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1. Grandma said "That one good turn deserves another".

2.-, The game had hardly begun than a shower came in.
3. The storm caused a big damage.
4:.:I usually meet my friend inmy way to school.
5. Do not say to them anything .
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6. It's not so an easy thing to fly a plane.

7. He assured me he felt enough comfortable.
8. I'm afraid I can't do all these works today.
9. The chair's leg is broken.
10. Tom didn't go to the school yesterday.
11. He put the hat on the head and left.
12. I have never seen so bright lightnings.
13. He said to us lots of good jokes.
14. Except what I told you, remember to give her our best regards.
15. We ran over the bridge as fast as we could.
16. On entering the room he opened the li&ht.
17. He laid in bed with fever for a whole week.
18. This experiment may provide important dates for your research.
19. These insects are quite common, specially in hot countries.
20. All together we collected a score of articles for the school magazine.
21. The army, when their leader fell, they turned and fled.
22. Either of the four dates.you suggest will suit me.
23. We had a drive with our car.
24. I left from home early 'in-the morning.
~,_.These informations are not true.
26. We saw the boat to sink and ran for help.

27. In the contrary,

he readily agreed to my suggestion.

28. Are you hearing the same hollow sound now?

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29. The whole family was too shocked to say a word.

30. The boys ran fastly not to miss the bus.
31. He explained us all the directions minutely.
32. Last night were many strange noises outside.
33. He is one year bigger than me.
34. The few people come to the church were praying silently.
35. I asked them

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36. A day I ran into him in the market.

37. He told me she was lying and so she did.
38. I am wholy on your side.
39. A pack of sheep were scattered all over the field.
40. No one of the people present recognized her.
41. I don't know as there's anything else I can do.
42. The owners of the mine have risen the price of coal.
43. At last the ship it managed to reach the harbour.
44. How could you do so many mistakes?
45. He had a walk with a friend of him.
46. We knew we pad to work hardly to win.
47. Not as my brother I work till late at night.
48. Why shouldn't you obey to the rules?
49. The science has improved our life.
50. He is the friend of hers.
51. I had my passport controlled.
52. It happens that I witnessed the accident.
53. He told me then that two accidents have just been reported.
54. As usually, he arrived late.
55. The lady which lives next door is a good OP.
56. I passed the holidays wonderfully.
57. The bank will be closed until farther notice.
58. They are dying their shirts and socks red.
59. The Negros used to be sold as slaves in former centuries.
60. I wish I could dance like you can.

61. There are less horses in the stables than we expected .

62. I didn't mean no harm in doing it.
63. We had no moment to loose.
64. They asked each for the other's help.
65. It fell down of the table.

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66. We stoped there to wait for ourfriend,

67. He came at the university after a ten minutes' walk.
68. He hanged his coat on the peg.
69. What will they do with all those money?
70. I wonder why you have taken so very few cloths with you.
71. I have often had nightmares in the night.
72. Let's go and have a bath in the sea.
73. The police has caught the thief.

74. He was dressed with a new suit.

75. I was afraid of what will happen.
76. This morning I have heard a terrible news.
77. For my surprise, they had already arrived.
78. I turned on the radio for hearing the speech.
79. He hadn't scarcely a penny in the bank.
80. We enjoy any outdoors activity.
81. One should always be loyal to their friends.
82. It is either a robin or a sparrow's nest.
83. Nobody else wants to go, but me and you can go together.
84. Everybody there were reluctant to accept it.
85. He raised from his armchair with difficulty.
86. She went for shopping two hours ago.
87. He wishes he had succeeded to pass the exam.
88. I borrowed her some money.
89. We do not wait the train to arrive on time.
90. My worst enemy is the laziness.
91. I had no time to have the breakfast as I was late.
92. We reached to the village at sunset.
93. He realized is was only an optical delusion.
94. I couldn't find the luggages I had left on the platform.
95. I shall go to bed as soon as I will get home.
96. The bad in each of us must be under control.
97. When are you going to do that trip?
98. He went to the shed to cut some woods.
99. By this way you will come to know the game.
100. His success was because of hard work.
:01. Such things have been worn not only for protection and also for decoration.
'02. I awoke up when the alarm-clock rang.

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103. They use their knowing of body functions to aid those in pain.
104. The man whofn I said would be waiting for you had just left.
105. The most of the people there were strangers.
106. Are you familiar to the properties of these plants?
107. This shirt has shrunken in the wash.
108. He should often go for a long walk after he had had supper.
109. They have agreed to cooperate on numerous matters of mutually interest.
110. Will you comment briefly about the latest changes?
111. Fortunately these trees provide shadow from the sun.
112. The clerk gave me a receit for the mailed package.
113. Use this fuel in an economic way!
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114. The volcanos in the seas round Japan are said to be active.
115. He past me the salt and pepper.
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116. There was little flour left and she made some pancakes.
117. As me, he has an intense hatred of horror movies.
118. Wh'y should you lie me all the time?
119. He ensured his car and his house.
120. Who won the race - Fred or Larry? - The second.
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121. You may drop in whether on Saturday or on Sunday.

