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USBN UTAMA

UJIAN SEKOLAH BERSTANDAR NASIONAL (USBN)

MGMP MATA PELAJARAN BAHASA INGGRIS
SEKOLAH MENENGAH PERTAMA
KABUPATEN CILACAP
TAHUN PELAJARAN 2017/2018

LEMBAR SOAL
KURIKULUM 2006

Mata Pelajaran : Bahasa Inggris

Hari/ Tanggal : Rabu, 11 April 2018
Waktu : 07.30 – 09.30 (120 menit)

PETUNJUK UMUM

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yang tersedia.
2. Jagalah LJUSBN agar tidak rusak, sobek atau terlipat
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4. Untuk soal pilihan ganda pilihlah salah satu jawaban yang paling benar dengan cara
membari tanda silang ( X ) pada huruf A, B, C atau D.
5. Bila ingin mengganti jawaban beri tanda coret dua ( = ) pada jawaban yang salah dan beri
tanda silang ( X ) pada jawaban pengganti yang dianggap benar.
6. Selama mengerjakan soal tidak boleh menggunakan kalkulator dan alat hitung lainnya.
7. Periksa dan bacalah setiap butir soal sebelum menjawabnya
8. Laporkan kepada pengawas USBN bila terdapat lembar soal yang kurang jelas, rusak dan
tidak lengkap.
9. Periksa kembali LJUSBN kalian sebelum diserahkan kepada pengawas ruang ujian.
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I. MULTIPLE CHOICE
Choose the correct answer by crossing A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet.

This text is for questions 1 and 2

school.quipper.com

1. What is the writer’s intention to write the text?

A. She needs Mella to do their project at Riani’s house
B. She wants to help Mella to complete her assignment
C. She wants to go to Mella’s house to finish the project *
D. She needs Mella to go to her house tomorrow morning

2. What should Mella do after reading the message?

A. Complete the project
B. Go to Riani’s house
C. Stay in her room
D. Wait for Riani *

This text is for question 3

DANGER
Do not enter
UNSTABLE CLIFFS
You may fall and
DIE
Stay behind the fence

thewrightdirection.blogspot.com

3. From the text, we know that we ….

A. are restricted to stay behind the fence
B. are prohibited to go out of the fence *
C. have to make sure the cliff is stable
D. probably fall and die if we stay away
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This text is for questions 4 to 6

sites.google.com/a/mnu.edu.mv

4. What is the writer’s purpose to write the text?

A. To encourage the students to share their daily concerns and ideas
B. To inform that school provides a complaint and suggestion box *
C. To remind the students and parents to deliver their complaints
D. To tell why the students should give their concerns and ideas

5. What will the students do to share their ideas?

A. Feel free to tell their concerns to the admin officer
B. Go to Admin office and write their ideas on the box
C. Put their complaint/suggestion box on the third floor
D. Write their ideas on a paper and put them into the box *

6. “Please feel free to share your concerns and ideas with us”
The underlined word has the closest meaning with ….
A. interests
B. thoughts *
C. troubles
D. worries
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The following text is for questions 7 to 9

oregonlive.com/cooking

7. What does the text talk about?

A. An easy way to fold unused napkin
B. A brief guidance on how to learn origami
C. Instruction for making up your dining table
D. Tips on making a turkey from napkin folding*

8. What should you do after creating the beak?

A. Form neck
B. Fold tip down
C. Make the feathers *
D. Spread the feathers

9. “Your napkin should look like this when standing upright” (Step 5)
The underlined word refers to ….
A. everyone’s
B. someone’s
C. the writer’s
D. the reader’s *
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The text is for questions 10 to 12

Dear Jenna,
I was very pleased to hear that you have been offered a position at the Garnet
Company after graduation.
You have my heartfelt congratulations both on graduating and earning your new
position.
I know that Garnet Company was one of the “Top 3” employers you’d hoped that you
could work for, so you must be beyond thrilled to be on boarding with them!
These are exciting changes, and I'm sure you will meet the challenges they bring with
your usual optimism, creativity, and capability.
I wish you all the best as you move forward in your new career.
Sincerely yours,
John
thebalance.com

