关于环境污染的英语主题作文通用三篇 作文高中（20篇）

随着经济的飞速发展，人们的生活不断改善的同时，环境污染也已经成为现代社会面临的重大问题之一。近一个星期来，我们有组织地对周边的环境污染情况做调查，报告如下：

一，河水污染。 近几年来工业生产发展迅速，人们只顾着怎样节省原材料的消耗，而对于在生产中出现的一些有害的物质并没有引起重视，废水没有经过处理就直接排放到河道中，造成河流污染情况严重。我们在调查中就看到好几家工厂，把深绿色的、浓黑色的污水直接排入河流，排污口处的水面上漂浮着大量白色泡沫。居住在河边的人们随手将剩菜剩饭、家庭垃圾都装进塑料袋往河里倒，我们的母亲河，现在已经遍体鳞伤，成了一条垃圾河。

二，空气污染。我镇的工厂在生产过程中产生的废气都是没有经过处理就直接排向蓝天，企业燃用汽油、柴油，产生的废气及烟尘也弥散在空中。同时随着我镇经济的发展和外来人口增多，人们燃烧使用的煤，液化气等，能源消耗量增加，产生的废气也成比例增长。汽车、摩托车等机动车数量迅速增加，尾气排污量加大。这些废气中含有大量二氧化硫、二氧化碳和烟尘。大气污染的情况已经比较严重，严重影响到人们的身体健康。

三， 垃圾污染。

随着人们生活水平的提高，人们使用的一次性物品明显增多。一次性袋子，一次性杯子，一次性碗筷，以及被用旧的废弃的生活用品，每天都有大量的垃圾需要处理。人们在使用后，只是随手往街头巷角一扔。我们走在大街上，只要稍稍留意，就会发现随处都有丢垃圾的地方。有些垃圾发出一股刺鼻的臭味，使你不得不注目观看。这一些垃圾不能及时处理，不仅影响了市容市貌，而且直接危害到人们的身体健康。不难想象，如果突然来一阵狂风，刮起满地的垃圾，会是一副怎样的图景？ 当然，还有噪音污染、土壤污染等情况也影响着我们的生活。我衷心希望有关领导充分关注污染问题，采取有利措施，还我们一个明净的家园。

Recently, the Prince Harry announced his engagement with an American

actress. When the media asked him when he decided this girl would be his

lifetime partner, he said the moment when he saw her for the first time. Love at

first sight sounds romantic and many young people believe that the first feeling

about another person is really important, because it always decides whether they

can be couples in the following days. While many old people think love at first

sight doesnt exist, because they need to know the personality, which will

decide the charm of another person. For a relationship, the good first

impression can bring passion and love, but it cant maintain the relationship

for lifetime. The way to get along with each other and the tolerance of both

sides are key factors to decide whether a couple can stay forever.

The annual Spring Festival will soon come, everyone is busy to stick couplets on theSpring Festival, every family is jubilant atmosphere, very happy, our family is no exception, annual 29, I just get up and cried out, mother let my sister and I to stick couplets on the Spring Festival, we put up a big everyone in the middle of the door, the door both sides put up Spring Festival couplets, top allied is bottom allied FuZhongSheng is fond of music is "rich world wealth suisui huan" horizontal batch is "good luck in the New Year" we soon ok, Im very happy to be looked at his work.

New Years eve morning, we put on new clothes, and sister go to set off firecrackers. A villager "through the voice from our ears, as if to send blessings to families, we arevery happy. New Years eve night, we ate dinner, I and the father? Mother and sister together to watch Spring Festival gala. The wonderful performance of let my mood suddenly enlightened, crosstalk, sketch and dance... Very good. But I like the small shenyang? Ya eggs? Zhao benshan and old never put off till tomorrow what you can do "not bad money" is so fun.

