ĐỀ CƯƠNG ANH 9 HỌC KỲ 1: 2024 - 2025 I.

PHONETIC :
I. Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others.
1. A. collection B. helper C. contest D. everyone
2. A. father B. family C. happen D. matter
3. A. bear B. near C. wear D. pear
4. A. slowly B. downtown C. power D. crowded
5. A. house B. healthy C. happiness D. honest
6. A. several B. regularly C. iron D. aerobics
7. A. behaved B. passed C. entertained D. changed
8. A. self B. palm C. help D. build
9. A. youth B. prayer C. yard D. yearly
10. A. university B. unit C. understand D. uniform
11. A. freedom B. reflecting C. conflict D. influence 12. A. satisfied B. matched C. thatched
D. depressed
II. Choose the word which is stressed differently from the others.
13: A. community B. artisan C. attraction D. craftvillage
14: A. delivery B. electrician C. facility D. original
15. A. terrible B. dangerous C. interesting D. attractive
16. A. reliable B. convenient C. comfortable D. amenities
17. A. anxiety B. assignment C. distraction D. counsellor
18. A. delay B. mental C. deadline D. balance
19. A. glutinous B. historic C. mountainous D. cultural
20. A. member B. future C. museum D. worship
21. A. movement B. monument C. unpleasant D. wonderful
22. A. unpleasant B. embarrassed C. different D. amazing
23. A. mushroom B. demand C. sandal D. tunnel
24. A. democratic B. independent C. traditional D. electronic II.
VOCABULARY – STRUCTURE – GRAMMAR
1. It’s crucial to ____ priority to some important tasks.
A. make B. give C. bring D. take
2. I don’t like living in this area because it is like a _____ with all these tall buildings.
A. concrete jungle B. tourist attraction C. concrete wood D. green
space
3. They were happy because their children ____ their goal of attending famous university.
A. administered B. accomplished C. got D. ended
4. There is a sense of ______ in our neighborhood, we care for and help each other.
A. humour B. responsibility C. community D. duty
5. My grandfather is a skillful _____; he can make unique vases.
A. maker B. worker C. employee D. artisan
6. My sister and I are trying to ______ sweet food and soft drinks.
A. carry out B. cut down on C. hand down D. come down with
7. When we visit a city, we usually _______ its downtown.
A. look after B. find out C. look around D. pass down
8. The ______ he gets, the _________ he becomes.

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 A. more old - more experienced B. older - experienced C. more older - more
experienced D. older - more experienced 9. The _____ my neighborhood gets, the
______ I feel.
A. bigger - less secure B. bigger - fewer secure
C. more big - less secure D. more bigger - less secure
10. If you finish reading a book, you _____ put it back on the shelf. It’s necessary.
A. will B. should C. may D. can
11. Could you tell me when _____ the water bills?
A. pay B. pays C. to pay D. paying
12. Many young people enjoy city life because of exciting ________.
A. construction sites B. congested roads.
C. the underground D. entertainment centers
13. You should keep fit and healthy by having a ______ living.
A. well-balanced B. badly-balanced C. stressed out 14. D. well-kept
She wishes you ______ better now.
A. feel B. will feel C. felt D. was felling
15. Unless you fix the car, you ____ drive it at this weekend.
A. would B. could C. have to D. can’t
16. London is home to people of many ____ cultures.
A. diverse B. diversity C. diversify D. diversification
17. The _____ of the electric light made a good contribution to human being.
A. invent B. invented C. inventor D. invention
18. The ancient artifacts were carefully ___in the museum to protect them for future generations.
A. preserve B. preservation C. preservative D. preserved
19. The school organized a campaign to ________ healthy eating among students.
A. promote B. promotion C. promoting D. promoted
20. Marie Curie is famous for her _______ to science.
A. contribute B. contribution C. contributor D. contributing
21. The castle, once _____ by kings and queens, now stand in ruins.
A. occupied B. appeared C. filled D. received
22. Despite time and wars, some artifacts from ancient Egypt are very _____, including
mummies.
