2027 2029 Syllabus
2027 2029 Syllabus
Cambridge IGCSE™
English as a Second Language 0510
(Speaking Endorsement)
Use this syllabus for exams in 2027, 2028 and 2029.
Exams are available in the June and November series.
Exams are also available in the March series in India.
Version 1
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Cambridge IGCSE English as a Second Language (Speaking Endorsement) 0510 syllabus for 2027, 2028 and 2029.
Key benefits
Cambridge IGCSE is the world’s most popular international
qualification for 14 to 16 year olds, although it can be taken
by students at any age. Taught by over 5000 schools in 150
countries, it is tried, tested and trusted.
Our approach in Cambridge IGCSE English as a Second Language encourages learners to be:
confident, using a range of language to communicate ideas and information effectively in writing and speaking
reflective, considering different opinions and information in written or spoken form, and responding to them
appropriately
engaged, developing different learning strategies and using their language skills in a range of situations.
We continually work with universities and colleges in every part of the world to ensure that they understand and
accept our qualifications. Cambridge IGCSE provides a springboard to the Cambridge Advanced stage, as well
as other post-16 routes. The combination of knowledge and skills in Cambridge IGCSE English as a Second
Language gives learners a solid foundation for further study. Candidates who achieve grades A* to C are well
prepared to follow a wide range of courses.
Candidates who achieve grade C overall, with grade 2 in Speaking, in Cambridge IGCSE English as a Second
Language 0510 (Speaking Endorsement) can be considered to be at a level equivalent to B2 on the Common
European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).
Many universities require a combination of Cambridge International AS & A Levels and Cambridge IGCSEs or
equivalent to meet their entry requirements.
UK ENIC, the national agency in the UK for the recognition and comparison of international qualifications and
skills, has carried out an independent benchmarking study of Cambridge IGCSE and found it to be comparable
to the standard of the GCSE in the UK. This means students can be confident that their Cambridge IGCSE
qualifications are accepted as equivalent to UK GCSEs by leading universities worldwide.
School feedback: ‘Cambridge IGCSE is one of the most sought-after and recognised
qualifications in the world. It is very popular in Egypt because it provides the perfect
preparation for success at advanced level programmes.’
Feedback from: Managing Director of British School of Egypt BSE
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2 Syllabus overview
Aims
The aims describe the purposes of a course based on this syllabus.
We are an education organisation and politically neutral. The contents of this syllabus,
examination papers and associated materials do not endorse any political view. We endeavour to treat all
aspects of the exam process neutrally.
Content overview
Cambridge IGCSE English as a Second Language offers learners the opportunity to develop practical
communication skills in reading, writing, listening and speaking.
Learners will be presented with a variety of texts that will build up their skills in reading and writing. They will
learn to select relevant details, understand the difference between what is directly stated and implied, and
practise writing for different purposes and audiences.
Learners will listen to a range of spoken material, including talks and conversations, to develop listening skills.
Learners will engage in conversations on a variety of topics and develop their skills in responding to different
situations and audiences with a degree of accuracy and clarity.
Cambridge IGCSE English as a Second Language will enable learners to become independent users of English
both to support further study and to communicate effectively in a variety of practical contexts.
Assessment overview
All candidates take three components. Candidates will be eligible for grades A* to G.
Marks for the Speaking component do not contribute to the overall grade candidates receive for the written
components. Instead, where candidates perform to an appropriate standard, certificates record separately
the achievements of candidates, with grades 1 (high) to 5 (low) for speaking.
Check the timetable at www.cambridgeinternational.org/timetables for the test date window for
Component 3.
Check the samples database at www.cambridgeinternational.org/samples for submission information,
forms and deadlines for Component 3.