122. I feel embarased whenever I hear him speak like this.
123. The two friends kept writing to -'J:n-'; another all through the holidays.
124. You'd better tell him the truth lest he shouldn't find it out too late.
125. I dare you to say that again!
126. The committee was unable to make up its mind.
127. I enjoy listening to classic music.
128. His childlike remarks got on my nerves.
129. The cattle was taken to market.
130. A reliable friend should be a honest person.
131. The production of these goods and their sale abroad has increased.
132. As long you support me, I feel more self-confident.
133. A strange genetic disorder has been noticed in many infancies born in this region.
134. Not only your wci~cishurt her, they also made all the others angry.
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135. Birds lie eggs and hatch their young.

136. The highway climbs to an elevation of ten thousand foot.
137. Both television and radio has become favourite sources of entertainment.
138. The audience is asked to take their seats.
139. There were several hundred of strikers in the factory yard.

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140. Neither my parents nor my sister have heard about my accident yet.
141. In today's world the car is a primary mean of transport.
142. The cheetah, who is a member of the feline family, runs very fast.
143. Harvard is an university famous all over the world.
144. The benefits to be gaining from this experiment are indisputable.
145. Pollution and crime are not the only evils what occur in modern society.
146. His attitude is unlikely to be changeble.
147. He held the umbrella above her.
148. He could not account his strange behaviour.
149. The latter solution is preferrable.
150. Admittance to this museum is free.
151. Her mother adviced her on what to wear.
152. The aircrafts were all ready to take off.
153. She didn't go into the room as she was anxious to waken the baby.
154. He gave me food and money also.
155. This festival is an anual event.
156. He's coming back in two weeks time.
1~7. An award was offered for capturing the bandits.
158. The child was rather backwards for his age.
159. There are a lot of bacteriums in this liquid.
160. That locality is under sea level.
161. He paused among sentences as though too embarrassed to speak.
162. A big number of people were already there.
163. He was born shoulder-high after the victory.
164. The sleeves of this jacket are far too broad.
165. They were brothers in the same religious order.
166. As far as I know she has sold her house and lives in Scotland actually.
167. There were lots of traffic signs, all of them he ignored.
168. He soon became known like an outstanding actor.
169. We entered the cave at the basis of the cliff.
170. He says he will do it-for me under the conditions, but only this once.
171. They had difficulty t~\mderstand his accent.
172. We hardly never hear from them now.
173. Is there anybody who doesn't hate to grow old?
174. If only I knew then what I know now!
175. Do you find difficult to understand the text?
176. Nothing I say does any difference.

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177. They both knew that none of them had been in any real danger.
178. Why should they live at a farm when they have a house in town?
179. I have Maths each other day.
180. They ran much quicklier than we had expected.
181. Winter is especially hard for the old and the ill.
182. Some people believe he's kind of crazy.
183. Supposing your father will find out - what on earth will you do?
184. Thompsons invited us over to dinner.
185. I'm too busy now, but perhaps we could meet soon, although.
186. I would have good eyesight when I was young.
187. These crimes are the works of terrorists.
188. The ruins of the castle stand on the hill over the town.
189. They stood leaning to the churchyard wall.
190. Are you sure they are already to go?
191. It appears certainly that the job has gone to someone else.
192. She passed her driving test at her first trial.
193. Please mind your own businesses!
194. It's difficult to do a comparison when you haven't got all the facts.
195. All the houses in the area have been pulled off.
196. I have no idea why he behaved so unfriendly.
197. Should I have known you would be so upset, I wouldn't have told you.
198. I think I should wear glasses; I must test my eyes.
199. Do you know to make doughnuts?
200. I can't even swim -leave

alone dive.

201. We won't worry as far as we know where you are.

202. That was very rude of you, if I can say so.
203. I never manage to save money and this year has been not different.
204. You'd rather learn for the exam than play cards again.
205. Do it for your parents's sake at least.
206. I'm little of money till next pay day.
207. He was said that his father was worried about him.
208. He appears to have helped by a former policeman.
209. Don't marry him, provided you're sure.
210. This is a one-direction street. .
211. He will have left school at this time next year.
212. She wasn't still 20 when she left to live on her own.
213. Thanks to the snow I was a day late.

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214. I'm going to ask my boss for some time away.

