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高三开学检测模拟考试英语试题（2026.08.25）
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段录音。每段录音后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段录音后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段录音播放两遍。
1. Who is the woman probably talking to
A. A police officer. B. A bus driver. C. A store clerk.
2. How long is the park open on Saturdays
A. 9 hours. B. 10 hours. C. 13 hours.
3. What is the result of the match
A. 2:0. B. 2:2. C. 2:4.
4. What do the speakers plan to do
A. Raise money for the kids. B. Build houses for the homeless.
C. Donate supplies to the stricken area.
5. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. A painting. B. The gallery staff. C. An artist.
第二节 （共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）
听下面5段录音。每段录音后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段录音前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，每小题都有5秒钟的作答时间。每段录音播放两遍。
听下面的录音，回答第6和第7小题。
6. What does the woman want to do
A. Make new friends. B. Polish her speech. C. Overcome her nervousness.
7. How did David benefit from joining the club
A. It helped build his confidence. B. It enhanced his school grades.
C. It enabled him to brave dangers.
听下面的录音，回答第8-10小题。
8. What does Alison dislike doing
A. Meeting people. B. Filing documents. C. Answering the phone.
9. What does the man advise Alison to do
A. Go into business. B. Find a part-time job. C. Further her education.
10. What does the man offer to do for Alison
A. Help improve her study. B. Send her to university. C. Get her some information.
听下面的录音，回答第11-13小题。
11. What is the woman doing
A. Giving a lecture. B. Hosting a program. C. Chairing a meeting.
12. What inspired Robert to become an astronomer
A. His experiences in big cities. B. His parents’ encouragement.
C. His fascination with the stars.
13. Why does Robert put forward the suggestion
A. To reduce light pollution. B. To cut energy consumption.
C. To make the ground more visible.
听下面的录音，回答第14-16小题。
14. What happened to Emily this morning
A. She had a car accident. B. She was stuck in traffic. C. She got lost on the way.
15. Where did Emily start her school education
A. In a village. B. In a town. C. In a city.
16. What did Emily major in
A. Music. B. Law. C. Literature.
听下面的录音，回答第17-20小题。
17. Where did the speaker volunteer during her gap year
A. At a national park. B. At a diving center. C. At a school.
18. How did the speaker mostly contact her family
A. By writing letters. B. By posting blogs. C. By making phone calls.
19. What was the speaker’s unexpected challenge
A. The language. B. The food. C. The weather.
20. What does the speaker think of taking a gap year
A. Rewarding. B. Comfortable. C. Enjoyable.
第二部分 阅读理解
A
This April, OptiSolex has announced the launch of its new portable SolarBag kit, which is designed to change how people use solar energy. The OptiSolex 400W Portable SolarBag Kit is a ground-breaking technology for those exploring out to campsites or spending hours outdoors. Some outstanding features of this kit include:
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Most products that embody the value that OptiSolex is offering are expensive. However, this new innovation is not only helpful but also affordable. Priced at $799, the kit includes the SolarBag, SolexBrick S1 controller, and setup parts. An early bird discount of $300 each is available. Besides, OptiSolex provides a 3-year guarantee for the SolarBag and a 10-year guarantee for the SolexBrick Sl controller, ensuring its durability.
With its combination of power, portability, and affordability, the OptiSolex 400W Portable SolarBag Kit sets a new standard in portable solar energy solutions, providing a reliable and sustainable energy option for users.
21. Why did OptiSolex develop the new 400W Portable SolarBag Kit
A. To promote industrial solar use. B. To meet outdoor users’ energy need.
C. To cut costs for outdoor enthusiasts. D. To compete with power bank providers.
22. Which is the feature of the kit
A. One Charging Port. B. Single-style Carrying. C. Lightweight Construction.
D. The highest efficiency.
23. What is the price of the kit during the early bird offer
A. $799. B. $300. C. $399. D. $499.
B
Throwing oneself in native plants may not seem like a recipe for success as a social media influencer. But meet Kyle Lybarger.
