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DIRECTOR’S NOTES Blackswan publishing house is a leading elt publishing company from Turkey that offers various teaching & learning English materials both online and printed for young and young adult learners from primary school to University. As Blackswan publishing house, we have developed more than 100 titles by our experienced international and local authors based on CEFR principles. Our publications include general English materials, ESP books for tourism and medical English, dictionaries as well as teacher development series, targeting public and private schools and other educational institutions. With our online class management tool and Blackswan E-class, teachers can easily manage the classes and monitor the learning progress of the students. We are committed to provide qualified learning materials with competitive prices to students and teachers in Turkey and overseas markets. 3
BLACKSWAN E-CLASS Blackswan E-class is the learning management system that will facilitate the communication between the instructor and the publishing house. With Blackswan E-class support, the instructors will have free access to the extra materials, exams, and yearly plans prepared for the books. Blackswan E-class helps instructors to save time by decreasing their workload. The content of Blackswan E-class is prepared by ELT material development experts; it is always up-to-date and authentic. It is a safe and sterile platform to be used by the instructors. In order to sign up, the instructors only need to fill in a simple form on the page. The materials are professionally designed to go with the textbooks. They are prepared according to themes, topics, and subjects in the frameworks. These materials will help the development of learners’ language skills. 4
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BLACKSWAN WHITEBOARD APPLICATION Blackswan Whiteboard Application is a thorough solution with its excellent features. It consists of all the materials necessary for the classroom such as the visual representation of the book, audio recordings, videos, and games as well as the answer keys of the activities. In addition, there are several interactive activity types to be performed in classroom.What is more, the instructors can customize the application personally, as they can take notes and save them instantly. Blackswan Whiteboard Application provides several options for the navigation among the pages, and there are many tools to help the instructors during the lesson. 6
The small buttons near the activities includes audio and video files as well as the interactive activities. The users should click on them to run. In the bottom bar, the users can find tools such as page switch, go back to previous page, wipe, and timer. 7
TEACHER’S BOOK The Teacher’s Book provides step-by-step lesson plans for introducing, practicing, and reviewing the language presented in the Student’s Books. Many of the suggested activities are designed specifically for large and small classes. It also provides tasks for individual, pair, and group work. The Teacher’s Book also contains the tape scripts and answer keys. The interleaved design of the Teacher’s Book allows the teacher to see the Student’s Book and the Teacher’s Book in a single book. 8
Sample Pages It is used to give tips related to the usages and grammar points that students may not aware of. Warm up sections are designed to improve the interaction between pairs or among groups. 9
BOOST SPLIT Boost Split is an up-to-date series which includes recent topics and lots of engaging activites. It is a professionally designed coursebook for teenagers and young adults. It offers learners not only engaging and colorful activities to motivate them but also a guided structure to enable them to practice all four language skills with an extra emphasis on speaking skills. To encourage the learners to use the language in real life, Boost Split offers a wide range of activities. The graphics used in this series will draw the attention of the students easily and help them understand the themes better. Each course in this series is supported with many videos to enhance visual learning. Boost Split also has Blackswan E-class support, and this platform strengthens the communication between the instructors and the publishing house. Yearly plans and extra materials via Blackswan E-class support are also provided to the instructors. It follows the requirements of the Common European Framework of Reference. Components Student’s Book Audio App. Teacher’s Book Interactive Whiteboard App. Explore The Blue Planet Workbook E-class 10
Sample Pages The vocabulary sections in Boost Split highlight the core lexical items related to the topic. The reading sections in Boost Split are designed to improve the students’ reading comprehension skills. Enjoyable and easy-to-write activities Book CEFR Pages Unit In grammar sections, the learners are help students make quick progress in 1 A1 148 20 going to study and learn the grammar writing skills. 2 A1+ 146 20 points. Moreover, each grammar 3 A2 148 20 section has a grammar reference 4 A2+ 146 20 page at the end of the book. 5 B1 144 20 6 B1+ 144 20 11