10. The writer’s purpose to write the text is to ….

A. praise Jenna on her graduation and new job *
B. honor Jenna on her promotion and hard work
C. commend John on his achievement and new job
D. congratulate John on his new position in a company

11. From the text, we know that ….

A. Jenna is working in one of the best companies *
B. Jenna has been promoted to a better position
C. John has been working for Garnet Company
D. John has very good creativity and capability

12. Jenna is a creative and skillful person … she has a good career in the company
A. whereas
B. therefore *
C. however
D. although

The text is for questions 10 to 12

There are 80 different types of chameleons in the world, most of which are to
be found in Africa, south of Sahara desert. The common chameleon ranges from the
Middle East, along the North African coasts to southern Spain.
The chameleon is a slow-moving lizard which hunts for insects among trees
and undergrowth. One of its peculiar features is its eyes, which are set in two conical
sockets and can move independently of one another. This enables the chameleon to
look behind with one eye and in front with the other.
Chameleon is well-known for their ability to camouflage. The skin and the
body markings can change color to match the surrounding. Among the plants and the
leaves, for example, it is very difficult to see.
Chameleon will travel all day long to hunt an insect. When it spots a
grasshopper, butterfly or caterpillar, it shoots out a long, sticky tongue and draws it
back into its mouth.
belajarbahasainggrisku.com

13. What is paragraph 3 about?

A. Common habitat of chameleon.
B. Chameleon ability to catch its prey.
C. How the chameleon can camouflage. *
D. Physical appearance of the chameleon.
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14. Chameleon can look behind with one eye and in front with the other since ….
A. chameleon travels to hunt insect among the trees
B. chameleon can camouflage with the surrounding
C. it has peculiar eyes that can move independently *
D. the skin and the body markings can change color

15. “Chameleon is well-known for their ability to camouflage” (Third paragraph)

The underlines word means the ability to ….
A. match the surrounding *
B. move the eyes freely
C. hunt its prey quickly
D. hide behind trees

The following text is for questions 16 to 18

 Introduction to Gaming
 Film production
 Introduction to 3D

www.kotapride.in

16. What is the writer’s intention to write the text above?

A. To attract people to buy their product
B. To explain how to register digital course
C. To inform 3D gaming and film production
D. To persuade the people to join the course *

17. The text above is intended for ones who want to ….

A. be more creative in playing online games
B. introduce gaming, film production and 3D
C. learn more about film production and gaming *
D. start making some creative 3D film and game

18. Based on the text, we can conclude that ….

A. registration is free for a one day class
B. this digital course is a one-day training *
C. the third day of this digital course is free
D. you must be creative to enroll the course
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Questions number 19 to 21 are based on the following text..

Once when a Lion was asleep a little mouse began running up and down upon
him. This soon wakened the Lion, who placed his huge paw upon him, and opened his
big jaws to swallow him.
"Pardon, o King," cried the little mouse. "Forgive me this time, I shall never
forget it. Who knows but what I may be able to do you a turn some of these days?" The
lion was so tickled at the idea of the mouse being able to help him, that he lifted up his
paw and let him go.
Some time after the Lion was caught in a trap, and the hunters who desired to
carry him alive to the King, tied him to a tree while they went in search of a wagon to
carry him on. Just then the little mouse happened to pass by, and saw the sad plight in
which the lion was, went up to him and soon gnawed away the ropes that bound the
King of the Beasts. "Was I not right?" said the little Mouse. Little friends may prove
great friends.
www.worldoftales.com

19. The writer’s intention to write the text is to teach us that ….

A. poor people are born to help the strong ones
B. the strength always overcomes every problem
C. we should be more selective in making friends
D. we need one’s help even if we are the strongest*

20. “…saw the sad plight in which the lion was, went up to him…” (Paragraph 3)
What does the underlined word refer to?
A. The mouse
B. The lion *
C. The King
D. The hunter

