第一部分： 听力 (共两节，满分30分)
第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1．Where does this conversation take place?
A．In a business street. B．In a clothing factory. C．At a construction site.
2．What did Mr. Smith tell the man to do?
A．Help the woman. B．Type some letters. C．Go home at 5:00.
3．How did the woman try to improve the report?
A．By making suggestions on it.
B．By asking the man to rewrite it.
C．By getting someone else to read it.
4．What is the woman going to do?
A．Do the typing again. B．Read the paper aloud. C．Check for typing errors.
5．What is the relationship between the two speakers?
A．Husband and wife. B．Clerk and guest. C．Boss and secretary.
第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6．Where does the conversation take place?
A．At an airport. B．At a seaport. C．At a train station.
7．When will the man be on board?
A．In about 20 minutes. B．In about 30 minutes. C．In about an hour.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8．What are the two speakers mainly talking about?
A．Human activities. B．Natural disasters. C．Climate change.
9．How often do floods strike the country?
A．Almost every year. B．Every other year. C．Every 200 years.
10．What can we learn from the conversation?
A．The summers are getting less hot.
B．The environment is being damaged.
C．The floods have been controlled recently.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11．What cut the man’s finger?
A．A sharp knife. B．A piece of glass. C．An edge of a paper.
12．What was the man surprised at?
A．How much the cut hurt. B．How easily he was cut. C．How deep the cut was.
13．What does the woman suggest the man do?
A．Let the cut dry out. B．Send for a doctor at once. C．Put a bandage on his finger.
第9段材料，回答第14至16题。
14．What problem faces Los Angeles?
A．The weather. B．The population. C．The transportation.
15．What did the woman do in Hollywood?
A．She looked at the stars’ homes.
B．She took many pictures.
C．She took all the rides.
16．What is true according to the conversation?
A．The man has never been to the west coast.
B．The woman had fine weather on the coast.
C．The city where the woman lives is too small.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17．Who is the woman?
A．A reporter. B．A book seller. C．A policewoman.
18．What is the main character of the man’s latest book?
A．A spy. B．A murderer. C．A policeman.
19．What does the man usually base his characters on?
A．People in real life. B．People in Florida. C．People in fiction.
20．What kind of stories is the man writing now?
A．Murder. B．Detective. C．Humorous.
第二部分：英语知识运用（共三节，满分55分）
第一节 单项选择题（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）
从A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
21. Many people like white color as it is a ______ of purity.
A. sign B. symbol C. signal D. symptom
22.Extra lessons on Sundays put ______ pressure on students , who already have ______ homework.
A. many; much of B. more; many of C. more; piles of D. many; plenty of
23.What a pity ! The car ran out of sight before I could ______ its number.
A. get across B. get off C. set aside D. set down
24.Houses in this district are not at all as expensive as expected. ______ they’re the cheapest in the suburb area.
A. Eventually B. Actually C. Practically D. Especially
25.The hospital described his ______ as “satisfactory” while he felt there was something wrong.
A. condition B. situation C. energy D. position
26.Unable to find the lost necklace, Mathilde had to ______ her poor life with heavy debt and began to work day and night to pay it off.
A. turn in terms of B. turn in terms with C. come to terms of D. come to terms with
27.Why this otherwise excellent newspaper allows such a stupid article to be printed is ______ me.
A. above B. outside C. beside D. beyond
28.I always have so many things to ______ when I come into the office after a trip abroad.
A. add to B. attend to C. contribute to D. appeal to
29.His sister is a(n) ______ secretary: she never forgets anything or makes a mistake.
A. outgoing B. effective C. efficient D. considerate
30.Your remarks seem strange ______ what I have heard about.
