Jimmy doesn’t 1ike school and is always looking for excuses(借口)not to go．If he coughs，he asks his mother to write a note saying he has a cold . If he has a headache，he asks his mother to take him to the doctor during school hours．He spends more time at home than he does at school. Even when he is at school．he looks for excuses to go home early．
One day he came home from school in the middle of the morning．His father was of course
surprised to see him back so early．
“You’re home early．Jimmy，”he said“Is the school closed today?”
“No．Dad，”Jimmy said．“It’s open．But I came home early．”
“How did you do this?”his father asked him．“What did you say to the teacher?”
“I told her that I had a new baby brother and I had to come home and help you．’’
“But your mother has had twins．” his father said．“a boy and a girl. You have a baby brother and a baby sister．”
“Yes．I know, Dad．”Jimmy said“I’m saving my baby sister for next week．”
【小題1】Why is Jimmy always trying not to go to school?

A．Because he often coughs．

B．Because he often has colds．

C．Because he doesn’t like school．

D．Because he always has a headache

【小題2】Jimmy spends most of his time       
A．at school    B．at home      C in the hospital     D．in the 1ibrary
【小題3】One morning Jimmy’s father was surprised because          ．

A．Jimmy came back early from school

B．Jimmy’s school was closed

C．Jimmy’s mother was ill

D．Jimmy’s mother had two babies

【小題4】What excuse did Jimmy give to the teacher to go home early?

A．He had a headache．

B．He didn’t want to go to school．

C．His father was busy with his work．

D．He had a baby brother to look after．

【小題5】Jimmy didn’t tell his teacher about the twins because．

A．he wanted to save one for another excuse

B．he didn’t know the fact

C．he didn’t like the baby sister

D．his father asked him not to do so

任務型閱讀（本題共10分，每空1分）
先閱讀（A）、（B ）兩篇短文，然后根據題目要求及所給語境完成下列四項任務。
（A）

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Do you often say the magical words “Thank you”? I certainly do in my daily life when I  66 with others. But some people aren’t  67 to saying “ Thank you” after they have got help from others. They think an easy “Thank you” doesn’t really matter. However, it’s very important. You may have many choices to express your grateful feelings. But  68  , you should learn to say “Thank you ” first. No matter how nicely we dress, how beautifully we decorate our homes, how exciting our dinner  69  are, we can’t be popular without good manners(禮貌). I think of them as a kind of hidden beauty secret. Haven’t you noticed that the kindest people keep  70  more beautiful? The habit of saying “Thank you” can make us feel good and become polite to everyone else around us.
(B)
An English dictionary is the most important thing when you learn English. Successful English learners always use their dictionaries in order to learn new words. In this way, they will know how to use a word after reading its English examples. By doing so, they can think in English. A dictionary plays an important part in both your English speaking and your English writing. Recently, e-dictionaries have become more and more popular. There are many advantages in using them. For example, they are easy to carry and quick to use. Also, there are a large number of words with real-voice pronunciation. Whenever you want to know a new word, take an e-dictionary out of your pocket, and then you’ll find a satisfying answer.
任務1：用方框中所給詞的適當形式填空，使文章通順、連貫、合理。（每空一詞，每詞限用一次）
【小題1】_______ 【小題2】_______【小題3】_______ 【小題4】_______ 【小題5】_______
任務2：根據英文釋義及首字母提示，拼寫單詞。
【小題6】 n _______ a word that shows how many
【小題7】 p _______ liked by many people
任務3：同義句轉換，每空一詞。
Successful English learners always use their dictionaries in order to learn new words.
Successful English learners always use their dictionaries 【小題8】_______【小題9】_______ they can learn new words.
任務4：根據短文內容簡答問題。
【小題10】What is the most important thing when you learn English?
________________________________________________.

