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2025新人教版八年级上册Unit8
Let’s communicate
知识点讲解+练习+答案
1、 核心词汇(含词性转换与拓展)
1.communication n. 交流;沟通
have good/bad communication with sb.
与某人沟通良好 / 不畅
lack of communication缺乏沟通
ways of communication沟通方式
communicative adj.
communicative language 交际语言
be communicative with sb. 与某人有良好沟通
in a communicative way 以交际的方式
be communicative 健谈的、爱交流的
communicate v.
communicate with sb.与某人交流 / 沟通
communicate sth. to sb.向某人说明某事
communicate by (doing) sth.通过某种方式沟通
communicate well with sb.与某人沟通顺畅
communicate effectively with sb.与某人有效沟通communicate face to face面对面沟通
have difficulty (in) communicating with sb.
和某人沟通有困难(单元重点句型结合)
2.expression n. 表达方式;表情
an expression of...…… 的表达;…… 的神情
with an expression of...带着…… 的神情
expression 对应动词 express(v. 表达;表示),本单元高频搭配必须掌握,衔接考点
express sth. to sb.向某人表达某事(情感 / 想法)
express oneself (clearly/properly)
(清晰 / 恰当地)表达自己的想法
express an opinion表达观点(衔接单元句型)
express feelings/thoughts表达感受 / 想法
3.speech n. 演讲;发言
give a speech发表演讲;做发言
make a speech做演讲;发言
a speech on/about sth.关于某事的演讲
speak v. 强调 “说的动作 / 说某种语言”
speak to sb. 和某人说话;
speak + 语言 说某种语言
speaker(n.)
4.rehearsal n. 排练;预演
rehearse(v.)
rehearse for sth. 为…… 排练 / 彩排(表目的,最易错)
rehearse with sb. 和…… 一起排练(表对象)
rehearse doing sth. 排练做某事(接动作,初中易错点)
5.listener n. 倾听者
listen(v.)
listen to sth/sb听某人或某事
6.stranger n. 陌生人
strange(adj.)
be strange to sb. 对某人来说是陌生的
be strange to sth. 不熟悉某事 / 某物(表 “对…… 不了解”)
7.argue v. 争吵;争论
argue with sb. 和某人争论 / 争吵
argue about/over sth. 就某事争论 / 争辩
argue to do sth. 主张做某事;极力要求做某事
argument(n.)
have an argument with sb. 和某人争论 / 吵架
= argue with sb.初中最高频,同义替换必背)
have an argument about/over sth. 就某事争论
= argue about/over sth.
have an argument with sb. about/over sth.
因某事和某人争论
8.describe v. 描述;形容
describe sth./sb. as + 名词 / 形容词
把某物 / 某人描述成……
describe in + 语言 / 细节
用……(语言 / 细节)描述
description(n.)
give a description of sb./sth. 描述某人 / 某物
= describe sb./sth.名词替换
make a description of sb./sth.
描述某人 / 某物(口语 + 书面通用)
a description of... …… 的描述
9.interrupt v. 打断
interrupt sb. in sth. 打断某人做某事;打扰某人正在做的事
interrupt with sth. 用某事插话;以某事打断
interruption(n.)
an interruption to sth. 对某事的打扰 / 中断
10. polite adj. 礼貌的
be polite to sb. 对某人有礼貌
be polite in sth. 在某事上有礼貌 / 得体
be polite about sth. 对某事态度客气
impolite(反义词)
politely(adv.)
11.sincere adj. 真诚的
be sincere to sb. 对某人真诚
be sincere in sth./doing sth. 在某事上真诚;真心做某事
sincerity(n.)
show sincerity to sb. 对某人表示真诚
= be sincere to sb.名词替换,写作灵活用
with sincerity 真诚地= sincerely,副词替换,
the sincerity of sb.’s words 某人话语的真诚
12.fluent adj. 流利的
be fluent in + 语言精通某语言、说某语言流利
become fluent in 变得擅长(某语言)
grow fluent in 逐渐流利
fluent + 名词
fluently(adv.)
speak fluently 说话流利
write fluently 书写流畅
副词 seriously adv. 严肃地;认真地
take sb/sth seriously认真对待某人/某物
serious(adj.)
