Speaking Time 2 Answer Key

UNIT 1 – Shopping with My Mom

A.
1. I often go shopping with my parents. We go shopping for food.
2. I often go shopping with my dad. We go shopping for videos.
3. I often go shopping with my friend. We go shopping for clothes.
4. I often go shopping with my cousin. We go shopping for toys.

B.
1. The store is by my school.
2. The store is around the corner.
3. The store is near our house.
4. The store is next to the library.

C.
1. c 2. d 3. b 4. a

D.
1. I often go shopping with my friend.
2. We go shopping for clothes.
3. The store is near our school.
4. It is a big store.
5. In there we can buy many things.
6. We shop there once a month.
7. The store is busy every day.
8. I like to go shopping with my friend!

Speaking Practice
(Sample answers)
A.
I often go shopping with my mom.
We go shopping for food.
The store is near our apartment.
It is a small supermarket.
We shop there once a week.
I like to go shopping with my mom!
B.
He often goes shopping with his mom.
They go shopping for food.
The store is near their apartment.
They shop there once a week.

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UNIT 2 – My Favorite Holiday

A.
1. My favorite holiday is Valentine’s Day. It happens on February 14 th.
2. My favorite holiday is Father’s Day. It happens in June.
3. My favorite holiday is Halloween. It happens on October 31 th.
4. My favorite holiday is Earth Day. It happens every spring.

B.
1. On that day we give chocolate.
2. On that day we have a special lunch.
3. On that day we have a party.
4. On that day we go to the river.

C.
1. a 2. d 3. b 4. c

D.
1. My favorite holiday is New Year’s Eve.
2. It happens on December 31st.
3. On that day we have a party.
4. Everyone comes to my house to play games.
5. I like it because I can stay up late.
6. And I get to dance to music.
7. I also like it because there are fireworks.
8. We usually watch fireworks at midnight.

Speaking Practice
(Sample answers)
A.
My favorite holiday is Christmas Day.
It happens on December 25th.
On that day we have a special dinner.
I like it because I can stay up late. (This answer and the final answer could be interchangeable.)
And I get to talk with my family.
I also like it because we get presents.
B.
Her favorite holiday is Christmas Day.
It happens on December 25th.
On that day they have a special dinner.
She likes it because she can stay up late.

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UNIT 3 – My Favorite Food

A.
1. I really like to eat Italian food. I think it is very tasty.
2. I really like to eat Indian food. I think it is very spicy.
3. I really like to eat Japanese food. I think it is very fresh.
4. I really like to eat Korean food. I think it is very healthy.

B.
1. My favorite Chinese restaurant is in another town. It is one hour from my house.
2. My favorite Chinese restaurant is in my city. It is half an hour from my house.
3. My favorite Chinese restaurant is in my neighborhood. It is ten minutes from my house.
4. My favorite Chinese restaurant is on my street. It is one minute from my house.

C.
1. c 2. a 3. d 4. b

D.
1. I really like to eat Italian food.
2. I think it is very good.
3. My favorite Italian restaurant is in my city.
4. It is twenty minutes from my house.
5. On Sundays, it is very crowded.
6. This is because the food is cheaper.
7. I often choose pasta and pizza.
8. For dessert, I always choose cake.

Speaking Practice
(Sample answers)s
A.
I really like to eat Chinese food.
I think it is very delicious.
My favorite Chinese restaurant is on my street.
On weekends, it is very crowded.
I often choose noodles with sauce.
For dessert, I always choose rice cakes.
B.
He really likes to eat Chinese food.
His favorite Chinese restaurant is on his street.
He often chooses noodles with sauce.
For dessert, he always chooses rice cakes.

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UNIT 4 – What We Like to Make

A.
1. In my country, people like to make paper birds.
2. In my country, people like to make masks.
3. In my country, people like to make fans.
4. In my country, people like to make clogs.

B.
1. They are a type of decoration. They are a symbol of peace.
2. They are a type of costume. They are a symbol of mystery.
3. They are a type of accessory. They are a symbol of beauty.
4. They are a type of shoe. They are a symbol of Holland.