A. in relation to B. in relation of C. in connection to D. in connection of
第二节 根据汉语提示或括号里所给词的正确形式填空。（共10小题，每小题1.5分，满分15分）
I was quite disappointed to ________________________ (发现那所旧房子拆掉了) and the owner was nowhere to be found. (pull)
Suddenly the bell rang, __________________________ (打断了我们的讨论) . (interrupt)
You _______________________ (不可能碰到他) at the meeting yesterday. He went to study in Yale University two weeks ago. (meet)
The size of generation gap ______________ (在扩大) with the rapid changes in technology, education and communication. (spread)
_______________________________ (随着越来越多的人的迁入), New York has become a real “melt pot”. (With)
Had he spent more time preparing for the driving test, he ______________ (就通过了) . (pass)
I assure you that all the problems ____________________ (将得到解决) soon. Just have a little patience. (settle)
Another engineer will join our group because the one _________________ (我原来共事的) has asked for a leave. (work)
_______________ (在…有经验) dealing with problems about computers, he is of great help in our office. (experience)
I know nothing about that ancient country _______________________________ (除了我从历史书上读到的) . (except)
第三节 完形填空(共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分)
阅读下面短文，从短文后所给各题的四个选项中选出能填入相应空白处的最佳选项。
Soon Tommy’s parents, who had recently separated (分居), would arrive for a meeting on his failing schoolwork and 41 behavior. Neither parent knew that I had called up 42 .
Tommy, an only child, had 43 been happy, cooperative, and an excellent student. How could I make his father and mother 44 that his recent failing grades 45 a brokenhearted child’s reaction to his respected parents’ separation and possible 46 ?
Tommy’s mother came in and 47 one of the chairs I had placed near my desk. Then the father 48 and was apparently surprised to see his wife. They pointedly ignored each other.
As I gave a detailed 49 of Tommy’s behavior and schoolwork, I prayed for the 50 words to bring these two together to help them see what they were doing to their son. 51 somehow the words wouldn’t come.
I found a crumpled (弄皱的), tear-stained 52 stuffed (塞) in the back of Tommy’s desk. Writing covered both sides, a single 53 scribbled (乱写) over and over.
Silently I smoothed it out and gave it to Tommy’s mother. She read it and then without a word handed it to her husband. He 54 . Then his face softened. He studied the scribbled words for 55 seemed a future life.
At last he folded the paper carefully and 56 his wife’s outstretched hand. She wiped the tears from her 57 and smiled up at him. I also couldn’t keep back tears, but 58 seemed to notice.
In this way I used the words to 59 that family. On the sheet of yellow copy paper 60 with the painful outpouring of a small boy’s troubled heart, it said.
“Dear Mother … Dear Daddy … I love you … I love you … I love you.”
41. A. satisfying B. exciting C. disappointing D. surprising
42. A. the others B. the other C. another one D. each other
43. A. never B. rarely C. always D. usually
44. A. hope B. believe C. promise D. trust
45. A. stood for B. looked for C. cared for D. made for
46. A. happiness B. cruelty C. selfishness D. divorce
47. A. got B. took C. possessed D. seated
48. A. reached B. sat C. arrived D. went
49. A. account B. record C. comment D. paper
50. A. common B. exciting C. mistaken D. right
51. A. So B. And C. But D. Then
52. A. letter B. sheet C. message D. schoolwork
53. A. word B. article C. phrase D. sentence
54. A. cried B. laughed C. frowned D. smiled
55. A. which B. as if C. what D. when
56. A. reached for B. hunted for C. kept off D. searched for
57. A. faces B. eyes C. head D. nose
58. A. both B. neither C. either D. none
9. A. reunite B. unite C. satisfy D. help
60. A. lined B. filled C. written D. covered
第三部分：阅读理解(共20小题；每小题2分，满分40分)
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
A
Dear Editor,
I have been reading your newspaper, the Hometown Gazette, for the past two years, ever since I moved to Smithville. We moved here from New York City, so I am accustomed to reading excellent newspapers such as the New York Times. In fact, we still have the Times delivered on Sundays. The entire family enjoys reading the recipes (食谱) in the magazine, as well as the Styles section.
The Times is great, but the Gazette is another story. I’ve never read an article that doesn’t contain at least three or four spelling or grammatical errors. For instance, in last week’s issue, you misspelled the word “secretary,” used a singular verb with a plural noun, and used “it’s” as a possessive (所有格). And that was just in the lead story! In case you never went to a primary school, “it’s” means “it is.” It’s not a possessive adjective!