It all started with what Lybarger now recognizes as a terrible mistake. About a decade ago, he was managing a private forest where the owner let him hunt. The land included an open area, where he decided to plant food for wildlife. He sprayed (喷洒) it with herbicide (除草剂), put down seeds and cut down some trees to let in more light. In the dry, shallow soil, the seeds didn’t take. But around the edges of the area, where he hadn’t sprayed or seeded, the additional sunlight released a beautiful surprise. “I came back up the next summer and it was just like color everywhere, really crazy-looking plants,” says Lybarger. “I feel like I should know what this plant is.”
After he posted photos of the flowers on Facebook, an expert pointed out some rare and endangered species. Lybarger realized that he had killed off an area with a wild seed bank of countless species that were ideal for attracting wildlife, all in order to plant two or three species that weren’t part of the native ecosystem.
Lybarger, a forester by training, found a mission: to save these native species. In a state where more than 90% of the land is privately owned, that has meant knocking on doors to speak with landowners who are unknowing hosts to rare plants. One morning last spring found Lybarger chatting with Pat Eaton, who has a spot of endangered glade cress growing on her family’s property. A few miles away, Lybarger pointed out another endangered species that his social media followers had been instrumental in protecting.
Lybarger thinks his biggest contribution comes through education on social media, influencing people to grow the native plants that best support declining pollinators (传粉昆虫) and other insects. “One person, one yard, one-tenth of an acre can make a bigger difference than you think,” he says.
24. What was Lybarger’s mistake
A. He mixed seeds up. B. He removed the soil.
C. He posted photos online. D. He killed native species.
25. Why did Lybarger visit landowners
A. To purchase their properties. B. To protect private land plants.
C. To teach planting skills. D. To seek hunting permission.
26. What does Lybarger do through social media
A. Keep track of his daily work. B. Build up his reputation.
C. Educate people about local plants. D. Offer professional training.
27. What is the text about
A. A forester’s mission shift. B. A herbicide spraying method.
C. Endangered plant species. D. Tips for becoming an influencer.
C
The 21st century has created a whole range of new types of professionals that we have never had before — or if not quite new, at least newly repackaged. The world has always had influential people, for instance, but only now do we have “Influencer”. Similarly, the corporate world has certainly known its fair share of disruption, yet it is only in the last couple of decades that the “Disruptor” has become a recognisable figure in the way we talk about big business.
In an earlier era, the Disruptor would have been called an Innovator. Yet while an Innovator creates something new, the Disruptor is defined as much by what they destroy as by what they create. The Disruptor forces change; the clean-up is somebody else’s problem. It’s an attitude best summed up as “Move fast and break things.”
Back in 1929, G. K. Chesterton identified the core problem with moving fast and breaking things through a thought experiment. Imagine there is a fence along a road. Suppose it’s been there a long time, and was put there for some purpose. But that purpose is lost over time. To us, now, the fence seems to be nothing but an impediment. Why not remove it
When faced with such a fence, Chesterton thinks the fact that we can’t see the point of the fence is why we should not tear it down. Some fences keep foxes out of henhouses, for instance. If you think you can do without the fence because you’ve never seen a fox, consider if the existence of the fence is precisely why you’ve never seen one.
Importantly, Chesterton is not saying that things can never be reformed. His is a preventive principle rather than an outright prohibition. We could rephrase it like this: understand the wisdom in past decisions before you reject them. If we’re too impetuous, we can end up tearing out things we don’t yet realise we rely upon. But uncritical devotion to the “way things are done” can also deny us the possibility of better days.
What is required, then, is not the fearlessness of the Disruptor, but the humility (谦卑) to stop and ask questions and to know that our own perspective is neither unique nor comprehensive. Disruption can be a force for good. It can also just leave a big mess. We need the ability to work out which messes are worth avoiding — because however impressively fast you move, some things can’t be easily unbroken.
