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WSET Level 2Award in SpiritsWSET® Level 2Award in Spirits

ISSUE TEN1 AUGUST 2013 TO 31 JULY 2016

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Contents

3 Introduction

4 Wine & Spirit Education Trust’s Qualifications

6 Introduction toWSET® Level 2 Award in Spirits

7 Learning Outcomes forWSET® Level 2 Award in Spirits

12 Recommended Tasting Samples

13 Examination Guidance

15 Sample Examination Questions

16 Examination Regulations

CONTENTS 1

INTRODUCTION 3

IntroductionThis specification contains necessary information for both candidates and Approved ProgrammeProviders (APPs) about theWSET® Level 2 Award in Spirits.The main part of the document is a detailed statement of learning outcomes. These outcomes should

be used by APPs to prepare programmes of learning, and by candidates to plan their studies, because theexamination is specifically set to test these outcomes.The specification also provides a list of recommended tasting samples, guidance concerning the

examination (including syllabus weighting and sample examination questions) and the examinationregulations.

4 WSET LEVEL 2 AWARD IN SPIRITS: SPECIFICATION

TheWine & Spirit Education Trust’s QualificationsWSET® AwardsWSET Awards is the qualifications division of theWine & Spirit Education Trust, which provides quality-assured qualifications that help people to knowmore about alcoholic beverages and to develop theirtasting skills. This is done by:• liaising with the drinks industry to set suitable specifications• approving programme providers to offer our qualifications• setting examinations• issuing certificates to successful candidates.

The development and awarding ofWSET accredited qualifications is the sole responsibility ofWSETAwards, the Awarding Body of TheWine & Spirit Education Trust.

Qualification and Credit FrameworkThe UK Government has established a new regulatory authority, theOffice of the Qualifications andExaminations Regulator (OfQual), which regulates Awarding organisations that offer qualifications onthe Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF). WSET qualifications are included in the QCF as listedbelow.

Full Title: TheWSET® Level 1 Award inWinesQCF Level 1 Accreditation number 600/1504/4

Description: This qualification provides a basic introduction to the main styles of wines available tofront-line staff involved in the service or sale of wine. The qualification aims to provide the basicproduct knowledge and skills in the storage and service of wines required to prepare a person for theirfirst job in wine hospitality or retail.

Full Title: TheWSET® Level 1 Award inWine ServiceDescription: This qualification builds on the knowledge and skills taught in the Level 1 Award in Wines,and shows how these can be used in a restaurant workplace. It is ideal for anyone who needs to gainbasic skills in wine service, including those wishing to make their first steps into a career as a sommelier.

Full Title: TheWSET® Level 1 Award in SpiritsQCF Level 1 Accreditation number 600/1501/9

Description: This qualification provides a basic introduction to the main categories of spirits availableto front-line staff involved in the service or sale of spirits. The qualification aims to provide basicproduct knowledge to prepare a person for a role in hospitality or the spirits industry.

Full Title: TheWSET® Level 2 Award in SpiritsQCF Level 2 Accreditation number 600/1507/X

Description: This qualification offers a greater breadth and depth of knowledge in the specific area ofspirits and liqueurs than that offered by the broader-based Level 2 Award inWines and Spirits. Thisqualification offers focused coverage of all product categories in the field of spirits, and end-use of theidentified products together with the theory of tasting technique.

Full Title: TheWSET® Level 2 Award inWines and SpiritsQCF Level 2 Accreditation number 600/1508/1

Description: This qualification offers broad coverage of all product categories in the field of alcoholicdrinks, together with the theory of tasting technique. It is suitable for those with little previousexperience.

Full Title: TheWSET® International Higher Certificate inWines and SpiritsDescription: The International Higher Certificate gives more comprehensive coverage of the winesand spirits of the world, with an increased focus on tasting technique.

THEWINE & SPIRIT EDUCATIONTRUST’S QUALIFICATIONS 5

Full Title: TheWSET® Level 3 Award inWines and SpiritsQCF Level 3 Accreditation number 600/1511/1

Description: The Level 3 Award in Wines and Spirits gives more comprehensive coverage of the winesand spirits of the world, with an increased focus on tasting technique.