BOOST Boost English is an up-to-date series which includes recent topics and lots of engaging activities. It is a professionally designed coursebook for teenagers and young adults. It offers learners not only colourful activities to motivate them but also a guided structure to enable them practice all four skills. Both the receptive skills and productive skills have great importance, that’s why, Boost English gives importance to all four language skills with an extra emphasis on speaking skills. To engage the learners to use English, a wide range of activities is offered. The graphics used in this series will draw the attention of the students easily and help them understand the themes better. Each course in this series is supported with many videos to enhance visual learning. Boost English also has Blackswan E-class support, and this platform strengthens the communication between the instructors and the publishing house. Yearly plans and extra materials via Blackswan E-class support are provided to the instructors. Components Student’s Book Audio App. Teacher’s Book Interactive Whiteboard App. Explore The Blue Planet Workbook E-class 12
Sample Pages The reading sections in Boost English are designed to improve the students’ reading comprehension skills. Difficulty of the readings increase in each module throughout The writing sections in Boost English are prepared with a the course. Each reading text, on the other hand, includes pre-reading activities guided approach. There is a transition from controlled to to prepare learners to the reading section. Reading sections also aim to increase the semi-controlled activites. These sections also provide learners’ reading speed through the course while the learners have the chance to sample writings for the students. Enjoyable and easy-to-write practice the sub-skills of reading. activities help students make quick progress in writing skills. The warm up sections in Boost English include Book CEFR Pages Unit The vocabulary sections in Boost English visual representations and discussion questions Starter Pre-A1 192 8 highlight the core lexical items related to the to draw the students’attention to the theme of the 1 A1 214 8 topic. These sections usually include Boost module. Warm up sections are often supported 2 A2 224 8 vocabulary parts for extra information and with fun quizzes for effective lessons. 3 B1 202 8 extra activities. 4 B2 180 8 5 C1 182 8 13
PASSWORD ENGLISH Password English is a coursebook for teenagers and young adult learners. It is a four-skill integrated and comprehensive course covering two levels in ten units. It is also an enriched course in terms of task-based learning activities. The focus of the course is on the learners as to help them make progress in the development of language skills. Password English is a brilliantly designed course equipped with a technology pack including video blog and E-portfolio tasks. Password English is the choice of learners and educators who wants to combine education with technology. Yearly plans and extra materials via Blackswan E-class support are provided to the instructors. Components Student’s Book Audio App. Teacher’s Book Interactive Whiteboard App. E-class 14
Sample Pages The listening sections develop learners’ understanding in certain topics. Learners spend time developing a wide range of sub- The warm up sections in Password English Coursebook include skills such as listening for gist, for specific information and in visual representations and personal questions to draw students’ detail. That’s why, listening sections play an important role in attention to the theme of the module. They often include learners’ language development. discussion questions related to the theme of the module. The vocabulary sections in Everyday English is the Book CEFR Pages Unit Password English Coursebook part designed for providing 1 A1-A2 206 10 highlight the core lexical items the students with necessary 2 A2-B1 176 10 related to the topic. These sections phrases and uses of daily are prepared to teach the words English. In this section, the within a context; therefore, they learners will have the chance will be internalized instead of to practice different uses of being memorized. grammar points. 15
CAPTAIN Captain Student’s Book + Workbook is a 5-level main coursebook targeting young adults and adult learners. The course is designed with an integrated approach for the development of all four language skills. Each book includes 8 units and 3 or 5 sub-modules in each unit. The series encourages critical thinking as well as real- life experiences through extra-curricular activities. In every each unit, Captain Coursebook is supported by Explore the Blue Planet documentaries. The learners are provided with lots of visual and auditory inputs throughout the books. It follows the requirements of the Common European Framework of Reference. Components Student’s Book Audio App. Teacher’s Book Interactive Whiteboard App. Explore The Blue Planet Workbook E-class 16
Sample Pages The vocabulary sections in Captain highlight the The reading sections in Captain are designed to improve core lexical items related the students’ reading comprehension skills. to the topic. Enjoyable and easy-to-write activities Book CEFR Unit In grammar sections, the learners are help students make quick progress in 1 A1 8 going to study and learn the grammar writing skills. 2 A2 8 points. Moreover, each grammar 3 B1 8 section has a grammar reference 4 B1+ 8 page at the end of the book. 5 B2 8 17