C.
1. c 2. d 3. b 4. a

D.
1. In my country, people like to make masks.
2. Masks are a type of costume.
3. They are a symbol of mystery.
4. Masks are made for special holidays.
5. They are made from wood, feathers, and paper.
6. It is easy to make a mask.
7. You just need to glue everything together.
8. I think masks are very interesting.

Speaking Practice
(Sample answers)
A.
In my country, people like to make leis.
Leis are a type of necklace.
They are a symbol of peace.
They are made from flowers, leaves, and feathers.
It is easy to make a lei.
You just need to tie everything together.
B.
In her country, people like to make leis.
Leis are a type of necklace.
They are a symbol of peace.
They are made from flowers, leaves, and feathers.

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UNIT 5 – My Bad Day

A.
1. I had a bad experience yesterday.
2. I had a bad experience last year.
3. I had a bad experience on Thursday.
4. I had a bad experience in the morning.

B.
1. First, in the morning, I overslept.
2. First, in the morning, my alarm didn’t ring.
3. First, in the morning, I was sick.
4. First, in the morning, I couldn’t find my bag.

C.
1. c 2. b 3. a 4. d

D.
1. I had a bad experience today.
2. First, in the morning, my brother was sick.
3. Because of this, I had to help him.
4. Then, I missed the bus.
5. I took a taxi instead.
6. The taxi was expensive.
7. As a result, I had no money for lunch.
8. Next time, I’m going to call the doctor!

Speaking Practice
(Sample answers)
A.
I had a bad experience yesterday.
First, in the morning, I overslept.
Because of this, I left the house late.
Then, I missed the bus.
As a result, I was late for school.
Next time, I'm going to leave the house earlier!
B.
She had a bad experience yesterday.
First, in the morning, she overslept.
Because of this, she left the house late.
Next time, she is going to leave the house earlier!

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UNIT 6 – Interesting Animals

A.
1. Cheetahs are interesting animals. They are interesting because they run very fast.
2. Tortoises are interesting animals. They are interesting because they live very long.
3. Snakes are interesting animals. They are interesting because they smell very well.
4. Hummingbirds are interesting animals. They are interesting because they fly very well.

B.
1. They can run over 100 kilometers per hour!
2. They can live over 100 years!
3. They can smell with their tongues!
4. They can fly upside down and backward!

C.
1. d 2. c 3. b 4. a

D.
1. Cheetahs are interesting animals.
2. They are interesting because they run very fast.
3. They can run over 100 kilometers per hour!
4. Cheetahs are beautiful.
5. They have black spots over their bodies.
6. They also have long tails.
7. The tails help balance them.
8. Cheetahs are usually solitary.
9. “Solitary” means they like to live alone.

Speaking Practice
(Sample answers)
A.
Raccoons are interesting animals.
They are interesting because they are very smart.
They can open doors and windows!
They have black stripes on their tails. (This answer and the answer below could be
interchangeable.)
They also have black circles around their eyes.
The special eyes help them see at night.
B.
(He thinks) raccoons are interesting animals.
They are interesting because they are very smart.
They can open doors and windows!
They have black stripes on their tails. / They have black circles around their eyes.
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UNIT 7 – Being Creative

A.
1. I think printing T-shirts would be fun.
2. I think painting faces would be fun.
3. I think drawing cartoons would be fun.
4. I think knitting hats would be fun.

B.
1. I would need T-shirts and an iron.
2. I would need paints and paintbrushes.
3. I would need pencils and markers.
4. I would need wool and knitting needles.

C.
1. d 2. a 3. b 4. c

D.
1. I think knitting would be fun.
2. I would need wool and knitting needles.
3. I could knit a hat for my brother.
4. And I could knit a scarf for our teacher.
5. I could even sell what I knit.
6. Of course, it would take a long time.
7. It’s also easy to get bored.
8. But I think the results would be worth it!

