Listening Comprehension Quizzes for Year 7 English Students

Question 1

What is the main purpose of effective listening?

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To gather information

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To form opinions

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To express oneself

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To evaluate arguments

Question 2

What is meant by 'inferring' information from a listening passage?

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Drawing conclusions based on the presented information

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Repeating the information verbatim

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Asking questions about the content

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Criticizing the information

Question 3

What does the term 'listening context' refer to and why is it crucial?

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The setting and purpose of a listening task, impacting our understanding

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The physical environment where listening takes place

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The cultural background of the speaker and listener, influencing comprehension

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The technology used to deliver the listening passage

Question 4

What is meant by a 'listening bias' and how can it affect understanding?

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A preconceived notion that can distort our ability to listen objectively

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A lack of motivation for the listening task

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A cognitive impairment that hinders listening

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A preference for particular listening materials

Question 5

What is the purpose of 'paraphrasing' a listening passage?

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To restate the passage in one's own words

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To recite the passage verbatim

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To condense the passage into a few sentences

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To assess the accuracy of the passage

Question 6

What is the distinction between 'listening for' and 'listening to'?

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Listening for involves focusing on specific information, while listening to involves general comprehension

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Listening to involves focusing on specific information, while listening for involves general comprehension

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Listening for involves listening to the main ideas, while listening to involves listening to the supporting details

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There is no difference between the two terms

Question 7

Which of the following is NOT listed as a benefit of effective listening?

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Wasted time

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Enhanced communication skills

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Increased knowledge and understanding

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Improved problem-solving abilities

Question 8

Which of these actions would NOT help you listen effectively?

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Interrupt the speaker

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Focus on the main points

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Notice the speaker's body language

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Ask questions for clarity

Question 9

Which of the following is NOT a recommended strategy for effective listening?

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Paying attention to distractions

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Maintaining eye contact

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Asking clarifying questions

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Summarizing key ideas

Question 10

What is the main purpose of asking clarifying questions during listening?

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To resolve misunderstandings

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To demonstrate interest and engagement

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To challenge the speaker's viewpoint

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To slow down the pace of speech

Question 11

Which of these strategies is the least helpful for understanding spoken English?

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Interrupting the speaker to ask questions or clarify points

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Predicting what will be said based on the context

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Asking questions or clarifying points after the speaker has finished speaking

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Paying attention to the speaker's tone of voice and body language

Question 12

What is the main idea of a spoken passage usually about?

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The topic or overall message

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Specific examples or details

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The speaker's personal opinion

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The conclusion or summary

Question 13

When listening to a speaker, it's important to focus on:

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Understanding the speaker's purpose and message

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Only the main points

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The speaker's tone and body language

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Memorizing every word the speaker says

Question 14

Which of the following is NOT a key skill for effective listening?

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Interjecting during the speaker's turn

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Paying attention

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Asking clarifying questions

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Making inferences

Question 15

When listening for main ideas, you should focus on identifying:

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The overall message

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Specific details

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Supporting arguments

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The speaker's tone of voice

Question 16

An inference is an idea that:

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Is implied or suggested by the text

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Is explicitly stated in the text

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Is irrelevant to the text

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Contradicts the text

Question 17

Which of the following is an example of a detail in a listening text?

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A specific fact or example

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The main argument

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The speaker's opinion

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The conclusion

Question 18

When listening to a conversation, what is the purpose of paying attention to the speaker's tone of voice?

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To infer their emotions

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To evaluate the importance of the information

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To predict what they will say next

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To determine their credibility

Question 19

What is the main objective of this unit on listening comprehension?

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To develop students' active listening abilities

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To improve students' pronunciation

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To enhance writing skills

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To prepare students for specific exams

Question 20

Which of the following is a key strategy for effective listening?

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Asking clarifying questions when needed

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Paying attention to everything the speaker says

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Interrupting the speaker to share your own opinions

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Focusing on the speaker's appearance and body language

Question 21

What is the purpose of making inferences while listening?

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To draw reasonable conclusions based on what you hear

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To guess what the speaker is thinking

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To predict what will happen next without evidence

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To summarize the speaker's main points

Question 22

What type of listening is required when you need to follow instructions carefully?

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Transactional listening - focusing on the practical information

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Appreciative listening - enjoying the speaker's presentation

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Critical listening - evaluating the speaker's arguments

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Empathetic listening - understanding the speaker's emotions

Question 23

What is the main purpose of using context clues when listening?