be serious about sth/doing sth认真对待某事/做某事
be serious for sb对某人来说很重要/严肃
a serious + 名词修饰抽象或具体事物,表“严重的;严肃的”
surely adv. 无疑;当然
sure(adj.)
be sure of sth确信某事
be sure to do sth务必做某事;肯定会做某事
be sure that/wh从句:确信……
make sure of sth确保某事
make sure (that) 从句:确保……
body language 肢体语言
二、重点短语(必背 + 语境搭配)
face to face:面对面(作状语 / 定语)
text message:短信;短信息例:
body language:肢体语言例:
make up:和好;编造;组成例:
listen to:倾听;注意听例:
calm down:冷静下来例:
pay attention to:注意;关注例:
be afraid to do sth:害怕做某事例:
start a conversation:开启对话例:
solve a problem:解决问题例:
三、核心句型(基础 + 交际应用)
询问沟通方式:
How can I start a conversation with a stranger?
(如何与陌生人开启对话?)
拓展:What’s the best way to communicate with others?
条件状语从句(if 引导):
If you keep calm and apologize, it will help.
如果你保持冷静并道歉,会有帮助。
结构:If + 一般现在时,主句一般将来时 / 情态动词。
例:If I have time, I will join the rehearsal.
建议表达:You should choose proper topics like weather or sports.
你应该选择天气、运动等合适的话题。
同义句型:Why not…? / It’s better to…
描述沟通问题:I find it difficult to talk to new classmates.
我觉得和新同学交谈很难。
结构:find it + adj. + to do sth.
表达观点:
In my opinion, sincere listening is the key to good communication.
我认为,真诚倾听是良好沟通的关键。
四、核心语法:If 引导的条件状语从句
基本结构:
主将从现:主句将来时,从句一般现在时
If you practice more, you will speak more fluently.
主情从现:主句含情态动词,从句一般现在时
If you don’t understand, you can ask the teacher.
主祈从现:主句祈使句,从句一般现在时
If you arrive early, please wait for me.拓展要点:
省略:If possible, talk to him face to face.(省略 it is)
辨析:if 表 “如果” 时引导条件状语从句;表 “是否” 时引导宾语从句(时态依主句变化)例:I don’t know if he will come.(是否)
五、写作与交际应用
话题写作:How to Make a Better Conversation(如何进行更好的交谈)核心要点:
选择合适话题(天气、爱好等安全话题,避开隐私)
积极倾听并反馈(nod, ask follow - up questions)
保持真诚与礼貌,善用肢体语言
情景交际:
道歉:I’m sorry I interrupted you.(抱歉打断你。)
开启对话:Nice weather, isn’t it?(天气不错,不是吗?)
结束对话:It was nice talking to you.(和你聊天很愉快。)
六、文化与语用提示
中西方沟通差异:西方更直接,中国更委婉;问候避免隐私问题(如收入、年龄)。
非语言沟通:不同手势含义不同(如 OK 手势在部分国家有冒犯含义)。
七、易错点与易混点
communicate 后接 with,
不可直接接宾语:communicate with sb.(正确);
argue 与 quarrel:
argue 侧重 “争论观点”,
quarrel 侧重 “争吵矛盾”。
if 条件句时态:主句用将来时 / 情态动词,从句用一般现在时,不可混淆。
练习
人教版八上Unit8 Let's Communicate单元练习题
题目说明:本套练习题围绕Unit8“交流”主题设计,涵盖单元核心词汇、语法及交际用语,题型适配中考常规模式,满分120分,建议答题时间90分钟。
一、单项选择(共15小题,每小题1分,满分15分)
从A、B、C、D四个选项中,选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
( )1. — Could you please tell me how to communicate with foreigners politely?
— Sure. You should speak ______ and avoid interrupting them.
A. fluent B. fluently C. sincere D. seriously
( )2. It’s impolite ______ others when they are talking about something important.
A. interrupt B. interrupting C. to interrupt D. interrupted
( )3. — I’m afraid I can’t follow you. Could you speak more slowly?
— ______
A. Not at all. B. That’s right. C. Sorry, I won’t. D. Of course.
( )4. Good communication ______ understanding between people. We should try our best to communicate well.
A. allows B. improves C. breaks D. stops
( )5. My mother always tells me to be ______ to the elderly when talking to them.