现在社会上，大量的环境已被严重的污染了，现在，看看这些被人们污染的环境吧！

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我到公园散步时，闻到了一种臭鱼味，路上的行人也都用一只手捂住鼻子，用另一只手扇着臭味，我也受不了了，连忙加快脚步，我往下一望，原来是河里许多死鱼，这是为什么呢？我百思不得其解，然后又定神一看，想出来了，一定是河水被污染了，我看见了河里有许许多多的垃圾“聚集”在一起谈声说笑，所以一定是鱼儿们受不了了，才在这种恶劣的环境下“安息了”，最主要还是因为人们乱扔垃圾，让河水浑浊，被污染了，唉！望着原本清澈见底的河现在变黑了，原本活泼乱跳的鱼儿们也一动不动了，我有种说不出来的滋味儿！

空气

又是一个晴天，我一个人在街上走着，路上汽车多、公车多、摩托车多，喇叭声也不断地向我一个尽儿地涌来，车又多了起来，然而，行人却少了起来，因为路上空气变得刺鼻起来，汽车尾部工业废气中，含有多种有毒物质，在阳光照耀下，会产生许多有害气体，对人体呼吸道有很大损害，造成呼吸道疾病发病率高。大家为什么有自行车呢？它是克服心脏病的最佳工具之一，单车也能防止高血压，有时比药更管用，还能防止发胖、血管硬化，并使骨骼强半。而且自行车又不会排放废气，又能身体健康。这不是一举两得吗？所以我劝人们不开车只骑车，为整个地球多一分色彩，少一份肮脏吧！

在此，我呼吁大家爱护我们的家——地球，我们只有一个地球，你不爱护她她怎么爱护你呢？所以，让我们共同协力去把我们的家装扮得更美丽富饶吧！并且每个人都勤俭节约、要讲礼貌、讲卫生，这样一来，整个地球都会更美丽，更洁净的！我相信，大家听了我的呼吁后一定会一致行动起来，让我们共同把家变得更美，不是吗？

As is known to all, waste on campus has become a more and more serious problem. We can easily see many students dump a lot of food in the garbage can. Some students spend thousands of yuan buying fashionable clothes and so on.

The negative effects of waste can be shown in the following aspects. In the first place, it makes some students dependent on their parents for money, which is harmful to their development.

If they don’t learn to support themselves, they will be “useless people” when they graduate. In the second place, it is not easy for our parents to arrange for our schooling. Last but not the least important, there is no denying the fact that our country is still poor. There are many people who cannot go to university and many poor people still need our help.

As far as I am concerned, I should set a good example to reduce waste on campus. First of all, I will refrain from wasting anything, from food to stationery. What’s more, I’m determined to call on more schoolmates to fight against waste. Only through these measures can we hope to reduce waste on campus.

friends are very important to us. when in trouble, we need friends to offer us en couragement and help. with success achieved, we also need friends to share our joys. its hard to imagine life without friendship!

a person should make as many friends as he can. the more friends he has, the more meaningful his life will be. similarly, a country, too, needs friends. china today, for example, has friends all over the world. with the open policy being successfully carried out, she is certain to make more friends in the future.

however,real friends are not easy to find. thats why we highly value our friend ship with them. false friends also exist. they may have a bad influence on our character and are even worse open enemies. therefore, it is essential we take care in making friends.

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朋友对我们很重要。当遇到了麻烦，我们需要朋友给予鼓励和帮助。以达到成功，我们也需要朋友来分享我们的欢乐。想象没有友谊的生活是艰难的！

一个人应该广交朋友。朋友越多，他的生活将更有意义。同样，一个国家，太，需要朋友。今天的中国，例如，有世界各地的朋友。随着开放政策成功的进行，她一定在未来作出更多的朋友。

然而，真正的朋友是不容易找到的。这就是为什么我们非常珍视朋友的船。假朋友也是存在的。他们对我们的品格有不良影响，甚至是更糟糕的敌人。因此，我们有必要谨慎交友。

In our life, everyone 情态动词+have . Some could be found at last. But some of them couldn’t be found forever. I had an unforgettable experience. One day, I went home happily. I I found my watch gone (be about to do ...when ...句型 ) . I was very worried. I looked for it everywhere but 省略 ), it is very important.It’s the gift that my parents gave to me for my Two days later, to my surprise, I found my watch in my drawer, which made me overjoyed (非限制性定语从句 ). The experience precious gift (虚拟语气 ) . I should take care of it and avoid missing it again.

Now, our side of the car constant more up, the environment also increasingly worse!

That the air around us there are many harmful substances. Therefore, we want to Sue around things start to do.

For example, we can go to school by bike or walk, it can exercise.