Perhaps you have heard a lot about the Internet, but what is it, do you know? The Internet is a network. It uses the telephone to join millions of computer together around the world.
Maybe that doesn’t sound very interesting. But when you are joined to the internet, there are lots and lots of things you can do. You can send e-mail to your friends, and they can get them in a few seconds. You can also do with all kinds of information on the World Wide Web (WWW).                                              
There are many different kinds of computers now. They all can be joined to the internet. Most of them are small machines sitting on people’s desks at home, but there are still many others in schools, offices, or large companies. These computers are owned by people and companies, but no one really owns the internet itself.
There are lots of places for you to go into the internet. For example, your school may have the internet. You use it during lessons or free time. Libraries often have computers joined to the internet. You are welcome to use it at any time.
Thanks to the internet, the world is becoming small. It is possible for you to work at home with a computer in front, getting and sending the information you need. You can buy or sell what ever you want by the internet. But do you know 98% of the information on the internet is in English? So what will English be like tomorrow?
(    ) 1 What is the passage mainly about?
A internet     B information       C computers       D E-mails
(    ) 2 Which is the quickest and cheapest way to send messages to your friends?
A by post     B by e-mail       C by telephone     D by satellite
(    ) 3 Which may be the most possible place for people to work tomorrow?
A in the office     B at school     C at home    D in the company
(    ) 4 Who is the owner of the internet?
A The headmaster    B The officer     C The user      D No one
(    ) 5 What does the writer try to tell us with the last two sentences?
A English is important in using the internet.
B The internet is more and more popular.
C Most of the information is in English.
D Every computer must have the internet.

A man called his son in New York the day before Christmas and said, “I have to tell you your Mom and I are going to divorce(離婚) ! Thirty years is quite a long time.”
“Dad, what are you talking about?” the son cried.
The father said:“We are sick of each other. I don’t want to talk about it anymore. You call your sister in Chicago and tell her about the news.”
When the daughter got the news, she is very surprised at it.
“What? They are getting divorced.” She shouted, “I’ll stop them.” She called her father immediately, and cried to her father,” Don’t do anything until I get home. I’m calling my brother back, and we’ll both be there tomorrow. Wait for us, please.”
The old man hung up his phone and turned to his wife. “OK” he said, “they’re coming for Christmas and paying their own way.”
【小題1】The old couple have been married for____ years.

A．twenty

B．thirty

C．fifty

D．fifty-five

【小題2】Why did the old man call his son on the day before Christmas?

A．Because he wanted to spend Christmas with his children

B．Because he couldn’t stand his marriage any longer.

C．Because he and his wife were sick of each other

D．Because he was sick of talking about his marriage.

【小題3】Who called the father in this story? 

A．The sick man

B．The wife

C．The son

D．The daughter

【小題4】The son and daughter would go back home on Christmas because___. 

A．they wanted to stop their parents divorcing

B．they wanted to see their parents

C．they wanted to spend Christmas with their parents

D．they wanted to give their parents the presents

【小題5】Which of the following sentences is Right ?

A．The two old men were really sick of each other

B．The two old men didn’t really want to divorce

C．The son and the daughter often went home for holidays

D．The son and the daughter knew that their parents were not going to divorce.

Perhaps you have heard a lot about the Internet, but what is it, do you know? The Internet is a network. It uses the telephone to join millions of computer together around the world.
Maybe that doesn’t sound very interesting. But when you are joined to the internet, there are lots and lots of things you can do. You can send e-mail to your friends, and they can get them in a few seconds. You can also do with all kinds of information on the World Wide Web (WWW).                                              
There are many different kinds of computers now. They all can be joined to the internet. Most of them are small machines sitting on people’s desks at home, but there are still many others in schools, offices, or large companies. These computers are owned by people and companies, but no one really owns the internet itself.
There are lots of places for you to go into the internet. For example, your school may have the internet. You use it during lessons or free time. Libraries often have computers joined to the internet. You are welcome to use it at any time.
Thanks to the internet, the world is becoming small. It is possible for you to work at home with a computer in front, getting and sending the information you need. You can buy or sell what ever you want by the internet. But do you know 98% of the information on the internet is in English? So what will English be like tomorrow?
【小題1】What is the passage mainly about?
A internet     B information       C computers       D E-mails
【小題2】Which is the quickest and cheapest way to send messages to your friends?
A by post     B by e-mail       C by telephone     D by satellite
【小題3】Which may be the most possible place for people to work tomorrow?
A in the office     B at school     C at home    D in the company
【小題4】Who is the owner of the internet?
A The headmaster    B The officer     C The user      D No one
【小題5】What does the writer try to tell us with the last two sentences?
A English is important in using the internet.
B The internet is more and more popular.
C Most of the information is in English.
D Every computer must have the internet.