A. polite B. rude C. impolite D. insincere
( )6. — What should I do if I don’t agree with others’ ideas?
— You should express your opinion ______ instead of arguing with them angrily.
A. sincerely B. loudly C. carelessly D. suddenly
( )7. He didn’t ______ what the teacher said because he was busy talking with his deskmate.
A. listen B. hear C. follow D. catch
( )8. It’s important ______ us to use proper words in different communication situations.
A. for B. of C. to D. with
( )9. — Sorry for interrupting you. I have a question to ask.
— ______
A. That’s OK. Go ahead. B. You’re welcome.
C. It’s my pleasure. D. No, you can’t.
( )10. She speaks English ______ that she can chat with foreign students freely.
A. such fluent B. so fluent C. such fluently D. so fluently
( )11. When communicating online, we should be careful with our words because they may ______ misunderstandings.
A. cause B. solve C. avoid D. explain
( )12. — How do you usually communicate with your pen pal?
— By writing emails. She always replies to my letters ______.
A. in time B. on time C. at time D. for time
( )13. The little boy is too shy to ______ with strangers. He always hides behind his mother.
A. argue B. communicate C. fight D. play
( )14. We should ______ others’ opinions even if we don’t agree with them. It’s a basic communication rule.
A. listen B. hear C. respect D. refuse
( )15. — I’m worried about my oral English. I can’t communicate with others smoothly.
— Don’t worry. ______ more practice, you’ll make progress.
A. With B. Without C. For D. By
二、完形填空(共10小题,每小题1.5分,满分15分)
阅读下面短文,掌握其大意,然后从各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
Communication is an important part of our daily life. Everyone needs to communicate with others, no matter old or young. Good communication can help us make more friends and solve many problems easily. However, bad communication may cause misunderstandings and even arguments.
Last month, I had a small problem with my best friend, Li Ming. He forgot to return my English book on time. I was angry and argued with him loudly without listening to his explanation. At that time, I didn’t speak politely at all. After that, we didn’t talk to each other for a week. I felt very sad because I didn’t want to lose this friend.
Later, my teacher told me that good communication is the key to solving friendship problems. She advised me to talk to Li Ming sincerely and listen to his side of the story. So I decided to apologize to him. When I found Li Ming, I said sorry to him first. He told me that he was ill last week and forgot to return the book. He also apologized for his mistake. We talked for a long time and understood each other better. Now we are good friends again.
From this experience, I learned that we should always be polite and sincere when communicating with others. We should listen to others carefully before expressing our own opinions. Only in this way can we have good relationships with people around us.
( )1. A. easy B. easily C. hard D. hardly
( )2. A. cause B. make C. take D. get
( )3. A. talked B. chatted C. argued D. played
( )4. A. polite B. impolite C. politely D. impolitely
( )5. A. happy B. sad C. excited D. bored
( )6. A. solving B. solve C. to solve D. solved
( )7. A. sincere B. sincerely C. serious D. seriously
( )8. A. understood B. understood C. understand D. understanding
( )9. A. should B. mustn’t C. needn’t D. can’t
( )10. A. after B. before C. when D. while
三、阅读理解(共6篇,每篇5小题,每小题2分,满分60分)
(A)
Good communication skills are important for students. In school, we need to communicate with teachers and classmates every day. How can we communicate well at school?
First, be polite to others. When talking to teachers, we should use polite words like “please” and “thank you”. When talking to classmates, we should respect their opinions even if we don’t agree with them.
Second, listen carefully. Listening is an important part of communication. When a teacher is explaining knowledge, we should listen carefully and take notes. When a classmate is sharing his ideas, we should listen patiently and not interrupt him.
Third, express your ideas clearly. When you have a question, you should ask it clearly so that others can understand you easily. When you are in a group discussion, you should express your opinions bravely and clearly.
Finally, be sincere. Sincere communication can help us make more good friends. If you are sincere to others, they will be sincere to you too.
Follow these tips, and you will have good communication skills at school.
根据短文内容,选择最佳答案。
( )1. What is the main idea of the passage?
A. How to communicate well at school.
B. The importance of communication at school.
C. How to make friends at school.
D. How to listen to teachers carefully.
( )2. When talking to teachers, we should ______.
A. interrupt them freely B. use polite words
C. argue with them D. hide our questions
( )3. According to the passage, which of the following is NOT a good communication skill?