28. Regarding Chesterton’s principle, the author is .
A. supportive B. doubtful C. conflicted D. disappointed
29. What does the word “impetuous” underlined in Paragraph 5 most probably mean
A. Short-sighted. B. Narrow-minded. C. Hot-headed. D. Old-fashioned.
30. What can we infer from this passage about the Disruptor
A. They may clear up other people’s mess.
B. They are in favour of the preventive principle.
C. They preserve more traditions than they break.
D. They may create more problems than they solve.
31. What does the author intend to tell us
A. Humility should be a driving force for human progress.
B. Innovation should move forward the wheel of tradition.
C. Reform should draw from the wellspring of past wisdom.
D. Disruption should be given priority in social development.
D
On November 4, 2025, the astronauts aboard the Tiangong space station spotted cracks (裂缝) on their return capsule’s viewport window. Suspecting that they were caused by tiny pieces of space debris (残骸), the ground team soon carried out analyses and experiments, and finally decided that they posed safety risks and delayed the return. On November 14, the crew safely landed on Earth aboard the Shenzhou XXI spacecraft, completing an extended 204-day mission.
Space debris, also known as orbital debris, includes non-functioning satellites, defunct rockets, and broken pieces from collisions (碰撞) or explosions. This junk poses a severe risk because even small pieces, when moving at orbital speeds, carry enough energy to disable a spacecraft or destroy a satellite. The problem has worsened in recent years due to the rise of large satellite constellations (星座). Each new satellite increases the chance of collisions, leading to the generation of more debris — an effect known as the Kessler Syndrome, first proposed by NASA scientist Donald Kessler in 1978.
The Tiangong incident is not an uncommon case. In 2021, a piece of debris from a 2007 anti-satellite test narrowly missed the International Space Station, forcing its crew to take shelter in their docked (停泊的) spacecraft. “We’re entering a phase where space operations are becoming increasingly risky,” says Holger Krag, head of the European Space Agency’s Space Safety Programme.
Several solutions have been put forward to tackle the debris problem. These include active debris removal missions, which use robots or nets to capture and deorbit junk; designing satellites to be more easily deorbited at the end of their missions; and carrying out stricter international regulations on space activities. However, these measures face significant technical, financial, and political challenges.
The Tiangong astronauts returned safely to Earth, but their experience serves as a wake-up call. As more countries and private companies venture into space, the need for a comprehensive, global approach to space debris management has never been more urgent. Without action, the very orbits that enable modern life — from GPS navigation to weather forecasting — could become too dangerous to use.
32. What can be learned about the incident in Paragraph 1
A. It was first found by the ground team. B. It led to the failure of the space mission.
C. It caused the delay of the astronauts’ return. D. It was proved to be caused by space debris.
33. How does Holger Krag feel about the present space operation
A. Optimistic. B. Indifferent. C. Concerned. D. Desperate.
34. What can be inferred from the last paragraph about the debris problem
A. Developed countries should be accountable for the problem.
B. Effective measures have been taken to tackle the problem.
C. Humans will be incapable of navigating ways by using GPS.
D. Orbits used for critical services may face increasing risks.
35. What might the author continue talking about
A. How astronauts return to earth safely.
B. How to manage space debris effectively.
C. Some other crises caused by space debris.
D. Some threats facing us related to space safety.
第三部分 语言知识运用
第一节 七选五
It happens from time to time that after a whole morning of studying, you are tired in the afternoon. It is then that you may want to eat something sweet, perhaps a sweet drink or a chocolate bar to lift your mood. 36
But a study suggests that sugar can make you feel worse rather than lift your mood. The German and UK researchers collected data from 31 studies involving nearly 1,300 adults. 37 Those emotions include anger, alertness, depression and tiredness. They found that people who have too much sugar become more tired and less alert within an hour, and that these feelings become more intense over time.
According to researchers, when people take in sugar, their blood sugar levels rise rapidly, leading to a burst of energy and a short “feel good” period. However, as they begin to digest the sugar, their blood sugar levels decrease quickly, leading to a bad feeling. 38 As with caffeine, this prevents the body from relaxing, leaving people being tired and less alert.
39 According to WHO, it is healthy to have the sugars found naturally in fruit, vegetables and milk, so long as they make up less than 5 percent of our daily total energy intake.