215. He hasn't to write a long letter - just a few lines will do.
216. They moved house in the second half of last year.
217. He swore to revenge his father's death.
218. We were flying highly above the clouds.
219. I agree, but on another hand I strongly doubt he will agree.
220. The reporter talked to some people living in the village near by.
221. She hasn't necessary lied to us; she may not know the truth herself.
222. He's a nice guy but he misses ambition.
223. I don't think I have met her, too.
224. He mustn't write - he can telephone.
225. She was standing before me without saying a word.
226. The door was opened so I walked in.
227. It was sunny but fairly windy for tennis.
228. 60 percent of the workers here are against the strike.
229. On the way home we stopped having lunch in a pub.
230. If you left your bag here, than it must still be here.
231. He was beaten up and stricken on the head with a club.
232. We didn't get just to the top as it was too exhausting.
233. I've got a terrible tooth pain.
234. Take this money in case you will need a taxi.
235. Suddenly she lost conscience and for a moment we were at a loss.
236. She is in the custom of drinking white coffee in the evening.
237. My so loved teacher has just retired.
238. Have you ever made business with this firm?
239. I bearly remember the place.
240. She was looking at the asleep child lovingly;
241. The law punishes drunk drivers severely.
242. I doubt this is his dayly programme.
243. Would you mind to make a bit less noise, please?
244. Unfortunately the streets were badly lighted.
245. All the man-servants-were fired.
246. No sooner had they got on the bus that it had a flat tyre.
247. You have given the wrong answer and so did she.
248. They should be shameful of themselves!
249. Speak in your own name!
250. We scarcely ever go to the cinema these days, don't we?

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VI. REPHRASING
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Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as
the sentence printed before it:
1. They didn't do it. It is simply impossible.
They

2. Perhaps she gave in too soon.

She

3. She had such a large house that she couldn't manage it,
Her house

4. I advise you to read it twice before you sign,

you

5. I went to the watchmaker's

as I wanted him tomend my watch.

I wanted to

6. It would have been better for her not to say it aloud.

She

7. We were surprised when more guests came than we had expected.

We didn't.

8. In spite of our repeated warnings, they kept doing it.

Although

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9. He didn't find a taxi and so he missed the train.

If

10. I doubt she bought that jewel; she isn't that rich.
She

11. You have remembered my favourite colour! You are very kind!
How kind

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12. I stopped jogging in 1990.

It's

13. I think it would be good for you to give up.

you

14. There is a slight chance that the rain will stop soon.
The rain

15. His parents hope he'll make a good doctor.

They'd like

16. Please help me with my luggage!

Would you mind

17. I don't think she really meant that.

She

18. It is ages since we talked openly.

We

19. I cannot carry this trunk as it is too heavy.

This trunk

20. Why didn't you tell the truth for a change?

you

21. I have never heard such a bad singer.

He is
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22. I will give you a rise provided you work on Saturday,too.
Unless

23. She couldn't wear her new shoes on account of the mud.
But.

24. This is the craziest thing I have ever heard.

I.

25. When I saw that card I immediately remembered that summer.

The card
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26. You can't leave without answering me first.
Unless
.
27. He had never shot in his life.
It was

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28. It was not necessary to post it today

you

29. Her parents didn't let her join us in the camp.

She
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30. You can't leave so long as you don't apologize first.
You can't leave

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31. Paying cash isn't necessary.

One

32. This painting is very beautiful to look at.

What.

33. You shouldn't leave your bag here.

I advise

34. It's highly probable he did it on purpose.

He
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35. She spoke too fast and I couldn't understand her.
She spoke too fast..
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36. They were probably astonished when hearing the news.
They

37. I know she never misses such a concert.

She just
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./ 38. I'll talk to her first, then I'll think about it.
I'll think about it..

39. Your friend is a smart guy.

What.
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40. You are supposed to be there on time.
you

41. It is possible that they have already heard the news.

They

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...,. After many years of hard work they fired him .
After he

43. With a lot ofluck, you may win the scholarship.

If you

44. She cannot help us because she is tired.

She is too

45. We came to the station in a taxi.

A taxi
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46. Steve and his friend can run equally long distances.
Steve can
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47. The beach is less crowded today than usual.
The beach is not
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48. It started snowing on Sunday and has not stopped yet.
It has

49. Jogging early in the morning gives him pleasure.

He enjoys

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50. Is this your first visit to Romania?

Have you

51. People say that he will be promoted soon.

It is

52. Most of a monk's time is spent in praying.

A monk spends

53. Jerry is too selfish for anybody to bear him.

Jerry is so selfish

54. He was unsuccessful in persuading them.

He tried in vain

55. It was not long ago that he had a stroke.

His stroke

56. My daughter has been reading law for two years now.
Two years ago
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57. Her clothes are much more expensive than mine.
My clothes

58. The people at the back would not listen to him.

He couldn't make :

59. The bottle of champagne is almost empty.

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There is
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60. It was a splendid speech, so congratulations!
Congratulations

61. If you're careful, you can use this camera on the trip.
So

62. But for the money, I would change this car any day.
.If it

63. You had only to ask me to find out what really happened there.
If you

64. She's too young to fly to Paris on her own.

She isn't

65. I paid a lot of money for these earrings.

These earrings
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66. You may forget anything except your-passport.

The only

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67. Their wedding was on 31 October.

They

68. They are building a new hospital nearby.

A new hospital

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69. They made him confess in the end.

He was
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70. Perhaps she was taken in by his lies.
She

: 71. People said he was a hero.

