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SUPORT DE CURS - LIMBA ENGLEZA-CLASELE a VII-a si a VIII-a

NIVEL DE CUNOSTINTA: INCEPATOR

FORMATORI: DRAGOMIRESCU IOANA

IONESCU ANABELL

LOCATIA: SCOALA GIMNAZIALA NR. 19 TUDOR ARGHEZI

GRUPE: 6,7,8,9


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Course No 2 Wolfbased on a story by Jack London

- part 1 -

This story is about a man, a woman and a dog. The man’s name is Walt. The woman’s name is Madge.The dog’s name is Wolf.

Madge and Walt are married. They live in California, in a small house on top of a hill. One night whileMadge and Walt are sleeping, there is suddenly a loud sound. The sound wakes them up.

“What was that?” asked Walt. “I don’t know,” said Madge. “Let’s look outside.” They open the door. They look around. “Do you see anything?” a sks Madge.“No,” said Walt. Suddenly Madge says, “Look over there!” On the grass they see a large, brown dog. The dog looks tired and hungry. It seems to be lost. Walt and

Madge walk toward the dog. The dog growls at them. He is not a friendly dog.

“The dog is hungry,” says Madge. “Let’s give it some milk and bread.” They go back to the house and get the food. They put the food on the ground. The dog does not want to

eat the food while they are there.“Let’s go back to the house,” says Walt. They go back to the house and look out the window. The dog begins to eat. The dog is starved . It eats

all the food very quickly.“That dog eats like a wolf,” says Walt. “It looks like a wolf, too,” says Madge. “Let’s call him Wolf.” The next morning they feed Wolf again. This time the dog is a little more friendly. He lets them come

near him. In the afternoon their neighbor, Mrs. Johnson, drops in .She sees Wolf. She says to Madge and Walt, “I didn’t know you had a dog.” “We didn’t,” says Madge. “We found this dog last night. It was outside the house.” Mrs. Johnson is surprised. “Where did this dog come from?” she asks. “We don’t know,” says Walt. “It was lost. It came here.” Mrs. Johnson says, “My brother, Skiff, lives in Alaska. I visited him there last year. This dog lo oks like the

dogs I saw in Alaska. He looks like the big dogs that pull sleds there.” Madge and Walt look at each other. They are surprised.Madge says, “But how could Wolf get here all the way from Alaska?”

Reading comprehension. Circle the correct answer.1. Madge and Walt live in: a) California b) Alaska c) Texas2. Their house is: a) on top of a hill b) on a busy street c) near some tall trees3. Madge and Walt wake up because they hear: a) a radio b) someone calling

c) a loud sound4. Madge and Walt see a large, brown: a) wolf b) dog c) sled5. The dog is: a) lost b) small c)happy6. Mrs. Johnson says that Wolf looks like: a) her dog b) her brother’s dog


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c) dogs she saw in AlaskaVocabulary7. The dog eats all the food quickly. The dog is starved. The word starved means:a) very hungry b) very small c) very smart8. The dog is not friendly. It growls. When it growls , it:a) smiles b) makes a noise c) sits down9. Madge and Walt feed Wolf again the next morning. The word feed means:

a) shout at b) hit c) give food to

Idioms10. Their neighbour, Mrs. Johnson, drops in. The idiom drop in means:a) fall down b) visit c) hurt yourself

Understanding the story. Answer each question by writing a complete sentence.1. What is the man’s name? ……………………………………………………………… 2. What is the woman’s name?

……………………………………………………………… 3. What is the dog’s name? ……………………………………………………………… 4. Where do Madge and Walt live?……………………………………………………………… 5. What wakes up Madge and Walt?……………………………………………………………… 6. What do they see on the grass?……………………………………………………………… 7. What do they give the dog?……………………………………………………………… 8. How much food does the dog eat?……………………………………………………………… 9. Who visits them in the afternoon?……………………………………………………………… 10. Where does Mrs. Johnson’s brother live? ………………………………………………………………

Building sentences. Make sentences by adding the correct letter.1. Madge and Walt a) some bread and milk.2. They live b) are married.3. A loud sound c) feed Wolf again.4. They walk d) toward the dog.5. The dog e) is not friendly.6. They give it f) wakes them up.7. Madge and Walt g) look out the window.8. The next morning they h) in California.


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Adding vocabulary. On the left are 8 words from the story. Complete each sentence by adding thecorrect word.

dog 1. Madge and Walt are ……………………… sleds 2. They wake up during the ……………………… neighbour 3. They open the ……………………… door 4. On the grass they see a ……………………… married 5. They put some food on the ………………………

night 6. The dog does not eat the ……………………… ground 7. Mrs. Johnson is their ……………………… food 8. In Alaska dogs pull ………………………

Using verbs correctly. Fill in each blank using the present tense of the verb to be .This story …………… about a man, a woman and a dog. The man and the woman ….. married. They live

in a small house. It …………… on top of a hill. One night they hear a loud sound. They …………… surprised.“What …………… that?” asks the man. “I …………… not sure,” says the woman. They see a dog. It …………… hungry and tired.

Changing statements to questions. 1. The dog is tired.…………………………………………………………. 2. The dog is hungry.…………………………………………………………. 3. The dog is lost.…………………………………………………………. 4. The dog is outside the house.………………………………………………………….

5. Madge and Walt are married.………………………………………………………….

6. The dog is a little more friendly.…………………………………………………………. 7. Madge and Walt are sleeping.…………………………………………………………. 8. Mrs. Johnson is surprised.…………………………………………………………. 9. Mrs. Johnson’s brother is in Alaska. ………………………………………………………….

10. Madge and Walt are surprised, too.………………………………………………………….

Vocabulary review. Write a complete sentence for each word or expression.1. married…………………………………………………………. 2. sled…………………………………………………………. 3. neighbour…………………………………………………………. 4. starve…………………………………………………………. 5. growl………………………………………………………….


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Course No 3 – Facts and figures around our world – nations, nationalities

1. Introduction: Complete the sentences below, about the countries previously discussed.

.... is in Africa.

