Camp Fright

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WORKPACK

LEVELCamp Fright is aimed at B2, C1 and C2 levels

A Comedy forAdolescents and Adults

Script: Fernanda Ponce Zubiri and Ezequiel Lpez ZubiriEnglish Adviser: Patricia Zorio

Incidental Music: Marcelo AndinoWorkpack: Sergio Morale

Directed by: Martin Rechimuzzi

OBRA REGISTRADA

Teatro Santa Mara - Montevideo 842/ 850(1019) Ciudad Autonoma de Buenos Aires > Argentina / Tel.: 0810-6666-BAP (227)

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CAMP FRIGHT


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SYNOPSIS

A group of dgeting and troublesome High School teenagers haveplanned to go on an exciting and challenging camping trip. Johnand hissister Jenny, who never get on well with each other, are encouraged bytheir mum to participate in the outdoor activity. They meet the rest of

the group, Matt, Edwardand Mary, with all the camping stuff prepared.

Yet, when everybody is just about to leave, Johnannounces that Mr.Voorhees, Matts favourite teacher, will not be part of the excursion. Inhis place, Mr. Myers, the most boring teacher at school, will be in charge

of the youngsters.Once they have settled, some thrilling and unusual situations start

to arise. Everyone goes through all kinds of hilarious but frighteningmoments, which will lead to an unexpected end.

Could you predict the rest of the story?Challenge your grey cells!!!

Laugh your head off while watching these teenagers face unexpectedevents at what apparently was an innocent camping experience.

MORALThose who use their power to hurt others should

not be looked up to

CHARACTERS

John

Jenny

Matt

Edward

Kruger

Mr Myers

Presenter

Mary

Mother

The Creep


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VOCABULARY(Its essential to teach or revise these words before

coming to the theatre)

Adjectivesfrightened jealous cute cool spooky smart

scared terried brave noble hilariouspainful embarrassing humiliating

Nouns

loser suit tie trip - camp store stuff tentcamp site plug ashlight marshmallowsmatches fuel backyard tricks

Verbssue - bother fetch oat kick realize fall off

tease kidnap leave - yell

Useful expressions

be kidding fooling around never mind havea date fall for someone get on well with - lookforward to doing something be a chicken heart


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ACTIVITIES

For teachers:This workpack is divided into different levels,

taking into account learners age and level oflanguage acquired.

As you may notice, the same play may caterfor an ample age range. This is due to an importantinnovation meant to suit different students needsand interests. This means that while different agegroups may be viewing the same play the various

pre and post language activities in the workpackattend to a different level.Teachers are thus able to provide students

with details about the story and the charactersbefore they come to the theatre, and also with

follow-up activities.This play is suitable for students whose level

of English is equivalent to B2, C1 and C2 on theCommon European Framework of Reference

for Languages.


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LEVEL 1

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BEFORE GOING TO

THE THEATRE


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ACTIVITY 1:Talking about horror lms:

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1) Do you know any the lms above? If so, Can you write a brief commenton one of them? You can share some information with your classmates

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2) Do you like watching horror lms?

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3) How often do you go to the cinema?

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4) Can you complete the chart with different kinds of lms? What kind doyou like most? Tell your partner.

CARTOON

HORROR


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ACTIVITY 2:Look at these adjectives connected with personality. Which ones arepositive, which are negative and which are neutral?

Use them to describe the characters after you see the play.

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IMPOLITE GORGEOUS STUBBORN EASY-GOING

STINGY NAVE GENEROUS TROUBLESOME HONEST

THOUGHTFUL AMBITIOUS TALKATIVE BOSSY SILLY

INTELLIGENT NARROW-MINDED FIGHTENED MOODY

CHILDISH NASTY SHY CLEVER TRUSTWORTHY

SENSITIVE SENSIBLE ADVENTUROUS IMMORAL

DISHONEST LOYAL FIDGETING

POSITIVE NEGATIVE NEUTRAL


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ACTIVITY 3:Imagine youre getting ready for a camping adventure. Tick only the itemsthat can be considered essential stuff.Then, talk to you partner and see whether you agree on the chosen items.

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Sellotape

Rope

Dictionary

Swiss army knife

Folding multi-purpose tool

Garbage bags

Cds

Map

Bicycle

Toothpaste

Toothbrush

Flowers

Remote control

Hair brush

Cell phone

Shampoo

Laptop

Biodegradable soap

Suntan lotion

Insect repellent

Aspirin

Finger nail clippers

Toilet paper

History book


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LEVEL 1AFTER WATCHING

THE PLAY

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ACTIVITY 4:

Write an opposite adjective:

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USE OF ENGLISH

Clumsy

Generous

Hilarious

Careful

Rebel

Quiet


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ACTIVITY 5:Finish these sentences with ideas you remember from the play:

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1. John likes __________________________________________

2. John is not interested in ________________________________

3. The camp store _______________________________________

4. Johns mum says __________________________________

5. Mr. Myers has to ____________________________________


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ACTIVITY 6:

Are these sentences TRUE or FALSE? Justify

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COMPREHENSION EXERCISES

a. Mary feels attracted to John.

