My name is Moni. I am 28 years old, and I live in the countryside in Asia. My village is small and quiet. There are rice fields, trees, and small roads. I like living there because the air is fresh, and it is a good place to run.

Next July, I want to run my first marathon. It is a big dream for me, so I start preparing early. I know I need many months of training, so I run three times a week.

On Monday and Thursday, I run for about 30 minutes. On Saturday, I run for a longer time. I run on the quiet roads near my village. Sometimes I run past rice fields, small farms, and rivers. I do not run fast because I want to become stronger slowly. Every week, I run a little farther.

I also eat healthy food. I eat rice, vegetables, fruit, eggs, fish, and chicken. I drink a lot of water every day. I sleep for about eight hours every night because my body needs good rest after training.

Sometimes, training is not easy. The weather is very hot, or there is heavy rain. On these days, I wait until the rain stops, or I run early in the morning when the air is cool. Some days, I feel tired, but I never stop trying. My family and friends support me and tell me to continue.

I know a marathon is difficult. I need time, patience, and hard work. I do not want to be the fastest runner. I only want to cross the finish line with a smile. I believe that every small step brings me closer to my dream.

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Vocabulary:

Word / phrase	Simple english definition	Example sentence
countryside	land outside a city, with farms, fields, and nature	Moni lives in the countryside.
to be quiet	to have little noise	The village is quiet in the morning.
fresh air	clean air that feels good to breathe	I like the fresh air in the countryside.
to prepare	to get ready for something	Moni prepares for her marathon.
early	before the usual time	She gets up early to run.
need	to have something because it is important	Your body needs water.
months of training	many months of practice to become better	A marathon needs months of training.
sometimes	not always, but on some days	Sometimes it rains.
to run past something	to run and go by something	Moni runs past rice fields.
to run farther	to run a longer distance	Every week, she runs farther.
healthy food	food that is good for your body	Vegetables and fruit are healthy food.
vegetables	plants that we eat, like carrots or beans	She eats vegetables every day.
body needs some rest	your body must relax and stop working for some time	After running, the body needs some rest.
heavy rain	a lot of rain	Heavy rain can stop her training.
to feel tired	to have little energy and need rest	After a long run, she feels tired.
to support somebody	to help and encourage a person	Her family supports her.
to continue	to keep doing something	She continues her training.
patience	the ability to wait and not give up	Learning needs patience.
to cross the finish line	to reach the end of a race	Moni wants to cross the finish line.
to believe	to think something is true or possible	She believes in her dream.
a small step	a little action that helps you reach a goal	Every small step helps her improve.

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Match the words with the definitions:

Words

1. countryside
2. quiet
3. fresh air
4. prepare
5. early
6. need
7. months of training
8. sometimes
9. run past something
10. run farther
11. healthy food
12. vegetables
13. body needs some rest
14. heavy rain
15. feel tired
16. support somebody
17. continue
18. patience
19. cross the finish line
20. a small step

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Definitions

A. to keep doing something and not stop
B. food that is good for your body
C. to reach the end of a race
D. clean air that feels good to breathe
E. to help and encourage a person
F. land outside cities with farms and nature
G. to go by something while running
H. a little action that helps you reach a goal
I. not loud, with little noise
J. to get ready for something
K. a lot of practice over many months
L. your body must relax after work or exercise
M. to have something because it is important
N. not always, but on some days
O. before the usual time
P. to run a longer distance
Q. to have no energy and want to rest
R. plants that people eat, like carrots or beans
S. a lot of rain falling at one time
T. the ability to wait calmly and not give up

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Answers:
1-F, 2-I, 3-D, 4-J, 5-O, 6-M, 7-K,
8-N, 9-G, 10-P, 11-B, 12-R, 13-L, 14-S,
15-Q, 16-E, 17-A, 18-T, 19-C, 20-H

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Match the definitions with the words:

Definitions

1. Land outside cities, with fields, farms, and nature.
2. Having little noise; not loud.
3. Clean air that feels good to breathe.
4. To get ready for something.
5. Before the usual time.
6. To have something because it is important.
7. A long time of practice to become better.
8. Not always, but on some days.
9. To go by something while running.
10. To run a longer distance than before.
11. Food that is good for your body.
12. Plants that people eat, like carrots or beans.
13. Your body must relax after work or exercise.
14. A lot of rain falling at one time.
15. To have little energy and want to rest.
16. To help and encourage a person.
17. To keep doing something and not stop.
18. The ability to wait calmly and not give up.
19. To reach the end of a race.
20. A little action that helps you reach a goal.