If you have time can use less elevator, many climb stairs. We can not only physical exercise, but also to protect our environment.

现在，我们身边的汽车不断的多了起来，环境也越来越糟糕!以至于我们周围的空气有很多有害物质。所以，我们要苏身边的小事做起。比如，我们可以骑自行车上学或者步行，这样还可以锻炼身体。有时间的话可以少用电梯，多爬楼梯。我们不仅能锻炼身体,也能保护我们的环境。

今天是七月八日，下午班级召开了以“我的梦想”为主题的班会活动，每位同学都畅所欲言，特别是介绍了自己的职业方面的梦想。请写一篇日记，记述班会情况及自己的感受。

内容要点：1.谈谈自己职业方面的梦想;

2.介绍有这个梦想的原因;

3.阐述如何实现自己的梦想。

注意：1.文章开头已经给出，不计入总词数。

2.词数要求：100字。

July 8th Sunny

All the students talked about their own dreamed jobs in the future in this class-meeting.________________

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July 8th Sunny

All the students talked about their own dreamed jobs in the future in this class-meeting. We all believe that our dreams will come true sooner or later.

I also talked about my own dream: to be a doctor. And the reasons are as follows. When I was in Grade Seven, I was sick and often went to see doctors. The doctors were very friendly and they often cheered me up. With the help of them, I was getting better. Now I’m very healthy. Since then I have hoped to become a doctor. How will I make my dream come true? I will study hard to get good grades. I’ll read more books about medicine. I believe I’ll be a good doctor in the future.

Anyhow, this class-meeting was indeed meaningful, meanwhile, I know that the dream I have calls for my efforts. Helpfully, I can make it.

[我的梦想为主题的英语作文

Yesterday, my parents were not home. And I had to stay at home by myself for one day and one night. I was very happy at first, because there wouldnt be anyone criticizes my behavior. I can do whatever I want. But later I felt desperate. There was nobody cook for me, asked me to do things or criticized me. I felt empty and desperate as the house is only me. When the night fell, I was afraid. The computer games or the cartoons couldn’t attract my attention. I hate living alone.

昨天，我的父母不在家。我得自己一个人呆上一天一夜。我一开始很开心，因为没人会批评我的行为了。我可以做任何我想做的事。但后来我感到很郁闷。没人给我做饭，没人叫我做事情也没有人批评我。整个房子只有我一个人，我感到很空虚和郁闷。当夜幕降临的时候，我就开始很害怕了。电脑游戏或动画片都无法吸引我的注意。我讨厌一个人生活。

When I go to high school, our school has the rule to ask students to live

in the dormitory. Most students live with their parents before, so we all feel

excited and afraid of the group life. Luckily, I have three nice roommates. Soon

we become close friends. Living with others, we learn to do the house work, such

as everyone needs take turn to clean the floor, when we have something good to

eat, we will share with each other. The group life makes us have less private

space, but we enjoy the moment when we have the little talk before sleep, the

secrets that we dont want our parents know can talk to these girls. Whats

more, I become much independent. I learn to take care of myself and have really

grown up.

Through observation, I found that plastic bags on peoples harm and pollution is very large. People often use plastic bags: mother to buy food and plastic bags; to shopping malls with plastic bags; in the restaurant to eat rice is also packaged with plastic bags to take home; even I buy stationery also with plastic bags. People do not know what they do to the environment caused by pollution, their own body caused any harm. Such as: people often put useless plastic bags thrown into the garbage, plastic bags in the rubbish will be smelly, so that the pollution of the air. People also throw plastic bags anywhere, a wind, plastic bags flying in the sky, the branches also see the tree is a plastic bag, and even the river there are plastic bags. This plastic bag in addition to pollution of the air, but also polluted our water resources.

We should raise peoples awareness, tell us the neighbors and friends and family together to beautify our environment. On the road to see the plastic bag quickly picked up, immediately took it to the garbage disposal. We want to start from my use less plastic bags, so that my mother every day to buy food or shopping when they first take their own bags, this is not very environmentally friendly? Or can use their own holding things as far as possible by hand, no plastic bags.

As the saying goes: "to protect the environment, everyone is responsible" We have to protect the home environment out of a force.