It’s a pity that this tiny little hick (乡下的，老土的) town has only one newspaper, because I’d like to have an alternative to the rag you publish. I find it hard to believe your news stories. If you can’t spell correctly, how can you get your facts right?
I’ve been meaning to get this off my chest for some time. Please cancel my subscription (订阅). And buy yourself a dictionary.
Sincerely,
Jane Z.Jones
61．Which phrase from the passage shows the writer’s prejudice (偏见)?
A．a possessive adjective B．three or four spelling or grammatical errors
C．tiny little hick town D．reading the recipes in the magazine
62．The author’s tone in this passage can best be described as __________.
A．happy B．angry C．sympathetic D．humorous
63．Which statement in the following is a FACT?
A．It’s a pity this tiny little hick town is not fit to live in.
B．The Times is great, but the Gazette brings us nothing good.
C．We still have the Times delivered on Sundays.
D．You never went to a primary school.
64．The underlined phrase in the last paragraph means that ________.
A．The writer wants to express his dissatisfaction with the newspaper
B．The writer wants to see a doctor for there is something wrong with his chest
C．The writer wants to put an end to talking about the newspaper
D．The writer thinks the poor newspaper has damaged his health
B
After years of hearing drivers complain about scratches on their cars, Japan’s Nissan Motor Company has officially announced the next big thing — a paint that not only resists scratches (擦痕) and scrapes (刮伤), but actually repairs itself within a few days.
The new material, developed by Nippon Paint Company, contains an elastic rubbery-like resin (弹性树脂) that is able to heal (愈合) minor marks caused by car wash equipment, parking lot encounters, road debris (石头碎片) or even on-purpose destruction.
The automaker admits its results vary depending on the temperature and the depth of the damage, but adds this is the only paint like it in the world, and tests prove it works. Minor scratches, the most common type, are said to slowly fade over the time.
The special paint is said to last for at least three years after it is first applied, but there is no word yet on whether more can be added after that period.
Nissan claims car washes are the worst offenders for this type of damage, accounting for at least 80 percent of all incidents. And once they’re gone about a week later, there is no trace that they were ever there.
But the complete auto-healing won’t come without scratching your wallet. The vehicle maker notes the special paint adds about $100 U.S. to the price of a car.
It plans to use its new chemical mixture only on its X-Trail SUVs in Japan now, as it looks for a more widespread presentation. And while plans to offer the feature overseas haven’t been made yet, if it’s a hit there, you can be almost sure market forces will drive it to these shores, as well.
65．From the article, we can find that _________.
A．the paint has already been used on all cars by now
B．Nissan beats other products of its kind for its unique design
C．car damage is mainly caused by poor road condition
D．marketing this paint abroad is not under way
66．The paint used on cars can ____________.
A．last 3 years before it is re-applied again
B．fade only in a few days
C．help to protect cars from minor paint damage
D．reduce car scrape incidents to 20 percent
67．What does the underlined part refer to?
A．Certain models of Nissan. B．Name for a kind of paint.
C．Somewhere in Japan. D．A word standing for a car-dealer store.
68．What can be inferred from the article?
A．The paint was developed by Nissan Motor Company.
B．The paint might work better in summer than in winter.
C．The mark on the car could disappear as soon as the paint is applied.
D．The paint is very popular in Japan.
C
Do you want to live with a strong sense of peacefulness, happiness, goodness and self-respect? The collection of happiness actions broadly categorized as “honor” help you create this life of good feelings.
Here’s an example to show how honorable actions create happiness.
Say a store clerk fails to charge us for an item. If we keep silent, and profit from the clerk’s mistake, we would drive home with a sense of sneaky (偷偷摸摸的) excitement. Later we might tell our family or friends about our good fortune. On the other hand, if we tell the clerk about the uncharged item, the clerk would be grateful and thank us for our honesty. We would leave the store with a quite sense of honor that we might never share with another soul.
Then, what is it to do with our sense of happiness?