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b. Mr. Myers has to return home before the camp nishes.

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c. John gets on very well with his sister.

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d. Jenny doesnt pay attention to Edward.

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e. Matt likes making jokes all the time.

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f. The owner of the camp store is a young man.______________________________________________________

g. Johns mum agrees with the idea of the camping trip.

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ACTIVITY 7:Answer these questions:

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1. How many teenagers are going on the camping trip?

Can you remember their names?

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2. Who is Kruger?

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3. What does Edward tell his friends that makes them

feel frightened?

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4. What about you? Do you believe in ghosts?

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5. Are you a superstitious person?

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6. How does the story nish?

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ACTIVITY 8:

You will find the tapescript on our web page or CD

Listen to the dialogue and ll in the blanks with MODAL VERBS.

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LISTENING

John:We ________ wait for Mr. Myers.

Matt:Im bored... Edward, ______ I use your phone?

Edward:Beer?

Mary:This is nice...do you know what ______ make it even better?John:T V?

Matt:A Play station?

Mary:No! Marshmallows!

Jenny: Thats great! Matt, do you want one? Matt?

Matt:What? No, no thanks. Oops, no battery! Thanks Edward... John, ____ I use your

phone?

John:Who are you going to call?

Matt: Nobody, I just want to play

John:Ok

Matt:Hey, pal, just throw it to me!

John:_______ you catch it?

Matt:Of course! Im not so silly. Ive always. Man, I wasnt ready yet!

John:My phone!!

Matt:I ___ get it!

All:NOO!

Matt:But I ____ get it

All:NOOO!

John:Matt, just let it go...its just a phone.

Matt:But it was brand new!

John:Yes, but

Matt:And you are still paying for it.John:Yes.

Matt:And now its gone.

John:Matt! Its all right, ok? It all right

Matt:Im sorry...John...Im sorry. Jenny, ____ I use your phone?

Jenny:No way! We need at least one phone to call someone in case of an emergency.

Oh no!

Edward:You know, this reminds me of a story Ive heard, not so long ago, in this

forest, a girl was found. She had been wandering among the trees for a week and she

was badly hurtshe wasnt _________ speak for days, but when she ______ nally

talk, she said something you _________ believe.


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ACTIVITY 9:

Write a paragraph to give the play a different ending.

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WRITING


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ACTIVITY 10:Imagine you are Jenny/John. Write a LETTER to a friend telling her/himabout your experience at the camp site (100 words)

Dear .................,

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(Go to the last section of the workpack)

SPEAKING


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(Some activities from level 1 and 3 can also beused or adapted to this level)

LEVEL 2

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BEFORE GOING TOTHE THEATRE


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ACTIVITY 1:In this exercise you can practise some vocabulary on lms.

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A type of lm which combinescomedy with a love story

A lm that tries to make theaudience laugh

A lm that often involvesa crime

A lm which tries to make theaudience feel scared

A lm that is set in the future andthere are some imaginary events

A humorous lm in which thecharacters are drawn

FILM CONTENT TYPE OF FILMS


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ACTIVITY 2:Types of lms:

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PAIR WORK: Based on these well-known FILMS, answer the following questionsand discuss your answers with a partner. (If you want, you can choose other lms )

a. Have you seen any of these lms?

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b. Would you recommend them? If so, which one/ones?

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c. Considering the PLOT complete the chart:

SHAKESPEARE

IN LOVE

TWILIGHT TITANIC SHREK

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Film type: Film type: Film type: Film type:


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ACTIVITY 3:Answer these questions and discuss them with the rest of the class:

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. Do you like going camping?

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. Do you like the idea of going on a camping trip with your school?

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. What are the advantages and disadvantages of going campingwith the school?

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ACTIVITY 4:

First of all, imagine youre going camping next Saturday. Before you headoff, make sure you have the essential items for a fun and safe experience.Can you write down the list? Provide the correct vocabulary.

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PLANNING A CAMPING TRIP

1. ________________________

2. ________________________

3. ________________________

4. ________________________

5. ________________________

6. ________________________

7. ________________________

8. ________________________

9. ________________________

10. _______________________


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THE PLAY

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ACTIVITY 5:

Choose your favourite character in the play and write a short descriptionof him/her. You can use some adjectives from the chart:

USE OF ENGLISH

MEAN GORGEOUS STUBBORN EASY-GOINGSTINGY NAVE GENEROUS TROUBLESOME HONEST

THOUGHTFUL AMBITIOUS TALKATIVE BOSSY SILLYINTELLIGENT NARROW-MINDED FIGHTENED MOODYCHILDISH NASTY SHY CLEVER TRUSTWORTHYSENSITIVE SENSIBLE ADVENTUROUS IMMORAL

DISHONEST LOYAL FIDGETINGHANDSOME HUMOROUS DULL SCARED


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ACTIVITY 6:Finish these sentences with ideas you remember from the play:

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1. If I were John, _______________________________________

2. Edward wishes _______________________________________

3. The camp store (Use passive) ___________________________

4. If I were Johns sister, _________________________________

5. If The Creep _________________________________________


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ACTIVITY 7:

Answer these questions:


a. What happened as soon as they arrived at the camp site?