[关于保护环境的英语主题作文

Skiing is a desirable activity fro＇ young people. It provides the excitement that the youth is commonly seeking. The skiers can enjoy the thrill of gliding at tremendous speed down a gleaming,white mountain slope. Often, with split second tinting, they must dodge trees, stumps, and rocks——or find themselves suddenly sprawling in the snow. If they have more than average skill, they can sall through the air in breathtaking leaps and jumps that bring excitement to the onlookers as well. True, there is danger in this excitement,but that is a risk the youth enjoys. Furthermore, skiing is healthful.

It provides exercise, often very strenuous as the skiers trudge up a mountain path or work their way on skis up a slope of deep snow. The best of skiers know that they need strong muscles to successfully control their skis, so they exercise to keep themselves physically fit. Another desirable feature is the companionship that usually develops wherever skiers gather. Friendships grow quickly on the slopes and in the usual nearby shelter where the skiers find food, warmth, and rest. Their experiences of the day and their youthfulness easily draw these people together in happy fellowship.

People travel by plane, by train, by ship, by bus. To me, the best way of traveling on a summer vacation is to go on foot.

My preference depends on the purpose of the travel. On a summer vacation I travel to refresh myself and to see the countryside. When I use my feet and walk on a grass covered path along a river or among the hills I feel detached from the noise of the city and closer to the nature. And when I travel on foot I get more freedom. I can plan my own schedule. I can choose my own route. I can stop where I like. And I can see things and people that I might miss if I travel on a train or on a bus. net

When faster and more convenient ways for travel are becoming available, I still favor using my own feet. I get much pleasure from it. People travel by plane, by train, by ship, by bus. To me, the best way of traveling on a summer vacation is to go on foot.

[最好的旅行方式高中英语作文

高中自我介绍英语作文一

My name is________ . There are ________(数字) people in my family. My father is a Chemistry teacher. He teaches chemistry in senior high school. My mother is an English teacher. She teaches English in the university. I have a younger brother, he is a junior high school student and is preparing for the entrance exam.

I like to read English story books in my free time. Sometimes I surf the Internet and download the E- books to read. Reading E- books is fun. In addition, it also enlarges my vocabulary words because of the advanced technology and the vivid animations.

I hope to study both English and computer technology because I am interested in both of the subjects. Maybe one day I could combine both of them and apply to my research in the future.

高中自我介绍英语作文二

My name is________ . I am from ________. There are________(数字)people in my family. My father works in a computer company. He is a computer engineer. My mother works in a international trade company. She is also a busy woman. I have a older sister and a younger brother. My sister is a junior in National Taiwan University. She majors in English. My brother is an elementary school student. He is 8 years old.

Because of my father, I love surfing the Internet very much. I play the on-line game for about 2 hours every day. I wish I could be a computer program designer in the future. And that is why I am applying for the electronics program in your school.

高中自我介绍英语作文三

My name is Li Hua. I was born in the city of Dalian, Liaoning Province. I studied in Guangming Primary School from 1984 to 1990. Then I entered

NO. 6 Middle School where I mainly learned the subjects like Chinese, mathematics, English, physics, chemistry and computer. I have been very fond of and good at English and computer ever since. Therefore I placed first in the school computer competition last year. My hobbies include swimming in summer, skating in winter as well as collecting stamps and listening to popular music in my spare time.

高中自我介绍英语作文四

I am linjiang. I was born in jilin changchun. I graduate from Henan University of Urban Construction. I started learning English since I was 15 years old.My father is a farmer . And my mother is a housewife. I am the youngest one in my family. My brother have a lot of American friends. That’s why I have no problem communicating with Americans or others by speaking English.

In my spare time, I like to do anything relating to English such as listening to English songs, watching English movies or TV programs, or even attending the activities held by some English clubs or institutes. I used to go University for a short- term English study. During that time, I learned a lot of daily life English and saw a lot of different things.

I think language is very interesting. I could express one substanceby using different sounds. So I wish I could study and read more English enlarge my knowledge.

高中自我介绍英语作文五

My name is ________. I am graduatefrom ________ seniorhigh school and major in ________. There are ________ people in my family. My father works in a computer company. And my mother is a housewife. I am the youngest one in my family.