In the first case, where we don’t tell the clerk, a couple of things would happen. Deep down inside we would know ourselves as a type of thief. In the process, we would lose some peace of mind and self-respect. We would also demonstrate that we cannot be trusted, since we advertise our dishonor by telling our family and friends. We damage our own reputations by telling others. In contrast, bringing the error to the clerk’s attention causes different things to happen. Immediately the clerk knows us to be honorable. Upon leaving the store, we feel honorable and our self-respect is increased. Whenever we take honorable action we gain the deep internal rewards of goodness and a sense of nobility (高尚).
There is a beautiful positive cycle that is created by living a life of honorable actions. Honorable thoughts lead to honorable actions. Honorable actions lead us to a happier existence. And it’s easy to think and act honorable again when we’re happy. While the positive cycle can be difficult to start, once it’s started, it’s easy to continue. Keeping on doing good deeds brings us peace of mind, which is important for our happiness.
69．According to the passage, the positive action in the example contributes to our _________.
A．self-respect B．financial rewards C．advertising ability D．friendly relationship
70．The author thinks that keeping silent about the uncharged item is equal to __________.
A．lying B．stealing C．cheating D．advertising
71．The phrase “bringing the error to the clerk’s attention” (in para. 5) means __________.
A．telling the truth to the clerk B．offering advice to the clerk
C．asking the clerk to be more attentive D．reminding the clerk of the danger
72．Which of the following can be the best title of this passage?
A．How to Live Truthfully B．Importance of Peacefulness
C．Ways of Gaining Self-respect D．Happiness through Honorable Actions
D
What makes a house a home?
Not size, of course. I’ve been in some of the grandest houses in America, and it’s apparent no one lives there. Earlier this year, I had dinner in a mud hut in Ethiopia, where we sat on chairs next to the hostess’ bed — a home that had more warmth than any house I’ve been in since.
Now John Edwards is exploring what makes a house a home in his just-released Home: The Blueprints of Our Lives. There Edwards writes, “This isn’t a book about houses; it’s a book about home. About the values they rest on, the dreams they are filled with, and the people they have shaped,” Edwards writes. “The houses and circumstances are different, but much of what you find inside will be familiar.”
Whether you’re sitting in an airport right now, waiting to fly to your childhood home for Thanksgiving, or in your own home waiting for the relatives to arrive, you know what he’s talking about.
We’ve lived in our townhouse for 21 years. It’s home now. The loose windows that rattle in the wind. The fireplace so shallow that it holds only one log. The kitchen window that offers a view of the world passing by. It’s where friends sit on the kitchen counter drinking wine while dinner is being fixed. It will always be my true home. Even the lamp in the west living room window, which I could see far down the road when driving home late at night, still shines.
While all this talk about childhood memories can be warm and comforting, home is whom you’re with, not where you are. As Edwards writes, “Home is family. Home is safety. Home is faith.”
Happy homecoming.
73．According to the author, what makes a house a home?
A．All the belongings in the house. B．Feelings of warmth and comfort.
C．The houses and furniture. D．The houses and decorations.
74．About the book Home: The Blueprints of Our Lives, we know that _________.
A．it was the description of Edwards’ houses
B．it is mainly about houses
C．it helps us understand the concept of home
D．it was written by the author of the text
75．What did the author mean when he mentioned the loose windows and the shallow fireplace?
A．His house was too old to live in. B．He missed the feelings of home.
C．He hated living there. D．He missed his old friends too much.
76．It can be inferred according to the text that __________.
A．the author’s family were very rich B．every happy home is the same
C．the author has been living an unhappy life D．the author and Edwards hold similar ideas
E
“Tear’em apart!” “Kill the fool!” “Murder the referee (裁判)！”
These are common remarks one may hear at various sporting events. At the time they are made, they may seem innocent (清白) enough. But let’s not kid ourselves. They have been known to influence behavior in such a way as to lead to real bloodshed. Volumes have been written about the way words affect us. It has been shown that words having certain connotations (含义) may cause us to react in ways quite foreign to our usual behavior. I see the term “opponent” as one of those words. Perhaps the time has come to delete it from sports terms.