He

72. We were late so we jumped into a cab.

As
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73. He didn't drown because that young man 'reached him in time.
If

74. Somebody had given him that old coin.

He

75. The building is too small to house the history museum.

The building is not

76. He left home because he didn't expect them to come that evening.
If

77. They will lend you books only for a fortnight.

You

78. He will be made to give in.

They

79. I think you are wrong not to trust him.

If I

80. There are more books on the bottom shelf than on the top one.
There are not

81. I went to the hairdresser; I wanted her to cut and style my hair.
Iwent to the hairdresser to

82. He didn't know how to make the engine run.

He wasn't

83. There is a chance to find her there but I rather doubt it.
You .:

84. I'm quite sure she forgot to call.

She

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85. Actually, she succeeded in getting the loan at last.

Actually, she

86. It is several years since I last met them.

I

87. Nobody could do anything to help them.

Nothing

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88. I guess he is in his room recording some music.

He

89. He is ceI"!~inlylying in bed.

He

c. 90. Perhaps they quarrelled again.

They

91. We were surprised when he passed the exam.

We didn't expect

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92. Years ago, people said that flying was an impossible dream.
Years ago, flying

93. The film was so violent that I felt like fainting .

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film that I felt like fainting.

94. I'll lay the table first, and then I'll call him.
I'll call him as soon as
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95. It takes twenty minutes to walk to school.
It's

96. Everybody agreed with her except George.

The only

97. John wouldn't tell you this secret and Mary wouldn't either.
Neither

98. She was trying hard but she couldn't do that problem.
Despite

99. It is expected that she will be successful.

She

100. Ifit hadn't been for that map, we couldn't have found the chalet.
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But
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101. Since you don't like football, you never go to football matches.
,If you
102. Peter seldom visits his neighbours.
Peter doesn't

103. You haven't written to her for three months.

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104. It is forbidden to use dictionaries during the test.
Dictionaries

105. However hard she tries, she still can't do it.

No matter

106. It seems that you have told the truth.

You

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107. I'm sure he didn't say such a thing about her.

He can't

108. They started building that hospital one year ago.

They have

109. The patient was made to give up smoking by the doctor.

The doctor

110. He worried too much about the weekend party but it all went off perfectly.
He needn't
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111. "You'd better not leave so early, John," said Lucy.
Lucy advised

112. Fish can't live outside water.

It's impossible

113. Why did he make us wait so long?

Why did he keep

114. Who do these clothes belong to?

Whose

115. We spent two weeks in that town.

That's

116. The problem is too difficult for me to do.

It's
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117. My shoes need to be repaired before going on the trip.
I must

118. Was it necessary for her to get l,lp so early?

Did
119. Eighteen-year-old

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young people can get a driving licence.

Young people can get

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120. Nobody can deny that she is a very good singer.
It

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121. It looks as though she knows the truth.

She seems

122. Tom was going to write a letter, but he started watching TV instead.
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Instead

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123. ''Never cross the street without looking at the traffic lights", mother advised her son.
Mother advised

124. Please, listen to me!

Please, pay

125. They repaired my car at the garage.

I

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126. Sibyl did not wake me up, and so I was late for the concert.
If Sibyl
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127. The weather was so bad that we could not leave the chalet.
It

128. They say Jack Williams speaks five foreign languages.

Jack Williams

129. It is all right if you tell the truth.

So long
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. 130. John does not play football as well as Peter.
Peter

131. The hairdresser is going to cut Alice's hair.

Alice

132. Julie cannot play the piano as well as Susie does.

Susie
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133. Alex is the best chess player in our class.
Nobody

134. The problem was so difficult that I asked my brother to help me.
It was

135. I would like you to speak a little louder.

Would you mind
.
136. The film was so boring that I went to bed.
It was

b 137. It is possible that George will not come this afternoon.

George

138. Her daughter had an operation yesterday.

Her daughter was
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139. I am sure it wasn't Mary you saw in the park that day.
You can't

140. The rabbit was being chased by the fox.

The fox

141. The town counc}l will make this building into a museum.
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This building .. L ..:

142. Jimmy is still doing his homework.
Jimmy hasn't

143. If she takes a taxi, perhaps she will catch the plane.
If she takes a taxi, she might

144. Would you like to spend a week in the mountains?

How about

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145. It is said that those dangerous criminals have been arrested.

Those dangerous criminals

146. When did she buy that hat?

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147. I am sure he has forgotten to buy bread.

He must

148. I would rather not join you.

I don't feel

149. She doesn't like to have him here.

She resents

150. Is anybody taking care of this child?

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151. He will sell his house and then he will be able to payoff his debts.
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152. Our take-off time was 12.30.
Our plane was

153. What are your plans for next weekend?

What are you

154. This job requires punctuality and hard work from the employees.
This job requires that

155. My grandparents have never been to London and my great-grandmother

been there, either.
Neither my grandparents

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has never

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156. I get nervous when people become rude.

I can't

157. It will be more embarrassing for you if you postpone telling him the news.
The sooner

158. Cars are more expensive than they used to be.

The price of cars has ..':1~

159. I'd prefer you to leave earlier.

I'd rather

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160. She doesn't even remember my first name.

She has ................................
161. When they got to the station, the train had already left.

By

162. My suggestions have been turned down.

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163. "Let's have a taxi," said Martin.