21. Based on the text, the little mouse is a … character.

A. weak but kind *
B. wealthy but stingy
C. strong and helpful
D. obedient and smart

The text is to answer questions 40 to 43

Lightning is a powerful burst of electricity that happens very quickly during a
thunderstorm. Lightning is caused by an electrical charge in the atmosphere that is
unbalanced. The movement of rain and ice inside a thundercloud creates an electrical
charge, with the negative charge (electrons) forming at the bottom of the cloud and the
positive charge (protons) forming at the top. Opposites attract so the negative charge at
the bottom of the cloud seeks out a positive charge to connect with.
Lightning is usually produced by cumulonimbus clouds that are very tall and
dense. Lightning can occur inside clouds, between clouds and from clouds to the
ground. Around one quarter of lightning is from cloud to ground. There are bolts of
lightning striking somewhere on Earth every second. Most lightning occurs over land
rather than oceans, with around 70% of it occurring in the Tropics. Lightning strikes
usually last around 1 or 2 microseconds. Lightning contains millions of volts of electricity.
The average temperature of lightning is around 20000 °C (36000 °F).
When lightning strikes the ground it seeks out the shortest route to something
with a positive charge, this might be a tree, a tall building or if they’re very unlucky, a
person. Thousands of people are struck by lightning every year. Direct lightning strikes
are usually fatal. Lightning rods (conductors) are metal rods or similar objects that divert
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lightning safely to the ground, they can often be seen at the top of tall buildings.
Thunder is the sound caused by lightning. Lightning can also occur during
volcanic eruptions, dust storms, snow storms, forest fires and tornadoes. The study of
lightning is known as fulminology while astraphobia is the fear of thunder and lightning.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/
22. What is the main topic of the text above?
A. Electricity
B. Lightning *
C. Thunder
D. Thunderstorm
23. “Thousands of people are struck by lightning every year” (Paragraph 3)
What does the above sentence mean?
A. Direct lightning strikes are usually fatal for people.
B. Lightning searches shortest route to positive charge thing *
C. Most lightning strikes occurs over land rather than oceans
D. People are objects that divert lightning safely to the ground
24. Direct lightning strikes are usually fatal because ….
A. conductors can divert lightning safely to the ground
B. thousands `of people are struck by lightning every year
C. the average temperature of lightning is around 20000 °C *
D. they seek out the shortest route to a tree or a tall building
25. “…or similar objects that divert lightning safely to the ground.” (Paragraph 3)
The underlined word has the closest meaning with ….
A. avoid
B. block
C. deflect *
D. disturb

This text is for questions 26 and 28

RSVP – Sandra regrets only on 555 73 908

www.etsy.com

26. What is the writer’s purpose to write the text?

A. To ask someone to attend the party *
B. To inform the readers about a caterpillar
C. To make a birthday celebration for Andrew
D. To tell the readers that Andrew is turning one
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27. What will the readers probably do after reading the text?
A. Search the address through Google map application *
B. Help Andrew’s parents hold their son’s birthday party
C. Go to the party soon after they received the invitation
D. Call Sandra to confirm their coming before 26 March

28. From the text, we know that ….

A. we should call Sandra if we can’t attend the party *
B. the party will be held on March 26th in the morning
C. only one-year old children may come to this party
D. everyone is welcome to the party before 30 March