In my spare time, I like to read novels. I think reading could enlargemy knowledge. As for novels, I could imagine whatever I like such as a well-known scientist or a kung-fu master. In addition to reading, I also like to play PC games. A lot of grownups think playing PC games hinders the students from learning. But I think PC games could motivate me to learn something such as English or Japanese.My favorite course is English because I think it is interesting to say one thing via different sounds. I wish my English could be improved in the next four years and be able to speak fluent English in the future

今天,我们的自然环境质量已经成为一个重要问题.世界人口增长如此之快,世界已变得过于拥挤.以下内容是小编为您精心整理的环境话题英语作文，欢迎参考！

环境话题英语作文一

There are still many problems of environmental protection in recent years. One of the most serious problems is the serious pollution of air, water and soil. the polluted air does great harm to people’s health. The polluted water causes diseases and death. What is more, vegetation had been greatly reduced with the rapid growth of modern cities.

To protect the environment, governments of many countries have done a lot. Legislative steps have been introduced to control air pollution, to protect the forest and sea resources and to stop any environmental pollution. Therefore, governments are playing the most important role in the environmental protection today.

In my opinion, to protect environment, the government must take even more concrete measures. First, it should let people fully realize the importance of environmental protection through education. Second, much more efforts should be made to put the population planning policy into practice, because more people means more people means more pollution. Finally, those who destroy the environment intentionally should be severely punished. We should let them know that destroying environment means destroying mankind themselves.

环境话题英语作文二

Today the quality of our natural environment has become an important issue.The world population is rising so quickly that the world has become too crowded.

We are using up our natural resources and at the same time polluting our environment with dangerous chemicals.If we continue to do this,life on earth cannot survive.

Concerned people have made some progress in environmental protection.Governments of many countries have established laws to protect the air,forests and sea resources and to stop environmental pollution.

Still more measures should be taken to solve environmental problems.People should be further educated to recognize the importance of the problems,to use modern methods of birth control,to conserve our natural resources and recycle our products.We are sure that we can have a better and cleaner place in the future.

今天,我们的自然环境质量已经成为一个重要问题.世界人口增长如此之快,世界已变得过于拥挤.

我们正在利用我们的自然资源,同时污染的危险化学品的环境.如果我们继续做这个地球上,生活无法生存.

有关人士取得了一些在环境保护方面的进展.许多国家的政府已建立了法律保护,空气,森林和海洋资源,并停止对环境的污染.

但更应采取措施来解决环境问题.人们应该进一步的教育,认识到问题的重要性,使用现代节育方法,以保护我们的天然资源和循环利用我们的产品.我们相信,我们可以有一个更加美好,更清洁的地方.

In the east of China,there is a small city---Haimen.I was born

there.Today,I am telling you about my hometown.

Haimen is not far from Shanghai.Its at the mouth of the Changjiang

River.Haimen is a modern city.There are lots of high buildings in it.Most of us

live in flats.We like to live in flats because we can be close to our friends.In

the center of Haimen,there are many shops.You can buy some nice things

here.Things in most shops arent expensive.You can pay a little money and they

are yours.

My hometown is a beautiful city.On each of the roads,there are some big

trees and nice flowers.The roads are also very clean.They make people happy and

comfortable.The seasons here are very nice.I like autumn best.Its neither hot

nor cold.A poem says “Flyer of summer come to my window to sing,then fly

away.And yellow leaves of autumn,which have no songs,just fall there with a

sign.” Its very cool.

I love Haimen.Its a nice place to live.Welcome to my hometown.

Yesterday,I went to have a picnic with my old classmates.We dated with each other several days ago.And we were all expecting the days come. At last, the excited day came. We went to the part where we have decided to have the picnic. During the picnic ,we talked with each other,played games,and so on. On balance, I had a nice day and I will never forget it.Because it is so happy in the picnic and we remaided so many pleasures things in our childhood.

2we had a picnic in fall last year. first we climbed to the top of the hill. we saw many pupils there. we talked ,laughed and played together. then at picnic time, we shared our food .we saw a beautiful stream near by. but there was much rubbish in it. thats a pity .we thought we should tell the people to protect our living environment. so after our picnic, we put up several signs near the stream. we wrote "please keep the stream clean and beautiful" on the signs. time to go home, we said goodbye each other and we made an appointment of next year.. on our way home, we all thought thats a very interesting picnic.