The dictionary meaning of the term “opponent” is “enemy”; “one who opposes your interests.” Thus, when a player meets an opponent, he or she may tend to treat that opponent as an enemy. At such times, winning may dominate (占据) one’s mind, and every action, no matter how aggressive, may be considered justifiable. I recall an incident in a handball game when a referee refused a player’s request for a time out for a glove change because he did not consider them wet enough. The player proceeded to rub his gloves across his wet T-shirt and then exclaimed, “Are they wet enough now?”
In the heat of battle, players have been observed to throw themselves across the court without considering the consequences. I have also witnessed a player reacting to his opponent’s blocking by deliberately hitting him with the ball as hard as he could during the course of play. Off the court, they are good friends. Does that make any sense? It certainly reflects a court attitude which departs from normal behavior.
Therefore, I believe it is time we elevated (提升) the game to the level where it belongs, thereby setting an example to the rest of the sporting world. Replacing the term ‘opponent’ with ‘associate’ could be an ideal way to start.
The dictionary meaning of the term “associate” is “colleague”; “friend’; ‘companion.’ You may soon see and possibly feel the difference in your reaction to the term “associate” rather than “opponent.”
77．Which of the following statements best expresses the author’ view?
A．Aggressive behavior in sports can have serious consequences.
B．The words people use can influence their behavior.
C．Unpleasant words in sport are often used by foreign athletes.
D．Unfair judgments by referees will lead to violence on the sports field.
78．Sharp words are spoken during games because the players ___________.
A．are too eager to show off themselves
B．are usually short-tempered and easily offended
C．cannot afford to be polite in fierce competitions
D．treat their rivals as enemies
79．According to the passage, players, in a game, may __________.
A．deliberately throw the ball at anyone blocking their way
B．keep on screaming and shouting through the game
C．leave the court as an act of protest
D．kick the ball across the court with force
80．The author hopes to have the current situation in sports improved by ___________.
A．calling on players to use clean language on the court
B．raising the referees responsibility
C．changing the attitude of players on the sports field
D．promoting the relationship between players and referees
第四部分：书面表达（满分25分）
最近报纸上刊登了一篇报道：海南渔民张建民为8岁的女儿张慧敏设计了一个疯狂“夏令营”：用56天跑完3588公里，从三亚跑到北京。为此，媒体展开了讨论。请你根据下表，用英语给The 21st Century写一篇短文。
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父亲的观点 |
媒体评论 | 你的观点 |
| 1．坚信女儿是幸福的。 2．表达对北京奥运的良好祝愿。 3．为在2016奥运会上拿到金牌打基础。 | 1．与奥运精神背道而驰；与孩子意愿不符。 2．为了自己出名，摧残孩子身心。 3．政府应当干预，以保护儿童权益。 |
注意：1．词数在110左右。2．不必逐条翻译，可适当发挥。
It has been reported that …
听力录音稿及参考答案
Text 1
W: Good morning. We’re so happy to have you see the progress on the new building.
M: So am I. But do I have to wear this hardhat?
W: You do; it will protect you from any falling objects.
Text 2
W: If any of you give me a hand, I could finish this job before five o’clock.
M: I’d like to, but I can’t. Mr.Smith told me to type some letters before I go home.
W: So, I should try my best on my own.
Text 3
M: Did you read the research report?
W: Yes, but it wasn’t well written. I sent it back to the department with some editorial suggestions.
M: Good. I couldn’t understand it either, but I thought it was just me!
Text 4
M: Are you sure you have corrected all the typing errors in this paper?
W: Perhaps I’d better read it through again.
M: I hope there’re no more mistakes.
Text 5
W: I’d like a room for myself and my husband.
M: For how many nights?
W: We’ll stay three nights.
M: Two people for three nights, fine. I’ll give you Room 302.
Text 6
W: Good morning. Your ticket, please. And set your suitcase upright and I’ll check it through. Where would you like to sit?
M: OK. Make it a window seat.
W: Smoking or non-smoking?
M: Non-smoking.
W: Uh-huh, here you go. I’m sorry, but there will be a twenty-minute delay, so your flight will be boarding in about half an hour.