Read the text to answer questions 29 to 31

Tanah Lot means "Land (in the) Sea" in the Balinese language. Located
in Tabanan, about 20 kilometres (12 miles) from Denpasar, the temple sits on a large
offshore rock which has been shaped continuously over the years by the ocean tide.
Tanah Lot is claimed to be the work of the 16th-century Dang Hyang Nirartha. It
was built and has been a part of Balinese mythology for centuries. The temple is one
of seven sea temples around the Balinese coast. Each of the sea temples was
established within eyesight of the next to form a chain along the south-western coast. In
addition to Balinese mythology, the temple was significantly influenced by Hinduism. At
the base of the rocky island, venomous sea snakes are believed to guard the temple
from evil spirits and intruders. The temple is purportedly protected by a giant snake,
which was created from Nirartha's selendang (sash) when he established the island.
In 1980, the temple's rock face was starting to crumble and the area around and
inside the temple started to become dangerous. Then the government conserved the
historic temple and other significant locations around Bali. As a result, over one third of
Tanah Lot's "rock" is actually cleverly disguised artificial rock created during the
Japanese-funded and supervised renovation and stabilization program.
Entrance tickets cost 20,000 Rupiah for locals (Rp 15,000 for children), but
foreigners have to pay three times the price, or Rp 60,000 (Rp 30,000 for children). To
reach the temple, visitors must walk through a set of Balinese market-format souvenir
shops which cover each side of the path down to the sea. On the mainland clifftop,
restaurants have also been provided for tourists.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/

29. What is the topic of the text?

A. The history of Tanah Lot in Bali
B. The temples around Balinese coast
C. One of most famous temples in Bali *
D. Most beautiful beaches in Indonesia

30. Disguised artificial rock created over one third of Tanah Lot rock was to ….
A. attract more tourists to visit the temple
B. conserve the temple and other locations *
C. make Tanah Lot more beautiful than before
D. protect the historic temple from a giant snake

31. From the text, we know that ….

A. artificial rock was made on each side of the path
B. souvenir shops are available before entrance gate
C. Tanah Lot offers free tickets for domestic tourists
D. visitors can have lunch around the mainland clifftop *
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The following text is to answer questions 32 to 34

I saw a horror film at Galaxy cinema last night. I read the poster on newspaper
yesterday. It made me curious to see the film. It was “Pulau Hantu”.
I went to the cinema alone by a bicycle. It was 8 when I arrived there. There had
been many people queuing up for the tickets. I entered the cinema soon after I got my
ticket. I had my seat on the forefront. And at 8.30 the movie was played on.
After the movie was over, I left the cinema quickly. It was 11.30 as I got on my
bicycle. I pedaled hard on my bicycle and was soon speeding home. My thought went
back to the movie I had just seen. It was a scary story. I could remember clearly a
woman screaming as she was being attacked by a ghost. Somehow that frightful scene
stayed in my mind. And I could not forget it.
The road was dark and quiet. I had to pass a graveyard on the way home. As I
approached the graveyard. I heard some sounds behind me. I was frightened and
began to cycle faster. The sound came nearer and nearer. Then I heard a familiar voice
calling me. I looked back and saw Andi, my classmate. He had also seen the movie and
was frightened too. He had cycled after me so that he would not be alone. Both of us
laughed out loud over our behavior.
We went home together. We pedaled our bicycle calmly. We both were not
scared any more.
id4.ilovetranslation.com

32. The writer and his friend finally laughed loudly as they ….
A. could not go home together
B. heard some sounds behind them
C. had to pass a dark and scaring place
D. were not alone and frightened anymore*

33. “And I could not forget it.” (Paragraph 3)

What does the underlined word refer to?
A. The screaming woman
B. The frightful scene *
C. The writer’s mind
D. Galaxy Cinema

34. What is the main idea of paragraph 3?

A. The movie was played on almost at midnight
B. The woman was attacked by a scaring ghost
C. The writer kept thinking of the frightful scene *
D. The writer met his classmate on the way home

The text is for questions 35 to 37.