閱讀理解（二）（每小題2分，共10分）閱讀下面短文，根據短文內容回答問題。

If you like unusual places, you should visit the Hebrides Islands. Not many people live on these islands in the northwest of Scotland. The land is not good for farming. It’s only good for keeping sheep (綿羊). The winters are long, cold, and wet. It’s hard to make a living on the Hebrides, but for a visitor, these islands can be very special.

They’re not for everyone. Even summer days are cool and often windy. The water is too cold for swimming. There are only a few trees and green fields. Instead of fields, there are just rocks and small plants. The hills, too, are just piles of rocks. Sometimes the view (風景) looks like pictures of the moon.

But there is beauty in this place. From the beach you can often see all the ways to the rocky hills. From the hills you can see far out to other islands and the open ocean. The colors, too, are special. Blue is everywhere. It’s in the sky and in the ocean. In the spring there is also green in the hills. In the summer and winter the hills are more purple.

On these islands you can forget about the rest of the world. The evenings are quiet. The restaurants close early, and there isn’t any nightlife. Visitors stay at a guest house or a Bed. This is the best way to learn about life on the islands. The islanders are often friendly, and they like to talk.

If you want to meet islanders, you can also try the pubs (酒吧) or even the shops. People are in no hurry here. They like to chat about the weather or the fishing.

Do not come to the Hebrides for shopping. Come to walk in the clean, cool air. Come for the quiet beauty and for the views.

1.Are there many people living on the Hebrides islands?

                                                                              

2.How is the weather on the Hebrides in the summer?

                                                                              

3.What can you see from the hills when you are on the Hebrides?

                                                                              

4.Where do visitor stay for the night on the Hebrides?

                                                                              

5.According to the passage, what can we do on the Hebrides?

                                                                       

 

Perhaps you have heard a lot about the Internet, but what is it, do you know? The Internet is a network. It uses the telephone to join millions of computer together around the world.

Maybe that doesn’t sound very interesting. But when you are joined to the internet, there are lots and lots of things you can do. You can send e-mail to your friends, and they can get them in a few seconds. You can also do with all kinds of information on the World Wide Web (WWW).                                              

There are many different kinds of computers now. They all can be joined to the internet. Most of them are small machines sitting on people’s desks at home, but there are still many others in schools, offices, or large companies. These computers are owned by people and companies, but no one really owns the internet itself.

There are lots of places for you to go into the internet. For example, your school may have the internet. You use it during lessons or free time. Libraries often have computers joined to the internet. You are welcome to use it at any time.

Thanks to the internet, the world is becoming small. It is possible for you to work at home with a computer in front, getting and sending the information you need. You can buy or sell what ever you want by the internet. But do you know 98% of the information on the internet is in English? So what will English be like tomorrow?

1.What is the passage mainly about?

A internet     B information       C computers       D E-mails

2.Which is the quickest and cheapest way to send messages to your friends?

A by post     B by e-mail       C by telephone     D by satellite

3.Which may be the most possible place for people to work tomorrow?

A in the office     B at school     C at home    D in the company

4.Who is the owner of the internet?

A The headmaster    B The officer     C The user      D No one

5.What does the writer try to tell us with the last two sentences?

A English is important in using the internet.

B The internet is more and more popular.

C Most of the information is in English.

D Every computer must have the internet.

 

American and British people both speak English of course. But sometimes it does not seem like the same language. In fact, there are some important differences between British English and American English.

     First of all, they sound very different. Often, Americans don’t say each word separately. They say several words together. Americans may say “I dunno” instead of “I don’t know”. Or they may say “Whaddya say?” instead of “What did you say?” however, the British are more careful in their speech. They usually say all the words and keep them separate.

    Words sometimes have different meanings too. Some American words are never used in England. The same thing is true of some British words in America. For example, the vocabulary（詞匯）for cars and driving is very different. Americans drive trucks, but in England people drive lorries.

     Many expressions are also different in the two countries. In England, if you are going to telephone your friends, you “phone them up”. In America, you “give them a call”.

     There’re also some differences in grammar. For example, when Americans ask a question., they say “Do you have a storybook?” But the British often say “Have you a storybook?”