So the next time you feel tired and can’t concentrate on study and work, perhaps you should think twice before you bite into a chocolate bar. There are still other ways to relieve tiredness. 40
A. Maybe a little exercise at midday is a better idea.
B. So cutting sweet food out of the diet is a good choice.
C. They studied the effect of sugar on some aspects of mood.
D. After all, it’s believed that a “sugar rush” gives you energy.
E. Sugar in any form is not necessarily good for the human body.
F. But the result of the study doesn’t mean giving up sweet food altogether.
G. To remain on a “high”, people may eat more sugar until they become addicted to it.
第二节 完形填空
I’m the only one here eating gelato (意式冰淇淋) alone. The small shop is near Rome’s grandest site, the Colosseum, which explains why, on a sunny Tuesday evening, the cobblestone square is 41 with chatty people socializing as I lean against a wall.
I’m not 42 , though. In fact, I feel a 43 lifting from my shoulders, for it’s one of the first days in eight months — since I gave birth to my first child — that I’ve been guided by my own 44 .
Despite its growing popularity, solo travel has never really 45 me. I enjoy having a 46 during mealtimes and someone who will share the burden of staying unlost. But in my New Mom Era, I 47 solitude (独处). Being a mother means being 48 in demand — emotionally and physically. So when the 49 arose to travel to Rome for work for four days, I booked my ticket.
As I 50 the flower-scented streets, what I found was a gentle peace. I kept my Wi-Fi off while I was out, choosing to follow my 51 instead of a map. I 52 unexpected little surprises all the way. As evening fell for dinner, I chose a dinner spot in the Campo Marzio district based on what food looked the best and not on whether the restaurant had high chairs.
The trip was truly worth it. The distance gave me the physical space I needed to 53 with the other side of myself — 54 and more curious while also allowing me to see the joys of my new life without a mist of stress 55 its beauty.
41.A. dotted B. filled C. covered D. impressed
42.A. happy B. interested C. lonely D. isolated
43.A. weight B. concern C. spirit D. shadow
44.A. ambitions B. desires C. professions D. dreams
45.A. occurred to B. applied to C. appealed to D. related to
46.A. stranger B. companion C. relative D. contact
47.A. long for B. complain about C. care about D. prepare for
48.A. briefly B. temporarily C. constantly D. instantly
49.A. requirement B. request C. opportunity D. appointment
50.A. wandered B. revisited C. lined D. recognized
51.A. heart B. guide C. practice D. dream
52.A. avoided B. embraced C. acknowledged D. loaded
53.A. side B. agree C. communicate D. reconnect
54.A. healthier B. shyer C. smarter D. calmer
55.A. destroying B. clouding C. polishing D. highlighting
第三节 语法填空
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。
Math and literature are probably two of the subjects that bring students headaches. However, scientists wonder 56 the beauty of math can be found in literary works. Once Upon a Prime: The Wondrous Connections between Mathematics and Literature, a book 57 (publish) recently by UK mathematician Sarah Hart, presents some interesting thoughts about “three”. She argues that the beauty of this number is indeed evident in many works of western literature and languages in general.
“Three” is the minimum number 58 which a two-dimensional shape can be defined. For example, three sticks can create a triangle, a stable structure. Many common phrases are in three words, such as “ready, set, go”. In stories, there are usually three main characters, such as Harry, Ron and Hermione in the Harry Potter series. For a series of novels, there are usually three books rather than four, according to Hart.
Why is it always the third son who 59 (behave) differently from his two older brothers, thus 60 (win) the princess “The reason for this,” Hart explains, “is obvious. We require two 61 (repeat) to get to know the pattern, so that the breaking of the pattern in the third character can surprise or amuse us.”
Similarly, another study by researchers at the University of Vermont also connected math and storytelling. They analyzed more than 1,300 fiction books and arranged for 10,000 words from the books 62 (rate) by 50 participants on a happiness scale of 1 to 9. Then the ratings 63 (categorize) into different graphs, which showed how the readers’ emotions changed while reading. It turned out that each story fit 64 (perfect) into one of six basic graphs, a mathematical pattern.
“The idea 65 one would have to choose between mathematics and literature is something of a tragedy,” Hart says, “The two fields are fundamentally linked”.