大概翻译：

昨天，我到有我的老彼此几天给classmates.We野餐ago.And大家都期待的一天来。最后，兴奋那天。我们去的地方，我们决定有野餐的一部分。在野餐，我们彼此交谈，玩游戏等。总的来说，我有一个愉快的一天，我永远不会忘记it.Because是这样的野餐高兴，我们remaided这么多的乐趣在我们的童年的事情。

2we曾在去年秋季野餐。首先，我们爬上了山顶。我们看到有许多学生。我们交谈，笑着一起玩。然后在野餐时，我们分享我们的食物。我们看到了一个美丽的流附近。但有许多内容是垃圾。这是一个遗憾。我们认为我们应该告诉人们保护我们的居住环境。所以我们的野餐后，我们提出了几个附近的流标志。我们说“请保持清洁，美丽的流”的标志。回家的时候，我们彼此说了声再见，我们进行了一个任命明年..在回家的路上，我们都以为这是一个非常有趣的野餐。

大海广阔无垠，因为他珍惜每一条小溪；树叶发荣滋长，因为他珍惜每一缕阳光；群山连绵巍峨，因为他珍惜每一块砾石。

珍惜会使生命精彩，正如海潮的大海，茂盛的绿叶和高耸之云端的高山。

知足者常乐。足;中正浸透着对已有一切的珍惜。只有在珍惜中，生命的乐趣才会得到淋漓尽致的诠释。只有在珍惜中生活才会溢满充实。只有在珍惜中心灵才能体会出身边的美丽。又何必让欲望迷住你的眼睛。

有一个农夫临死前，他请来一位哲人并问他：我一身劳生草草，身心两疲，即还是一无所获，一贫如洗，我这一生是不是徒徒虚度？;哲人只是微笑着说：如果我用万贯家财和你交换你的儿女妻子，你愿意吗？;农夫很微弱但毅然坚决的说：我不会同意的。;哲人还是微笑着回答道：那你又何须苦恼呢？你拥有的是亲人的爱，他们是你最值得珍惜的东西。;农夫释然的笑了，望着在一旁低泣的家人，微笑地闭上眼睛。

农人最终懂得了珍惜的道理，所以他是在快乐中死去的。也许人生就是如此，得到的更多并非意味着真正的幸福，珍惜你所拥有的才是真正的快乐。

也许正在此时，还有人在感叹上天的不公，报怨事与愿违。何不放下对不可及事物的执着，而去珍惜已拥有的珍宝呢？珍惜亲情，亲人的关爱，那是世间最闪耀的珍宝；珍惜友情，朋友的友谊，犹如一泉甘露，是心灵里的一眼清泉，一池清凉；珍惜快乐，保持一颗年轻的心，快乐是生活的音符，是寒冬的一缕暖阳，是轻轻掠过心湖的一阵清风；珍惜时间，时间对每个人都是公平的，珍惜时间就是延长了生命，何不珍惜时间完成更远大的梦想？

每个人都有如此多值得珍惜的东西，又何须在欲望的歧途中苦苦求得恩宠。懂得珍惜的人才能得到更多，贪婪的索取只会带来永无止尽的欲望。

让珍惜进入灵魂，让它伴随着你一道走上人生的旅途。在珍惜的陪伴下享受生命，享受生活。

[以珍惜为主题的高中作文

In this picture a man rudely opens a garbage can and violently throws all kinds of waste into it. however, the box is not an ordinary trash can, but is, as a matter of fact, the earth. it is where survive, breed, and prosper. but as the drawing indicates, earth does not receive an equal repayment. quite the contrary, one of the biggest "gifts" humans return to earth is an unbelievable amount of trash.the picture purposefully points out a kind of pollution that arouses little public attention, that is, garbage. the past century has witnessed an unprecedented increase in garbage output, most of it technological products that are difficult to be decomposed through natural processes, such as plastics and glass. furthermore, a recent report released that several major chinese cities are already surrounded by circles of trash in the suburban areas, polluting air, water, and earth.

Hence, the issue of waste pollution needs to be addressed as one of the priorities that demand social efforts. only through a holistic system of trash disposal can this problem be fully solved. moreover, we should advocate a more frugal lifestyle so as to reduce the growing scale of waste pollution.

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