distrust felt like a strng wall between us. I began t questin my chice, thinking maybe I was just trying t find anther Max.
One strmy night, the wind blew wildly, and lud thunder shk the huse. I was wrking when a sudden nise frm Atlas’s rm made me run t check. I fund him shaking badly, stuck in a crner, his eyes full f fear. The prud dg was gne, replaced by this scared and helpless animal.
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Withut thinking, I knelt dwn and began t speak t him in a sft, steady vice.
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Frm that night n, a slight shift ccurred between us.
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Withut thinking, I knelt dwn and began t speak t him in a sft, steady vice. I tld him he was safe, that the strm culdn’t hurt him, and I wuld nt leave him. My calm tne cmfrted him a little. As I gently reached ut, he initially mved away but then slwly leaned his head against my hand. His wet nse nudged my hand — this simple gesture meant he finally trusted me. We sat tgether until the strm passed, and he gradually calmed dwn under my gentle pats.
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