Assessment objectives
The assessment objectives (AOs) are:
AO1 Reading
Candidates will be assessed on their ability to:
R1 . demonstrate understanding of specific factual information
R2 . demonstrate understanding of the connections between the ideas, opinions and attitudes
R3 . identify and select details for a specific purpose
R4 . demonstrate understanding of implied meaning
AO2 Writing
Candidates will be assessed on their ability to:
W1. communicate information, ideas and opinions
W2. organise ideas into coherent text using a range of linking devices
W3. use a range of appropriate grammatical structures and vocabulary
W4. use appropriate register and style for the given purpose and audience
AO3 Listening
Candidates will be assessed on their ability to:
L1 . demonstrate understanding of specific information
L2 . demonstrate understanding of speakers’ ideas, opinions and attitudes
L3 . demonstrate understanding of the connections between ideas, opinions and attitudes
L4 . demonstrate understanding of what is implied but not directly stated
AO4 Speaking
Candidates will be assessed on their ability to:
S1. communicate a range of ideas, facts and opinions
S2. demonstrate control of a range of vocabulary and grammatical structures
S3. develop responses and maintain communication
S4. demonstrate control of pronunciation and intonation
AO1 Reading 35
AO2 Writing 35
AO3 Listening 30
Total 100
AO1 Reading 50 0 0
AO2 Writing 50 0 0
3 Subject content
This syllabus gives you the flexibility to design a course that will interest, challenge and engage your
learners. Where appropriate you are responsible for selecting resources and examples, texts, topics and
subject contexts to support your learners’ study. These should be appropriate for the learners’ age, cultural
background and learning context as well as complying with your school policies and local legal requirements.
The texts selected for each exercise are from areas of contemporary interest and relevance for second
language learners. These might include, for example, conservation/environment, culture/history, science/
technology, music/arts and human achievement. This list is not exhaustive; source texts may be from any other
area of contemporary interest.
The skills covered in the syllabus are highlighted in the tables below. The examples listed in the guidance
column are suggested rather than prescribed ways in which learners can demonstrate their reading, writing,
listening and speaking skills. These examples are not exhaustive.
Reading
Learners should be introduced to a range of different text types on a variety of topics and are encouraged to
read widely in English both in class and at home.
Content Examples
• identify and understand • a range of short and longer text types: instructions, notices,
factual information, ideas advertisements, leaflets, articles, blogs, reviews and web pages
and arguments in a range • texts with different purposes: descriptive, narrative, informational,
of texts persuasive, discursive, argumentative
• texts with a purpose: to identify a piece of information, the writer’s point
of view, or a particular idea
• identify and understand • a range of short and longer text types: instructions, notices,
ideas, opinions and advertisements, leaflets, articles, blogs, reviews and web pages
attitudes, in a range of • texts with different purposes: descriptive, narrative, informational,
texts and the connections persuasive, discursive, argumentative
between them
• information and ideas connected in texts, e.g., use of pronouns and
referencing, and words and phrases which indicate time, cause and
effect, addition, contrasting ideas, exemplification
• understand what is • information that can be inferred (i.e., implied) but is not stated, e.g., the
implied but not directly purpose of a text, or the writer’s general opinion
stated • words and phrases that suggest the writer’s attitude or feelings, when
this is not explicitly/openly stated
• deduce meaning of an unfamiliar word/phrase, e.g., reading the
information around it, and making inferences
Writing
Learners should practise writing for different purposes and different audiences. Learners should understand the
features of different text types and should be encouraged to plan, draft and check their writing.
Content Examples
• produce written texts with • a range of grammatical structures – different verb forms and tenses,
a range of grammatical conditional forms, a variety of sentence structures
and lexical structures • a range of lexical structures – words, set phrases, phrasal verbs,
collocations (words which typically go together), idioms
• avoid repetition – using synonyms
• respond to a written • purpose of a text, and what sort of information it should include
stimulus and use • audience of a text: how this might affect what to write, and what type of
appropriate register, style language (e.g., formal or informal) is appropriate
and format for the given
• conventions of:
purpose and audience
– informal correspondence – emails
– more formal correspondence – reports, essays, emails, reviews,
articles
– discursive/argumentative/persuasive styles
Listening
Learners should be introduced to a range of different text types on a variety of topics. They are also
encouraged to listen to English widely both in class and at home.
