Pretest November Intermediate 1 Reading 17
INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES
Read the instructions for each part of the paper carefully. Answer all the questions in Reading Parts 1 – 5.
Questions 1 – 35 carry one mark.
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Questions 1-5Look at the text in each question. What does it say? Mark the correct letter A, B or C.
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Questions 6-10The people below all want to hire somewhere for a party or event.On the next page there are descriptions of eight places to hire.Decide which place would be the most suitable for the following people.For questions 6-10, write the correct letter (A-H).
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Questions 11 – 20 Look at the sentences about a hot-air baloon festival. Read the text to decide if each sentence is correct or incorrect. If it is correct, choose A. If it is not correct, choose B.
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Questions 21 - 25Read the text and the questions below. For each question, mark the correct letter A, B, C or D.
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Questions 26 - 35Read the text below and choose the correct word for each space. For each question, mark the correct letter A, B, C or D.
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Write your text here
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Tony wants Elsa to ....
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Ask her for a week's holiday starting tomorrow.
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Find out if she can have time off next month.
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Go away with him next week for a month.
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B. Find out if she can have time off next month.Explanation
Tony wants Elsa to find out if she can have time off next month. This suggests that Tony is planning something for next month and wants to ensure Elsa's availability. He is not asking her for a week's holiday starting tomorrow or to go away with him next week for a month, which indicates that his intention is not related to immediate plans.Rate this question:
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What does the text say?
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Ring and tell us if you are satisfied with the service we have delivered.
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Telephone us if arrangements for collecting goods are not satisfactory.
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Call us to take the goods back if you are not satisfied with them.
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C. Call us to take the goods back if you are not satisfied with them.Explanation
The text states that if the customer is not satisfied with the goods, they should call the company to have the goods returned.Rate this question:
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What does the text say?
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Ruth has kept to her plan despite the change in the weather.
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Ruth may not visit the coast if the bad weather continues.
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Ruth intends to leave the mountains early to visit the coast.
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B. Ruth may not visit the coast if the bad weather continues.Explanation
The text states that Ruth has stuck to her plan despite the weather changing. This suggests that she is determined to follow her plan, but it also implies that there is a possibility that she may not visit the coast if the bad weather persists.Rate this question:
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What does the text say?
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Remove this food from the container before placing in a microwave oven.
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It is advisable to use a suitable container for cooking this food.
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You should avoid putting this food in a microwave oven.
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C. You should avoid putting this food in a microwave oven.Explanation
The text advises against putting this food in a microwave oven. It suggests removing the food from the container before placing it in the microwave. The statement implies that the food may not be safe to heat in a microwave or that it may cause damage to the container or the oven. Therefore, it is best to avoid putting this food in a microwave oven altogether.Rate this question:
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What does the text say?
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You will have to pay more to borrow DVDs after 1st January.
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Please return all borrowed DVDs before 1st January.
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There will be additional DVDs to borrow from 1st January.
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A. You will have to pay more to borrow DVDs after 1st January.Explanation
The text states that after 1st January, there will be an increase in the cost of borrowing DVDs. This implies that borrowers will need to pay a higher fee to borrow DVDs starting from that date.Rate this question:
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Jessica is arranging her boss retirement party. She is looking for somewhere in the town centre that can provide a traditional evening meal for around 100 guests.
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F, f - 22.
Amelia is organising her 18th birthday party for 80 friends. She loves to dance and sing along to her favourite tunes. She wants to offer drinks and snacks rather than a sit-down meal.
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A, aExplanation
The given answer "A, a" does not provide any specific information or explanation. It is unclear what "A" and "a" refer to in the context of the question. Therefore, it is not possible to provide a meaningful explanation for this answer.Rate this question:
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James and Amanda need somewhere to hold their wedding party. They want to be able to take photos outdoors. Most of their 100 guests are coming by car and some will need overnight accommodation.
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G, g - 24.
Jens wants to thank his staff of six by taking them out for a day in the countryside. He wants somewhere where they can do lots of fun activities and have a meal.
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D, d - 25.
Sophie is organising her company's annual two-day conference. Several meeting rooms are required, one of them must be able to hold 200 people. They will all need to stay one night.
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B, bExplanation
The answer B, b suggests that Sophie needs multiple meeting rooms for her company's annual conference, and one of them must have a capacity of 200 people. Additionally, all the attendees will need to stay overnight.Rate this question:
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The Albuquerque Balloon Festival lasts over a week.
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A
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B
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A. AExplanation
The correct answer is A because it provides information about the duration of the Albuquerque Balloon Festival, stating that it lasts over a week. This answer choice directly addresses the given statement and provides a clear and concise explanation.Rate this question:
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The first festival took place at the opening of the local radio station.
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B
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The pilots use hand signals to communicate with each other.
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B
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The 'balloon glow' happens before sunrise and after sunset.
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A
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B
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A. AExplanation
The statement explains that the 'balloon glow' occurs before sunrise and after sunset. This means that the event takes place during the twilight hours when the sun is below the horizon, creating a beautiful spectacle of illuminated balloons against the dark sky. The answer choice A aligns with this explanation as it states that the 'balloon glow' happens during these specific time periods.Rate this question:
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Members of the public are forbidden to enter the balloon take-off area.
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A
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B
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B. BExplanation
The correct answer is B because it is implied that the balloon take-off area is off-limits to the public. The use of the word "forbidden" indicates that it is not allowed for members of the public to enter the area.Rate this question:
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Some advertising balloons join in the festival.
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A
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B
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You can take a balloon ride to the top of the nearby mountains.
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You can watch a firework show every evening of the festival.
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B. B -
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The geography of the area around Albuquerque makes it particularly suitable for ballooning.