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Words

A. patience
B. healthy food
C. countryside
D. continue
E. heavy rain
F. early
G. prepare
H. support somebody
I. vegetables
J. run farther
K. feel tired
L. a small step
M. fresh air
N. need
O. run past something
P. quiet
Q. months of training
R. cross the finish line
S. sometimes
T. body needs some rest

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Answers:
1-C, 2-P, 3-M, 4-G, 5-F, 6-N, 7-Q, 8-S,
9-O, 10-J, 11-B, 12-I, 13-T, 14-E, 15-K,
16-H, 17-D, 18-A, 19-R, 20-L

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True or false:

1. Moni lives in the countryside in Asia.
2. Moni wants to run her first marathon next July.
3. Moni runs only one time every month.
4. Moni runs three times a week to prepare for the marathon.
5. Moni always runs very fast because she wants to win.
6. Moni runs past rice fields, small farms, and rivers.
7. Moni eats healthy food such as vegetables, fruit, eggs, fish, and chicken.
8. Moni drinks a lot of water every day.
9. Moni sleeps only five hours every night.
10. Moni trains inside a gym every day.
11. Moni never feels tired after running.
12. Her family and friends support her dream.
13. Moni wants to cross the finish line with a smile.
14. Moni thinks a marathon is easy and does not need hard work.
15. Moni wants to become the fastest runner in the race.
16. Moni stops training when the weather is bad.

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False: 3,5,9,10,11,14,15,16

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Correct version:

1. Moni lives in a small and quiet village in Asia.
2. Moni wants to run her first marathon next July.
3. Moni runs only one time every month.
   True is: Moni runs three times a week.
4. Moni runs three times a week to prepare for the marathon.
5. Moni runs very fast because she wants to win the race.
   True is: Moni does not run fast because she wants to become stronger slowly.
6. Moni runs past rice fields, small farms, and rivers.
7. Moni eats healthy food like vegetables, fruit, eggs, fish, and chicken.
8. Moni drinks a lot of water every day.
9. Moni sleeps about five hours every night.
   True is: Moni sleeps about eight hours every night.
10. Moni trains for the marathon inside a gym.
    True is: Moni trains on quiet roads near her village.
11. Moni never feels tired during her training.
    True is: Sometimes Moni feels tired during her training.
12. Moni’s family and friends support her dream.
13. Moni wants to cross the finish line with a smile.
14. Moni thinks running a marathon is easy.
    True is: Moni knows a marathon is difficult and needs time, patience, and hard work.
15. Moni wants to become the fastest runner in the marathon.
    True is: Moni only wants to cross the finish line with a smile.
16. Moni stops training when the weather is bad.
    True is: Moni waits until the rain stops or runs early in the morning when the air is cool.

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Which is correct?

1. Does Moni live in a city or in the countryside?
2. Is Moni in Asia or in Europe?
3. Is Moni in her twenties or in her forties?
4. Does Moni want to run her first marathon in July or in December?
5. Does Moni train on Monday and Thursday or on weekends only?
6. Does Moni run on quiet roads near her village or in a busy city?
7. Is Moni in training for many months or only for a few days?
8. Does Moni eat rice, vegetables, and fruit in her daily meals or only on special days?
9. Does Moni sleep for about eight hours in the night or only for three hours?
10. Does Moni run in the early morning when it is cool or in the hottest part of the day?
11. Are Moni’s family and friends in her life to support her or to stop her dream?
12. Does Moni want to finish the marathon with a smile or give up before the finish line?

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Corrrect version:

1. Moni lives in the countryside in Asia.
2. Moni lives in Asia, not in Europe.
3. Moni is in her twenties because she is 28 years old.
4. Moni wants to run her first marathon in July next year.
5. Moni trains on Monday and Thursday, and she runs longer on Saturday.
6. Moni runs on quiet roads near her village.
7. Moni is in training for many months before the marathon.
8. Moni eats rice, vegetables, and fruit in her daily meals because she wants to stay healthy.
9. Moni sleeps for about eight hours every night because her body needs rest.
10. Moni runs in the early morning when the air is cool if the weather is very hot.
11. Moni’s family and friends are in her life to support her dream.
12. Moni wants to finish the marathon with a smile because she wants to achieve her dream.

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Choose the correct answer.