Content Examples
• identify and understand • a range of short and longer audio texts: phone messages,
factual detail and specific announcements, radio programmes, TV, film, plays, newsfeeds or
information in a range of podcasts, conversations, interviews
spoken contexts and from • audio texts with different purposes and different levels of formality:
a variety of sources formal, informal and semi-formal
• predicting what type of information will be heard (to engage with the
topic)
• vocabulary: how a word sounds when learning new vocabulary, spelling
and meaning
• listen for the main information which the intended listener would be
interested in – places, names, times, dates, directions
• identify and understand • a range of short and longer audio texts: phone messages,
speakers’ ideas, opinions, announcements, radio programmes, TV, film, plays, newsfeeds or
feelings and attitudes in a podcasts, conversations, interviews
range of spoken contexts • audio texts with different purposes and different levels of formality:
and from a variety of formal, informal and semi-formal
sources
• speakers’ ideas, feelings, attitudes and opinions and the language used
to express them
• show understanding of • how to identify speakers’ ideas, opinions, feelings or attitudes – what
the connections between gave the speaker an idea; what reasons the speaker gives for their
ideas, opinions, feelings feelings; or how the speaker formed a particular opinion
and attitudes in a range of • information and ideas connected in texts – use of pronouns and
spoken contexts and from referencing, and words and phrases which indicate time, cause and
a variety of sources effect, addition, contrasting ideas, exemplification
• show understanding of • information that is inferred but not stated – the gist or purpose of a text,
what is implied but not or the speaker’s overall intention
directly stated • words and phrases that suggest the speaker’s attitude or feelings,
when not explicitly stated
• deduce meaning of an unfamiliar word/phrase by listening to the
information around it, and making inferences
Speaking
Learners should be encouraged to speak in a range of different situations and for different purposes, including
brief transactions, conversations, expressing their opinions, and giving short talks on a range of topics.
Content Examples
• communicate factual • speaking in class – asking and answering questions, justifying ideas
information, ideas and and opinions with reasons and explanations
opinions with expansion • a range of everyday/familiar topics – environment, health, food, film,
travel, the natural world, technology, celebrations, science, arts,
shopping
• functional language – how to express personal preferences, tell
personal anecdotes, describe experiences, give opinions, agree
or disagree, describe advantages and disadvantages, make future
predictions
• expansion of responses by:
– exemplifying, e.g., just to name a few
– justifying, e.g., and that is why
– comparing and contrasting, e.g., just like, while
– speculating, e.g., I suppose
– clarifying statements, e.g., sorry, when you said …, did you
mean …? sorry, I didn’t quite catch that.
• models of clear language
• produce coherent and • paraphrasing – if cannot think of the word, or don’t know it
relevant responses • use of discourse markers to link ideas:
– addition, e.g., in addition, as well as, plus, on top of that
– time and sequence, e.g., at the start of, first of all, finally
– cause/effect, e.g., that’s why, therefore, because of, as a result
– contrast, e.g., however, having said that, although
• produce responses using • a range of grammatical structures – different verb forms and tenses,
a range of grammatical conditional forms, a variety of sentence structures
and lexical structures • a range of lexical structures – set phrases, phrasal verbs, collocations
(words which typically go together), idioms
• avoid repetition – using synonyms
article A text written for a general audience, e.g., a magazine or newspaper, on a particular topic,
which is meant to be of interest to the reader (by informing, entertaining, etc.).
blog A text that is published on a website, usually informal, to inform or entertain readers.
conversation A spoken interaction between two or more people, usually informal, in which the speakers
exchange information, ideas and opinions.
email A form of electronic communication which is written for a specific purpose, or in response
to a particular situation. It could be formal or informal, depending on the audience.
essay A text that is usually written on a particular topic, which presents an argument or point of
view. It should be well organised, with an introduction, main body and conclusion, and
opinions should be supported by examples or reasons.
interview A spoken interaction between two or more people, in which one person asks questions
and the others respond appropriately.
leaflet An informational text which either explains or advertises something and would usually be
handed out to people.
notice A written text which gives news or information about a specific topic, and would usually be
displayed on a wall, or noticeboard.
report A text written for a superior (e.g., a head teacher) or a group (e.g., a book club) about
an event, experience or situation, giving factual information as well as suggestions or
recommendations.
review A text written for a general audience, e.g., a magazine or newspaper, to describe and give
opinions about something that the writer has experienced (e.g., a film they have seen, a
place they have visited, etc.).
Faculty feedback: ‘Understanding how and why our climate is changing and providing the
knowledge and skills to explore the challenges plays a key role in every student’s education.’
Feedback from: Dr Amy Munro-Faure, Head of Education and Student Engagement of Cambridge Zero
This component contains six exercises – four reading exercises and two writing exercises.