A. well-prepared B. well-known C. well-preserved D. well-educated
23. Ha Long Bay, which is one of the wonders of Viet Nam, has many _____ islands.
A. cultural B. traditional C. historical D. magnificent
24. The community has a ______ tradition of celebrating cultural festivals that have been passed
down for generations.
A. deep-fried B. deep-seated C. deep-rooted D. deep-dish
25. Grant wishes he _____ so many mistakes all the time.
A. didn’t make B. didn’t made C. wasn’t make D. doesn’t make
26. Tom ______ the news while Mary was cooking.
A. was watched B. was watching C. watching D. is watching
27. It was raining when we _____ at the cinema.
A. arrive B. was arriving C. did arrive D. arrived
28. I need to learn all the vocabulary ____ for the English test tomorrow.
A.
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A. from memory B. by heart C. by nature D. all heart
29. Thuy Chau Hot Springs _________ give you the opportunity to escape from the noise and
crowds of the big city for a day.
A. eco tours B. grand tours C. eco-footprints D. eco labels
30. It is ___ to be caught telling a lie.
A. embarrassed B. embarrassing C. distracting D. troublesome
31. The smell of the garbage dump was ____, making it hard to enjoy the picnic
A. please B. pleased C. pleasant D. unpleasant
32. Skydiving for the first time was an incredibly ____ experience that I’ll never forget. touching
B. embarrassing C. exhilarating D. forgettable
33. I ____ you lately. We last ____ three months ago.
A. haven’t seen - met B. didn’t see - met
B. haven’t seen - have met D. didn’t see - have met 34. I _____ to Da Lat
five times.
A. am B. was C. have been D. has been
35. Sorry, I ____ the train - I’m going to be late.
A. miss B. missed C. was missing D. have missed
36. In a ____ society, everyone has the right to voice their opinions and participate in
decisionmaking processes.
A. democratic B. independent C. modern D. traditional
37. She grew up surrounded by a large ____ family. There were many generations in her family.
A. expanded B. spread C. lengthened D. extended
38. Nowadays, people value their ___ and often keep personal information confidential.
A. opportunity B. popularity C. privacy D. relations
39. There no way I can _____ all the formulas before the test because they are too difficult.
A. remind B. record C. memorize D. bear
40. She decided _____ her dream of becoming a teacher.
A. pursue B. pursuing C. to pursuing D. to pursue
41. John hoped to finish ___ two of his essays before the deadline.
A. written B. write C. to write D. writing
42. I don’t mind ______ up early in the morning.
A. get B. to get C. getting D. to getting
43. He promised _____ me a text message as soon as his plane arrived.
A. send B. to send C. sending D. to sending
Question 44- 46: Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to
the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions. 44. The soldiers had to fight the war
to protect the country.
A. defend B. develop C. attend D. struggle
45. Skydiving is an exhilarating experience since I have never tried this before.
A. helpless B. embarrassing C. unpleasant D. exciting
46. The museum displays various artworks from different cultures around the world.
A. similar B. diverse C. exact D. valued

Question 47- 49: Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning
to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
A.
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47. During the presentation, my mind seemed to go blank, making me unable to recall any of the
key points I have prepared.
A. blank out B. recollect C. forget D. lose concentration
48. Encourage teens to pursue activities they enjoy can lead to lifelong healthy habits.
A. seek B. attend C. ignore D. go after
49. I decided to keep this photos privately because I don’t want anyone see them.
A. secretly B. publicly C. personally D. alone
Question 50- 60: Mark the letter A, B, C or D to show the underlined part that needs
correction in each of the following questions.