     All these differences can be confusing （易混淆的）if you are learning English. But most languages are like this. Languages change over time. When people live in separate places, the languages change in different ways. This is what has happened to English. It can also happen to other languages, such as French. Many people in Canada speak French but their French is very different from the French of France.

1.What does the word “separate” mean in the passage? It means “____”

A. 含糊的     B. 快速的    C. 分開的      D. 簡略的

2.The vocabulary for cars and driving is _____.

A. an example of British English

B. an example of American English

C. the same in America and England

D. not the same in America and England

3.Language _________.

A. are always changing as time passes

B. keep unchanged even if time changes

C. are the same in all places

D. are easy to learn

4. This passage is mainly about ______.

A. English vocabulary

B. how American sounds are different from British sounds

C. the way the British say words

D. some differences between American and British English

 

A man called his son in New York the day before Christmas and said,  “I have to tell you your Mom and I are going to divorce(離婚) ! Thirty years is quite a long time.”
“Dad, what are you talking about?” the son cried.
The father said:“We are sick of each other. I don’t want to talk about it anymore. You call your sister in Chicago and tell her about the news.”
When the daughter got the news, she is very surprised at it.
“What? They are getting divorced.” She shouted, “I’ll stop them.” She called her father immediately, and cried to her father,” Don’t do anything until I get home. I’m calling my brother back, and we’ll both be there tomorrow. Wait for us, please.”
The old man hung up his phone and turned to his wife. “OK” he said, “they’re coming for Christmas and paying their own way.”
【小題1】The old couple have been married for____ years.

A．twenty

B．thirty

C．fifty

D．fifty-five

【小題2】Why did the old man call his son on the day before Christmas?

A．Because he wanted to spend Christmas with his children

B．Because he couldn’t stand his marriage any longer.

C．Because he and his wife were sick of each other

D．Because he was sick of talking about his marriage.

【小題3】Who called the father in this story? 

A．The sick man

B．The wife

C．The son

D．The daughter

【小題4】The son and daughter would go back home on Christmas because___. 

A．they wanted to stop their parents divorcing

B．they wanted to see their parents

C．they wanted to spend Christmas with their parents

D．they wanted to give their parents the presents

【小題5】Which of the following sentences is Right ?

A．The two old men were really sick of each other

B．The two old men didn’t really want to divorce

C．The son and the daughter often went home for holidays

D．The son and the daughter knew that their parents were not going to divorce.

1 

A man called his son in New York the day before Christmas and said,  “I have to tell you your Mom and I are going to divorce(離婚) ! Thirty years is quite a long time.”

“Dad, what are you talking about?” the son cried.

The father said:“We are sick of each other. I don’t want to talk about it anymore. You call your sister in Chicago and tell her about the news.”

When the daughter got the news, she is very surprised at it.

“What? They are getting divorced.” She shouted, “I’ll stop them.” She called her father immediately, and cried to her father,” Don’t do anything until I get home. I’m calling my brother back, and we’ll both be there tomorrow. Wait for us, please.”

The old man hung up his phone and turned to his wife. “OK” he said, “they’re coming for Christmas and paying their own way.”

1.The old couple have been married for____ years.

A. twenty B. thirty C. fifty D. fifty-five

2.Why did the old man call his son on the day before Christmas?

A. Because he wanted to spend Christmas with his children

B. Because he couldn’t stand his marriage any longer.

C. Because he and his wife were sick of each other

D. Because he was sick of talking about his marriage.

3.Who called the father in this story? 

A . The sick man    B. The wife     C. The son    D. The daughter

4.The son and daughter would go back home on Christmas because___. 

A. they wanted to stop their parents divorcing        

B. they wanted to see their parents

C. they wanted to spend Christmas with their parents

D. they wanted to give their parents the presents

5.Which of the following sentences is Right ?

A. The two old men were really sick of each other

B. The two old men didn’t really want to divorce

C. The son and the daughter often went home for holidays

D. The son and the daughter knew that their parents were not going to divorce.

 

Jimmy doesn’t 1ike school and is always looking for excuses(借口)not to go．If he coughs，he asks his mother to write a note saying he has a cold . If he has a headache，he asks his mother to take him to the doctor during school hours．He spends more time at home than he does at school. Even when he is at school．he looks for excuses to go home early．

One day he came home from school in the middle of the morning．His father was of course

surprised to see him back so early．

“You’re home early．Jimmy，”he said“Is the school closed today?”