Full Title: TheWSET® Level 4 Diploma inWines and SpiritsDescription: This is a specialist qualification where detailed knowledge is combined with commercialfactors and a thorough system for the professional evaluation of wines and spirits. The Diploma isrecommended by the Institute of Masters of Wine for candidates wishing to pursue membership.

Full Title: TheWSET® Level 5 Honours Diploma inWines and SpiritsDescription: This is an individual research project, where learners can develop higher-level research,evaluation and analytical skills in a specialist wine and spirit subject of their choice.

BS EN ISO 9001: 2008WSET Awards operates a Quality Management System that complies with the requirements of BS EN ISO9001:2008 for the management of awards for qualifications and examinations in the product knowledgeand tasting competence of alcoholic beverages.

How to Prepare for aWSET QualificationWSET qualifications can only be offered by organisations approved byWSET Awards, known as ApprovedProgramme Providers (APPs), and candidates wishing to study for aWSET qualification must enrol with anAPP. The candidate’s relationship is with their APP and the APP is responsible for the delivery of the courseand administering the examination, which is set byWSET Awards.Group study with an APP is the best way of learning how to taste, but some APPs also prepare

candidates for our examinations by distance learning.A list of Approved Programme Providers (APPs) is published on theWSET website www.WSETglobal.com.

Please contact the APP directly to find out about their programmes.If you are interested in becoming an APP please contact the APP Administration Team,

[email protected].

Diversity and Equality PolicyWSET Awards fully supports the principle of diversity and equality and is responsible for ensuring that allcandidates for its qualifications are treated fairly and on an equal basis. A copy of our diversity andequality policy can be obtained from the APP Administration Team, [email protected].

Customer Service StatementThe quality and scope of service that customers can expect fromWSET Awards is published in ourCustomer Service Statement. A copy can be obtained from the APP Administration Team,[email protected] the unlikely event of any dissatisfaction with the service received, please contact the registered APP

in the first instance. If the issue is not resolved please contact the APP Administration Team,[email protected].

Scholarship SchemeScholarships are awarded for each academic year, which runs from 1 August to 31July. Candidates whoachieve outstanding marks in their examinationsmay be eligible for a scholarship. The scholarships aremanaged byWSET Awards, and eligible candidates will be contacted byWSET Awards after the end ofeach academic year once all the results for qualifying examinations have been collated.There are many scholarships on offer; please go to the scholarships page on theWSET website for

more details, www.WSETglobal.com/qualifications/scholarships.Please note that these scholarships do not take the form of financial grants to fund studies, but are in

recognition of examination performance.


Introduction toWSET® Level 2 Award in SpiritsQualification AimsThe WSET® Level 2 Award in Spirits is for those who have little or no previous knowledge of the world ofspirits. It is intended to provide a comprehensive level of focused product knowledge required tounderpin job skills and competencies – for example, in bar service or cocktail service, and for staffrequiring focused product knowledge in retail and wholesaling businesses.Successful candidates will be able to give information on the characteristics of the principal spirits and

liqueurs and their methods of production and identify major international brands within each category.They will confidently provide guidance on the use and service of spirits and liqueurs and make informedrecommendations to customers when selecting spirits and liqueurs to meet their taste, quality and pricerequirements.

Qualification StructureIn order to meet the qualification aims there are four learning outcomes.

Learning Outcome 1:Understand the factors influencing the production of spirits and liqueurs and how these in turn influencethe characteristics of the products.

Learning Outcome 2:Understand the principal international spirits and liqueurs available and the importance that brandinghas in this market.

Learning Outcome 3:Be able to provide information and advice to customers and staff about spirits and liqueurs.

Learning Outcome 4:Be able to produce analytical tasting notes of spirits using industry recognised tasting terms.

EnrolmentThere are no restrictions on entry to theWSET® Level 2 Award in Spirits. Candidates who are under thelegal minimum age for the retail purchase of alcoholic beverages in the country where the examination isbeing held will not be allowed to sample any alcoholic beverage as part of their course, but this is not abarrier to successfully completing the qualification. Similarly, candidates who choose not to taste alcoholfor health, religious or other reasons will not find this a barrier to successfully completing thequalification.