第四部分 写作
第一节 书信写作
66. 假设你是红星中学高三学生李华。你们学校上个月开展了“当运动遇见AI”(When Sports Meet AI)的主题活动，你的外国好友Jim对此很感兴趣，发来邮件询问有关情况。请你用英文给他回复，内容包括：1. 活动内容；2. 你的收获。
注意： 1. 词数80左右；2. 开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。
Dear Jim,
I’m thrilled to receive your email asking about our school’s “When Sports Meet AI” event held last month.
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Li Hua
第二节 读后续写
67. 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。
Tom, a hard-working junior high school student, was buried in thick review books and exercise papers all day long. Faced with endless daily tests and heavy learning tasks, he spared no effort to make progress step by step. Every day, he devoted himself fully to his studies, hoping to lay a solid foundation for his future studies. For him, every moment of study was precious, and a peaceful, undisturbed learning environment was essential to efficient revision.
However, an unexpected trouble came to him. A flock of birds built their nests in the tall old tree just outside his classroom window. From early morning till sunset, the birds kept singing loudly and non-stop. The sharp and continuous chirping cut through the quiet classroom again and again, easily breaking his train of thought. Whenever he tried to memorize key knowledge or focus on difficult exercises, the noisy sounds would distract him at once. Gradually, he grew restless and frustrated.
As the monthly exam approached, his stress built up day by day. One tired evening, after wasting plenty of time and failing to finish his homework smoothly because of the noise, he could no longer hold back his annoyance. He took up his pen and wrote a heartfelt letter to the principal (校长), earnestly requesting the school to clear away the bird nests so that students could study in peace.
He mailed the letter with mixed feelings, not sure whether his request would be approved. In the following days, he waited anxiously, still troubled by the bird songs and unable to settle down. He tried hard to ignore the noise, yet his anger never faded away. He even felt a little disappointed, worrying that no one would notice his trouble.
注意: (1)续写词数应为150个左右; (2)请按照如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Several days later, the principal invited him for a walk.
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Moved and enlightened, Tom followed the principal’s advice.
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参考答案
听力：
1.B 2.C 3.B 4.C 5.A 6.A 7.A 8.B 9.C 10.C 11.B 12.C 13.A 14.B 15.A 16.C 17.B 18.B 19.C 20.A
阅读A：21 B 22 C 23 D
阅读B：24 D 25 B 26 C 27 A
阅读C：28 A 29 C 30 D 31 C
阅读D：32 C 33 C 34 D 35 B
七选五：36 D 37 C 38 G 39 F 40 A
完形填空：41 B 42 C 43 A 44 B 45 C 46 B 47 A 48 C 49 C 50 A 51 A 52 B 53 D 54 D 55 B
语法填空：56 whether 57 published 58 with 59 behaves 60 winning 61 repetitions 62 to be rated 63 were categorized 64 perfectly 65 that
66 书信范文
Dear Jim,
I’m thrilled to receive your email asking about our school’s “When Sports Meet AI” event held last month.
We took part in many interesting activities. With AI devices, we could analyse our movements in different sports and get professional advice to improve our skills. We also watched lectures about how AI helps athletes train scientifically.
I benefited a lot from the activity. I realized AI can be a helpful partner in sports and it greatly aroused my interest in technology.
Yours,
Li Hua
67 读后续写范文
Several days later, the principal invited him for a walk. They wandered under the big tree outside the classroom. The principal pointed at the singing birds and told Tom that noise was everywhere in life and perfect silence never existed. True self-discipline meant keeping inner peace instead of removing all outside disturbances. He suggested Tom try to focus on his study with the birds singing nearby and learn to tolerate natural sounds.
Moved and enlightened, Tom followed the principal’s advice. At first, he still got distracted sometimes. Gradually, he learned to concentrate on his textbooks regardless of the chirping. He even began to feel the birdsong was a soft background sound. He understood that we should learn to adjust our mindset rather than blame the environment.
听力原文
1.
W: Oh, I can’t find any change. I might still have my old travel card in my wallet somewhere.
M: Don’t worry, madam, just have a seat while you look for it. There are other people trying to get on.