... is in the same continent as Portugal.

... and ... share a border.

... and .... are islands.

The Atacama desert is in ...

2. Listening: Look at this radio quiz and try to answer these questions.

a. Which is the smallest ocean in the world? The Atlantic/ The Indian/ The Arctic Ocean

b. Which is the most expensive city to live in? Moscow/ Tokyo/ Geneva

c. Which continent has the most people? Asia/ Australia/ Africa

d. Where is the deepest valley in the world? In the USA/ China/ Kenya

Then listen to the quiz itself.

3. Lamguage Focus – superlatives & comparatives

Complete the table:

Adjective Comparative Superlative

Small

Wet

The busiest

Expensive

Good The best

worse The worst


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Countries & nationalities

Listen to six different students say I’m a stu dent and I like all kinds of sports. What languages are theyspeaking?

German Greek Italian Japanese Russian Portuguese French

Check your answers and complete the table:

Language Nationality Country


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Course No 4


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Course No 4 Wolfbased on a story by Jack London

- part 2 -

Madge and Walt fed Wolf every day. They took long walks with him. They liked to play withWolf. Wolf still was not too friendly.

One afternoon Madge came out of the house. She walked down the steps and looked

around. She saw Walt. He had a hammer in his hand; he was fixing the fence.“Where is Wolf?” she asked. “I don’t know,” Walt answered. “He was here a minute ago. Maybe he ran after a rabbit.” “I don’t see him now,” said Madge. “Here, Wolf,” she called. They walked down the road and through the tall grass.“There he is!” said Walt. He pointed ahead. Wolf was sitting on top of a large rock. The dog was watching them.“Good dog,” shouted Walt. “Come here.” The dog opened his mouth. He looked at Madge and Walt and ran toward them. He stopped

about twenty feet away. Madge and Walt continued to walk. Wolf ran into the tall grass. Soonthey did not see him.

“Wolf will catch up with us later,” said Madge. Suddenly they heard something. The sound was coming from the woods. They saw a man.

He came out of the woods and walked toward them.Madge and Walt did not know the man. He was very tall and he looked very strong. He had

wide shoulders. He had long hair and a thick, black beard. He was holding his hat in his hand.“Good afternoon,” said Walt. “Today is a very warm day.” “Yes,” said the man. “It’s very warm. I’m not used to warm weather. I like cold weather.”

Madge smiled. She said , “It’s never cold here.” “No,” said the man. He took a red handkerchief out of his pocket and wiped his face with it.The man said, “I’m looking for my sister. Her name is Pat Johnson. She lives somewhere

around here.” Madge said, “You must be her brother from Alaska.” “Yes,” said the man. “My name is Skiff Miller. This visit is a surprise. My sister doesn’t know

I’m here.” “She lives nearby,” said Walt. “Do you see that big tree over there? There’s a little path near

the tree. Walk up the path. Her house is the first one on the right.”

“Thank you,” Miller said.

The man started to leave. Madge said, “We’d like to visit you while you’re here. We’d like tohear about Alaska.”

Walt said, “Maybe you can have dinner with us some day.” “Thanks again,” Skiff Miller said. “But I will be here for just one day. I’m leaving tomorrow. I

have important business in Alaska.” Just then Wolf ran across the grass. Miller stared at the dog. He kept staring.“I don’t believe it,” he said softly.


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Reading comprehension. Circle the correct answer.1. What was Walt fixing? a) a fence b) a door c) a window2. Walt thought that Wolf ran after: a) a man b) a rabbit c) another dog3. Skiff Miller was very: a) short b) tall c) thin4. What colour was Miller’s beard? a) red b) black c) brown5. Miller liked: a) warm weather b) cold weather c) hot weather6. Miller was staying for: a) one day b) five days c) two weeks

Vocabulary7. Miller took a handkerchief out of his pocket and wiped his face with it. What is a handkerchief ?:a) a piece of cloth b) a piece of wood c) a paper bag8. Walt told Miller to walk up the path. A path is a: a) rock b) house c) road

Idioms9. Madge and Walt took long walks with Wolf. The idiom take a walk means:a) look for a place to walk b) go for a walk c) to be tired from walking

10. Madge said that Wolf would catch up with them later. To catch up with means:a) make fun b) play a game c) meet someone

Understanding the story. Answer each question by writing a complete sentence.1. How often did Madge and Walt feed Wolf?…………………………………………………………………… 2. What did Walt have in his hand?…………………………………………………………………… 3. What was Walt fixing?……………………………………………………………………

4. What was Miller holding in his hand?…………………………………………………………………… 5. What did Miller take out of his pocket?…………………………………………………………………… 6. What did Miller do with the handkerchief?…………………………………………………………………… 7. Who was Miller looking for?…………………………………………………………………… 8. Why was Miller staying for just one day?……………………………………………………………………

Building sentences. Make sentences by adding the correct letter.1. Madge and Walt took a) on top of a large rock2. Wolf was sitting b) in his hand3. The man came out of c) very strong4. They thought that Skiff Miller was d) the man5. Madge and Walt did not know e) long walks with Wolf6. Skiff Miller was holding his hat f) near a tree7. Walt pointed to a path g) the woods


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Adding vocabulary. On the left are 6 words from the story. Complete each sentence by adding the

correct word.nearby 1. The dog opened his……………………………

mouth 2. Skiff Miller’s …………………………… were wide. hammer 3. Their neighbour, Mrs. Johnson, lived…………………………… shoulders 4. Walt used a ……………………………to fix the fence.

dinner 5. Madge and Walt……………………………to walk. continued 6. They asked Mr. M iller to have……………………………with them.

Using verbs correctly. Fill in each blank using the past tense of the verb TO HAVE.1. Skiff Miller …………..wide shoulders. 2. He …………..long hair. 3. He also …………..a beard. 4. Walt told Miller, “Maybe you can …………..dinner with us.” 5. Miller said, “I …………..important business in Alaska.”