PREMIUM Premium is a five-level course for young adults and adult learners of English. Its easy-to-follow structure and guided approach to learning support and engage students to use English language in a confident manner. The course is designed with an integrated approach for the development of all four language skills. Moreover, it has an emphasis on speaking skills balancing accuracy and fluency. The series encourages critical thinking as well as real life experiences through extra-curricular activities. Designed to link the use of language with real life, Premium Coursebook is supported by Explore the Blue Planet documentaries. The variety of activities in Premium Coursebook refresh the classrooms. Premium Coursebook is the choice of learners and educators who want to get a brand-new start in language education. It follows the requirements of the Common European Framework of Reference. Components Student’s Book Audio App. Teacher’s Book Interactive Whiteboard App. Explore The Blue Planet Workbook E-class 18
Sample Pages Each section has a vocabulary In this section, the part to enhance the learner’s learners study and learn In warm-up sections, the students are generally prepared to the vocabulary knowledge. the grammar points. lesson with colourful and fun activities. Listening sections play an Book CEFR Pages Unit The reading Writing important role in learners’ Starter Pre-A1 126 8 sections in sections language development. A1 A1 206 8 Premium are play an A2 A2 196 8 designed to important role B1 B1 184 8 improve the in learners’ B2 B2 164 8 students’ reading language comprehension development. skills. 19
MASTER SKILLS Reading & Writing Master Skills Reading and Writing is a series of four books for young adults and adult learners of English. The series is for learners who wants to master in specific English skills with the latest learning approaches. Each book includes ten units and two sub-modules in each unit. The learners will find lots of master tips to learn extra information through their learning process. It follows the requirements of the Common European Framework of Reference. Components Student’s Book Audio App. Teacher’s Book Interactive Whiteboard App. E-class 20
Sample Pages The writing sections help students to understand the structure of writing. Pre-reading activities help students prepare for the reading activity by activating the relevant theme, and motivating them to read. The reading sections in Master Book CEFR Pages Unit Skills are designed to improve the 1 A1 144 10 students’ reading comprehension. 2 A1+ 136 10 3 A2 136 10 4 B1 136 10 21
MASTER SKILLS Listening & Speaking Master Skills Listening and Speaking is a series consisting of four books for young adults and adult learners of English who want to master in listening and speaking skills. The series will help students to practice all the sub-skills with a little more emphasis on improving fluency. The learners are provided with lots of visual and auditory inputs throughout the books. It follows the requirements of the Common European Framework of Reference. Components Student’s Book Audio App. Teacher’s Book Interactive Whiteboard App. E-class 22
Sample Pages In warm-up sections, the Vocabulary extension part Master tip sections at the Speaking part in every learners are generally enhances the learner’s end of each module give activity offers students prepared to the lesson with vocabulary knowledge. learners some useful tips. chance to express ideas, fun activities. share thoughts and speak together. Each section has a pre-listening Book CEFR Pages Unit part to play an important role in 1 A1 160 10 learners’ language development. 2 A1+ 126 10 3 A2 116 10 4 B1 106 10 23
STEP UP FOR MEDICAL ENGLISH Step Up for Medical English is an ESP book targeting the learners who are going to specialize in medical sciences. It meets the requirements of medical students in terms of the terminology, relevant themes, and professional life phrases. It provides an outstanding medical English course which will improve student’s knowledge in the field of human biology, medical science, nursing and so on. With its simple structure, Step Up for Medical English will improve the learners’ speaking and language skills, too. It will also help them to succeed in their professional lives and allow them to communicate effectively with patients and colleagues. Components Student’s Book Audio App. Teacher’s Book Interactive Whiteboard App. E-class 24
Sample Pages In this section, there are grammar Speaking sections are points and activities on a specific designed to improve In warm up sections, the students are getting subject. This section is also students’ accuracy and prepared for the lesson. This part usually includes supported with the grammar fluency. personal questions. references. In this section, the Listening sections are Book CEFR Pages Unit Professional students are encouraged prepared considering 1 A1 112 10 life sections are to develop their language functions 2 A2 106 10 designed to equip vocabulary knowledge. appropriate to certain 3 B1 124 10 students with medical scenarios. the necessary structure to be used in their professional life. 25