50. While I was practising the trumpet late last night, a neighbor was coming to complain.
A. was practising B. late C. was coming D. to
51. My little brother wishes he is strong enough to climb up a mountain.
A. wishes B. is C. enough D. up
52. We expect Jack to not come to the airport late as the plane will take off in 15 minutes. to
not come B. as C. will take off D. in
53. I often allow my little daughter to playing with her friends in the flower garden.
A. allow B. to playing C. her D. in
54. I was plan my wedding for months because I wanted everything to be perfect.
A. plan B. months C. because D. to be
55. My family lived in Hue since 1990 to 1996, but we are now living in Hanoi.
A. lived B. since C. are now living D. in
56. Have you forgotten to lock the back door frequently?
A. have B. forgotten C. to lock D. frequently
57. My sister enjoys going shopping and try on different outfits at the mall.
A. going B. try C. different D. at
58. You should avoid to wasting water by turning off the tap while brushing your teeth.
A. to wasting B. by C. turning D. while
59. Thanks for garbage collectors, our neighbourhood is cleaned every day.
A. for B. collectors C. neighborhood D. cleaned
60. The old town hall reminds me to my grandparents' stories about the town's history.
A. reminds B. to C. stories D. history
Question 61- 66: Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the most suitable response to
complete each of the following exchanges.
61. Anna: “It was very kind of you to help me with my report, Mike.”
Mike: “_______”
A. You can say that again B. I’m glad you like it.
C. That was the least I could do D. Thanks a million
62. Jenny: “Oops! I’m sorry for stepping on your foot.”
Tommy: “_______”
A. Never mind B. You don’t mind C. You’re welcome D. That’s fine.
63. Jack is seeing Tom off at the airport.
Jack: “_______” - Tom: “I will”.
A. I’ll miss you much B. Give my best wishes to your parents
C. Have a nice trip! D. Wish you a happy journey.
64. Nick: It’s so sad that you have to leave early.
A.
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 Lam: __________________________________________
A. You don’t have to do that. B. Sorry for coming late.
C. I promise I will visit you soon. D. Thanks a lot for doing that.
65. Tony: Could you please show me how to use this washing machine?
James: ___________
A. Yes, I could. Just turn on the fan. C. No, I couldn’t wash these clothes.
B. Sure. Just press this green button. D. No, I don’t have a washing machine.
66. Harry: Oh no! I missed the bus to the underground.
Mr Lam: ___________
A. You’re excellent. Congratulations! C. The underground is much faster than the bus.
B. Your friends will miss you a lot. D. Don’t worry. I can take you to the station. Question 67 -
72: Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer to indicate sentence that is closest in
meaning to each of the following questions.
67. I started working here in 1998.
A. I have started work here since 1998.
B. I haven’t worked here since 1998.
C. I have started working here since 1998.
D. I have worked here since 1998.
68. It is two weeks since she last called me. She
has called me for two weeks.

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B. She did not call me for two weeks ago.
C. She has not called me for two weeks.
D. She called me for two weeks.
69. I wish I had enough money to buy a car.
A. If only I had enough money to purchase a car.
B. I have enough money to buy a car now.
C. I regret having enough money to buy a car.
D. It would be great if I couldn’t afford to buy a car.
70. Last night, when I came home, my mother was sleeping.
A. When I got home last night, I didn’t see my mother sleeping.
B. When I got home last night, my mother was already awake.
C. My mother wasn’t sleepy when I returned home last night.
D. Upon arriving home last night, I found my mother sleeping
71. We cut down many forests. The Earth becomes hot.
A. The more forests we cut down, the hotter the Earth becomes.
B. The more we cut down forests, the hotter the Earth becomes.
C. The more forests we cut down, the Earth becomes hotter.
D. The more we cut down forests, the Earth becomes hotter.
72. Unless you have tickets, you can’t come in
A. You can’t come in provided that you have tickets.
B. You can come in provided that you don’t have tickets.
C. If you don’t have tickets, you can’t come in.
D. Although you don’t have tickets, you can come in.
IV. READING
A. Choose the correct answer A, B, C or D that best fits each of the number blanks from 1
to 5
Balancing Study and Play for Teens
Maintaining a balance between study and play is essential for teens. Experts suggest that (31)
______, ensuring they succeed academically without sacrificing their well-being. A balanced
lifestyle helps them manage stress and maintain good physical and mental health.
Teens who balance their time well are (32) ______. They can concentrate better during study
sessions and are more energized for recreational activities. Playtime is crucial because it helps
the mind relax and improves overall productivity.