Fill in each blank using the past tense of the verb TO BE.1. Walt said, “Wolf …………..here a minute ago.” 2. The dog …………..not very friendly. 3. Madge and Walt …………..surprised. 4. The man …………..very tall. 5. He …………..very strong.6. His sister …………..their neighbour. 7. They …………..sorry he could not stay for dinner.

Adding an adjective. Complete the sentences below by writing the correct adjective.tall warm black large important

1. Miller did not wear a hat because it was a very …………..day. 2. They could not see the dog because he ran into the …………..grass. 3. Skiff Miller had …………..business in Alaska. 4. The man had long hair and a thick, …………..beard. 5. The dog sat on a …………..rock.

Vocabulary review. Write a complete sentence for each word or expression.

1. nearby……………………………………………………………. 2. Shoulders………………………………………………………… 3. continued……………………………………………………………. 4. handkerchief……………………………………………………………. 5. path……………………………………………………………. 6. take a walk……………………………………………………………. 7. catch up …………………………………………………………….


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The Commonwealth of Australia is a federation of states. The country consists of 6 states(Western Australia, Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria, Tasmania and South Australia) and2 territories (the Northern Territory and the Australian Capital Territory). The Capital Territory isthe land around the Federal Capital. The capital of the country is Canberra.

Each state has its own government and its own capital city. The state capitals are Perth, Brisbane,Sydney, Melbourne, Hobart and Adelaide. These cities are also the country’s main ports.

The Commonwealth of Australia is a self-government federal state and a member of theCommonwealth of Nations. It is a constitutional monarchy. Formally the head of the state is thequeen of England represented by the Governor-General and 6 State Governors. But the queenhas little power in the Australian government. The country is governed by a constitutionadopted in 1901.

Most of the Australians live in the cities of the east coast. But even these cities are not very big. Thereare only about 20 million people in Australia. Most of them are of British origin. The first people inAustralia were Aborigines, but today there are only 40,000 full aborigines in the country. In recent yearsa lot of people have come from other European countries and from Asia. The official language is English.

The capital of the country is Canberra. It is the heart of Australian’s Capital Territory and the seat of

Federal Government. It is situated in the south-east of the State of New South Wales.

The city was specially planned as a capital. The lay-out of the city was suggested by the architectGriffin. The building of the city was started in 1913. In 1927 Canberra became the capital of Australia.The population of Canberra is about 300,000 people.


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Canberra is a quiet capital, even in rush hours. There are no industrial plants in the city. All thegovernment buildings are situated in the city. Federal government works in Canberra in the governmentbuildings.

The biggest city of Australia is Sydney. It is the capital of the State of New South Wales and a bigindustrial centre. About 3 million people live in the city. Sydney was founded in 1788. It was the first cityfounded in Australia by British colonists. The discovery of gold in 1851 stimulated its development.

There are some places of interest in Sydney such as Town Hall, Sydney Opera House, the AustralianMuseum, the University of Sydney and others.

The Australian Museum was founded in 1836. It is the oldest institution of the kind in Australia. Itcontains a very large botanical garden, a technological exhibit and a library.

Australian national flag has three main features: five whitestars of the Southern Cross in the right half, the whiteCommonwealth star on a blue background with a small UnionJack that represents the historical link with Britain.

The national anthem of Australia is “Advance Australia Fair”. It was adopted in the 1970s.The royal anthem “God save the Queen” is used in the presence of the Queen or the membersof the royal family.

Australia is an industrial country. It has modern factories, highly productive mines and farms. Most ofthe factories are situated near big cities. They produce and export large amounts of minerals and metals(gold, silver, iron, diamonds and cooper) and farm goods (meat, fruit, vegetables and cereals). Thecountry is famous for its sheep. Australia is the world’s leading producer of wool and bauxite (from

which aluminium is made).

The isolated geographical position of Australia had great influence on its fauna and flora.That is why many animals and plants developed differently from those on other continents.Australia is a land of birds and animals which cannot be found anywhere else in the world.

The most peculiar feature of Australian animals is the pouch (a kind of a pocket) in whichthe female carried her young. Such animals are called marsupials. The best-known of them are

the kangaroo, the koala bear, the wallaby and the possum.

The kangaroo is the largest marsupial in the world. An animalcarries babies in the pouch for 8 months. It can weigh 85 kilograms.

Why a “kangaroo”? When European explorers first saw thesestrange animals they asked a native Australian Aborigine about theirname. He answered “kangaroo” to say “I don’t understand yourquestion”. The explorers thought this was the animal’s name. That ishow the kangaroo got its name.


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The koala is a small bear-like animal which lives in the eucalyptus trees. Most of its time thekoala spends in these trees sleeping. They eat only some kinds of eucalyptus trees that grow inAustralia. The name “koala” is the Aboriginal name for “no water”. Koala has a black nose andthick furry coat. It can weigh 10 kilograms. Though it looks very funny it has very sharp teethand very sharp claws. The koala’s nickname is a “native bear”. Man y people think that koala is abear but it is related to the kangaroo and the wombat.

The echidna and the platypus are the only two egg-laying

mammals in the world. The echidna is a toothless ant-eater and is anegg-laying mammal. The platypus is a small animal with a beak of aduck and it also lays eggs.

The emu is the most interesting bird in Australia. It is big and can’tfly. The emu and the kangaroo are represented on theAustralian coat-of-arms.

There are also such animals as the Tasmanian Devil and the opossum.

The rabbit and all the domestic animals were introduced into Australia by the settlers less than two

hundred years ago.

The Great Barrier Reef is a unique phenomenon of nature of Australia. It stretches about 2000 km.There are more than 350 species of corals, which make the Great Barrier Reef one of the naturalwonders of the world.

Answer the questions:

What is the official name of the country?

What parts does the country consist of?

Where is the Australian continent situated?

Whom was Australia discovered by and when was it happened?

What part of Australia was first used as a colony?

How did the early settlers behave towards the aborigines?

Why did very many people go to Australia after 1851?

When did the Commonwealth of Australia appear?

What is the capital of the country?