Speaking Practice
(Sample answers)
A.
I think making pottery would be fun.
I would need clay and a wheel.
I could make a vase for my mother. (This answer and the answer below could be
interchangeable.)
And I could make bowls for my friends.
Of course, it would be dirty.
But I think the fun would be worth it!
B.
He thinks making pottery would be fun.
He would need clay and a wheel.
He could make a vase for his mother.
He thinks the fun would be worth it!

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UNIT 8 – Fascinating Plants

A.
1. In science class, I learned about cacti. I learned how they grow.
2. In science class, I learned about Venus Flytraps. I learned how they eat.
3. In science class, I learned about vines. I learned how they climb.
4. In science class, I learned about water lilies. I learned how they float.

B.
1. A cactus has spikes and roots.
2. A sunflower has petals and seeds.
3. A pitcher plant has a leaf and poison.
4. A mushroom has a cap and a stem.

C.
1. b 2. d 3. a 4. c

D.
1. In science class, I learned about vines.
2. I learned how they grow.
3. Looking at them, we know they can climb.
4. We know this by their long and thin shape.
5. A vine has roots, leaves, stems, and sometimes fruit.
6. The stems climb up things.
7. They use things like trees and walls to climb.
8. Grapes and watermelons grow on vines.

Speaking Practice
(Sample answers)
A.
In science class, I learned about trees.
I learned how they grow.
Looking at them, we know their age.
A tree has roots, branches, and a trunk.
The roots grow underground.
They get water and food for the tree.
B.
In science class, she learned about trees.
She learned how they grow.
A tree has roots, branches, and a trunk.
The roots grow underground.

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UNIT 9 – On Vacation
A.
1. I look forward to spring vacation. We often go camping.
2. I look forward to Christmas vacation. We often visit relatives.
3. I look forward to summer vacation. We often go to the beach.
4. I look forward to winter vacation. We often stay at home.

B.
1. Going to the amusement park is always fun.
2. Speaking another language is always fun.
3. Eating different food is always fun.
4. Visiting my cousins is always fun.

C.
1. b 2. d 3. c 4. a

D.
1. I look forward to summer vacation.
2. We often go camping.
3. I get to sleep in a tent.
4. I love to watch the stars at night!
5. Going camping is always fun.
6. There are different plants and a different sky.
7. We spend a lot of time going fishing.
8. I am never bored on summer vacation!

Speaking Practice
(Sample answers)
A.
I look forward to summer vacation.
We often travel to another country. (This answer and the answer below could be
interchangeable.)
I get to ride a plane.
Going to another country is always fun.
There are different people.
We spend a lot of time visiting museums.
B.
She looks forward to summer vacation.
She often travels to another country.
She gets to ride a plane.
There are different people.

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UNIT 10 – Six-Legged Friends

A.
1. To me, the most interesting bugs are dragonflies. This is because they are colorful.
2. To me, the most interesting bugs are grasshoppers. This is because they are good jumpers.
3. To me, the most interesting bugs are cockroaches. This is because they are so fast.
4. To me, the most interesting bugs are cicadas. This is because they are very loud.

B.
1. They can be up to 18 centimeters across.
2. They can jump up to one meter.
3. They can live without food for one month.
4. They can make sounds in their stomach.

C.
1. c 2. d 3. a 4. b

D.
1. There are many different insects.
2. Some of them, like dragonflies, are pretty.
3. Others, like mosquitoes, are dangerous.
4. To me, the most interesting bugs are cockroaches.
5. This is because they are hard to kill.
6. They can live without food for a month.
7. I also like cockroaches because they sometimes fly.

Speaking Practice
(Sample answers)
A.
There are many different insects.
Some of them, like ladybugs, are pretty.
To me, the most interesting bugs are ants.
This is because they are so strong.
They can lift twenty times their own weight.
I also like ants because they live together.
B.
To him, the most interesting bugs are ants.
This is because they are so strong.
They can lift twenty times their own weight.
He also likes ants because they live together.