“No．Dad，”Jimmy said．“It’s open．But I came home early．”

“How did you do this?”his father asked him．“What did you say to the teacher?”

“I told her that I had a new baby brother and I had to come home and help you．’’

“But your mother has had twins．” his father said．“a boy and a girl. You have a baby brother and a baby sister．”

“Yes．I know, Dad．”Jimmy said“I’m saving my baby sister for next week．”

1.Why is Jimmy always trying not to go to school?

A．Because he often coughs．

B．Because he often has colds．

C．Because he doesn’t like school．

D．Because he always has a headache

2.Jimmy spends most of his time       

A．at school    B．at home      C in the hospital     D．in the 1ibrary

3.One morning Jimmy’s father was surprised because          ．

A．Jimmy came back early from school

B．Jimmy’s school was closed

C．Jimmy’s mother was ill

D．Jimmy’s mother had two babies

4.What excuse did Jimmy give to the teacher to go home early?

A．He had a headache．

B．He didn’t want to go to school．

C．His father was busy with his work．

D．He had a baby brother to look after．

5.Jimmy didn’t tell his teacher about the twins because．

A．he wanted to save one for another excuse

B．he didn’t know the fact

C．he didn’t like the baby sister

D．his father asked him not to do so

 

閱讀理解（二）（每小題2分，共10分）閱讀下面短文，根據短文內容回答問題。
If you like unusual places, you should visit the Hebrides Islands. Not many people live on these islands in the northwest of Scotland. The land is not good for farming. It’s only good for keeping sheep (綿羊). The winters are long, cold, and wet. It’s hard to make a living on the Hebrides, but for a visitor, these islands can be very special.
They’re not for everyone. Even summer days are cool and often windy. The water is too cold for swimming. There are only a few trees and green fields. Instead of fields, there are just rocks and small plants. The hills, too, are just piles of rocks. Sometimes the view (風景) looks like pictures of the moon.
But there is beauty in this place. From the beach you can often see all the ways to the rocky hills. From the hills you can see far out to other islands and the open ocean. The colors, too, are special. Blue is everywhere. It’s in the sky and in the ocean. In the spring there is also green in the hills. In the summer and winter the hills are more purple.
On these islands you can forget about the rest of the world. The evenings are quiet. The restaurants close early, and there isn’t any nightlife. Visitors stay at a guest house or a Bed. This is the best way to learn about life on the islands. The islanders are often friendly, and they like to talk.
If you want to meet islanders, you can also try the pubs (酒吧) or even the shops. People are in no hurry here. They like to chat about the weather or the fishing.
Do not come to the Hebrides for shopping. Come to walk in the clean, cool air. Come for the quiet beauty and for the views.
【小題1】Are there many people living on the Hebrides islands?
                                                                              
【小題2】How is the weather on the Hebrides in the summer?
                                                                              
【小題3】What can you see from the hills when you are on the Hebrides?
                                                                              
【小題4】Where do visitor stay for the night on the Hebrides?
                                                                              
【小題5】According to the passage, what can we do on the Hebrides?
                                                                       

任務型閱讀（本題共10分，每空1分）

先閱讀（A）、（B ）兩篇短文，然后根據題目要求及所給語境完成下列四項任務。

（A）

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Do you often say the magical words “Thank you”? I certainly do in my daily life when I  66  with others. But some people aren’t  67 to saying “ Thank you” after they have got help from others. They think an easy “Thank you” doesn’t really matter. However, it’s very important. You may have many choices to express your grateful feelings. But  68  , you should learn to say “Thank you ” first. No matter how nicely we dress, how beautifully we decorate our homes, how exciting our dinner  69  are, we can’t be popular without good manners(禮貌). I think of them as a kind of hidden beauty secret. Haven’t you noticed that the kindest people keep  70  more beautiful? The habit of saying “Thank you” can make us feel good and become polite to everyone else around us.

(B)

An English dictionary is the most important thing when you learn English. Successful English learners always use their dictionaries in order to learn new words. In this way, they will know how to use a word after reading its English examples. By doing so, they can think in English. A dictionary plays an important part in both your English speaking and your English writing. Recently, e-dictionaries have become more and more popular. There are many advantages in using them. For example, they are easy to carry and quick to use. Also, there are a large number of words with real-voice pronunciation. Whenever you want to know a new word, take an e-dictionary out of your pocket, and then you’ll find a satisfying answer.