What is the Australian national flag look? What is the Australian national anthem?

Who is the country’s head of state?

What is a federal state of Australia governed by?

Who represents the British Monarch in Australia?

Is there a written constitution in Australia?

What does Australian Parliament consist of?

Which are the main political parties?


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When was the birth of the new nation celebrated?

What are the biggest cities in Australia?

What natural resources is Australia rich in?

What are the main products of Australia?

What endemic Australian animals can you name?

Solve the puzzle.

Vocabulary exercises

Writing practice

Speaking practice


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Course No 6Wolf

based on a story by Jack London- part 3 -

Skiff Miller sat down on a log. He looked at the dog. Miller shook his head. “I don’t believe it,” he saidagain. Wolf heard Skiff Miller’s words. The dog ran to the man and looked at the man’s hands. He licked

them with his tongue. Miller reached out and patted the dog’s head. Miller looked up at Madge and Walt. “I had to sit down,” Miller said. “I was very surprised.” “We’re surprised, too,” said Walt. “Wolf isn’t very friendly. But he was friendly to you.” “Is that what you call him – Wolf?” asked Skiff. “Yes,” said Madge. “I wonder why he’s friendly to you.” She thought for a moment. Then she said,

“Maybe it’s because you’re from Alaska. Wolf is from Alaska, too, you know.” “Yes,” said Miller. “I know.” Miller reached out again and touched one of Wolf’s paws. “The dog’s paw feels soft,” Miller said. “He

hasn’t pulled a sled for a long time.” “That’s true,” said Walt.

No one spoke for a moment. Then Madge said, “I’m surprised that Wolf let you touch him.” Skiff Miller stood up suddenly. He said, “How long have you had this dog?” Before anyone could answer Wolf barked. Madge and Walt were shocked . They never heard Wolf

bark before. The dog barked again.“Wolf never barked before,” said Madge. Miller smiled. “I have heard him bark before.” Madge stared at Miller. “What do you mean?” she said. Suddenly she felt scared. “You just met Wolf.” Miller looked closely at Madge. “You’re wrong about that,” he said. His voice sounded angry. “This is

my dog. I thought you could see that from the way he acted. He’s my dog. His name is not ‘Wolf’. His

name is ‘Brown’.” “How do you know he’s your dog?” Walt asked loudly. “He is!” was the answer. Walt looked at Miller. “You can’t prove that,” said Walt. Miller said, “The dog is mine. I guess I should know my own dog. This dog is mine. I can prove it!

Watch!” Skiff Miller turned to the dog. “Brown!” shouted Miller. The dog turned around and looked at Miller. “Turn!” shouted Miller. “Turn! Get ready!” The dog turned at once . It stared ahead and waited.

“He knows my voice,” Miller explained. “He listens to me. Turn again!” said Miller. The dog turnedagain.

Walt looked unhappy.“He was my best dog,” said Miller. “He was the best dog in my team of dogs.” “But you’re not going to take him with you?” said Madge. “Yes,” said Miller. “I’m taking him back to Alaska.” “To Alaska?” said Walt. “To that cold, cold world? He’ll suffer there.” “Yes,” said Madge. “Why don’t you leave him here? He likes it here! He gets plenty of food. And he

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“He doesn’t mind pulling a sled,” said Miller. “He’s strong, you know.” “But he’s happy here. What can you give him in Alaska?” asked Walt. “Work. He likes work. And he’ll have the cold and the snow which he likes, too. He knows that life. He

was born in Alaska and he grew up there. He may be happy here. But he’ll be happier in Alaska.” “Well, I won’t let you take the dog!” Walt said suddenly. “I don’t want to talk about it . He is not

going!”

Reading comprehension. Circle the correct answer.1. The dog: a) ran away from Skiff Miller b) jumped up at Skiff Miller c) licked Skiff Miller’s hands 2. Skiff Miller said that the dog’s paw felt: a) soft b) hard c) thin3. Madge and Walt were surprised that Wolf: a) tried to bite Miller

b) was afraid of Miller c) was friendly to Miller4. Miller said that the dog’s name was: a) Wolf b) Brown c) Spot5. Miller told Walt and Madge that he would: a) take him to Alaska

b) leave the dog with them c) sell the dog to someone6. Miller said he would give the dog: a) good food b) a warm house c) work

Vocabulary 7. Walt and Madge never heard Wolf bark before. They were shocked. Shocked means:a) worried b) sad c) surprised8. Miller said, “This dog is mine. I can prove it!” When you prove something, you:a) show that you like it b) help it c) show that it is true9. Madge said that Wolf got plenty of food. The word plenty means:a) a little bit b) a lot c) the same kind

Idioms 10. When Miller told the dog to turn, the dog turned at once. The idiom at once means:a) very soon b) after a long time c) after a week

Understanding the story. Answer each question by writing a complete sentence.1. What did Skiff Miller sit down on?………………………………………………………………………… 2. Why did Miller sit down?………………………………………………………………………… 3. Where was Skiff Miller from?…………………………………………………………………………

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How did the dog’s paw feel? ………………………………………………………………………… 5. Why were Madge and Walt surprised when Wolf barked?………………………………………………………………………… 6. When Miller shouted “turn”, what did the dog do? ………………………………………………………………………… 7. Where was the dog born?…………………………………………………………………………


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Building sentences. Make sentences by adding the correct letter.1. Wolf looked ………….. a) from Alaska2. Skiff Miller reached out and ………….. b) angry3. Madge said that the dog was ………….. c) at the man’s hands 4. Miller said he had heard ………….. d) the dog was strong5. Madge suddenly ………….. e) the dog bark before6. Skiff Miller’s voice sounded ………….. f) felt scared7. The dog stared ………….. g) patted the dog’s head 8. Miller said that ………….. h) ahead and waited


tongue 1. Skiff Miller sat dow n on a ………….. team 2. The dog …………..the man’s hands. paws 3. He licked the man’s hands with his ………….. log 4. Miller touched one of the dog’s ………….. licked 5. Madge thought the dog would …………..in Alaska.

suffer 6. Brown was the best dog in Miller’s …………..team of dogs.