Martin suggested
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164. She didn't win despite the fact that she tried her best.
Although

165. I don't think he made so many mistakes.

He

166. This boy struck us as a talented singer.

This boy gave
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167. She is really determined to find them.
Her

168. John said he had last met her three days before.
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169. I wish I had taken her advice.

If
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170. It's time she told him the truth.
She'd

171. It was such a powerful wind that it swept the roofs off most houses.
It was so

172. Our room overlooked the beach.

Our room looked

173. We won't go there if they don't invite us.

Unless

174. She hasn't as much money as you have.

you
.
175. You'll get there in time provided (that) you don't miss the bus.
So
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76. They finally managed to find the right way to the airport.
They finally succeeded

177. When else could you call on us?

At

178. She didn't know about that house until she read the advertisement.
It was not

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179. It is not necessary for them to give us so many details.

They don't

180. May I borrow this book?

AmI

181. They made every effort to facilitate their nephew's life.

They made every effort to make
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182. My friend said: "Don't stop the car here. The policeman is looking at us."
My friend told
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183. My French teacher made me understand the importance of foreign languages.
I was ;~

184. Water was scarce last spring; yet we managed to grow some vegetables.
In spite ji'!\(~:!-.'.-lr."
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185. Nobody believes she is a rich woman.
Everybody

186. She needs twenty minutes to walk from her house to her office.
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187. Her son's questions have started to infuriate me.

I have started .~.:\

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188. The President is just going to sign the treaty.

The President is on
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189. He tried to help us as best as he could.
He did

190. The outlaws took to the forest to avoid their pursuers.

The outlaws sought .~~:~.. h

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191. In my opinion they have made a great mistake.

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192. She has never heard you give any definite answers to her questions.
You always .~{::-;:~ : :"
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193. Robert couldn't go for a walk with us yesterday, for he was very busy.
As
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194. We won't finish our work today unless he helps us.
We will
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195. Is it absolutely necessary to repair the roof this week?
Does the roof .~ .. -!;.~

196. We would like the prisoner to get this statem~nt, down.

We would like the prisoner to make f:..: .. ~:..
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197. She has revealed nearly everything about her intentions.

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198. I'm certain that the kids weren't watching TV at that moment.
The kids can't

199. To the best of her knowledge, this house belongs to a banker.

As
200. I took her for a foreigner,
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I was ..(y:.\ v, .: ...........
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201. They thought that woman was a great writer.

That woman

202. The correctness of his English is absolute.

He speaks English

203. We couldn't continue our journey because of the storm.

The storm

204. Is this the only way to the railway station?

Isn't there

205. They have dealt with such problems for years.

Such problems

206. Swimming in this river is dangerous.

It

207. Albert hurried, but the shop _was closed when he got there.
Although

1 208. In case of fire, telephone the fire brigade.

In the
.
209. I have a more expensive car than' Jack has.
Jack's

210. Such examples as this one are very interesting.

Examples

211. When she arrived, the furniture was being unloaded.

When she arrived, they

212. Little Paul will be asleep as soon as the film ends.

Little Paul will be asleep by

213. Unless the driver had seen us, he wouldn't have stopped the car.
If
.
214. How long is it by car to the railway station?
How long does it

215. If I were you, I wouldn't go there.

You'd better

216. It is likely th~t she will arrive here today.

She is likely L
.
217. She finds it very difficult to wake up so early.
She is

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218. They didn't go for a walk because they were tired.

If

219. I'll take my umbrella with me as it might rain.

I'll take my umbrella with me in

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220. I last saw her two days ago.

Ihaven't
.
221. This is the most exciting story she has ever read.
She has

222. John was so tired that he couldn't continue his work.

John was too

223. They did that difficult problem in five minutes.

That difficult problem

224. A new job will be offered to me soon.

I

225. Walking on the grass is not allowed.

You are
.
226. She cannot lend you either the textbook or the dictionary.
She can

~ ..~.:

227. How about seeing this film?

Let's

228. As she is a liar, nobody can trust her.

Being

229. Ibelieve she is the best teacher in our school.

I consider

230. There was nothing to tell them.

We

231. How noisy it is in here!

It's

232. They Plissed the train because they got up late.

If
.
233. Nick is more intelligent than anyone in the class.
No one

234. He spoke to us so politely that we were all surprised.

He spoke to us in

235. This accident made me understand the importance of safety-belts.

I

f...: ................................

236. I fear you will not be able to see him today.

Iam

237. Your friend may be at home.

It

238. He usually drives carelessly.

He usually drives in

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239. It is unlikely that Mr. Brown will retire.

Mr. Brown
.
240. You can get a driving licence when you are eighteen.
You can get a driving licence as
.
241. To her regret, she couldn't go on that trip.
She wishes

242. I continue to borrow books from that.library.

I still

243. Nobody gave her a helping hand.

She

244. She doesn't often visit us.

She seldom

245. I telephoned to tell them not to leave their house.

I telephoned to warn
.
246. The sleeves of this coat are too short for him to wear.
The sleeves of this coat aren't

247. Both you and your friends disapprove of his talking like that.
Neither

248. She wants a house of her own.

She wants to become

249. He will try to remember her address.

He will try not

250. Would you mind my opening the window?

Would you mind if

251. It would be silly of you to ask him this question now.

Your
.
252. He was stupid enough to believe us.
He was rather

253. Chris is very like his brother.

Chris and his brother are very much

254. Although she}s a diligent pupil, she doesn't get high marks.
Diligent pupil .:

..