1. What is Moni’s dream?
   a) To become a teacher.
   b) To run her first marathon.
   c) To travel around Asia.
2. Where does Moni live?
   a) In a small village in the countryside.
   b) In a large city.
   c) In a hotel.
3. How many times does Moni run every week?
   a) Once a week.
   b) Every day.
   c) Three times a week.
4. Why does Moni sleep about eight hours every night?
   a) Because she wants to stop training.
   b) Because her body needs rest.
   c) Because she does not like mornings.
5. What does Moni run past during her training?
   a) Rice fields, small farms, and rivers.
   b) Big buildings and shopping centres.
   c) Airports and train stations.
6. When does Moni want to run her first marathon?
   a) Next January.
   b) Next July.
   c) Next December.
7. What food does Moni eat?
   a) Only rice.
   b) Only fruit.
   c) Vegetables, fruit, eggs, fish, and chicken.
8. What does Moni do when the weather is bad?
   a) She waits until the rain stops or runs early in the morning.
   b) She gives up her dream.
   c) She never runs again.
9. Why does Moni run slowly?
   a) She does not like sports.
   b) She wants to become stronger slowly.
   c) She wants to finish training quickly.
10. Who supports Moni during her training?
    a) Her family and friends.
    b) Only her neighbours.
    c) Nobody.
11. How does Moni sometimes feel during training?
    a) Angry.
    b) Bored.
    c) Tired.
12. What does Moni want to do at the end of the marathon?
    a) Win every race.
    b) Run faster than everyone.
    c) Cross the finish line with a smile.

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Answers:
1-b, 2-a, 3-c, 4-b, 5-a, 6-b,
7-c, 8-a, 9-b, 10-a, 11-c, 12-c
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Correct answers:

1. What is Moni’s dream? → Her dream is to run her first marathon.
2. Where does Moni live? → Moni lives in a small village in the countryside.
3. How many times does Moni run every week? → Moni runs three times a week.
4. Why does Moni sleep about eight hours every night? → Because her body needs rest.
5. What does Moni run past during her training? → She runs past rice fields, small farms, and rivers.
6. When does Moni want to run her first marathon? → She wants to run her first marathon next July.
7. What food does Moni eat? → She eats vegetables, fruit, eggs, fish, and chicken.
8. What does Moni do when the weather is bad? → She waits until the rain stops or runs early in the morning.
9. Why does Moni run slowly? → Because she wants to become stronger slowly.
10. Who supports Moni during her training? → Her family and friends support her.
11. How does Moni sometimes feel during training? → Sometimes she feels tired.
12. What does Moni want to do at the end of the marathon? → She wants to cross the finish line with a smile.

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Read the statements. Find the exact sentence from the story that gives the evidence.

Statements

1. Moni lives in a peaceful area surrounded by nature.
2. Moni begins her preparation long before the race.
3. Moni follows a regular running routine every week.
4. Moni wants to become stronger instead of running quickly.
5. Moni increases her running distance little by little.
6. Moni chooses meals that help her stay strong and healthy.
7. Moni gives her body enough time to recover after exercise.
8. Moni changes her running time because of difficult weather conditions.
9. Moni receives help and encouragement from people close to her.
10. Moni wants to complete the race happily instead of being the winner.

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Evidence from the story

A. “I do not run fast because I want to become stronger slowly.”

B. “My village is small and quiet. There are rice fields, trees, and small roads.”

C. “Every week, I run a little farther.”

D. “I eat rice, vegetables, fruit, eggs, fish, and chicken.”

E. “I sleep for about eight hours every night because my body needs good rest after training.”

F. “On these days, I wait until the rain stops, or I run early in the morning when the air is cool.”

G. “My family and friends support me and tell me to continue.”

H. “Next July, I want to run my first marathon. It is a big dream for me, so I start preparing early.”

I. “I know I need many months of training, so I run three times a week.”

J. “I do not want to be the fastest runner. I only want to cross the finish line with a smile.”

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Answers:
1-B, 2-H, 3-I, 4-A, 5-C,
6-D, 7-E, 8-F, 9-G, 10-J

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Put the sentences in the correct order

A. She sleeps about eight hours every night because her body needs good rest after training.

B. Moni lives in a small and quiet village in Asia.

C. Sometimes the weather is very hot or there is heavy rain, but she does not stop trying.

D. She runs three times a week on the roads near her village.

E. Moni wants to run her first marathon next July, so she starts preparing early.

F. She eats rice, vegetables, fruit, eggs, fish, and chicken to stay healthy.

G. Her family and friends support her and tell her to continue.

H. She does not want to be the fastest runner; she only wants to cross the finish line with a smile.

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Answer: B, E, D, F, A, C, G, H

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Correct version:

1. B – Moni’s village and background
2. E – Her dream and early preparation
3. D – Her weekly running plan
4. F – Her healthy food choices
5. A – Her need for rest
6. C – Problems with weather during training
7. G – Support from family and friends
8. H – Her final goal and attitude toward the marathon

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Match the questions and answers

Questions

1. Where does Moni live?
2. What is Moni’s dream?
3. How often does she run?
4. Where does she train?
5. What food does she eat?
6. Why does she sleep eight hours?
7. Who supports Moni?
8. What does she want after the marathon?