A key aspect of (33) ________. By scheduling time for both academics and hobbies, teens can
avoid burnout. They should engage in activities that help them unwind, whether it’s sports,
music, or simply spending time with friends.
(34) _________, teens should also ensure they get enough sleep. Without proper rest, both their
studies and leisure activities can suffer. Creating a routine that includes breaks and relaxation
time (35) __________, making it easier for teens to handle schoolwork and still enjoy their
favorite pastimes.
Questions 1
A. Teenagers make strict schedules for studying
B. Teenagers allocate time for both work and relaxation
C. Teenagers spend more time studying than playing
D. Teenagers focus mainly on play and relaxation
Questions 2

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A. more stressed during exams
B. constantly behind on their schoolwork
C. more focused and well-rested
D. usually too tired to enjoy free time
Questions 3
A. this balance is time management
B. this balance is limiting recreational activities
C. this balance is avoiding any distractions
[Link] balance is focusing only on schoolwork
Questions 4
A. To maintain energy levels B. Although playtime is fun
C. On weekends D. For academic success
Questions 5
A. creates unnecessary pressure B. helps improve their sleep schedule C. allows them to stay
productive D. should be done only during holidays
B. Read the article carefully, and then do the tasks below:
Police officers and firefighters are two very important professions that help people in different
ways. Police officers work to keep people safe from harm and ensure that everyone follows the
rules. They patrol the streets in police cars and wear special uniforms. Firefighters, on the other
hand, put out fires and help people in emergency situations. They ride in big fire trucks and wear
special suits to protect them from the heat.
Police officers typically do not go to fires, and firefighters do not usually make arrests. This is
because their job duties are different. Police officers serve as the "eyes and ears" of the
community, who watch for suspicious activity and assist those in need. Firefighters are the
"heroes" of emergencies, rushing into burning buildings to save lives and extinguish fires. Both
professions are essential to the safety and well-being of our communities. Consequently, they
deserve our respect and gratitude for their service.
(Adapted from: [Link]
6: What is the main idea of the passage?
A. Police officers are the most respectable people.
B. Firefighters play an important role in our community.
C. The difference between police officers and firefighters.
D. How can we become the bravest people.
7: According to the passage, firefighters wear special suits because they __________
A. ensure that everyone follows the rules. B. patrol the streets in police cars.
C. put out fires and help people. D. can protect them from the heat.
8: The word “community” in the 2nd paragraph is closest in meaning to __________
A. neighbourhood B. suburb C. city centre D. surrounding
nd
9: What does the word “those” in the 2 paragraph refer to?
A. firefighters B. fires C. people D. officers
10: According to the passage, which of the following sentences is NOT true?
A. Firefighters put out burning buildings to save lives.
B. Firefighters usually capture the person creating the fire.
C. Police officers ensure that everyone follows the rules.
D. Police officers and firefighters are two crucial jobs.
C. Read this article carefully. Choose the correct answer A, B, C or D:
Tokyo’s rankings in several of the latest liveability indexes speak for themselves. In 2022, Tokyo
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(16)________second on Global Finance Magazine’s Best Cities Index and sixth on Monocle’s
Quality of Life Survey. Taipei-born Kay Lin, Executive Officer at Japan Exchange Group (JPX),
first came to Japan as a student. After some years in Taiwan and the US, she decided
(17)_________ in Tokyo in 2009. “The cleanliness and safety make it comfortable to live here
and the infrastructure is very well developed,” she says, noting that the (18)__________ of living
is low compared with other financial cities. David Shirt, CEO of investment advisory firm Astris
Advisory Japan, concurs. “Tokyo is clean and safe, with world-class education and lots of
international schools. And it’s (19)________. People talk about low taxes in Singapore
(20)_______ rents are sky-high. Here, on the other hand, rents are lower and you get a worldclass
city to live in.”