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UNIT 11 – When I Am Bored

A.
1. When I am bored, I like to listen to music.
2. When I am bored, I like to play computer games.
3. When I am bored, I like to watch TV.
4. When I am bored, I like to read comics.

B.
1. I go shopping until I have no money left.
2. I knit something until my hands hurt.
3. I watch TV until I fall asleep.
4. I chat online until my dad says “stop.”

C.
1. b 2. a 3. d 4. c

D.
1. When I am bored, I like to make faces.
2. My sister laughs, and that makes me happy.
3. Another thing I do is pillow fight with my sister.
4. Sometimes we fight until our arms hurt.
5. We don’t like that.
6. When my sister says “stop,” I watch TV.
7. That’s a quiet activity.
8. Being bored is not always bad!

Speaking Practice
(Sample answers)
A.
When I am bored, I like to tell jokes.
My brother laughs, and that makes me laugh.
Another thing I do is tickle my brother.
I tickle him until he cries.
He doesn’t like that.
When my brother says “stop,” I do jigsaw puzzles.
B.
When she is bored, she likes to tell jokes.
Her brother laughs, and that makes her laugh.
Another thing she does is tickle her brother.
When her brother says “stop,” she does jigsaw puzzles.

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UNIT 12 – Becoming a Tour Guide

A.
1. One day, I want to be a dentist.
2. One day, I want to be a vet.
3. One day, I want to be a firefighter.
4. One day, I want to be an astronaut.

B.
1. They care for people’s teeth.
2. They help sick animals.
3. They put fires out.
4. They do experiments in space.

C.
1. c 2. d 3. b 4. a

D.
1. One day, I want to be a vet.
2. Vets work in clinics.
3. They care for sick animals.
4. In my country, there are a lot of animals.
5. Many people have cats and dogs.
6. I want to help people with their pets.
7. This is why I study hard in school.
8. I’ll need to know about science and animals.

Speaking Practice
(Sample answers)
A.
One day, I want to be a tour guide.
Tour guides work in places like museums.
They teach people about important things. (This answer and the penultimate answer below
could be interchangeable.)
In my country, there are ancient pyramids.
I want to teach people about the pyramids.
I’ll need to know about history and art.
B.
One day, he wants to be a tour guide.
Tour guides work in places like museums.
They teach people about important things.
He’ll need to know about history and art.

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UNIT 13 – A Good Place to Visit

A.
1. A good place to visit is New York, USA.
2. A good place to visit is London, England.
3. A good place to visit is Dubai, UAE.
4. A good place to visit is Beijing, China.

B.
1. It is well known for shopping and theaters.
2. It is well known for museums and the queen.
3. It is well known for beaches and skyscrapers.
4. It is well known for history and food.

C.
1. b 2. d 3. a 4. c

D.
1. A good place to visit is Rome, Italy.
2. It is well known for its history and buildings.
3. A famous sight there is the Colosseum.
4. It’s over one thousand years old.
5. I think it’s amazing and beautiful.
6. One way to see Rome is by bus.
7. You can see a famous fountain there.
8. Rome has a river called the Tiber.

Speaking Practice
(Sample answers)
A.
A good place to visit is Paris, France.
It is well known for museums and restaurants.
A famous sight there is the Eiffel Tower.
I think it’s big and beautiful.
One way to see Paris is by boat.
Paris has a river called the Seine. (If the city doesn’t have a river: (Paris) has no river.)
B.
(She thinks) a good place to visit is Paris, France.
It is well known for museums and restaurants.
A famous sight there is the Eiffel Tower.
She thinks it’s big and beautiful.

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UNIT 14 – Helping Out

A.
1. We all take turns watering the plants.
2. We all take turns cleaning the windows.
3. We all take turns helping Grandma.
4. We all take turns ironing.

B.
1. He usually dusts on Wednesdays and Saturdays.
2. He usually cuts the grass on Fridays.
3. He usually takes out the trash on Tuesdays.
4. She usually sweeps the floor on Mondays and Thursdays.