Iron CIS-488
HOW TO USE SPRAY:
 Press the release button and remove the spray unit from the iron
 Pull out the spray part from the tank
 Fill the water tank
 Replace the spray into the tank
 Replace the spray unit into the iron
 Push the spray button and the laundry can be damp
After ironing, place the iron on its rear side. Set the temperature dial to position “MIN”.
Remove the cord from the wall socket. Let the iron cool down for at least 30 minutes
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and store the iron standing up on its rear side to prevent damaged soleplate.
Before cleaning, remove the cord from the wall socket. Let the iron cool down
sufficiently. The appliance can be cleaned with damp cloth.
Adapted from Cosmos Electric Home Appliance

35. What is the purpose of writing the text?

A. To tell how to fill the iron jet spray tank
B. To make easier in maintaining cosmic iron
C. To give guidance in using certain appliance *
D. To avoid a danger in cleaning certain appliance

36. What should we do after filling the water tank?

A. Remove the spray unit from the tank
B. Replace the spray unit into the tank *
C. Pull the spray part from the tank
D. Pick the spray unit from the iron

37. “Press the release button and remove the spray unit from the iron”
The underlined word is closest in meaning to ….
A. take *
B. move
C. erase
D. delete

Read the text to answer questions 37 to 39

A long time ago there was a farmer walking along a lonely path when he met a
giant. When the giant saw the farmer, he cried out like thunder: “Hey you! Know that no
one can escape from me so don’t even try and get ready for me to eat you!”
The farmer was so scared but steeled his courage. “I have heard a lot about you,
I know that I can’t escape so I’m prepared for you to do what ever you wish. But, before
you eat me I ask you to listen to my request,” the farmer said. “Speak then!” The giant
thundered. “Well, people say that you can turn into anything you want,” the farmer said.
“But I’ve always had trouble believing this and would like to see if it’s true before I die.”
“Very well, what shall I turn into?” the giant allowed. “How about a giant cedar
tree?” the farmer asked and a moment later the giant turned into the largest cedar ever
seen. “Wow! That is very impressive,” the farmer told the giant admiringly.
“Now you’ve seen my power as you requested so I should eat you now!” the
giant said. “Perhaps you could turn into a stone first,” the farmer told the giant again.
“Very well,” he allowed and a moment later he had turned into the largest rock, so huge
he was almost as big as a mountain. The farmer looked up to the sky to the tippy top of
the rock to admire what the giant had done.
“It doesn’t seem so impressive to have grown larger,” the farmer said. “Would it
be possible to become something tiny, for example a small bean in my hand?” the
farmer asked the giant. “That’s very easy!” the giant said and a moment later he was a
tiny bean in the farmer’s hand. The he then popped it into his mouth and bit down hard
before swallowing.
zeluna.net

38. What is the topic of the text?

A. The brave farmer and the invincible giant
B. The clever farmer and the powerful giant *
C. The patient farmer and the arrogant giant
D. The weak farmer and the strong giant
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39. What did the peasant do to beat the giant?

A. The farmer turned into a large cedar tree
B. The farmer changed himself into a big stone
C. He asked the giant to change into a small bean *
D. He pooped a small bean into the giant’s mouth

40. What can we learn from the text?

A. Know your weapon *
B. Even if you’re not, be brave
C. Don't underestimate yourself
D. Be confident with what you have

II. ESSAY
Write your answer correctly to each question.

The text is for question 41

www.noexcuseshealth.com

41. a. What does the text tell us about?

b. Based on the text, which substance is the most of all?

The following text is for question 42

ANNOUNCEMENT
In accordance with the international security regulations, the following items are never
allowed to be taken onto a plane by passengers, either in their carry-on bags or in their
checked luggage: weapons, including knives and guns; explosives, including dynamite
and fireworks.
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The following items may be placed in checked luggage but not on carry-on bags. Tools,
including hammers, screwdrivers, and wrenches; sports equipment such as golf clubs,
baseball bats, skis and ski poles.
When you pass through the security line, all bags will go through our X ray machine and
some bags will be manually checked by personnel, as well.
Thank you for your cooperation. Have a safe and pleasant flight.
englishadmin.com

42. a. Where can we find the announcement?

b. What will the readers probably do after reading the text?