2.
M: Hello, Aqua Park, can I help you
W: Yes please. I’d like some information. Are you open on Saturdays
M: We’re open every day from nine in the morning until six in the afternoon, but on Saturdays we close four hours later.
3.
W: Did you go to watch the match yesterday
M: Of course. What a game! Barcelona led two to zero in the first half, but Real Madrid caught up, two goals each in the end.
W: Wow, so exciting.
4.
M: Did you know that earthquake in the south Many people lost their homes.
W: Yes, and I saw kids crying on TV. Maybe we could make a donation.
M: I agree. Let’s figure out what items are most needed right now.
5.
W: What is it What does the painter want to express
M: The staff in this gallery must have put it upside down. No wonder we can’t understand it.
W: Oh, you’re right, the artist’s name is also upside down.
6-7
W: David, I’ve been feeling a bit lonely on campus lately. I’m not sure how to connect with like-minded people. Do you have any suggestions
M: Actually, I do. Why not join some clubs I joined a public speaking club last year and it’s been a great experience.
W: But my public speaking skills are pretty weak. I’m a bit nervous about that.
M: That’s exactly why you should join. When I was in high school, my skills were terrible too. The club provided plenty of practice and support. It really helped me become brave enough to speak in public.
W: Hmm, I think I’ll give it a try. Thanks for your advice.
8-10
M: How’s the new job, Alison
W: Well, I’m terribly busy. Every day I meet lots of people and I also do lots of typing and filing.
M: Do you like being a receptionist
W: Oh, I enjoy meeting people and answering the phone is also my cup of tea. But I hate typing and I can’t stand filing.
M: You could go to college, you know. Why don’t you study for a year
W: What do you mean
M: You could do a course in business studies. After a year you will get a certificate, then you can apply for some other jobs.
W: That’s a good idea.
M: I know a few universities that offered that kind of course. I could look into the details for you.
W: That’s really kind of you.
11-13
W: Dear listeners, I have with me today Robert Jets from the international dark sky association. Robert, welcome to our program.
M: Thank you. I’m glad to be here.
W: Would you please tell our listeners why you became an astronomer
M: When I was a little boy, I loved the night sky. I remember I looked up at the stars and asked my parents many questions, such as how many there were, how far away there were and whether we could visit them. I was amazed by their beauty and that’s why I became an astronomer. But now, in most big cities, kids can’t see the stars like I did.
W: So, do you have any suggestion to tackle this problem
M: Yeah, actually there is a method that is inexpensive and has immediate benefits. If we shine lights down at the ground instead of up into the sky and use lower brightness levels, we can preserve the beauty of the night sky.
14-16
W: When will your friend Emily arrive at the restaurant We’ve been expecting her for a while.
M: Well, she just called and said that countless cars lined up ahead so she could barely move. She should be here in about 15 minutes.
W: Okay, can you tell me more about her
M: Sure, Emily was born in a small village. She went to primary school there and then attended a high school in a town. Later, she moved to the city for higher education.
W: Which university did she enter
M: She went to the University of New York at 17. She joined a music club and started performing.
W: So, she studied music
M: Initially, her mother wanted her to study law, but she was passionate about literature, so she pursued that instead.
W: That’s awesome.
M: Look, the girl walking towards us is Emily. She’s waving at us.
17-20
W: I’m glad to be here to talk about my gap year, which took place two decades ago. I decided to go to the island of Bali. I really wanted to volunteer at a national park, but I missed the application deadline. So, I ended up helping out at a diving center instead, though it might not have been as good as the teaching role I’d been considering at a local school. Then how did I stay in touch with family I started off writing weekly letters, but they took well over a month to arrive. Later, I met a traveler who was running a blog, and it dawned on me that that was the way forward. I did call my parents now and again, but the time difference made that difficult. Living abroad means adjusting to all sorts of things, the language, of course, but luckily most locals could speak English. And I knew I’d struggle with the hot food. What I hadn't realized was the effect the climate would have on me, though. Looking back, there were hard days, but they were worth it. I came back with a better version of myself. I wouldn't trade that year for anything.

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