STEP UP FOR TOURISM Step Up for Tourism is specially designed to motivate and involve students in active learning. It provides a systematic structure for all skills required for communication in both written and spoken form. A wide range of activities for the students to practice such as acting out dialogues, open-ended discussion questions, eliciting information from and making dialogues, and such are offered by Step Up for Tourism. The activities of Step Up for Tourism encourage sufficient communicative and meaningful practice. It has an emphasis for the productive skills as it is necessary for the professional life of the learners. The speaking skill is practiced through different techniques including dialogues, role plays, group work and pair work. The writing activities, on the other hand, focus on both product-oriented and process-oriented approaches in practicing writing skill. Components Student’s Book Audio App. Teacher’s Book Interactive Whiteboard App. E-class 26
Sample Pages In grammar Speaking sections In this section, sections, the are designed to the students are In warm up sections, the students answer discussion learners are improve students’ encouraged to questions and get prepared for the module. going to study accuracy and develop their and learn the fluency. vocabulary grammar points. knowledge. Reading sections are designed to increase the students’ Book CEFR Pages Unit knowledge on certain tourism scenarios. 1 A1 128 10 2 A2 130 10 27
STEP UP FOR LITERATURE English fLoitrerature Literature has always played an important role in human development. Through the history, it has always been the means for transmitting knowledge to the other 1 generations. Step Up for Literature aims to teach English within the scope of literature. It is a three-level course including approximately twenty literary works of British and American literature in each level. Step Up for Literature motivates learners to practice different literary devices through each unit. The students also have the chance to develop their vocabulary knowledge and grammar skills. The students are going to develop language skills with the inductive method. Yearly plans and extra materials via Blackswan E-class support are provided to the instructors. Components Student’s Book Audio App. Teacher’s Book Interactive Whiteboard App. E-class 28
Sample Pages In while reading section, the students are going to do some activities while reading the texts. In the vocabulary section, the students are encouraged They may be related to lexical items and the to develop their vocabulary knowledge. The vocabulary literary devices. knowledge is necessary to complete the modules. In pre-reading section, the students are going to answer Book CEFR Pages Unit some questions related to the topic and they will acquire 1 A1 160 20 the information necessary to understand the literary 2 A2 116 20 work. 29
BUILD AND PASS Build & Pass is a supporting book for English language learners that will assist them in preparing for the proficiency examinations and Erasmus examinations offered by universities. This book addresses learners whose level of language proficiency is B1 - B1+ and intends to improve grammar and reading skills. The tasks in the book are developed based on the exams, thus, will be of great significance in improving the required skills and strategies to succeed. Components Student’s Book Answer Key Book CEFR Pages 1 B1+ 138 30
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THE WRITING JOURNEY Knowing a second language, especially English, is always considered one of the most necessary skills both in your academic life and in your future professional life. You should be able to read a passage in English, communicate with somebody by speaking fluently or listening to them carefully, and write some academic paragraphs or essays. Among these skills, writing is thought to be one of the most difficult skills for language learners because you need a certain amount of language knowledge (grammar, punctuation, spelling, etc.) as well as some background knowledge about the topic which you intend to write about. Some rules about punctuation, capitalization, and the usage of transitions and conjunctions are also mentioned. The most important element of writing is you. You should enjoy writing and practice as much as you need to. This is the best way to learn writing. Therefore, this book is intended to become a guideline for you. Components Student’s Book Answer Key E-class 32
Sample Pages This section includes useful A guide to writing tips and suggested essay plans. with tips and strategies A detailed plan with step-by-step guidelines on how facilitate the writing to structure and organise written work. process. Sample essay accompanied by questions Book CEFR Pages Unit helping students understand its structure 1 A1-A2 118 13 and organisation. 2 B1-B2 76 7 33
WRITER 1-2 Writer is a two-book series intended to guide English language learners into the world of academic writing. The series, which starts by teaching how to write sentences and ends with how to write essays, mainly focuses on paragraph writing. The major aim of the series is to help students learn how to write by producing written language. In the books, there are writing exercises which will improve students creativity by making them think and write on creative topics. Also, the books teach how to organize thoughts into writing step by step, stages of writing and editing written work. The sample texts are up-to-date, familiar and on topics which spark interest of teenagers and young adults. Moreover, the series includes texts about different countries and cultures, and supports UN Sustainable Development goals. Components Student’s Book Answer Key 34