255. This teacher is so good that the headmaster asked her not to leave school.
She is such

256. She suggested that he should work harder.

She advised him
.
257" Albert has been learning English for two years.
Two years ago

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258. My uncle 'hardly ever goes out now.

My uncle almost

259. He saw nobody in the garden.

He didn't

260. Liars like Vera should never be trusted.

Liars such

261. The tiger tried desperately to escape.

The tiger made

262. This classroom is too small for so many pupils.

This classroom isn't

263. My parents let me go on such an interesting trip.

I

264. Despite being intelligent, he is a very lazy person.

Even

265. She admitted having lost her key.

She admitted that

266. As my friend didn't speak English, he felt lonely

If my friend

in London.

267. The only thing he can't remember is her name.

He can

268. When did Jimmy start learning English?

How long

269. Ifthere is an accident, call the police.

In case

270. Jane offered to help him with that translation, which was nice of her.
It was

271. She had never read such a captivating story.

It was

272. Who does this car belong to?

Whose

273. You have bought more food than you need for the trip.
?- .

You needn't

274. She can't get there before us.

It's impossible

275. Perhaps Diana is watching TV.

Diana

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B
1. "You stole the purse!", I said to the guy.
I accused the guy

2. He knocked at the door and she immediately opened it.

Hardly

3. They tried hard and yet they failed again and again.
However

4. Don't try to drive it; the engine is out of order.

It's no use

5. As soon as she closed the door Mother started crying.

No sooner

6. There's no point in worrying about it.

One

7. In case he drops in, tell him I've got to see him.

Should

8. You have lent him the money! You are a reliable friend!
"How nice

9. Why don't you stay here overnight instead of driving all night.
I'd rather

10. She strove hard and yet she didn't get a rise.
However

11. I regret attending that boring lecture.

I wish

12. If you eat many cakes, you get fat.

The more

13. I have already been introduced to her.

I remember

14. We complained. about the rent, but in vain.

It was no use

15. I advise you to teach him a lesson.

It's time ..........................
16. I can hardly wait to get some rest.
.; I'm looking

17. People believe he was stabbed by a tramp.

He

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18. We tried to make him confess but in vain.

In vain

19. She will make him regret it!

He

20. You must leave right now!

It's high
.
21. I am in the habit of jogging every morning.
I am used
.
2:?-.You should have kept it a secret.
I wish

23. He had just fallen asleep when the fire broke out.
Scarcely

24. When you wait too long, you get bored.

The
, the
.
25. It would be preferable for you to go to hospital.
you

26. I bet you won't say it again!

I dare

27. Don't give up! Try again!

I'd rather

28. The policeman started shouting and was immediately hooted at.
No sooner

29. He would prefer to take a nap.

He'd
.
30. She thinks it's a pity he never turned up.
She wishes
31. He died a decade ago.
He has

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32. Because he had broken the vase he was punished.

He was punished

33. I find them hard to understand.

I find it
( ..
34. What a pity you didn't win the game!
I wish ............................
35. I don't like when people talk loudly in the street.
I disapprove

36. He prefers listening to music to reading books.

He'd

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37. Could you manage to make her accept my proposal?

Could you succeed
.
38. I want you not to tell my parents about it.
I'd rather

39. I suggest we go out tonight.

Why

40. Leave the key under the mat so that Peggy can find it.
Leave the key under the mat for

41. I insist that she should come, too.

I insist on

42. I don't know what to do any more.

Iam at
.
43. We shall have a game of tennis provided the weather keeps fine.
Weather

44. It was lucky that Tom still found them at home.

Tom

45. The roof of the house has to be mended by all means.

The roof needs

46. Why don't the boys put up the tent?

I suggest that
.
47. She pusbed the door ajar so that she might get some fresh air.
She pushed the door ajar to
.
48. I didn't reveal her secret for fear I might run into troubl~.
I didn't reveal her secret so
.
49. It's certain he is kidding.
He

50. It is not necessary for you to hurry.

You needn't / don't

51. With the money he has saved he can buy a Honda.

His savings

52. You'll be bette~ off putting up at the first motel.

It will

-...;

53. Bob had his car fixed.

Bob arranged

54. Our master insists that we should give him the essays tomorrow.
He insists on

55. I could do with a cup of coffee.

A cup of coffee

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56. According to his arrangement, a bonus will be given to each of us.