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b. Who was Mr. Kruger? What was he doing at the camp site?

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c. Is the relationship between Jenny and John still the same towards

the end? Explain

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d. At the end of the play, why did John say that he would sue the

company?

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e. Do you agree with the end of the story? Why/why not?

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ACTIVITY 8:

Listen to the dialogue and answer the questions. After listening to it andcompleting the exercise, act it out with a partner.

LISTENINGYou will find the tapescript on our web page or CD

Act 1:Jenny, John and their mum before going on the campingtrip.

1. How would you describe the relationship between John and Jenny inthe dialogue?

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2. Who is Edward?

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3. Why is their mum so interested in their going to the summer camp?

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4. Have they already paid for the camp?

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5. Is John eager to go?

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ACTIVITY 9:

Describe the scene you liked best and give reasons

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WRITING


SPEAKING


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(Some activities from level 1 and 2 can also beused or adapted to this level)

LEVEL 3

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BEFORE GOING TOTHE THEATRE


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ACTIVITY 1:Write as many synonyms as you can. Use a dictionary if necessary.

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Unreliable

Extroverted

Happy

Cute

Intelligent


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ACTIVITY 2:How would you describe yourself? What kind of personality do you thinkyou have?

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ACTIVITY 3:Class discussion. Answer these questions on your own and discuss themwith your partners afterwards:

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a. Do you usually go camping?

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b. Have you ever been at a camp site with your classmates?

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c. What are the advantages and disadvantages of going camping with the school?

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d. Are your parents permissive or strict?

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e. Do you have a good relationship with your parents?

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f. Do you think teenagers today should show more respect for their parents?

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g. Discuss the heading CAMP FRIGHT? What does the title suggest to you?

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h. What is the play going to be about? Can you predict it?

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THE PLAY

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ACTIVITY 4:

Finish these sentences with ideas you remember from the play:

USE OF ENGLISHPast Modal Verbs and Conditional Sentences

a. If John had known ______________________________________

b. If Johns mum had ____________________________________

c. The camp store would have_______________________________

d. If I had been in Jennys shoes ____________________________

e. John and Jenny will sue ___________________ if ____________

f. Matt could have _______________________________________

g. If I had been in Johns shoes _____________________________

h. The relationship between John and Jenny changed when _______

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ACTIVITY 5:

Answer these questions:


a. Can you describe the relationship between Jenny and John?

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b. What does Edward tell his friends that makes them feel frightened?

______________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________

c. Who is Mr. Kruger?

____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

d. Is the relationship between Jenny and John still the same towards the end?

______________________________________________________________

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e. Why did John say that he would sue the company?

______________________________________________________________

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f. How does the story nish?

______________________________________________________________

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ACTIVITY 6:

Listen to the dialogue and complete the missing parts:

LISTENINGYou will find the tapescript on our web page or CD

John:Matt! Matt!

Jenny: Matt! Oh John! He ___________! This is my fault! Matt!! Itsmy fault...

John:Its alright; its not your fault, ____________.

Jenny:I...I am sorry for all those things I always say about you...

you are ______________

John: Dont say that...dont talk ______________.

Jenny: Its true

John:Thanks Jen, you know? Im very ____________ you, you are

a great sister...You are my favourite person in the __________

Jenny:Im scared John.

John:So am I

Jenny:It _____________! Quick, lets call the police! Lets call thepolice!

John: Calm down..._____________, lets call mom rst, she________ and get us...

Jenny:Yes, yes, Ill put her on loud mode. _____________, pick up,pick up the phone, please!


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ACTIVITY 7:

Whats your opinion about these issues?

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WRITING

The plot______________________________________________________________

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The moral______________________________________________________________

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The performance______________________________________________________________

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The setting______________________________________________________________

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ACTIVITY 8:

Write a paragraph to give the play a different ending.

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ACTIVITY 9:

Write an essay (250-300 words) on ONE of the following topics:

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. How do REALITY SHOWS have a negative impact on the viewersperception of reality?

. The role of television in the construction of consumers decisions

. Parents should let teens make their own decisions


SPEAKING


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SUGGESTIONS FORTEACHERS AND EXTRA

ACTIVITIESFOR LEVEL 1, 2 and 3.


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Option 1:

Make your students discuss the moralof the play.

Option 2:

You may use other moral lessonsto carry out a whole class debate orsimilar tasks.

Examples:

its not ethical to laugh at those who are defenceless

its nice to share and meet friends

Sooner or later truth will come out

It is essential in life to be responsible for your actions and think beforedoing something that you will regret later on

If you judge someone by appearances, you can make a big mistake

Moral values are eternal. Lets freshen them up.

These additional activities can further develop thelearners general communicative and creative skills.


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SPEAKING

Option 3:

Make your pupils dramatizethe scene they liked best in the play and eshout characters.

Option 4:

Visit our site on Facebook:

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Post a brief comment about your opinion of the play.

Option 5:

Carry out classroom debateson the following topics:

Reality Shows

Overprotective mothers

Indifferent parents

Negative leaders

Drugs

Alcohol

Is parenting troubled teens an impossible task?

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