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B
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A. AExplanation
The given statement suggests that the geography of the area around Albuquerque is well-suited for ballooning. This implies that the geographical features such as wind patterns, open spaces, and favorable weather conditions in Albuquerque are conducive to the activity of ballooning. Therefore, option A, which states that the geography of the area makes it suitable for ballooning, is the correct answer.Rate this question:
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Visitors should be prepared for a range of temperatures.
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A
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B
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A. AExplanation
The statement suggests that visitors should come prepared for different temperature conditions. This implies that the temperature can vary and may be unpredictable. It is important for visitors to anticipate and pack accordingly for both hot and cold weather, ensuring they are comfortable throughout their visit.Rate this question:
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What is the writer trying to do in this text?
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Encourage fashion designers to make better business plans
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Compare a job in fashion with other choices of career
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Give details of recent changes in the fashion industry
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Explain how a woman set up a fashion business
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D. Explain how a woman set up a fashion businessExplanation
The writer is trying to explain how a woman set up a fashion business. The text likely provides details and steps on how the woman successfully established her fashion business, including any challenges she faced and strategies she used. The focus is on the process and journey of setting up a fashion business, rather than encouraging fashion designers to make better business plans, comparing fashion careers with other choices, or discussing recent changes in the fashion industry.Rate this question:
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What does the reader learn about Kal's parents?
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They wanted Kal to help them run the family business.
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They did not realise that Kal wanted to work in fashion.
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They insisted Kal should continue with her job in advertising.
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They did not think Kal worked hard enough at university.
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B. They did not realise that Kal wanted to work in fashion.Explanation
The reader learns that Kal's parents did not realize that she wanted to work in fashion. This suggests that there was a lack of communication or understanding between Kal and her parents regarding her career aspirations. It implies that Kal's parents had different expectations for her, possibly wanting her to help run the family business or continue with her job in advertising. However, they were unaware of her true passion for the fashion industry.Rate this question:
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Kal decided to borrow £20,000 when
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All her clothes in the London shop were sold.
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Her friend asked her to make clothes for them.
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She lost her job at the advertising agency.
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The fashion industry was in a period of growth.
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A. All her clothes in the London shop were sold.Explanation
The correct answer is "all her clothes in the London shop were sold." This suggests that Kal decided to borrow £20,000 after selling all her clothes in the London shop. This implies that she needed the money to cover expenses or invest in something else after selling her clothes.Rate this question:
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What does Kal say about her career?
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She plans to open more stores.
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She believs that she deserves her success.
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She particularly enjoys designing for famous people.
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She expects more people to buy her clothes after the award.
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B. She believs that she deserves her success.Explanation
Kal believes that she deserves her success. This suggests that she has a strong sense of self-worth and confidence in her abilities. She likely believes that her hard work, talent, and dedication have contributed to her achievements in her career. This statement implies that Kal does not attribute her success to luck or external factors, but rather to her own skills and efforts.Rate this question:
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What might Kal say now about her career?
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A
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B
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D
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C. C -
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Therefore
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Ever
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Also
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Still
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D. StillExplanation
The word "still" is used to indicate that something is continuing to happen or exist, despite a previous action or situation. It implies that there has been no change or interruption. In the given context, "still" could be used to emphasize the continuation of a particular state or action.Rate this question:
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By
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Of
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Within
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For
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B. OfExplanation
The word "of" is used to indicate a relationship or belonging. It is commonly used to show possession, origin, or composition. In this context, "of" suggests that something belongs to or is associated with the subject.Rate this question:
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Even
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However
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Already
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Yet
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A. EvenExplanation
"Even" is used to emphasize a surprising or unexpected result. It can be used to contrast two ideas or to show that something is more extreme than expected. It is often used in sentences to introduce a surprising fact or to emphasize a point. In this case, "even" is the correct answer because it is the only word that fits the context and adds emphasis to the sentence.Rate this question:
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Supported
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Recognised
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Recommended
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Agreed
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C. RecommendedExplanation
The word "recommended" suggests that there is a suggestion or advice given to someone to do or use something. In this context, it implies that there is a suggestion or advice given regarding a particular action or choice. The other options, "supported," "recognized," and "agreed," do not convey the same meaning of giving a suggestion or advice. Therefore, "recommended" is the most suitable word in this context.Rate this question:
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Given
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Offered
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Provided
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Delivered
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C. ProvidedExplanation
The word "provided" means to supply or give something, usually in response to a request or need. It suggests that something has been given or made available to fulfill a requirement or condition. In this context, "provided" is the most suitable word as it implies that something has been given or supplied to meet a particular need or demand.Rate this question:
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These
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Those
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They
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Them
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D. ThemExplanation
The correct answer is "them". The word "them" is used as the object of a sentence, typically referring to a group of people or things that have already been mentioned or are known. It is the appropriate pronoun to use in this context to refer to a previously mentioned group or individuals.Rate this question:
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Suitable
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Convenient
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Acceptable
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Satisfactory
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A. SuitableExplanation
The word "suitable" means appropriate or fitting for a particular purpose or situation. It implies that something is suitable if it meets the required standards or criteria. In this context, "suitable" suggests that the given option is the most appropriate or fitting choice among the given alternatives.Rate this question:
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Although
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Because
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So
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While
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B. BecauseExplanation
The correct answer is "because". This conjunction is used to indicate a cause-and-effect relationship between two clauses. It explains the reason or justification for something happening or being true.Rate this question:
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Other
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Any
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Each
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Another
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C. EachExplanation
The word "each" is used to refer to every individual or item in a group separately. It implies that something is being considered individually or one by one. In contrast, "other" refers to something different or additional, "any" refers to one or more of a group without specifying which ones, and "another" refers to one more of the same kind. Therefore, "each" is the correct answer as it best fits the context of the given options.Rate this question:
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Brings
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Puts
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Fetches
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Takes
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