Guided Learning HoursIt is recommended that a candidate should allocate a minimum of 28 hours of study in order to preparesuccessfully for theWSET® Level 2 Award in Spirits. The hours will usually be a combination of taught andprivate study time. It is recommended that the teaching delivery time be no less than 12 hours.

Progression RoutesUpon successful completion of the WSET® Level 2 Award in Spirits, the student may progress to thefollowing qualifications:

• WSET® Level 2 Award inWines and Spirits – This qualification offers broad coverage of all productcategories in the field of alcoholic drinks, together with a detailed tasting technique.

• WSET® Level 3 Award inWines and Spirits – The Level 3 Award gives more comprehensive coverageof the wines and spirits of the world, with an increased focus on tasting technique.

LEARNINGOUTCOMES FORWSET LEVEL 2 AWARD IN SPIRITS 7

Learning Outcomes forWSET® Level 2 Award in SpiritsLEARNING OUTCOME 1Understand the factors influencing the production of spirits and liqueurs and how these in turn influencethe characteristics of the products

Assessment Criteria1. Select the main types of rawmaterials used in the production of spirits and liqueurs.2. Describe the general production process for spirits and liqueurs.3. Describe in general terms the influence of still types on the final spirit.4. Describe the main systems used to measure the alcohol content of spirits and liqueurs.

Ranges

Range A: Types of rawmaterials

Sugar Fruit, sugar cane

Starch Grain, potato

Inulin Agave

Range B: Production processes

Processing the raw material Modification, conversion, crushing/milling

Alcoholic fermentation

Distillation Reflux, rectification

Post-distillation operations Maturation, flavouring, blending, finishing (dilution, colouring, filtering)

Range C: Still types

Pot still Batch distillation

Column still Continuous distillation

Range D: Alcohol content

Systems Percentage alcohol by volume (% abv)Proof (USA)


LEARNING OUTCOME 2Understand the principal international spirits and liqueurs available and the importance that brandinghas in this market

Assessment Criteria1. Describe the key factors influencing the characteristics of the principal categories of international

spirits and liqueurs.2. Describe the main characteristics of the principal categories of international spirits and liqueurs.3. Select the internationally important brands of spirits and liqueurs.

Ranges

Range A: Key factors

Key factors Selecting a raw material, processing a raw material, alcoholicfermentation, distillation, post-distillation operations

Range B: Principal categories of international spirits and liqueurs

Grape brandiesFrance Cognac: ***/VS, VSOP/Réserve, XO, Fine Champagne

Grande Champagne, Petite Champagne, Borderies, Fins BoisArmagnac

Spain Brandy de JerezOther countries Peru/Chile (Pisco)

Pomace brandiesItaly Grappa

Other fruit spiritsFrance Calvados

WhiskiesScotland Single Malt ScotchWhisky, GrainWhisky, Blended ScotchWhisky

Highland, Speyside, Lowland, Islay, CampbeltownIrelandUSA Bourbon, Tennessee, StraightOther countries Canada

VodkaVodka Unflavoured, flavoured

Sugar cane spiritsCaribbean White, golden, dark, spiced

Molasses rums, sugar cane juice rums (RhumAgricole)Brazil Cachaça

TequilaTequila Blanco/Silver, Joven/Oro/Gold, Reposado, Añejo,Muy Añejo, 100% Agave

Flavoured spiritsJuniper Gin, Distilled gin, London Dry GinAniseed Pastis, AbsintheOther Bitters

LiqueursCategories Fruit, herb/spice, seed/nut, cream


Range C: Important brands

Grape brandiesCognac Hennessy, Martell, Rémy Martin, Courvoisier

WhiskiesScotland Single Malt Whisky: Glenfiddich, Glenmorangie, Laphroaig

Blended Scotch Whisky: JohnnieWalker, Ballantine’s

Ireland Jameson

USA Bourbon: Jim Beam

Tennessee: Jack Daniels

Canada Crown Royal

Vodka Smirnoff, Absolut, Grey Goose

Sugar cane spirits Bacardi, Captain Morgan, Havana Club, Appleton Estate

Tequila José Cuervo, Sauza, Patrón

Flavoured spiritsGin Gordons, Beefeater, Bombay Sapphire, TanquerayAniseed RicardOther Campari, Jägermeister

LiqueursMulti-range brands De Kuyper, BolsOther Southern Comfort, Cointreau, Kahlúa, Malibu, Baileys, Amarula


LEARNING OUTCOME 3Be able to provide information and advice to customers and staff about spirits and liqueurs

Assessment Criteria1. Use product knowledge gained to make recommendations on the basis of style, quality and priceto meet customers’ requirements.