(Adapted from: [Link]
16. A. ranks B. ranked C. has ranked D. will rank
17. A. settle B. settling C. to settle D. to settling
18. A. price B. value C. expense D. cost
19. A. affordable B. pricey C. expensive D. dangerous
20. A. which B. where C. who D. whom
D. Read the text carefully and answer the questions.
Recently, Tom has just finished his summer course on 20th century literature, and he has had a
great experience. Although he was nervous at first since it was a challenging subject for him, he
ended up learning many new things and gaining a deeper appreciation for literature. One of the
things that he loved most about this course was that he could have access to various texts from
different countries and cultures. The students of the course learned American novels like “The
Great Gatsby” and “To Kill a Mockingbird”, as well as works from Europe, Africa, and Asia.
This helped them expand their knowledge of world literature and see how different writers
express their ideas and experiences. Moreover, the learners also enjoyed the discussions they had
in class. The teacher encouraged them to share their opinions of the texts. For example, after
reading “Things Fall Apart”, the class talked about the impact of colonialism on African societies
and how the main character's actions were influenced by his culture. Listening to other students'
opinions helped Tom see the story from different angles and develop a better critical thinking.
The course wasn't always easy, though. Some books had complex languages and themes that
were hard to understand at first. Tom really struggled with “James Joyce's Ulysses”, which is
famous for its experimental style. It took a lot of time and effort to understand the book, but in
the end, Tom was glad that he stuck with it because he was able to appreciate its creative use of
language and structure. This experience taught him that sometimes you must work through
difficult materials to fully appreciate their value.
1. What was the focus of the summer course that Tom took?
A. Poetry B. Short stories
th
C. 20 century literature D. Classic novels
2. Which of the following did Tom’s class read?
A. novels from Europe, Africa, and Asia B. plays from different countries
C. biographies of famous authors D. poetries from around the world 3.
What did the class do after reading “Things Fall Apart”?
A. wrote essays about the book B. discussed the impact of colonialism
C. watched a movie based on the book D. made a presentation about the book 4. What
was the biggest difficulty Tom faced while taking the course?
A. having to read too many books
B. understanding the complex language and ideas in some books

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C. expressing his opinions during the class discussions
D. completing the writing assignments after the class
5. What did Tom learn from reading “James Joyce's Ulysses”?
A. the importance of patience and hard work
B. the value of having diverse opinions
C. the importance of experimental writing styles
D. the difficulty of understanding complex literature
6. Which of the following is NOT TRUE about Tom's course? A.
Some books were complex and hard to understand.
B. Tom could easily understand the book “James Joyce's Ulysses”.
C. Tom enjoyed having access to texts from different cultures.
D. “The Great Gatsby” is an example of an American novel.
E. Read and complete each numbered blank in the passage with the correct answer A, B, C, or
D.
Dong Xuan market has become the iconic landmark that has witnessed many ups and downs of
the 1000-year-old capital. It is (1) ___________ in the centre of Ha Noi. The architecture of the
market is (2) ___________ for its tropical features, though it was designed and constructed by
the French in 1889 when they started exploiting Indochina colonies.
Specifically, the special two-layer iron roof of the building aims to aid ventilation and release
heat. Initially, the market had a total area of about 6,500m 2. The front of the market (3)
___________ of five big entrances featuring French-style doors, and the whole building is
sheltered by air-gap walls that maximise ventilation and absorb natural light.
The architecture of the market shows that its (4) ___________ aimed to create a typical market
for a tropical area, seeking harmony between French and the local (5) ___________ in the late
19th and early 20th centuries. It was also one of the first examples of how Vietnamese architectural
elements were integrated into French-style buildings in the city.
(Adapted from: [Link]
1. A. lay B. located C. lying D. placed
2. A. knowing B. popular C. known D. favoured
3. A. consists B. involved C. included D. contained
4. A. creator B. inventor C. constructor D. designer
5. A. customs B. areas C. cultures D. traditions
F. Fill in each blank with a suitable word to complete the passage.
In the past, Vietnamese people lived mostly in rural areas, working on farms to grow rice,
vegetables, and other crops. Life was simple, and people relied on traditional tools and
techniques. Today, many people have moved to cities for jobs in factories, offices, or businesses.