M: I sure hope that’s the only delay.
Text 7
W: Do you think that climate change is responsible for the recent floods?
M: It could be. There’re floods in this country almost every year, but in recent years they have been more widespread and more frequent.
W: It seems that the climate in this country is changing.
M: The summers are hotter. The last three summers have been the hottest for the past 200 years. There have also been stronger winds.
W: I think that the changing climate is a sign that we’re causing too much damage to the environment.
M: I think you’re right. Climate changes naturally over time, but I think that human activities are speeding up the change. I wish that governments would join together and try to resolve the problem.
W: Me too. If we don’t do something soon, it might be too late.
Text 8
M: Ow! That hurts!
W: What happened? Did you cut yourself?
M: Yes, on the edge of this paper. How can such a little cut hurt so much? I’m not even bleeding, but my finger really hurts.
W: You know, I read something about that. It turns out that a little cut on a finger can hurt a lot more than a big cut somewhere else.
M: Why? That doesn’t make any sense.
W: Actually, it does. A little cut like yours won’t damage the nerve endings. If they were damaged you’d feel less pain, but the wound could be more serious.
M: So I suppose I should be happy my finger hurts so much, right?
W: Right. Now go and get yourself a bandage.
Text 9
M: Hi, Sally. Welcome back. How was the west coast?
W: Excellent. It was really nice to get away from the city for a while.
M: What do you think of Los Angeles?
W: It is all right. I like it better than I thought I would. It’s very clean and spacious, and it’s got a lot of trees. But the bus service is terrible, and, of course, they don’t have a subway, so it’s a little difficult to get around. We had to rent a car.
M: And what did you see?
W: Oh, the usual things. We took a drive around Hollywood and looked at the stars’ homes, and then we went to Disneyland. We took all the rides and had lots of fun. I felt just like a kid again.
M: Was the weather good?
W: Oh, yeah. It was nice and warm.
Text 10
W: Good morning, Mr. Wilson. I’m from the New York Book Review. Could I ask you some questions about your latest book?
M: Sure. What would you like to know?
W: First, I’ve heard that your latest book is based on a true story.
M: That’s correct. It’ a murder mystery based on actual murders that took place in Florida several years ago. The main character, the policeman, is based on the man who looked into the case.
W: How do you research your books?
M: I always visit the places that I use as settings for stories. Readers like things to be as factually correct as possible, even in fiction! I usually base my characters on people I’ve met.
W: I really like your book. I’ve just finished this one. Congratulations on making the best-seller list yet again!
M: Thank you. Let me sign it for you … There you go.
W: Oh! Thank you very much. I heard you’re currently writing a collection of short stories. What are the stories about?
M: Many of them are short detective stories.
W: I’m sure it’ll sell well. Thank you for your time.
1—5 CBACB 6—10 ABCAB 11—15 CACCA 16—20 BACAB
21—25 BCDBA 26—30 DDBCA 31． find the old house (had been) pulled down
32．interrupting our discussion 33．can't / couldn’t have met him
34．is spreading 35．With more and more people moving in
36．would have passed it 37．will be settled
38．with whom I worked或who / whom I worked with
39．Experienced in
40．except what I read / have read from history books
41—45 CBCBA 46—50 DBCAD 51—55 CBDCC 56—60 ABBAD
61—65 CBCAD 66—70 CABAB 71—75 ADBCB 76—80 DBDAC
One possible version:
It has been reported that a father named Zhang Jianming in Hainan province has made a crazy plan for his eight-year-old daughter. The little girl is supposed to run 3588 km, from Sanya to Beijing, in 56 days.
In Zhang’s opinion, his daughter is happy with the plan to be carried out. On the one hand, the running shows their best wishes to the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games. On the other hand, this kind of training will contribute to her winning a gold medal in the 2016 Olympic Games.
However, some reporters believe that the parents are trying to be famous at the cost of the daughter’s physical and mental health. What’s more, it is against the Olympic spirits as well as the will of the child. Therefore, they believe that government should stop this crazy action to protect the rights of the children.
Personally, I believe we should above all make sure that our children are healthy and happy.
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