2. Give information on the service and use of the main types of spirits in various drinks.3. Select base spirit used in the key cocktails.4. State the legal issues relating to the sale and consumption of spirits.5. State the social, health and safety issues relating to the sale and consumption of spirits.

Ranges

Range A: Recommendations on the basis of style, quality and price

Main styles of spirit Brandy, whisk(e)y, vodka, rum, Tequila, gin

Quality and price Inexpensive, mid-range, premium

Range B: Service

Service Glassware and standard accompaniment

Range C: Cocktails

Brandy Brandy Alexander, Classic Champagne cocktail, Sidecar, Pisco Sour

Whisk(e)y Manhattan, Rusty Nail, Whiskey Sour, Irish/Gaelic Coffee

Rum Daiquiri, Caipirinha, Cuba Libre, Mai Tai, Mojito, Piña Colada

Vodka Black Russian, Bloody Mary, Cosmopolitan, HarveyWallbanger,MoscowMule,White Russian

Tequila Margarita, Tequila Sunrise

Gin Dry Martini, Gimlet, Pink Gin, Singapore Sling, Tom Collins

Range D: Legal, social, health and safety issues

Social responsibility Safe consumption of alcohol


LEARNING OUTCOME 4Be able to produce analytical tasting notes of spirits using industry recognised tasting terms

Assessment Criteria1. Describe key characteristics of spirits and liqueurs according to stylistic and quality-indicatinglabelling terms through the means of industry recognised tasting terms.

Ranges

Range A: Describe key characteristics of spirits and liqueurs

WSET Level 2 Systematic Approach to Tasting Spirits and Liqueurs®

APPEARANCE

Clarity/brightness clear – hazy / bright – dull (faulty?)

Intensity water-white – pale – medium – deep – opaque

Colour colourless – lemon – gold – amber – mahogany – brownpink – red – orange – yellow – green – blue – purple – brown – black

Other observations e.g. louching

NOSE

Condition clean – unclean (faulty?)

Intensity neutral – light – medium – pronounced

Aroma characteristics e.g. fruits, flowers, vegetables, grains, botanicals, herbs, oak, sweetness, other

Maturation unaged – short aged – matured – very aged

PALATE

Sweetness dry – off-dry – sweet – luscious

Alcohol soft – smooth – warming – harsh

Body light – medium – full

Flavour intensity neutral – light – medium – pronounced

Flavour characteristics e.g. fruits, flowers, vegetables, grains, botanicals, herbs, oak, sweetness, other

Finish length short – medium – long

nature simple – some complexity – very complex

CONCLUSIONS

Quality faulty – poor – acceptable – good – very good – outstanding


Recommended Tasting SamplesIt is recommended that a student try the following samples during the course of their studies.

Grape brandiesInexpensive grape brandyThree Cognacs (a VS, VSOP and XO ideally from the same house)ArmagnacBrandy de Jerez or Pisco

Pomace brandiesGrappa

Other fruit spiritsCalvados

WhiskiesTwo Single MaltWhiskies (one should be overtly peated)Blended ScotchWhiskyIrish whiskeyBourbon or Tennessee whiskeyCanadian whisky

VodkaNeutral style of unflavoured vodkaCharacterful style of unflavoured vodkaFlavoured vodka

Sugar cane spiritsTwo white rums (one should be light in flavour, the other pronounced)Two golden rums (one golden rummay be substituted with a spiced rum)Dark (ideally a very aged rum)

TequilaTequila 100% agave BlancoTequila 100% agave Reposado or Añejo

Flavoured spiritsTwo gins (stylistically different)Aniseed-flavoured spirit or bitter

LiqueursCandidates should try five liqueurs.The samples should include at least one cream liqueur and one liqueur made using a characterfulspirit.