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LET’S WRITE This coursebook offers a new and unique perspective for writing. With simple form- filling activities, continues with more demanding tasks until learners are ready to start writing essay. With its form easy-to-difficult organization, not forcing students to start writing at the paragraph level from the very beginning, students are likely to develop positive attitude towards writing and even they may enjoy it. It accepts writing as an invaluable means of generating (discovering), clarifying, and organizing ideas. It adopts the integrated-skills approach and especially emphasizes reading-writing connection. It is organized around the writing activities of an exchange student thus it tries to capture a thematic organization. It does not require any extra activities, in other words the activities in the coursebook suffice to make them write better. Thus both teachers and students get rid of the extra load. Components Student’s Book Answer Key Book CEFR Pages 1 B1 132 2 B2 130 36
Sample Pages You are going to read some paragraphs below from the ES magazine, but the editor forgot to add their titles. Try to choose the best title for each paragraph among the options. These modules aim to prepare students for paragraph and essay writing, improve writing paragraph and essay skills. 37
CREATIVE WRITING Creative Writing changes the traditional concept of writing and presents a new perspective for you. Creative Writing helps the latent potential in you come out. This book breaks the conventions. You can put what is in your mind, how you feel on a piece of paper as you like them. You feel free to express your ideas, feelings, and knowledge in different forms and genres. Components Student’s Book Answer Key Book CEFR Pages Creative Writing C2 88 38
Sample Pages Creative Writing Rita ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… encourages you to Jane ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… write for yourself. Rita ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… Jane ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… The Prison Break Rita ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… Jane ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… 12 Rita ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… Jane ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… Rita ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… Jane ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… Rita ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… Jane ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… Rita ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… Jane ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… Rita ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… Jane ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… Rita ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… Jane ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… Rita Jane Rita Jane 39
DAS PASSWORT Das Passwort is a three-split level-course for teenagers and young adult learners of German. The split levels make das Passwort great for the language schools. Its modern design with a great number of attractive pictures will appeal to the learners. Besides, it has an easy-to-understand structure with different subheadings and simple instructions. Das Passwort coursebook is combined with the workbook. The slow and easy progression with a clear sequence of tasks makes learning German language simple. Separate extra books such as test book, reader, grammar book are also prepared to ease the difficulty in learning a foreign language. Das Passwort also offers yearly plans and extra materials via Blackswan E-class support to the instructors. Components Student’s Book Audio App. Teacher’s Book Interactive Whiteboard App. Workbook E-class 40
Sample Pages Wortschatzübung sections play an important role in learners’ Vorbereitungsaufgabe sections, the students are vocabulary knowledge. generally prepared to the lesson with personal questions, colourful and fun activities. In Grammatik section, Book CEFR Pages Unit the learners study the 1 A1 104 4 grammar points. 2 A1+ 98 4 3 A2 80 4 41
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT The Professional Development Series consist of three books in the areas of curriculum development, learner development and teacher development. Our books provide a practical guide and include many examples of practical tools, tasks and activities. The themes which run through the book series embrace the idea of lifelong development. The series also contribute to teacher learners some new paths and inspirations on their developmental journeys. 42
Sample Pages Understands how learners grow and develop, recognizing that patterns of learning and development vary individually within This part focuses on and across the cognitive, linguistic, social, emotional, and enhancing teaching and physical areas, and designs and implements developmentally learning. appropriate and challenging learning experiences. It is beneficial to all coaching participants This chapter creates Learners, teachers, content in terms of professional learning. and sustains a healthy and resources are four key and effective learning elements at the learning environment for our environment, which help learners. define the instructional core. 43