C.
1. d 2. a 3. b 4. c

D.
1. In my family, no one helps out very much.
2. Mom and Grandma do almost everything.
3. For example, Mom vacuums on Mondays.
4. On Tuesdays, Grandma dusts the whole house.
5. Mom usually does laundry on Wednesdays and Saturdays.
6. Sometimes, Grandma does it instead.
7. We all take turns washing dishes, though.
8. There are many things to do at home.

Speaking Practice
(Sample answers)
A.
In my family, everyone helps out.
For example, my dad cooks dinner on Tuesdays.
On Sundays, my mom does laundry.
I usually wash dishes on Wednesdays and Fridays.
Sometimes, my brother does it instead.
We all take turns vacuuming.
B.
In his family, everyone helps out.
For example, his mom cooks dinner on Tuesdays.
He usually washes dishes on Wednesdays and Fridays.
They all take turns vacuuming.

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UNIT 15 – Endangered Species

A.
1. A koala looks like a teddy bear.
2. A panda looks like a polar bear.
3. An orangutan looks like a human being.
4. A tiger looks like a lion.

B.
1. It is warm-blooded and lays eggs.
2. It is warm-blooded and has live babies.
3. It is cold-blooded and lays eggs.
4. It is warm-blooded and has live babies.

C.
1. a 2. c 3. d 4. b

D.
1. A koala looks like a teddy bear.
2. It lives in trees and on the ground.
3. It has claws to climb trees.
4. It is warm-blooded and has live babies.
5. The koala is also a good sleeper.
6. But the koala is endangered.
7. This means there are not many of them.
8. Please look after them.

Speaking Practice
(Sample answers)
A.
A turtle looks like a tortoise.
It lives on land and in water.
It has a hard shell to protect it.
It is cold-blooded and lays eggs.
The turtle is also a good swimmer.
But the turtle is endangered.
B.
A turtle looks like a tortoise.
It lives on land and in water.
It is cold-blooded.
The turtle is (also) a good swimmer.

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UNIT 16 – A Healthy Lifestyle

A.
1. I do taekwondo and lift weights.
2. I do gymnastics and dance.
3. I play baseball and jump rope.
4. I hula hoop and go for walks.

B.
1. a, c
2. b, d
3. a, b
4. b, d

C.
1. d 2. b 3. a 4. c

D.
1. Our bodies need to be taken care of.
2. That is why I exercise once a day.
3. I do yoga, jump rope, and ride my bike.
4. I try to eat healthily, too.
5. I eat lots of strawberries and peaches.
6. Usually, I brush my teeth twice a day.
7. Our bodies need protection from injury.
8. I protect myself by wearing a helmet.

Speaking Practice
(Sample answers)
A.
I exercise every other day.
I jog, swim, and ride my bike.
I try to eat healthily, too.
I eat lots of carrots and broccoli.
Usually, I brush my teeth twice a day.
And I protect myself by wearing sunscreen.
B.
She exercises every other day.
She jogs, swims, and rides her bike.
She eats lots of carrots and broccoli.
(Usually,) she brushes her teeth twice a day.

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UNIT 17 – A Good Friend

A.
1. I have a good friend named Michael. I have known him since kindergarten.
2. I have a good friend named Katie. I have known her since I was born.
3. I have a good friend named Jennifer. I have known her since last year.
4. I have a good friend named Ferdinand. I have known him since second grade.

B.
1. At that time, he was noisy and naughty. Now, he is quiet and well behaved.
2. At that time, she was not wearing glasses. Now, she is wearing glasses.
3. At that time, he was crying every day. Now, he is laughing every day.
4. At that time, she was not good at English. Now, she is good at English.

C.
1. d 2. c 3. b 4. a

D.
1. I have a good friend named Robert.
2. I have known him since last year.
3. At that time, he was slow and not smart.
4. Now, he is fast and very smart.
5. We share lots of things together.
6. Robert is good at playing soccer.
7. He is a special person in my life.
8. I’m glad to be his friend.