Using verbs correctly. Fill in each blank using the past tense of the verb in brackets.

1. When he was in Alaska, Brown …………..hard. (work )2. He …………..a sled through the snow. ( pull )3. Brown always …………..to his owner. ( listen )4. When his owner said, “turn”, Brown ………….. ( turn )5. Brown …………..all the time. ( bark )6. He …………..Alaska very much. ( like)

True or false sentences. Write T if the sentence is true and F if it is false.1. ……… Madge said that Wolf was always friendly to everyone. 2. . …….. Skiff Miller was from California.3. . …….. Miller had heard the dog bark before. 4. . …….. The dog listened to Miller. 5. . …….. Brown was Skiff Miller’s best dog. 6. . …….. The dog did not like the cold and the snow. 7. . …….. The dog grew up in Alaska. 8. . …….. Walt said that M iller could take the dog to Alaska.

Vocabulary review. Write a complete sentence for each word or expression.1. log…………………………………………………………………. 2. tongue…………………………………………………………………. 3. paws…………………………………………………………………. 4. shocked…………………………………………………………………. 5. prove…………………………………………………………………. 6. suffer…………………………………………………………………. 7. plenty………………………………………………………………….


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Course No 7 – The USA – Mc’Donalds, KFC, Disneyland, Hollywood...

1 Who of the presidents fought the abolition of slavery in the USA?

A-Lincoln

B-Jefferson

C-Washington

2 What river is New York situated on?

A-The Mississippi

B-The Potomac

C-The Hudson

3 What is the world’s tallest stone structure situated in Washington?

A-Washington Monument

B-Lincoln Memorial

C-Palace of Justice

4 Which kind of sport is a typical American invention?

A-Tennis

B-Baseball

C-Golf

5 Which holiday is celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November?

A-Halloween

B-Independence day

C-Thanksgiving Day

6 Who of the musicians played the trumpet in jazz?

A-Wellington

B-Armstrong

C-Presley

7 Who of the American scientists invented the telephone?

A-Alexander Bell

B-Henry Ford

C-Martin King

8 Who of the American writers wrote books under the name of Mark Twain?


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A-Jack London

B-Samuel Clemens

C-John Grisham

9 Which street in New York is called the home of theatres?

A-The 5 th Avenue

B-Broadway

C-Fleet Street

10 What is the traditional meal on Thanksgiving Day?

A-Fish

B-Pudding

C-Turkey

SOME POPULAR AMERICAN HOLIDAYS

CHRISTMAS .

CHRISTMAS IS THE CELEBRATION OF THE BIRTH OF JESUS CHRIST ON DECEMBER , 25. MANY PEOPLE GO TO

CHURCH ON CHRISTMAS EVE AND IN THE MORNING OF CHRISTMAS DAY . CHRISTMAS CAROLS ARE SUNG

EVERYWHERE .

FAMILIES DECORATE THE CHRISTMAS TREE WITH CHRISTMAS

ORNAMENTS AND PUT GIFTS FOR THE FAMILY MEMBERS

AND CLOSE FRIENDS UNDER IT . HOUSES ARE DECORATED

WITH HOLLY , MISTLETOE , TINSEL , CHRISTMAS LIGHTS ,

STATUES OF ANGELS , ETC . GIFTS FROM SANTA CLAUS ARE

PUT INTO THE STOCKINGS HUNG NEAR THE MANTELPIECE .

FAMILIES USUALLY GATHER FOR A FAMILY REUNION AND

HAVE A CHRISTMAS PARTY WITH A TRADITIONAL

CHRISTMAS DINNER - ROAST TURKEY , HAM , POTATOES , VEGETABLES , MINCE PIE , FRUIT CAKE ,

GINGERBREAD , NUTS , ETC. IT IS ALSO TRADITIONAL TO SEND CHRISTMAS CARDS TO RELATIVES AND

FRIENDS AND TO GIVE TO CHARITY . GREETING : MERRY

CHRISTMAS ! RESPONSE : THE SAME TO YOU !

NEW YEAR

S DAY .

NEW YEAR ' S EVE IS THE LAST EVENING OF THE OLD

YEAR . NEW YEAR ' S DAY IS JANUARY , 1. PEOPLE OFTEN

GATHER AT THE PLACE WHERE THERE ' S A TOWER WITH


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A BIG CLOCK TO SAY GOOD - BYE TO THE OLD YEAR AND WELCOME TO THE NEW YEAR . MANY PEOPLE

MAKE A NEW YEAR ' S RESOLUTION TO QUIT DOING SOMETHING ( E.G. SMOKING ) OR START SOMETHING

NEW ( E.G. SWIMMING ). NEW YEAR ' S DAY IS USUALLY CELEBRATED WITH FRIENDS AT HOME OR IN A

RESTAURANT . GREETING : HAPPY NEW YEAR !

RESPONSE : THE SAME TO YOU !

INDEPENDENCE DAY / THE FOURTH OF JULY .

INDEPENDENCE DAY IS THE MOST IMPORTANT

PATRIOTIC HOLIDAY FOR AMERICANS . IT IS

CELEBRATED IN MEMORY OF THE SIGNING OF THE

DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE IN 1776 AND THE

BIRTH OF THE NEW NATION . THE HOLIDAY IS

CELEBRATED THROUGHOUT THE COUNTRY WITH

PARADES , FIREWORKS , PUBLIC CEREMONIES AND SPEECHES , POPULAR AMUSEMENTS , CONCERTS , SHOWS ,

PARTIES AND PICNICS . THE AMERICAN FLAG IS DISPLAYED IN MANY PLACES AND ITS COLORS ARE USED

FOR DECORATION . GREETING : HAVE A NICE HOLIDAY ! RESPONSE : THE SAME TO YOU !

HALLOWEEN .