The reading exercises will include a range of text types (e.g., articles, blogs, reports) and comprise of multiple-
choice and matching questions, as well as some questions requiring short answers in English.
The two writing exercises both require candidates to write 120–160 words of continuous prose. Candidates
respond to a short stimulus (which may include a picture) and to short prompts printed in the question paper.
The short stimulus includes information on the purpose, format and audience and these will be different for
each exercise. The writing exercises require candidates to respond in different styles. The first writing exercise
requires an informal style of writing, for example to a friend or relative. The second writing exercise requires a
more formal writing style, for example writing for a teacher, or an organiser of an event, etc.
For each writing exercise, candidates will be awarded marks for content (task fulfilment and the development of
ideas) and language (range, accuracy and organisation).
Description of exercises
Exercise 1
Task Candidates read a text and answer a series of questions. The text is approximately
400–450 words long and is likely to include facts, opinions, ideas and attitudes.
The first five questions require one answer, and the final question requires three
answers. Candidates write short (single word/phrase) answers.
Text type(s) The text may be taken from, for example, an article, blog or website.
Total marks 8
Exercise 2
Task Candidates read one continuous text divided into up to five sections, or they read
up to five shorter related texts. The text is approximately 600–650 words long.
This is a multiple matching task. Candidates read nine questions and select the
text which contains the relevant information or idea to answer each question. Each
question is worth one mark.
Text type(s) The text may be taken from, for example, an article, blog or website.
Total marks 9
Exercise 3
Task Candidates read a text and complete a set of brief notes. The text is approximately
400–500 words long. Each response is worth one mark.
Text type(s) The text may be taken from, for example, an article, blog or website.
Total marks 7
Exercise 4
Task Candidates read a text that is approximately 550–600 words long and answer six
multiple choice questions. Each question may focus on the main ideas or details
in the text and on the attitudes or opinions expressed. There are three options to
choose between, and candidates write the appropriate letter (A, B or C) for each
answer. Each question is worth one mark.
Text type(s) The text may be taken from, for example, an article, blog or website.
Total marks 6
Exercise 5
Task Candidates write 120–160 words of continuous prose, in response to the rubric.
The rubric includes information on the purpose and audience. Candidates must
address the prompts provided in the task and are awarded up to 6 marks for
content (task fulfilment and the development of ideas) and up to 9 marks for
language (range, accuracy and organisation).
Total marks 15
Exercise 6
Task Candidates write 120–160 words of continuous prose, in response to the rubric.
The rubric includes information on the format of the response, its purpose and
audience. A more formal response is required. Candidates are awarded up to
6 marks for content (task fulfilment and the development of ideas) and up to
9 marks for language (range, accuracy and organisation).
Total marks 15
Component 2 – Listening
Approximately 50 minutes (including 6 minutes’ transfer time), 40 marks
This component consists of five exercises, and a total of 40 questions. All questions are multiple choice, and
candidates answer each one by selecting the correct option. At the end of the test candidates transfer their
answers onto a separate answer sheet and they have six minutes to do this. English as a Second Language
example answer sheets are found at www.cambridgeinternational.org/exam-administration/cambridge-
exams-officers-guide/phase-5-exam-day/multiple-choice-answer-sheets/
Each exercise tests comprehension of recorded texts (e.g., monologues, interviews or conversations).
Candidates hear each recorded text twice. At the end of the test, candidates will be asked to transfer their
answers onto a separate answer sheet and they have six minutes to do this.
Centres must check the Cambridge Handbook for the year candidates are taking the assessment. The
Cambridge Handbook tells you when and how to access the audio material for each examination series:
www.cambridgeinternational.org/eoguide
Teachers/invigilators must consult the relevant sections of the Cambridge Handbook about administering the
listening examination and for details about rooms, equipment, guidance on acoustics and checking the audio
material in advance.
Description of exercises
Exercise 1
Task Candidates listen to eight short extracts, on familiar and accessible topics. For
each extract, there is one multiple-choice question with four visual options,
and candidates select the correct option (A, B, C or D). The questions test
understanding of information or ideas expressed by the speaker(s). Each question
is worth one mark.
Text type(s) A range of text types, including monologues and dialogues, e.g., conversations,
recorded messages, announcements, news items, extracts from radio
programmes, etc.