Speaking Practice
(Sample answers)
A.
I have a good friend named Tamsin.
I have known her since first grade.
At that time, she was quiet and shy.
Now, she is funny and chatty.
We share lots of secrets together.
Tamsin is good at keeping secrets.
B.
He has a good friend named Tamsin.
He has known her since first grade.
At that time, she was quiet and shy.
Now, she is funny and chatty.

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UNIT 18 – All About Ecuador

A.
1. Morocco is in Africa. Its capital city is Rabat.
2. Colombia is in South America. Its capital city is Bogota.
3. Norway is in Europe. Its capital city is Oslo.
4. The Philippines is in Asia. Its capital city is Manila.

B.
1. Most people there speak Arabic. Their flag is red and green.
2. Most people there speak Spanish. Their flag is yellow, blue, and red.
3. Most people there speak Norwegian. Their flag is red, white, and blue.
4. Most people there speak Tagalog. Their flag is blue, red, white, and yellow.

C.
1. d 2. c 3. b 4. a

D.
1. Japan is one country that I know about.
2. I read a book about it at home.
3. Japan is in Asia.
4. Its capital city is Tokyo.
5. Most people there speak Japanese.
6. Their flag is red and white.
7. Much of the land in Japan is mountains.
8. There are also many volcanoes.

Speaking Practice
(Sample answers)
A.
Ecuador is one country that I know about.
Ecuador is in South America.
Its capital city is Quito.
Most people there speak Spanish.
Their flag is yellow, blue, and red.
Much of the land in Ecuador is rainforest.
B.
Ecuador is one country that she knows about.
Its capital city is Quito.
Most people there speak Spanish.
Their flag is yellow, blue, and red.

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UNIT 19 – One Thing I Want to Make

A.
1. One thing I want to make is a birdhouse.
2. One thing I want to make is a go-kart.
3. One thing I want to make is a doll house.
4. One thing I want to make is a rabbit hutch.

B.
1. I’ll need some nails and a hammer.
2. I’ll need some screws and a drill.
3. I’ll need some scissors and some sticky tape.
4. I’ll need a needle and some thread.

C.
1. d 2. c 3. b 4. a

D.
1. One thing I want to make is a doll house.
2. It will look so cool!
3. I’ll need some wood and a saw.
4. I’ll also need some cardboard and some glue.
5. The first step is fixing it together.
6. The next step is making the furniture.
7. Finally, I will put dolls in it.
8. I can’t wait to make it!

Speaking Practice
(Sample answers)
A.
One thing I want to make is a tree house.
I’ll need some wood and a saw.
I’ll also need a hammer and some nails.
The first step is cutting the wood.
The next step is hammering it together.
Finally, I will live in it.
B.
One thing she wants to make is a tree house.
She will need some wood and a saw.
The first step is cutting the wood.
Finally, she will live in it.

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UNIT 20 – “Please” and “Thank You”

A.
1. She is from Alaska.
2. They are from Greece.
3. I am from Nigeria.
4. He is from Indonesia.

B.
1. We usually eat with knives and forks. Sometimes, we eat with our fingers.
2. We usually eat with chopsticks. Sometimes, we eat with a spoon.
3. We usually eat with metal chopsticks. Sometimes, we eat with plastic chopsticks.
4. We usually eat with our hands. Sometimes, we eat with skewers.

C.
1. a 2. c 3. b 4. d

D.
1. I am from Turkey.
2. My family always eats at restaurants.
3. We usually eat with our hands.
4. Sometimes, we eat with skewers.
5. Everyone washes their hands first.
6. No one speaks with food in their mouth.
7. We always say “Thank you” for food.
8. That is good manners.

Speaking Practice
(Sample answers)
A.
I am from the United States of America.
My family always eats out for dinner on Fridays.
We usually eat with knives and forks.
Sometimes, we eat with our hands.
Everyone puts their napkins on their laps.
No one puts their elbows on the table.
B.
She is from the United States of America.
Her family usually eats with knives and forks.
Everyone puts their napkins on their laps.
No one puts their elbows on the table.

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