HALLOWEEN IS ONE OF THE FAVORITE CHILDREN ' S HOLIDAYS . IT IS

CELEBRATED ON THE THIRTY - FIRST OF OCTOBER . HOLIDAY

ATTRIBUTES INCLUDE A JACK - O '- LANTERN ( AN EMPTY

PUMPKIN WITH HOLES INSTEAD OF THE EYES , NOSE AND

MOUTH AND A BURNING CANDLE INSIDE ) AND

FRIGHTENING GHOST COSTUMES AND MASKS . HOUSES ARE

DECORATED WITH PAPER WITCHES , GHOSTS , BLACK CATS ,

ETC. CHILDREN WEARING COSTUMES GO TRICK - OR - TREATING

TO NEIGHBORS ' HOUSES , WHERE A LOT OF SWEET THINGS IS PREPARED

FOR THEM . THEY KNOCK AT THE DOOR AND SHOUT " TRICK OR TREAT !" IF A TREAT IS NOT GIVEN TO

THEM , THEY PLAY A TRICK : SQUEEZE OUT TOOTHPASTE ON THE GLASS , WRITE WITH CRAYONS ON THE

DOOR , THROW PEBBLES ON THE PORCH , ETC.

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EBRATION OF THANKSGIVING DAY WAS STARTED BY THE PILGRIMS IN 1621 WHEN , WITH THE HELP OF

LOCAL INDIANS , THEY HAD THEIR FIRST GOOD CROP AFTER A LONG PERIOD OF HARDSHIP IN NORTH

AMERICA . FOR AMERICANS , THIS DAY IS THE DAY OF THANKS FOR THE BLESSINGS THEY HAVE RECEIVED .

THANKSGIVING IS A FAMILY HOLIDAY . GOING HOME TO CELEBRATE THANKSGIVING DAY WITH THE

FAMILY IS A WIDELY SPREAD TRADITION . IT IS ALSO A TRADITION TO GIVE TO CHARITY , AND MANY

PEOPLE PREPARE GIFTS AND FOOD FOR THE NEEDY FAMILIES . THE HOLIDAY IS CELEBRATED WITH A BIG

DINNER : ROAST TURKEY , CRANBERRY SAUCE , PUMPKIN PIE , INDIAN PUDDING , CORN , VEGETABLES ,

FRUIT , NUTS , ETC . GREETING : HAVE A NICE THANKSGIVING ! RESPONSE : THE SAME TO YOU !

VOCABULARY :

EVE - THE DAY OR PERIOD OF TIME IMMEDIATELY BEFORE AN EVENT OR OCCASION ;

CHRISTMAS CAROL - A RELIGIOUS FOLK SONG ;

HOLLY , MISTLETOE – PLANTS USED FOR DECORATING PEOPLE ’S HOMES FOR CHRISTMAS ;

TINSEL - A FORM OF DECORATION CONSISTING OF THIN STRIPS OF SHINY METAL FOIL ;

THE DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE - A DOCUMENT DECLARING THE U .S. TO BE INDEPENDENT OF

THE BRITISH CROWN , SIGNED ON JULY 4, 1776, BY THE CONGRESSIONAL REPRESENTATIVES OF THETHIRTEEN COLONIES , INCLUDING THOMAS JEFFERSON , BENJAMIN FRANKLIN , AND JOHN ADAMS ;

JACK - O - LANTERN - A LANTERN MADE FROM A HOLLOWED - OUT PUMPKIN IN WHICH HOLES ARE CUT

TO REPRESENT FACIAL FEATURES , TYPICALLY MADE AT HALLOWEEN ;

TO GO TRICK - OR - TREATING - A CHILDREN ' S CUSTOM OF CALLING AT HOUSES AT HALLOWEEN WITH

THE THREAT OF PRANKS IF THEY ARE NOT GIVEN A SMALL GIFT .

QUESTIONS :

1) WHAT IS CHRISTMAS AND WHEN IS IT CELEBRATED ?

2) HOW DO PEOPLE DECORATE THEIR HOUSES FOR CHRISTMAS ?

3) WHAT DO PEOPLE USUALLY DO WHEN THEY CELEBRATE THE NEW YEAR ?

4) WHAT DID THE SIGNING OF THE DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE MEAN AND WHEN DID IT TAKE

PLACE ?

5) WHAT DO AMERICANS USUALLY DO ON THE JULY , 4 TH?

6) WHAT IS THE MAIN SYMBOL OF HALLOWEEN ?

7) HOW DO CHILDREN GO TRICK - OR - TREATING ?

8) WHEN WAS THE FIRST THANKSGIVING DAY CELEBRATED ?

9) WHAT DOES THANKSGIVING REPRESENT FOR AMERICANS ?

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Miller looked at Walt. “What? What’s that?” said Miller. “I said the dog isn’t going with you,” said Walt. “I don’t believe that he is your dog. Maybe you saw

him in Alaska. Maybe he pulled a sled for you once. But you can’t prove that he’s yours!” Skiff Miller’s mouth opened. Bu t he said nothing. Then his face became red. He was very angry.Walt said, “The dog listened to you. That’s true. But any dog from Alaska would obey you. Wolf is

probably worth a lot of money. That’s why you want him. But you can’t prove that he’s yours.”

“Is that so?” Miller said slowly. He stared down at Walt. Walt was much shorter than Miller. “Well,no one can stop me from taking the dog right now.” Miller raised his fist and took a step towardWalt.

Madge stepped between the two men.“Maybe Mr. Miller is right,” she said to Walt. “Wolf does seem to know him. And Wolf did answer

to the name of ‘Brown’. Wolf was friendly to Mr. Miller right away . And Wolf barked – for the firsttime! Why did he bark? I think I know. Wolf was happy because he found Mr. Mil ler.”

Walt shook his head sadly. Then he said, “I guess you’re right, Madge. Wolf isn’t really ‘Wolf’. Hisreal name is ‘Brown’. I guess that he is Mr. Miller’s dog.”

Madge turned to Skiff Miller. “Would you sell the dog to us?” she asked. “We’d like to buy him.” Miller shook his head. “I’m sorry,” he said. His voice was kind. “I have a team of five dogs. Brownwas the leader. He was the best dog I ever had.”