Total marks 8
Exercise 2
Task Candidates listen to five short extracts. Candidates answer two multiple choice
questions per text. Each question has three written options, which may be words
or short phrases, and candidates select the correct option (A, B or C). The
questions test understanding of details, opinions, ideas and implied information
expressed by the speaker(s). Each question is worth one mark.
Text type(s) A range of text types, including monologues and dialogues, e.g., conversations,
recorded messages, announcements, news items, extracts from radio
programmes, etc.
Total marks 10
Exercise 3
Total marks 8
Exercise 4
Total marks 6
Exercise 5
Total marks 8
Component 3 – Speaking
Speaking test, approximately 10–15 minutes, 40 marks
The test will be conducted in English. The test must be recorded for all candidates.
The tests are conducted and marked by the teacher/examiner. They are moderated by Cambridge International.
Check the timetable at www.cambridgeinternational.org/timetables for the test date window. Before the
test date window, centres will receive the materials for the test.
Introduction Approximately 1 minute Start the recording. State your name, the
candidate’s number and name and the date.
Welcome the candidate and read out the
examiner script.
This part is not assessed.
Warm-up Approximately 1–2 minutes Use the warm-up to put the candidate at
ease by conducting a short conversation
using the questions provided.
This part is not assessed.
Part 1: Interview Approximately 2–3 minutes Tell the candidate the topic for this part by
reading out the examiner script. Conduct a
short interview with the candidate by asking
the questions provided on this topic.
This part is assessed.
Part 2: Short talk Approximately 3–4 minutes, including Preparation period for short talk. Read out
1 minute of preparation time the examiner script and give the Speaking
Assessment card to the candidate. The
candidate has up to 1 minute to read the card
and prepare for the talk. Candidates are not
allowed to make any written notes.
Short talk. The candidate talks on their own
about the topic on the card. The candidate
can keep the card until the end of the short
talk.
This part is assessed.
Part 3: Approximately 3–4 minutes Read out the examiner script and conduct a
Discussion discussion using the questions related to the
topic in Part 2.
This part is assessed.
The total duration of the Speaking test, from the beginning of the introduction to the end of Part 3,
should be 10–15 minutes and recorded in full.
The database will then take you to the information you need, including dates and methods of submission of
candidates’ marks and work, as well as any forms you may need to complete.
You should record marks on the Speaking Examination Summary Form which you should download each
year from the samples database at www.cambridgeinternational.org/samples. Follow the instructions on
the form to complete it. The marks on these forms must be identical to the marks you submit to Cambridge
International.
Internal moderation
If more than one teacher/examiner in your centre is marking internal assessments, you must make
arrangements to moderate or standardise their marking so that all candidates are assessed to a common
standard. (If only one teacher/examiner is marking internal assessments, no internal moderation is necessary.)
You can find further information on the process of internal moderation on the samples database at
www.cambridgeinternational.org/samples
You should record the internally moderated marks for all candidates on the Speaking Examination Summary
Form and submit these marks to Cambridge International according to the instructions set out in the
Cambridge Handbook for the relevant year of assessment.
External moderation
Cambridge International will externally moderate all internally assessed components.
The sample you submit to Cambridge International should ideally include examples of the marking of each
teacher/examiner. The samples database at www.cambridgeinternational.org/samples explains how the
sample will be selected.
External moderators will produce a short report for each centre with feedback on your marking and
administration of the assessment.
The teacher/examiner should listen to the work and then make a judgement about which level statement is the
best fit. In practice, work does not always match one level statement precisely so a judgement may need to be
made between two or more level statements.
Once a best-fit level statement has been identified, use the following guidance to decide on a specific mark:
• If the candidate’s work convincingly meets the level statement, award the highest mark.
• If the candidate’s work adequately meets the level statement, award the most appropriate mark in the
middle of the range (where middle marks are available).
• If the candidate’s work just meets the level statement, award the lowest mark.
Give a mark out of 10 for each criterion and then add these marks to give an overall total out of 40.
Description
Description
This section is an overview of other information you need to know about this syllabus. It will help to share the
administrative information with your exams officer so they know when you will need their support. Find more
information about our administrative processes at www.cambridgeinternational.org/eoguide
You can view the timetable for your administrative zone at www.cambridgeinternational.org/timetables
You can enter candidates in the June and November exam series. If your school is in India, you can also enter
your candidates in the March exam series.