A. Being polite to others. B. Listening carefully.
D. Expressing ideas clearly.
E. Interrupting others when they are talking.
( )4. The underlined word “patiently” means ______ in Chinese.
A. 不耐烦地 B. 耐心地 C. 快速地 D. 缓慢地
( )5. What can sincere communication help us do?
A. Get good grades. B. Solve all problems.
C. Make more good friends. D. Understand teachers better.
(B)
Different countries have different communication customs. If we don’t know these customs, we may have misunderstandings when communicating with people from other countries.
In America, people are usually direct when they communicate. They like to express their opinions clearly. If they don’t agree with something, they will say it directly. But in Japan, people are usually indirect. They don’t like to say “no” directly. They may say “maybe” or “I’ll think about it” instead of “no” to avoid making others uncomfortable.
In some Middle Eastern countries, people like to stand close to each other when talking. But in many Western countries, people need more personal space. If you stand too close to them, they may feel uncomfortable.
In China, it’s polite to ask about people’s family and work when you first meet them. But in Western countries, people usually don’t like to talk about their personal life, such as salary (薪水) and family problems, when they first meet.
Knowing these cross-cultural communication customs can help us communicate better with people from different countries.
根据短文内容,选择最佳答案。
( )1. What may happen if we don’t know different communication customs?
A. We may make more friends. B. We may have misunderstandings.
C. We may learn more languages. D. We may feel comfortable.
( )2. How do people in America usually communicate?
A. Directly. B. Indirectly. C. Slowly. D. Quietly.
( )3. What will Japanese people probably say if they don’t agree with something?
A. No. B. Maybe. C. I don’t agree. D. I hate it.
( )4. In which country do people like to stand close to each other when talking?
A. America. B. Japan.
C. Some Middle Eastern countries. D. England.
( )5. What do Western people usually not like to talk about when they first meet?
A. Hobbies. B. Personal life. C. Weather. D. Sports.
(C)
Online communication is very popular among teenagers today. They like to chat with friends online, send messages and share photos. Online communication has many advantages.
First, it’s convenient. Teenagers can communicate with friends at any time and any place as long as they have a mobile phone or a computer. They don’t need to meet each other face to face.
Second, it’s cheap. Sending messages online is usually free or costs very little money. It’s much cheaper than making phone calls.
Third, it’s easy to make new friends. Teenagers can meet people from different places online and make friends with them. They can learn about different cultures and experiences from these new friends.
However, online communication also has some disadvantages. For example, some teenagers spend too much time chatting online, which affects their study and rest. Besides, there are some bad people online. Teenagers may be cheated by them if they are not careful.
So, teenagers should use online communication properly. They should balance their time between online communication and study. They should also be careful when talking to strangers online.
根据短文内容,选择最佳答案。
( )1. What is the main topic of the passage?
A. Teenagers’ hobbies.
B.Online communication among teenagers.
C. How to make friends online.
D. The advantages of online communication.
( )2. Which of the following is NOT an advantage of online communication?
A. Convenient. B. Cheap. C. Easy to make new friends. D. Affects study.
( )3. What does the underlined word “affects” mean in Chinese?
A. 促进 B. 影响 C. 提高 D. 保护
( )4. What is a disadvantage of online communication?
A. Teenagers may be cheated by bad people online.
B. It’s convenient to communicate with friends.
C. It’s cheap to send messages online.
D. Teenagers can learn about different cultures.
( )5. What advice does the passage give to teenagers?
A. Spend more time chatting online.
B. Don’t communicate with friends online.
C. Use online communication properly and be careful with strangers.
D. Meet strangers online freely.
(D)
Communication between parents and children is very important for children’s growth. Good parent-child communication can help parents understand their children better and help children feel loved and cared for.
However, many parents and children have communication problems. Why? First, parents are usually busy with work. They don’t have much time to talk to their children. Second, parents and children have different interests and ideas. They may not understand each other. Third, some parents are too strict with their children. They often criticize (批评) their children instead of encouraging them. This makes children unwilling to talk to them.
How can we improve parent-child communication? Here are some tips. For parents, they should spend more time with their children. They can chat with their children about their school life, hobbies and feelings. They should also listen to their children carefully and respect their ideas. For children, they should be sincere to their parents. They should tell their parents their true feelings and problems. They should also understand their parents’ hard work.