Miller spoke softly. “I like that dog a lot,” he said. “I care about him. When he was stolen , I feltsick. I have been looking for him for three years. When I saw him here, I thought I was dreaming. Iwas so happy. I can’t sell this dog to you.”

Madge suddenly said, “You say you care about the dog, but you don’t.” Skiff Miller looked surprised. He said, “What do you mean?” “You say you care about the dog,” Madge said. “Then let the dog choose where he wants to live.

Maybe he wants to stay here in California. Maybe he likes California better than Alaska.” Skiff Miller said nothing.“You say you care about the dog,” said Madge. “Then do whatever makes him happy.” Miller thought about this. Then he said. “Brown was a good worker. He worked hard. He was

never lazy. He’s smart, too. He understands you when you talk to him. Look at him now. He knowsthat we’re talking about him.”

The dog was lying at Skiff Miller’s feet. The dog’s ears were standing straight up. The dog looked atMiller. Then he looked at Madge. He watched them when they spoke. He seemed to be listening.

“Yes, he worked hard. And I do like him,” said Miller.Miller thought about this some more. Then he said to Madge, “The dog has earned the right to

choose. I’ll do whatever he wants.”

Reading comprehension. Circle the correct answer.1. Skiff Miller’s face got red because he was: a) tired b) sick c) angry2. Which sentence is correct?


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4. Brown was the d) sell the dog to them5. When he saw the dog, Miller e) thought that he was dreaming6. Brown was a f) stared down at Walt7. The dog’s ears were g) would listen to Miller8. Miller said he would do h) standing straight up


choose 1. When he couldn’t find Brown, Miller felt …………….. leader 2. Madge said, “Let the dog ……………..where he wants to live.” understands 3. Brown was the ……………..of a team of dogs. sick 4. The dog is so smart that he …………..you when you talk to him. lazy 5. Wolf was probably ……………..a lot of money. worth 6. She said that Miller didn’t ……………..about the dog. earned 7. The dog worked hard – he was never …………….. care 8. Miller said , “The dog has ……………..the right to choose.”

Using verbs correctly. Fill in each blank using the past tense of the verb in brackets.1. Walt said, “Maybe he ………………a sled for you once.” ( pull )2. The dog ………………to Skiff Miller. (listen )3. Miller ………………his fist and took a step toward Walt. ( raise )4. Madge ………………between the two men. ( step )5. She ………………to Miller and began to speak. ( turn )6. “Would you sell the dog to us?” she ……………… ( ask )7. Brown ………………hard because he was not lazy. ( work )8. The dog ………………at Skiff Miller and Madge . (look )

Picking a pronoun. Fill in the blanks by adding the correct pronoun.1. Miller opened his mouth, but ………………didn’t say anything. 2. Madge was afraid the men would fight, so ……………stepped between them. 3. Miller said, “When …………saw the dog, I thought I was dreaming.” 4. Walt told Miller, “You say the dog is yours, but …………can’t prove it.” 5. Madge and Walt loved Wolf, so ……………tried to buy the dog from Miller. 6. Madge said, “If you will sell the dog to us, …………would like to buy him.” 7. Madge told Miller, “……………don’t care about the dog.” 8. Keep reading this story to see if ……………has a happy ending.

Vocabulary review. Write a complete sentence for each word or expression.1. obey ________________________________________________________________2. stolen ________________________________________________________________3. worth ________________________________________________________________4. earned ________________________________________________________________

Course No 9 – I am an Englishman in New York – UK Lifestyle

Sting – Englishman in New York


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I don't drink (1)_________ I take (2)________ my dear

I like my (3)__________ done on one sideAnd you can hear it in my (4)___________ when I talk

I'm an Englishman in New York

See me walking down Fifth (5)___________A walking (6)__________ here at my side

I take it everywhere I (7)________I'm an Englishman in New York

I'm an alien I'm a legal alienI'm an Englishman in New York

I'm an alien I'm a legal alienI'm an Englishman in New York

If, "Manners maketh man" as someone (8)______Then he's the (9)________ of the day

It takes a man to suffer (10)________ and smileBe yourself no (11)________ what they say

I'm an alien I'm a legal alien (…)

Modesty, propriety can (12)_______ to notorietyYou could end up as the only one

Gentleness, sobriety are rare in this (13)_______At night a candle's brighter than the (14)________

Takes more than combat gear to make a manTakes more than a (15)_______ for a gun

Confront your (16)______, avoid them when you canA gentleman will (17)_______ but never (18)________

If, "Manners maketh man" as someone saidThen he's the (19)_______ of the day

It takes a man to suffer (20)________ and smileBe yourself no (21)_______ what they say

I'm an alien I'm a legal alien (…)

BRITISH SUPERSTITIONS

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luck greetings cards and birthday cards in England. Lucky to find a clover plant with four leaves. Cut your hair when the moon is waxing and you will have good

luck. Putting money in the pocket of new clothes brings good luck.

BAD LUCK Unlucky to spill salt. If you do, you must throw it over your

shoulder to counteract the bad luck. Unlucky to open an umbrella in doors. Unlucky to pass someone on the stairs.

FOOD SUPERSTITIONS When finished eating a boiled egg, push the spoon through

the bottom of the empty shell to let the devil out.

TABLE SUPERSTITIONS If you drop a table knife expect a male visitor, if you drop a fork

a female visitor. Crossed cutlery on your plate and expect a quarrel.

WEDDING SUPERSTITIONS The bride should never wear her complete wedding clothes

before the day. For good luck the bri de should wear “ something

borrowed, something blue, something old and somethingnew ”.

BRITISH SUPERSTITIONS

QUIZ

1. What is lucky to say on the first day of the month?

2. Which way must a horse-shoe be to bring good luck?

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3. What object is lucky to catch in autumn?