Answers

A. She wants to cross the finish line with a smile.
B. She lives in the countryside in Asia.
C. She eats rice, vegetables, fruit, eggs, fish, and chicken.
D. Her family and friends support her.
E. She runs three times a week.
F. She trains on quiet roads near her village.
G. Her body needs good rest after training.
H. She wants to run her first marathon.

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Answers:
1-B, 2-C, 3-N, 4-D, 5-E, 6-F, 7-G,
8-H, 9-I, 10-J, 11-K, 12-L, 13-M, 14-A
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Correct version:

Where does Moni live?
She lives in the countryside in Asia.

What is Moni’s dream?
She wants to run her first marathon next July.

How often does she run?
She runs three times a week.

Where does she train?
She runs on quiet roads near her village.

What food does she eat?
She eats rice, vegetables, fruit, eggs, fish, and chicken.

Why does she sleep about eight hours every night?
Her body needs good rest after training.

Who supports Moni?
Her family and friends support her and tell her to continue.

What does she want after the marathon?
She wants to cross the finish line with a smile.

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Fill in, words below:

patience – vegetables – early – support – heavy rain – countryside – believes – continue – healthy food – farther – quiet –
months of training – cross the finish line –
fresh air – feel tired – needs – run past –
prepare – rest – small step

1. Moni lives in the __________ in Asia.
2. Her village is small and __________.
3. She likes living there because the __________ is fresh.
4. She starts to __________ for her first marathon.
5. She starts training __________ because she needs many months.
6. Moni __________ many months of training before the marathon.
7. A marathon needs time and __________.
8. __________, the weather is very hot or there is heavy rain.
9. During her runs, Moni can __________ rice fields, small farms, and rivers.
10. Every week, she runs a little __________.
11. Moni eats __________ to stay strong.
12. She eats rice and __________ every day.
13. After training, her body needs some __________.
14. Sometimes there is __________, so she waits until it stops.
15. Some days, Moni can __________, but she never stops trying.
16. Her family and friends __________ her and tell her to continue.
17. Moni wants to __________ with a smile.
18. She __________ that every __________ brings her closer to her dream.

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Correct version:

1. Moni lives in the countryside in Asia.
2. Her village is small and quiet.
3. She likes living there because the fresh air is fresh.
4. She starts to prepare for her first marathon.
5. She starts training early because she needs many months.
6. Moni needs many months of training before the marathon.
7. A marathon needs time and patience.
8. Sometimes, the weather is very hot or there is heavy rain.
9. During her runs, Moni can run past rice fields, small farms, and rivers.
10. Every week, she runs a little farther.
11. Moni eats healthy food to stay strong.
12. She eats rice and vegetables every day.
13. After training, her body needs some rest.
14. Sometimes there is heavy rain, so she waits until it stops.
15. Some days, Moni can feel tired, but she never stops trying.
16. Her family and friends support her and tell her to continue.
17. Moni wants to cross the finish line with a smile.
18. She believes that every small step brings her closer to her dream.

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Interview with Moni – just listen

1. Interviewer: Where do you live?
   Moni: I live in the countryside in Asia.
2. Interviewer: How old are you?
   Moni: I am 28 years old.
3. Interviewer: What do you want to do next July?
   Moni: I want to run my first marathon next July.
4. Interviewer: Why do you start preparing early?
   Moni: I start preparing early because I need many months of training.
5. Interviewer: How often do you run?
   Moni: I run three times a week.
6. Interviewer: Where do you run?
   Moni: I run on the quiet roads near my village.
7. Interviewer: When do you run for a longer time?
   Moni: I run for a longer time on Saturday.
8. Interviewer: What do you eat during your training?
   Moni: I eat rice, vegetables, fruit, eggs, fish, and chicken.
9. Interviewer: What do you drink every day?
   Moni: I drink a lot of water every day.
10. Interviewer: Why do you sleep about eight hours every night?
    Moni: I sleep about eight hours because my body needs good rest after training.
11. Interviewer: What happens when the weather is very hot or there is heavy rain?
    Moni: I wait until the rain stops, or I run early in the morning when the air is cool.
12. Interviewer: Who supports you during your training?
    Moni: My family and friends support me and tell me to continue.