If parents and children can communicate well, they will have a better relationship. Children will grow up more healthily.
根据短文内容,选择最佳答案。
( )1. Why is parent-child communication important?
A. It can help parents make more money.
B. It can help children grow up more healthily.
C. It can help children get good grades.
D. It can help parents understand their work better.
( )2. Which of the following is NOT a reason for parent-child communication problems?
A. Parents are busy with work.
B. Parents and children have different interests.
C. Some parents are too strict with their children.
D. Children like to talk to their parents.
( )3. What should parents do to improve parent-child communication?
A. Spend more time with children and listen to them carefully.
B. Be strict with children and criticize them often.
C. Have no time to talk to children.
D. Ignore children’s ideas.
( )4. What should children do to improve parent-child communication?
A. Hide their true feelings from parents.
B. Understand parents’ hard work.
C. Argue with parents often.
D. Don’t talk to parents about their problems.
( )5. What is the main idea of the passage?
A. The importance of parent-child communication and how to improve it.
B. The reasons for parent-child communication problems.
C. How parents should care for their children.
D. How children should respect their parents.
(E)
Have you ever had a communication problem with your classmates? If yes, how did you solve it? Let’s look at a story about two classmates, Lucy and Lily.
Lucy and Lily are best friends. They always study and play together. Last week, they had a communication problem. Lucy wanted to go to the library to study on Saturday, but Lily wanted to go to the park to play. They argued with each other and didn’t talk for two days.
Later, Lucy thought about it and decided to talk to Lily sincerely. She said to Lily, “I’m sorry for arguing with you. I know you want to relax on Saturday. But I have a math test next week and I need to study hard. Can we go to the library in the morning and go to the park in the afternoon?” Lily agreed happily. She said, “I’m sorry too. I didn’t think about your test. That’s a good idea!”
Finally, they went to the library in the morning and the park in the afternoon. They had a good time and their friendship became stronger.
From this story, we can learn that when we have communication problems with classmates, we should be sincere and try to understand each other. We should also find a way that makes both sides happy.
根据短文内容,选择最佳答案。
( )1. What was the communication problem between Lucy and Lily?
A. They didn’t want to be friends anymore.
B. They had different plans for Saturday.
C. They argued about a math test.
D. They didn’t like each other’s hobbies.
( )2. How long didn’t Lucy and Lily talk to each other?
A. For one day. B. For two days.
C. For three days. D. For a week.
( )3. What did Lucy decide to do later?
A. Argue with Lily again. B. Ignore Lily.
C. Talk to Lily sincerely. D. Go to the park alone.
( )4. What was Lucy’s solution to the problem?
A. Go to the library in the morning and the park in the afternoon.
B. Go to the park in the morning and the library in the afternoon.
C. Go to the library alone.
D. Go to the park alone.
( )5. What can we learn from the story?
A. We should argue with classmates when we have problems.
B. We should be sincere and understand each other when having communication problems.
C. We should ignore classmates’ ideas.
D. We should always do what we want.
(F)
Body language is an important part of communication. It includes facial expressions (面部表情), gestures (手势), body posture (姿势) and eye contact (眼神交流). Body language can help us express our feelings better and make our communication more effective.
For example, when you smile at someone, it means you are friendly and happy. When you shake hands with someone, it means you are polite and want to build a good relationship. When you look at someone’s eyes when talking, it means you are listening carefully and are sincere.
However, different body languages have different meanings in different countries. For example, in China, nodding your head means “yes” and shaking your head means “no”. But in some countries, such as India, nodding your head means “no” and shaking your head means “yes”. If you don’t know this, you may have misunderstandings.
So, when communicating with people from different countries, we not only need to pay attention to the words we use, but also need to learn about their body language customs. This can help us communicate better.
根据短文内容,选择最佳答案。
( )1. What is body language?
A. It’s a kind of language we speak.
B. It includes facial expressions, gestures, body posture and eye contact.
C. It’s only used in China.
D. It’s not important for communication.
( )2. What does smiling at someone mean?
A. Friendly and happy. B. Angry and sad. C. Bored and tired. D. Surprised and scared.
( )3. What does looking at someone’s eyes when talking mean?