任務1：用方框中所給詞的適當形式填空，使文章通順、連貫、合理。（每空一詞，每詞限用一次）

1._______  2. _______3. _______ 4._______ 5._______

任務2：根據英文釋義及首字母提示，拼寫單詞。

6. n _______ a word that shows how many

7. p _______ liked by many people

任務3：同義句轉換，每空一詞。

Successful English learners always use their dictionaries in order to learn new words.

Successful English learners always use their dictionaries 8. _______9._______ they can learn new words.

任務4：根據短文內容簡答問題。

10.What is the most important thing when you learn English?

________________________________________________.

 

Perhaps you have heard a lot about the Internet, but what is it, do you know? The Internet is a network. It uses the telephone to join millions of computer together around the world.

Maybe that doesn’t sound very interesting. But when you are joined to the internet, there are lots and lots of things you can do. You can send e-mail to your friends, and they can get them in a few seconds. You can also do with all kinds of information on the World Wide Web (WWW).                                              

There are many different kinds of computers now. They all can be joined to the internet. Most of them are small machines sitting on people’s desks at home, but there are still many others in schools, offices, or large companies. These computers are owned by people and companies, but no one really owns the internet itself.

There are lots of places for you to go into the internet. For example, your school may have the internet. You use it during lessons or free time. Libraries often have computers joined to the internet. You are welcome to use it at any time.

Thanks to the internet, the world is becoming small. It is possible for you to work at home with a computer in front, getting and sending the information you need. You can buy or sell what ever you want by the internet. But do you know 98% of the information on the internet is in English? So what will English be like tomorrow?

(    ) 1 What is the passage mainly about?

A internet     B information       C computers       D E-mails

(    ) 2 Which is the quickest and cheapest way to send messages to your friends?

A by post     B by e-mail       C by telephone     D by satellite

(    ) 3 Which may be the most possible place for people to work tomorrow?

A in the office     B at school     C at home    D in the company

(    ) 4 Who is the owner of the internet?

A The headmaster    B The officer     C The user      D No one

(    ) 5 What does the writer try to tell us with the last two sentences?

A English is important in using the internet.

B The internet is more and more popular.

C Most of the information is in English.

D Every computer must have the internet.

 

Perhaps you have heard a lot about the Internet, but what is it, do you know? The Internet is a network. It uses the telephone to join millions of computer together around the world.
Maybe that doesn’t sound very interesting. But when you are joined to the internet, there are lots and lots of things you can do. You can send e-mail to your friends, and they can get them in a few seconds. You can also do with all kinds of information on the World Wide Web (WWW).                                              
There are many different kinds of computers now. They all can be joined to the internet. Most of them are small machines sitting on people’s desks at home, but there are still many others in schools, offices, or large companies. These computers are owned by people and companies, but no one really owns the internet itself.
There are lots of places for you to go into the internet. For example, your school may have the internet. You use it during lessons or free time. Libraries often have computers joined to the internet. You are welcome to use it at any time.
Thanks to the internet, the world is becoming small. It is possible for you to work at home with a computer in front, getting and sending the information you need. You can buy or sell what ever you want by the internet. But do you know 98% of the information on the internet is in English? So what will English be like tomorrow?
【小題1】What is the passage mainly about?
A internet     B information       C computers       D E-mails
【小題2】Which is the quickest and cheapest way to send messages to your friends?
A by post     B by e-mail       C by telephone     D by satellite
【小題3】Which may be the most possible place for people to work tomorrow?
A in the office     B at school     C at home    D in the company
【小題4】Who is the owner of the internet?
A The headmaster    B The officer     C The user      D No one
【小題5】What does the writer try to tell us with the last two sentences?
A English is important in using the internet.
B The internet is more and more popular.
C Most of the information is in English.
D Every computer must have the internet.

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1．－What did you do?

2．－Tony, you look tired.

3．－Yes, I went to bed very late last night.

4．－First I watched TV and the I surfed the internet.

5．－Yes. It's very interesting.

6．－Do you often surf the net?

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