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To help understand unfamiliar words or phrases

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To confirm your understanding of what you've heard

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To guess the speaker's main point without listening carefully

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To evaluate the speaker's credibility

Question 24

What is the main difference between active and passive listening?

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Active listening involves engaging with the speaker, while passive listening is more detached.

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Active listening involves taking notes, while passive listening does not.

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Active listening is more appropriate for formal settings, while passive listening is better for informal conversations.

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Active listening is only used for listening to long speeches, while passive listening is for shorter interactions.

Question 25

Which of the following is a good way to show that you are actively listening?

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Maintaining eye contact and nodding to show understanding

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Interrupting the speaker frequently to ask questions

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Avoiding making any facial expressions

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Folding your arms across your chest

Question 26

Which of these strategies is most effective for listening attentively?

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Avoiding distractions and taking notes

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Focusing only on the beginning of the speech

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Asking questions to clarify during the speech

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Interrupting the speaker to clarify points

Question 27

Why should you take notes while listening to a speech?

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To help you recall important information

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To show the speaker you're engaged

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To impress the speaker

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To avoid looking at the speaker

Question 28

What's the difference between active and passive listening?

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Active listening involves asking questions and participating, while passive listening is simply hearing

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Passive listening focuses on the speaker's emotions, while active listening focuses on the words

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Active listening is more tiring than passive listening

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There's no difference between active and passive listening

Question 29

What does the SQ3R technique stand for?

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Survey, Question, Read, Recite, Review

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Scan, Question, Read, Repeat, Revise

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Study, Question, Read, Recall, Recap

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Select, Question, Rehearse, Respond, Retell

Question 30

Which of the following is not a recommended practice for effective note-taking?

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Writing out every word in full sentences

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Using key terms and short phrases

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Employing symbols, abbreviations, and shorthand

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Structuring and organizing notes in a logical order

Question 31

What listening skill involves predicting what the speaker is likely to say next?

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Anticipation

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Inferencing

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Summarizing

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Evaluation

Question 32

Which of the following is NOT a strategy for effective listening?

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Jumping to conclusions without considering all the information

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Paying attention to the speaker's body language

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Asking questions for clarification

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Making inferences based on the speaker's tone

Question 33

According to the speaker, what is the most important thing to consider when choosing a book to read?

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Your own interests and preferences

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The author's fame

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The book's cover design

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The book's genre

Question 34

What can you conclude from the speaker's use of the phrase 'breaking the ice'?

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The speaker is trying to create a friendly atmosphere.

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The speaker is unsure how to start a conversation.

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The speaker is feeling cold and uncomfortable.

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The speaker is about to make a difficult announcement.

Question 35

Which of the following is the best way to respond to someone who is expressing a strong opinion?

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Showing empathy and asking for their reasons

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Agreeing with them right away

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Challenging their opinion without offering alternatives

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Ignoring their opinion and changing the topic

Question 36

What can you tell about the speaker's mood if their voice is high-pitched and excited?

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The speaker is passionate about the topic.

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The speaker is nervous and worried.

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The speaker is trying to hide their true feelings.

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The speaker is being sarcastic and dismissive.

Question 37

What is the overall tone of the conversation?

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Friendly and helpful

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Impatient and frustrated

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Condescending and patronizing

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Confused and unsure

Question 38

What was the main purpose of the conversation?

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To ask for and give directions

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To have a casual chat about the park

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To resolve a disagreement

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To seek advice about where to go

Question 39

Listen to this sentence: 'The sun is a giant ball of hot gas that gives off light and heat.' What is the main idea?

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The sun provides energy.

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The sun is a giant ball.

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The sun is ball of gas.

Question 40

What detail is NOT included in this sentence: 'The new school building will have three floors, a gym, and a library'?

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Cafeteria

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Library

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Gym

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Three floors

Question 41

Listen to this sentence: 'The teacher asked the students to bring their laptops for tomorrow's lesson.' What can we infer?

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The students will use laptops in tomorrow's lesson.

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The students will write a report.

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The teacher will give a presentation.

Question 42

Why is it helpful to repeat information while listening?

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It can help you remember better.

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It helps the speaker to continue talking.

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It shows that you are paying attention.

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It gives you time to think.

Question 43

What is the difference between listening and hearing?

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Listening involves actively paying attention, while hearing is passive.

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Listening is for music, while hearing is for speech.

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Listening is for words, while hearing is for sounds.

Question 44

Why is listening comprehension important in daily life?

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It helps us understand and communicate with others effectively.

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It helps us solve math problems.

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It helps us write essays.