LANGUAGE ASSESMENT A Practical Guide to English Language Learning Assessment in an Academic Context: Principles, Practices and Reflections is the fourth professional development book in the School Development Series of Sabancı University School of Languages. Based on a principled and data-informed approach, it provides a wealth of ideas on developing assessment processes and practices with actual examples of procedures, tasks, and criteria for assessment of learning. It is a must read for all professionals involved in the assessment of language learning. Components Student’s Book Answer Key 44
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STEP UP FOR ENGLISH GRAMMAR Step up Grammar contains a large number of exercises for each grammar topic allowing learners to comprehend all topics in a comprehensive way. The topics are explained in both Turkish and English with an understandable design. Step up Grammar is compatible with CEFR A1 to A2. Components Student’s Book Answer Key Book CEFR Pages Step Up Grammar A1-A2 208 46
PASSWORD ENGLISH GRAMMAR Password English Grammar has an updated content and easy-to-understand for both instructors and students. Password grammar is a comprehensive two-level course in ten units. Password Grammar 1 is compatible with CEFR A1 to A2. Password Grammar 2 is compatible with CEFR A2 to B1. Password English Grammar series is ideal for individual study, and these books can also be used as an additional book for the class. Components Student’s Book Answer Key Book CEFR Pages 1 A1-A2 96 2 A2-B1 86 47
ENGLISH GRAMMAR EXERCISES English Grammar Exercises is intended for upper-intermediate learners of English who are preparing for Proficiency Examinations. Very simple language is used in the explanations in order to make comprehension easier, whereas the level of difficulty of the language used in the exercises increases. A CLOSE LOOK AT CLOZE A Close Look At Cloze engages your students and tests their English. It has varied and interesting gapped texts of an authentic nature of different lengths, ranging from elementary to advanced levels. Besides providing cloze test type texts to use English Language, A Close Look At Cloze helps learners notice some common language patterns found in written discourse. A Close Look At Cloze consists of 71 interesting reading texts, enriched with pre- reading and after-reading exercises. Topically related language items are grouped to enhance vocabulary learning. 48
SKILLS FOR SUCCESS AFTER GRADUATION The aim of Skills For Success After Graduation is to provide university students who are nearing the end of their graduation with the skills they will need after they finalize their studies at the university. The target audience being the junior and senior students, this book has designed the content so that they have a thorough understanding of the concepts related to “worklife”, a term which defines any activity they embark on after graduation. Skills For Success After Graduation is designed with a theme-based, cyclical and communicative syllabus format, where all four skills of reading, listening, speaking and writing are integrated into each unit. This book comprises 5 units, aiming to tackle real life situations both in social and professional terms. PROCESS WE ARE WRITING Writing Project focuses on the ideas, then content, and finally the form and conventions of writing. To reach the final copy learners go through different interrelated and integrated activities. These activities are; prewriting, organizing, drafting, revising, rewriting, editing, final drafting and publishing. 49
ACADEMIC SURVIVAL SKILLS Academic Survival Skills is designed with the ultimate aim of developing university students into autonomous learners of English as a foreign language. To achieve this end, this book adopts a constructivist approach; it integrates the four skills -reading, writing, listening, and speaking- using a thematic approach. The book aims at developing not only language skills but also cognitive skills through tasks involving higher order thinking skills such as analyzing, synthesizing, and evaluating ideas. The tasks “Making Connections”, “Going One Step Further”, “Reaction”, and “Your Country under Spotlight” are designed to enhance all these skills by encouraging students to find relationships and to synthesize information. The book introduces vital skills that the students may need in their departmental courses. ACADEMIC SPEAKING SKILLS Academic Speaking Skills is designed with the ultimate aim of equipping EAP learners with the essential speaking skills they need to cope with the demands of the English language as medium of instruction. Although the core of the book is designed to provide learners with an array of speaking tasks to improve their speaking skills, giving academic presentations and the necessary skills associated with it are the two other primary focuses the book engages with. Academic Speaking Skills is designed and written with a content-based approach, where all four skills of speaking, listening, reading and writing are integrated into each thematic unit. The book is designed around Reading and Listening Sound of English the following sections: Talk About It Presentation Skills Going One Step Further Putting It All Together Speaking Help 50
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