The text is for questions 43

Once upon a time, there was a poor little boy came into a little village. He was
very hungry and weak. He knocked at every door and asked for some food, but nobody
cared about him.
Then, an old woman helped him. She gave him shelter and a meal. When the
boy wanted to leave, this old woman gave him a big wooden mortar for pounding rice.
She reminded him, “Please remember, if there is a flood you must save yourself. Use
this as a boat.”
The boy was happy and thanked the old woman. He continued his journey. While
he was passing through the village, he saw many people gathering on the field. The boy
came closer and saw a stick stuck in the ground. People challenged each other to pull
out that stick. Everybody tried, but nobody succeeded. “Can I try?” asked the little boy.
The crowd laughed mockingly. The boy wanted to try his luck so he stepped forward and
pulled out the stick. He could do it very easily. Everybody was dumbfounded.
Suddenly, from the hole left by stick, water spouted out. It did not stop until it
flooded the village. And no one was safe from the flood except the little boy and the
generous old woman. The whole village became a huge lake. It is now known as Rawa
Pening that means a swamp with clear water, in Salatiga, Central Java, Indonesia.
www.englishadmin.com

43. a. What can we learn from the story?

b. The writer describes the old woman as a … person.

The text is for questions 45

Last Sunday we went to the museum with my classmates. We went to the train
station and caught the 8 o’clock train. When we got off the train it started to rain.
First we met our museum guide. He took us into the dinosaur exhibition. They
were only artificial dinosaurs but they could move as if they were alive. It was awesome
since they could shock and frighten the visitors. Next Mr. Ibrahim took us the game zone.
We played Hidden Tombs. It was easy. All we had to do was to follow the clues to get
through the pyramid maze. I found the first tomb. After that we went into a room to have
our lunch while watching a video about mummy. Mrs. Aziz gave us a worksheet to
complete. After finishing the task we went to the Mummy Room. I felt like we were in the
movie.
We really loved going to the museum. It was the best excursion I had ever.
www.englishadmin.com

44. a. The writer’s intention to write the text is to ….

b. “They were only artificial dinosaurs but…” (Paragrapf 2)
The underlined word is closest in meaning to ….
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The picture is for question 45

45. Let’s say that the animal in the above picture of your pet. Now, describe it at least 3
sentences.
MY PET

……………………………………………………………………………………………………….
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USBN UTAMA

UJIAN SEKOLAH BERSTANDAR NASIONAL (USBN)

MGMP MATA PELAJARAN BAHASA INGGRIS
SEKOLAH MENENGAH PERTAMA
KABUPATEN CILACAP
TAHUN PELAJARAN 2017/2018

KUNCI JAWABAN
KURIKULUM 2006

Mata Pelajaran : Bahasa Inggris

Hari/ Tanggal : Rabu, 11 April 2018
Waktu : 07.30 – 09.30 (120 menit)

I. MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. C 11. A 21. A 31. D
2. D 12. B 22. B 32. D
3. B 13. C 23. B 33. B
4. B 14. C 24. C 34. C
5. D 15. A 25. C 35. C
6. B 16. D 26. A 36. B
7. D 17. C 27. A 37. A
8. C 18. B 28. A 38. B
9. D 19. D 29. C 39. C
10 A 20. B 30. B 40. A
.

II. ESSAY
41 a. To give detailed (nutritional) information of the product *
.
b. Carbohydrate
42 a. Airport
.
b. Follow/obey the (international security) regulations/rules *
43 a. Kindness brings happiness*
.
b. Helpful/generous/kind*
44 a. To retell an exciting/unforgettable experience*
.
b. Fake/not real/made by people/copy of something*
45 Contoh: *
.
1)I have a pet, a beautiful pigeon.
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2)I named him “Ratbird”

3)He is the sweetest little guy.
4)He will follow me everywhere I go.
5)I just never knew a pigeon as a pet could be so fun!
Catatan * = Jawaban terbuka, sesuai kebijakan penilaian guru masing-masing.
:

PEDOMAN PENSKORAN

1. Tiap jawaban benar Pilihan Ganda = 1 (Maksimal: 40)

2. Tiap jawaban benar Essay = 4 (Maksimal: 20)
3. Skor Maksimal = 60
4. Nilai Siswa = {∑ Maksimal PG+E) x 10}
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