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Rewrite story, make all changes necessary:

My name is Moni. I am 28 years old, and I live in the countryside in Asia. My village is small and quiet. There are rice fields, trees, and small roads. I like living there because the air is fresh, and it is a good place to run.

Next July, I want to run my first marathon. It is a big dream for me, so I start preparing early. I know I need many months of training, so I run three times a week.

On Monday and Thursday, I run for about 30 minutes. On Saturday, I run for a longer time. I run on the quiet roads near my village. Sometimes I run past rice fields, small farms, and rivers. I do not run fast because I want to become stronger slowly. Every week, I run a little farther.

I also eat healthy food. I eat rice, vegetables, fruit, eggs, fish, and chicken. I drink a lot of water every day. I sleep for about eight hours every night because my body needs good rest after training.

Sometimes, training is not easy. The weather is very hot, or there is heavy rain. On these days, I wait until the rain stops, or I run early in the morning when the air is cool. Some days, I feel tired, but I never stop trying. My family and friends support me and tell me to continue.

I know a marathon is difficult. I need time, patience, and hard work. I do not want to be the fastest runner. I only want to cross the finish line with a smile. I believe that every small step brings me closer to my dream.

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Present simple – he, she, it

In the present simple, we usually add -s to the verb when we talk about:

• he
• she
• it

Examples:

I run. → She runs.
I live. → He lives.
I eat. → She eats.
I drink. → It drinks.

The verb changes only with he, she, and it.

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Present Simple – He, She, It (A1)

In the present simple, we usually add -s to the verb when we talk about:

• he
• she
• it

Examples:

I run. → She runs.
I live. → He lives.
I eat. → She eats.
I drink. → It drinks.

The verb changes only with he, she, and it.

Examples from Moni’s story:

I live in the countryside.
→ She lives in the countryside.

I run three times a week.
→ She runs three times a week.

I eat healthy food.
→ She eats healthy food.

I sleep eight hours.
→ She sleeps eight hours.

Remember:

I / You / We / They → verb without -s
He / She / It → verb + -s

I run.
You run.
They run.

He runs.
She runs.
It runs.

Possessive pronounsPossessive Adjectives – All Examples (A1)

Possessive adjectives show who something belongs to.

Subject	Possessive adjective	Example sentence
I	my	My name is Moni.
you (one person)	your	Your dream is important.
he	his	His body needs good rest after training.
she	her	Her village is small and quiet.
it	its	The dog eats its food.
we	our	Our dream is to finish the marathon.
you (many people)	your	Your village is beautiful.
they	their	Their family and friends support them.

Remember:
Possessive adjectives come before a noun.

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YOU WRITE – and then continue, making all changes necessary:

Her name is Moni. She is 28 years old………

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Correct version:

Her name is Moni. She is 28 years old, and she lives in the countryside in Asia. Her village is small and quiet. There are rice fields, trees, and small roads. She likes living there because the air is fresh, and it is a good place to run.

Next July, she wants to run her first marathon. It is a big dream for her, so she starts preparing early. She knows she needs many months of training, so she runs three times a week.

On Monday and Thursday, she runs for about 30 minutes. On Saturday, she runs for a longer time. She runs on the quiet roads near her village. Sometimes she runs past rice fields, small farms, and rivers. She does not run fast because she wants to become stronger slowly. Every week, she runs a little farther.

She also eats healthy food. She eats rice, vegetables, fruit, eggs, fish, and chicken. She drinks a lot of water every day. She sleeps for about eight hours every night because her body needs good rest after training.

Sometimes, training is not easy. The weather is very hot, or there is heavy rain. On these days, she waits until the rain stops, or she runs early in the morning when the air is cool. Some days, she feels tired, but she never stops trying. Her family and friends support her and tell her to continue.

She knows a marathon is difficult. She needs time, patience, and hard work. She does not want to be the fastest runner. She only wants to cross the finish line with a smile. She believes that every small step brings her closer to her dream.

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Remember how babies learn a language:

Babies learn a language by listening.
They use their ears to hear sounds.
Their brain remembers these sounds.
Babies connect sounds with people and things.
They listen to their parents.
Then they copy the sounds they hear. They imitate words.
Slowly, babies learn to speak.

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