Modern technology has (1)___________ daily life, making tasks faster and easier. However,
traditional customs are still important in Vietnam. For example, families often eat meals together
at home, and children learn to (2)___________ their elders. During special occasions like
weddings or New Year celebrations, people wear traditional clothing such as the áo dài,
(3)___________ is a long, flowing dress for women. While life in the city is busy, many people
still enjoy visiting the countryside to relax and (4)___________ the peaceful environment. This
balance between modern life and tradition is an important part of Vietnamese culture, showing
how the country (5)___________ its past and future.
(Adapted from: [Link]
1: A. slowed down B. replaced C. improved D. controlled
2: A. ignore B. respect C. challenge D. guide
3: A. which B. who C. what D. that

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4: A. escape B. destroy C. enjoy D. change
5: A. forgets B. combines C. separates D. avoids
V. WRITING:
I. Rewrite each sentence so that it has the similar meaning and contains the words in brackets.
1. My grandparents gave the skills to my parents. (down)
 __________________________________________________________________ .
2. In some villages, people reduce the number of steps to make the handicraft. (on)
 __________________________________________________________________ .
3. They have a good relationship with all neighbours. (with)
 __________________________________________________________________ .
4. She wondered how she could deal with her stress. (to)
 __________________________________________________________________
5. Could you tell me where I can find the best speciality food in town? (to)
___________________________________________________________________________
6. James is wondering what he should bring when going on a voyage. (to)
___________________________________________________________________________
7. Go to bed early or you may be exhausted the next morning. (if)
____________________________________________________________________
8. Read more books and you can broaden your knowledge. (if)
____________________________________________________________________
9. You finish your chores early. You can go out with your friends. (if)
 __________________________________________________________________
10. Peter studies hard. His result will be good. (the)
 __________________________________________________________________
11. He works too much. He feels exhausted. (the)
 __________________________________________________________________
12. You don’t wear sun cream. You get sunburned. (may)
 __________________________________________________________________
13. She gets fat. She feels tired. (the)
 __________________________________________________________________
14. I’m sorry I can’t help you do your homework. (wish)
_________________________________________________________________
15. He hates to wake up early in the morning. (dislikes)
 ___________________________________________________________________________
16. It takes us an hour to commute to the office. (spend)
 ___________________________________________________________________________
17. Mary wants to be a movie star. (wish)
 ___________________________________________________________________________
18. It’s a pity that you don’t tell us about this. (wish)
 ___________________________________________________________________________
19. I have learned English when I was 10. (started)
__________________________________________________________________________
20. Nick has never tasted this A5 Wagyu beef before (first)
___________________________________________________________________________
II. Write the verbs in brackets into the correct forms.

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21. If he (eat)____________________ all that, he may (be) _________________ ill. 22.
They (may/ fail) _________________the exam if he ( not, study)
___________________the lessons at school.
23. She (do) _______________ all the housework yesterday morning.
24. Mike (watch) _______________ TV during the morning.
25. My mother (always, forget) _______________ her key when she went out.
26. In the past, people (not spend) _______________ as much time on social media.
27. He (repair) _______________ his bike while I (make) _______________ breakfast.
28. While I (read) _______________ a book, my sister (listen) _______________ to music.
29. She decides (take) _______________ a tour to Sydney.
30. Tuan agreed (lend) _______________ me his bicycle for the weekend.
31. My teacher suggests (practise) _______________ the piano every day to improve.
32. They (work) _______________ in this company since 2015.
33. This is the second time she ( lose) _______________ her phone.
34. She (study) _______________ English for three years. III. Write the correct sentences
using the suggested words.
35. The /you / study / hard / you / get / good grades (more)
 ___________________________________________________________
36. your classmate/ want/ sleep/ early/ he/ make/ schedule. (should) 
____________________________________________________________
37. We / just / start / a new project.
 ____________________________________________________________ 38.
Have / you / ever / swim / in the ocean?
 ____________________________________________________________ 39.
The children/ sleep/ when/ they/ arrive.
 ____________________________________________________________ 40.
Emily/ promise/ study/ hard/ her upcoming exam.
 ____________________________________________________________ 41.
Do you mind/ water/ plants/ while/ I/ away/ vacation?
 ____________________________________________________________

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