He has arranged

57. Joan was sitting on a bench when we caught sight of her.

We caught sight of

58. He had that accident during his stay in Greece.

It was while

59. We can't drive there because of the heavy snow.

The heavy snow
60. She awoke with a feeling of panic.
She awoke

61. He appears to be avoiding us, doesn't he?

It looks

62. I think it may rain.

It looks as
.
63. He will surely come in time as he wants to find you here.
He'll surely come so

64. She thinks it is a good idea to learn typing.

She believes

65. I don't want to ever meet him again.

I'd rather
.
66. I can't tolerate such rude behaviour.
I'can't put

67. He lost consciousness when he was struck on the head.

He was

68. Will you support him in front of the board?

Will you back

69. The old man's cottage is isolated by the flood.

The old man's cottage is

70. My opinion about helping those in need hasn't changed.

I still stick
.
71. Put those medicines where they can't be reached.
Put them

72. Although it was raining, we resumed the game.

The game

73. Unfortunately, our beloved teacher will leave next year.

If only
.
74. If you can't manage on your own, just give us a ring.
Should

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75. In case something goes wrong, press the button.

All
.
76. She wants to tell him the truth and we can't talk her out of it.
We can't prevent

77. I loathe rudeness and laziness.

I can't

78. I hope nobody will sleep in my room while I am away.

I hope

79. I don't think he should be elected chairman.

I object

80. He never attacked his enemies himself.

He always had

81. She couldn't walk to the station on account of the rain.

The rain
82. I'm sure they'll try to take revenge.
They're

83. It would be sheer ill-luck if they lost this match.

They can't afford

84. I told him repeatedly that he was mistaken.

I kept
.
85. Some countries are still spending too much money on weapons.
Too much money

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86. Someone broke into my flat while I was away.

My flat

87. He would call on his relatives on Sundays.

He used

88. If you had come on time, you could have heard his speech.
Had

89. They were redecorating the house for her.

She

90. If she rings up, tell her I'm not in.

Should
t. ..
91. There's no reason for you to complain.
I don't see why .........................
92. Don't worry, I will pay for everything.
Don't worry, everything

93. Nobody can account for this mystery.

This mystery

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94. It's a shame that they look down on you.

It's a shame that you

95. It's necessary that immigrants should learn the language.

It's necessary for

96. She needn't have bought such an expensive present.

There was

97. Michael wished he hadn't offered to get up so early.

Michael regretted

98. He admitted having lied to us.

He admitted that

99. Alice is certain to have finished her homework.

Alice must
.
100. Mary explained why she was late.
Mary explained her
.
]01. "You broke my window, Tom!" said Mr. Brown.
Mr. Brown accused

102. It's a pity she didn't catch the train.

I wish

103. Nothing will make her believe him.

There isn't

104. I had been trying to repair my car for hours.

I spent

105. The flying saucer disappeared soon afterwards.

It wasn't long

106. Is it likely that they will arrive here tomorrow?

Are they
?
107. The only person who didn't like that song was Jack.
Except

108. I took a car because I didn't want to be late for the exam.
I took a car
.
109. Pamela talked to her mother before buying that dress.
Pamela didn't

110. She suspects that he stole her money.

She suspects him

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111. When the rain started, the children were watching a cartoon.
A cartoon

112. I would prefer her not to talk so much.

I'd rather

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113. She said: "I'm sorry I forgot the camera."

She apologized

114. The boy thought that the woman in the park was his neighbour, but he was wrong.
The boy mistook

115. 21 st February is the last day for submitting your application form.
You must

116. I think you should tell us the truth.

I think it's time you

117. She never thought she would ever succeed.

At no time

118. I had just got to the cinema when I realized I had not locked the door of my flat.
No sooner

119. The only way you can reach the top is by working hard.
Only

120. She speaks English so fluently that one often takes her for an English woman.
So
121. I don't think you have met this famous man.
Do you happen

122. I will never be able to understand her.

Never

_ .

123. She would prefer him to do all the shopping.

She'd

124. You shouldn't worry about this exam.

It's
:
.
125. They will have repaired the roof by next week.
The roof
.
126. Emily little thought that she would find such a good job.
Little

127. Such valuable paintings are to be found nowhere else.

Nowhere

128. The box was soheavy that the boy couldn't carry it.
The box was

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129. The match did not start because of the rain.

The rain
:
130; Please, don't interrupt me!

I'd rather
.
131. "Why don't you try to talk to her?"
I suggested

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132. He has to wash his hands.

His hands
.
133. They will on no account agree to such a proposal.
On no account

134. Nadia was so good a gymnast that she won several gold medals.
So good

135. She doesn't admit that she has made so many mistakes.
She denies

136. I am sorry I didn't get there in time.

I regret

137. I rarely get the chance to listen to such a famous singer.

Rarely

138. Christine seems to be tired.

Christine looks as if

139. People say that Joan is getting married.

Joan is supposed

140.That's no problem for Mother! She deals with such problems all the time!
Mother is

141. My new caris so fast that it overtakes all the other cars on the motorway.
So

142. They didn't specify the date of the meeting.

They didn't go

143. Her work finished, she felt relieved.

Not before

144. She had to stand in for me while I was in Spain.

She had to take

145. The little girl stopped crying only when she saw her doll.
Not until
.
146. The-only way you can collect examples of people talking naturally is to record a
conversation at a dinner table.
Only by