A. You are not listening. B. You are sincere and listening carefully.
C. You are bored. D. You are angry.
( )4. In India, what does nodding your head mean?
A. Yes. B. No. C. Maybe. D. I don’t know.
( )5. What should we do when communicating with people from different countries?
A. Only pay attention to the words we use.
B. Ignore body language.
C. Pay attention to both words and body language customs.
D. Only learn body language.
四、任务型阅读理解(共5小题,每小题2分,满分10分)
阅读下面短文,根据短文内容,完成表格信息(每空一词)。
Good communication is important in our life. Here are some tips for effective communication:
1. Be polite. Use polite words like “please”, “thank you” and “sorry” when communicating with others. Polite words can make people feel respected.
2. Listen actively. When others are talking, listen carefully and don’t interrupt them. You can nod your head or say “yes” to show that you are listening.
3. Express clearly. When you speak, try to express your ideas clearly and simply. Don’t use difficult words that others can’t understand.
4. Be sincere. Sincere communication can help you make more friends. Don’t lie to others or hide your true feelings.
5. Pay attention to body language. Your facial expressions, gestures and eye contact can help you express your feelings better. For example, a smile can make you look friendly.
Follow these tips, and you will communicate effectively with others.
Tips for Effective Communication
Details
Be polite
Use polite words to make people feel ______.
Listen actively
Listen carefully and don’t ______ others; show you are listening by nodding or saying “yes”.
Express clearly
Express ideas clearly and simply; don’t use ______ words.
Be sincere
Don’t lie or hide your true ______; it helps make more friends.
Pay attention to body language
Use facial expressions, gestures and eye contact to express feelings ______.
五、单词填空(共10小题,每小题1分,满分10分)
用括号内所给单词的适当形式填空,使句子完整通顺。
1. We should communicate with others ______ (polite) in public places.
2. ______ (sincere) is important for building good relationships with others.
3. Don’t ______ (interrupt) others when they are talking. It’s impolite.
4. She speaks English so ______ (fluent) that she can teach English.
5. We need to take this problem ______ (serious) because it’s very important.
6. His ______ (describe) of the communication skills helped me a lot.
7. There was an ______ (interrupt) during the meeting because of a sudden noise.
8. It’s ______ (important) for us to learn good communication skills.
9. They had a ______ (friend) communication and solved the problem easily.
10. The teacher advised us ______ (listen) carefully when others are speaking.
六、写作(满分10分)
假设你是李华,你的英国笔友Tom来信询问你如何与老师进行有效沟通。请你根据以下提示给他写一封回信,分享你的建议。
提示:1. 尊重老师,使用礼貌用语;
2. 认真倾听老师的讲解和建议;
3. 清晰、真诚地表达自己的想法和问题;
4. 遇到问题及时与老师沟通。
要求:1. 词数80左右;
2. 条理清晰,语句通顺;
3. 包含所有提示要点,可适当发挥。
参考答案
一、单项选择
1. B 2. C 3. D 4. B 5. A 6. A 7. C 8. A 9. A 10. D 11. A 12. B 13. B 14. C 15. A
二、完形填空
1. B 2. A 3. C 4. C 5. B 6. A 7. B 8. A 9. A 10. B
三、阅读理解
(A)1. A 2. B 3. D 4. B 5. C
(B)1. B 2. A 3. B 4. C 5. B
(C)1. B 2. D 3. B 4. A 5. C
(D)1. B 2. D 3. A 4. B 5. A
(E)1. B 2. B 3. C 4. A 5. B
(F)1. B 2. A 3. B 4. B 5. C
四、任务型阅读理解
1. respected 2. interrupt 3. difficult 4. feelings 5. better
五、单词填空
1. politely 2. Sincerity 3. interrupt 4. fluently 5. seriously 6. description 7. interruption 8. important 9. friendly 10. to listen
六、写作(参考范文)
Dear Tom,
I’m glad to receive your letter. You asked about how to communicate effectively with teachers. Here are my suggestions.
First, we should respect teachers and use polite words when talking to them. Second, listen carefully to teachers’ explanations and suggestions. Third, express our ideas and problems clearly and sincerely. Finally, communicate with teachers in time when we have problems.
I hope these suggestions are helpful to you.
Yours,
Li Hua
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