Check you are using the syllabus for the year the candidate is taking the exam.
Private candidates can enter for this syllabus, provided that the accommodating centre can make appropriate
arrangements to conduct and assess the Speaking test, and submit the required sample and paperwork to
Cambridge International for external moderation. For more information, please refer to the Cambridge Guide to
Making Entries.
Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge IGCSE (9–1) and Cambridge O Level syllabuses are at the same level.
Making entries
Exams officers are responsible for submitting entries. We encourage them to work closely with you to make
sure they enter the right number of candidates for the right combination of syllabus components. Entry option
codes and instructions for submitting entries are in the Cambridge Guide to Making Entries. Your exams officer
has access to this guide.
Exam administration
To keep our exams secure, we produce question papers for different areas of the world, known as
administrative zones. We allocate all Cambridge schools to an administrative zone determined by their location.
Each zone has a specific timetable.
Some of our syllabuses offer candidates different assessment options. An entry option code is used to identify
the components the candidate will take relevant to the administrative zone and the available assessment
options.
Candidates cannot resubmit, in whole or in part, coursework or Speaking tests from a previous series
for remarking. For information, refer to the Cambridge Handbook for the relevant year of assessment at
www.cambridgeinternational.org/eoguide
Marks achieved in Paper 3 Speaking can be carried forward to future series, subject to the requirements
set out in the Cambridge Handbook for the relevant year of assessment and the Carry-forward regulations
supplement at www.cambridgeinternational.org/eoguide]
To confirm what entry options are available for this syllabus, refer to the Cambridge Guide to Making Entries
for the relevant series. Regulations for carrying forward component marks can be found in the Cambridge
Handbook for the relevant year of assessment at www.cambridgeinternational.org/eoguide
Language
This syllabus and the related assessment materials are available in English only.
We follow accessible design principles to make our syllabuses and assessment materials as accessible and
inclusive as possible. We review language accessibility, visual resources, question layout and the contexts
used in questions. Using this approach means that we give all candidates the fairest possible opportunity to
demonstrate their knowledge, skills and understanding.
Access arrangements
Our design principles aim to make sure our assessment materials are accessible for all candidates. To further
minimise barriers faced by candidates with SEND, illness or injury, we offer a range of access arrangements
and modified papers. This is the principal way in which we comply with our duty to make ‘reasonable
adjustments’, as guided by the UK Equality Act 2010.
Important:
Requested access arrangements should be based on evidence of the candidate’s barrier to taking an
assessment and should also reflect their normal way of working. This is explained in section 1.3 of the
Cambridge Handbook www.cambridgeinternational.org/eoguide
• For Cambridge to approve an access arrangement, we need to agree that it constitutes a reasonable
adjustment and does not affect the security or integrity of the assessment.
• Details of our standard access arrangements and modified question papers are available in section 1.3 of
the Cambridge Handbook www.cambridgeinternational.org/eoguide
• Centres are expected to check the availability of access arrangements and modified question papers at
the start of the course. All applications should be made by the deadlines published in section 1.3 of the
Cambridge Handbook www.cambridgeinternational.org/eoguide
• Contact us at the start of the course to find out if we can approve an access arrangement that is not
included in the list of standard access arrangements.
• Candidates who cannot access parts of the assessment may be able to receive an award based on the
parts they have completed.
A* is the highest and G is the lowest. ‘Ungraded’ means that the candidate’s performance did not meet the
standard required for grade G. ‘Ungraded’ is reported on the statement of results but not on the certificate.
In specific circumstances your candidates may see one of the following letters on their statement of results:
• Q (PENDING)
• X (NO RESULT).
These letters do not appear on the certificate.
You must read the whole syllabus before planning your teaching programme. We review our
syllabuses regularly to make sure they continue to meet the needs of our schools. In updating this syllabus, we
have made it easier for teachers and students to understand, keeping the familiar features that teachers and
schools value.
Any textbooks endorsed to support the syllabus for examination from 2024 are still suitable for
use with this syllabus.
Syllabuses and specimen materials represent the final authority on the content and structure of all of our
assessments.
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