4. What must you do if you spill salt?

5. Putting new shoes on the table brings good luck. True or False?

6. Why is Tuesday 13th considered to be unlucky?

7. What will happen if the ravens leave the Tower of London?

8. White rabbits are considered to be............

9. Why is it unlucky to have the feathers of a Peacock within home?

10. Do bats bring good luck?

Course No 10 Wolf


“Yes,” Skiff Miller said again. “The dog has earned the right to choose. I’ll do whatever hewants.”

Madge smiled. “I think that’s fair,” she said. Skiff Miller shook his head. Then he said, “Don’t move. Stay where you are. I’ll say good -bye,

then I’ll walk away. If the dog wants to stay here, he can stay. But if he wants to go with me, let


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him go. I won’t call him; I won’t say a word. Don’t call him either. Don’t say a word to him. Let’ssee what he does.”

“All right ,” said Madge. Walt nodded yes. “I’m leaving now,” Skiff Miller said loudly. “Good -bye.” He walked up to Madge and Walt. He

shook hands with them. Then he began to walk away.The dog was lying on his side. He watched the three people. He saw them shake hands. He

heard Skiff Miller say good-bye. Wolf lifted his head. He stood up. He watched Miller walk

away. He waited for Miller to come back. But Miller kept walking.Wolf ran down the road. He stopped in front of Miller. He tried to stand in Miller’s way.

Miller said nothing. He walked around the dog.Wolf ran back to Walt. The dog grabbed Walt’s pant le g with his teeth. He tried to drag Walt

toward Skiff Miller. But Walt did not move.Wolf let go of Walt’s leg. He ran down the road toward Miller. Then he ran back to Walt and

Madge. He ran up to Madge. She did not speak. She did not touch him.The dog backed away. He turned around and looked at Miller. The man was still walking. He

was moving further away.

Wolf ran down the road. Suddenly he stopped. He raised his head. He barked. He barkedagain. But Skiff Miller kept walking.

Wolf ran back to Walt and Madge. He barked at them. They did not move.Wolf looked back at Miller. He watched the man. The man was at the curve at the end of the

road. Wolf kept watching. Then Miller was gone. Wolf could not see him.Wolf lay down on his side. He did not move. He was waiting for Skiff Miller to come back.

Wolf lay on his side and waited. He waited and waited.“He’s staying,” said Madge. “He’s staying!” Suddenly Wolf got up. He did not look at the woman and the man. He was looking at the

road. Wolf had made up his mind . He had chosen.Wolf began to run. He ran down the road. He ran faster and faster. He did not look back. He

ran straight ahead. A minute later, Wolf was gone.

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Reading comprehension. Circle the correct answer.1. Skiff Miller said that he would: a) make the dog go with him b) give the dog to Walt and Madge

c) let the dog choose2. Miller told Madge and Walt: a) to call the dog b) not to call the dog c) to

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3. When Wolf ran up to Madge, she: a) spoke to him b) touched himc) did not speak to him or touch him

4. What was Wolf waiting for? a) he was waiting for Miller to come back. b) he was waiting forMadge to feed him c) he was waiting for Walt to bring him some water

5. At the end of the story, wolf: a) stayed with Madge and Walt b) ran after Millerc) began to cry

Vocabulary

6. The dog grabbed Walt’s pant leg. When you grab something, you: a) fix it b) let it goc) hold on to it tightly7. Wolf tried to drag Walt toward Miller. The word drag means: a) pull b) throw c) hurt

Idioms8. When Miller told them what to do, M said “all right” When you sa y all right , you mean:a) yes b) no c) maybe9. Miller shook Hands with Walt and Madge and walked way. People shake hands when they:a) talk on the phone b) say hello or good-bye c) watch TV

10. At the end of the story, Wolf made up his mind. When you make up your mind , you:a) don’t know what to do b) choose or decide c) feel sad

Understanding the story. Answer each question by writing a complete sentence.1. What did Skiff Miller do after he shook hands with Walt and Madge?……………………………………………………………………………. 2. What did the dog hear Skiff Miller say?……………………………………………………………………………. 3. When Wolf stood in front of Miller, what did Miller do?……………………………………………………………………………. 4. What happened when the dog tried to drag Walt toward Miller?……………………………………………………………………………. 5. What happened when the dog ran up to Miller?……………………………………………………………………………. 6. Who was Wolf waiting for?……………………………………………………………………………. 7. What did wolf do at the end of the story?…………………………………………………………………………….

Building sentences. Make sentences by adding the correct letter.1. The dog was a) shake hands2. Wolf saw the three people b) the woman and the man3. Miller walked c) the end of the road4. The man was at d) faster and faster down the road5. Wolf could not e) lying on his side6. Madge thought that Wolf f) was staying7. The dog did not look at g) around the dog8. He ran h) see the man


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straight 1. A ……………….later, Wolf was gone.teeth 2. Wolf ………………..stopped running & raised his head. minute 3. Walt ………………………..yes. suddenly 4. The dog grabbed the pant leg with his ……………………..… nodded 5. The dog ran …………………….…ahead.

Using verbs correctly. Fill in each blank using the past tense of the verb in brackets.1. The dog ……………………………down the road. (run) 2. Wolf ……………………....the man say good-bye. (hear)3. He ………………………………..Skiff Miller leave. (see) 4. Suddenly the dog………………………………..up. (get) 5. “I think that’s fair,” Madge………………………..… (say) 6. Wolf lifted his head and …………………………up. (stand)

Putting words in the correct order. Make sentences with the following words.

1. Lifted / head / his / Wolf…………………………………………………………………………….. 2. Ran / the / road / Wolf / down…………………………………………………………………………….. 3. Not / Walt / move / did…………………………………………………………………………….. 4. Hands / shook / Miller / them / with…………………………………………………………………………….. 5. Him / Miller / to / not / speak / did………………………………………………………………………………

Vocabulary review. Write a complete sentence of your own for each word or expression.1. grabbed ________________________________________________________2. drag ___________________________________________________________3. nodded _________________________________________________________4. all right _________________________________________________________5. shake hands _____________________________________________________6. make up his/her mind ______________________________________________

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