147. It is said that she was-shaken by this terrible news.

She

148. The beauty of the scenery in the Carpathians is the most likely reason why so many
tourists come here.
So many tourists must

149. We didn't know much about such matters.

Little

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150. She laughed when we told her that her hat looked funny.
She laughed at
.
151. I looked at my compass again because I thought I might have taken a wrong route.
I looked at my compass again in

152. As soon as we opened the album we recognized the woman.

On

153. She hasn't spoken to him before, it appears.

She appears

154. The teacher praised Alice because she had done such a difficult exercise.
The teacher praised Alice for

155. It is quite possible that he has had an accident.

He may well

156. They are selling a valuable collection of paintings.

A valuable collection of paintings
.
157. If, by any chance, you meet him at the football match, tell him to give me a ring.
Should

158. We were so tired that we couldn't continue our journey.

We were too

159. I didn't see anybody on the beach at that time of night.

Not a soul

160. We arrived at the theatre but we were told that the play had been cancelled.
We arrived at the theatre only

161. As soon as we left the chalet, it began to snow.

No sooner

162. We would all have gone for a walk if it hadn't been for that terrible storm.
But for
163. You'd better try to talk to him.
It's time

164. Nobody expected such indifference on their part.

Nobody expected them

165. You have to go on, whatever difficulties you meet.

No

f:-:

166. He should have told me this from the very beginning .

It would

167. I don't really want her to learn about our plans yet.
I'd

168. When I saw her in the garden, I remembered her name.

Seeing

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169. She admits she was speaking a bit too loud, but that was not the real reason why he
woke up.
She might

170. She didn't know they had become secretly engaged.

She didn't know of ..:

171. Your uncle is mean not to offer you a drink.

It

172. The mechanic is repairing our car.

Our car

173. Maybe grannie is making a cake.

Grannie may

174. The old man didn't mention that he was ill.

The old man didn't mention his

175. The rain started too suddenly for the tourists to be able to take shelter.
So suddenly

176. She now regrets having said that.

She now wishes

177. They were doing a difficult exercise.

A difficult exercise

178. Thanks to her cousin, she avoided the accident.

If it ............................................
179. Please talk to her whenever you meet her.
No
.
180. Vegetarians think they shouldn't eat meat.
Vegetarians don't approve

181. We haven't seen so many birds anywhere else in the world.

Nowhere

182. Please don't interrupt me.

I wish

183. Our house was decorated one year ago.

Our house hasn't .......................

,--

184. They say that Mr. Strawback, the English teacher, is a good fisherman.
Mr. Strawback, the English teacher,

185. A very good mechanic repaired my car last week.

I
.
186. The girl regrets having told him this secret.
The girl wishes

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187. It had rained a lot, but the ground was still pretty dry.
In spite
.
188. They were determined to find out the truth and nobody could stop them .
.Nobody could prevent

189. A boy or a girl of seventeen can't vote in our country.

It is impossible

190. The child was listening to me silently.

The child was listening to me without
191. This time they replied immediately.
This time their

192. I can't hear any noise in his room and so I suppose he is sleeping.
He must

193. They not only swim well but also ski well.
Not only

194. She said she was sorry she had lost my key.
She apologized

195. We stood up in order to see them better.

We stood up so that

196. She always uses a sharp knife to cut up meat.

She always cuts up meat by

197. I'm quite sure they are not working now.

They can't

198. I like walking in the park more than watching TV.

I prefer

199. I would like you to show me your identity card.

Do you mind

200. I scolded her because she was making so much noise.

I scolded her for
201. She tried not to look at him.
She avoided

.
.

202. Instead of loving her, you detested her.

Far

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203. She didn't want to be sent there so early.

She objected

204. Jane managed to borrow books from that library.

Jane succeeded

205. The prisoner claimed that he had not murdered the old woman.
The prisoner denied

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206. We need more money to finance our plans.

We are
:
207. They always serve lunch at 2 p.m.
Lunch
.
208. They knew that she was a very good singer.
They knew her
:
.
209. Alice has said that I am responsible for the stain on the carpet.
Alice has accused
.
210. Both my sister and my brother play the piano well.
Not only ..
.
21l. Your room needs decorating.
You'll have to get
.
212. Whatever she says don't believe her.
No
.
213. I like this song and my friend likes it, too.
I like this song and so
:
.
214. It's time for her to know these things.
It's time she
.
215. You must repair the handle of this door.
The handle of this door
.
216. She locked the door the moment she went inside.
No sooner
.
217. John wished he hadn't offered to help her.
John regretted
.
218. She ran to the bus stop so she wouldn't miss the bus.
To avoid
.
219. It seems that she has seen us.
She
.
220. Alice is not only intelligent, but also hardworking.
Not only
.
221. He's two hours late!
He's kept
.
222. It's a pity I didn't notice the change.
I wish
!.:
.
223. Someone will steal her camera if she carries it in that bag .

She will have

.
224. He paid more than was necessary for that TV set.
He needn't
.
225. You will be thirsty. Take a bottle of juice.
Take a bottle of juice in case

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