EXAMINATIONGUIDANCE 13

Examination GuidanceExamination AdministrationExaminations are conducted byWSET Approved Programme Providers (APPs). Administratively, APPsmust comply with the criteria and codes of practice set out in the Operating Handbook.

Assessment MethodThe WSET® Level 2 Award in Spirits will be assessed by a closed-book examination paper set byWSETAwards, comprising 50 multiple-choice questions, to be completed in one hour.All examination questions are based on the published learning outcomes and the recommended

study materials contain the information required to answer these questions.A candidate will be required to pass with a minimummark of 55 per cent. WSET Awards does not offer

aegrotat awards; all assessment requirements of the qualification must be met.

About theWSET® Level 2 Award in Spirits ExaminationThe WSET® Level 2 Award in Spirits examination paper consists of 50 multiple-choice questions. Eachquestion has only one correct answer, which should be indicated on a computer-readable answer sheet.The examination invigilator will give the full instructions on how to complete the answer sheet on the dayof the examination. Each correctly answered multiple-choice question is worth one mark, and marks areNOT subtracted for incorrect answers.All WSET® Level 2 Award in Spirits examination papers are carefully compiled to reflect the weighting

as indicated in the syllabus. A chart giving a detailed breakdown of the examination weighting is shownbelow.

Learning outcome Assessment criteria No. of questions

Rawmaterials

1 Production processes 8

Still types

Alcohol content

Fruit spirits (Grape, Pomace, other)

Whiskies

Vodka

2 Sugar cane spirits 30

Tequila

Flavoured spirits

Liqueurs

Sales and service

3 Cocktails 6

Legal, social, health and safety issues

4 Describe the key characteristics of spirits and liqueurs 6

Total questions 50


Issuing of ResultsResults of examinations are issued byWSET Awards as follows:

• WSET Awards will issue an all-candidate grade list to the APP so that they can communicate results totheir candidates. This grade list will be issued within two weeks of the receipt of completed scripts byWSET Awards.

• WSET Awards will issue candidates’ letters and certificates to APPs, who are responsible for forwardingthese documents to their candidates.

SAMPLE EXAMINATIONQUESTIONS 15

Sample Examination QuestionsTheWine & Spirit Education Trust does not release past papers for theWSET® Level 2 Award in Spirits.In order to give candidates an idea of the sort of questions that might be asked, this section includes sixsample examination questions. The examination consists of 50 questions similar to these.

1. Which of the following is used in the production of MaltWhisky?a. Corn.b.Wheat.c. Barley.d. Rye.

2. Cognac must be made using aa. single column stillb. double pot stillc. double column stilld. pot still and retort.

3. In which one of the following categories does the liqueur Baileys fall?a. Herb.b. Fruit.c. Cream.d. Nut.

4. RhumAgricolemust be made froma. sugar beetb. molassesc. sugar cane juiced. granulated sugar.

5. A gin must have the predominant flavour ofa. angelicab. juniperc. citrus fruitd. orris.

6. Which of the following is a permitted labelling term for Tequila?a. Platinum.b. Añejo.c. Viejo.d. Reserva.

Answers1c, 2b, 3c, 4c, 5b, 6b


Examination Regulations1 Entry Requirements

1.1 Eligibility

1.1.1 Candidates applying to sit the examination must be over the legal minimum age for the retailpurchase of alcoholic beverages in the country where the examination is being held, or be preparing forthe examination as part of a recognised full-time programme of study, or have obtained consent fromtheir parents or legal guardians.1.1.2 There are no restrictions on entry to the WSET® Level 2 Award in Spirits through overlaps with otherqualifications or parts of qualifications.1.1.3 Candidates who are under the legal minimum age for the retail purchase of alcoholic beverages inthe country where the examination is being held will not be allowed to sample any alcoholic beverage aspart of their course, but this is not a barrier to successfully completing the qualification. Similarly,candidates who choose not to taste alcohol for health, religious or other reasons will not find this abarrier to successfully completing the qualification.

1.2 Recommended prior learning

1.2.1 There are no requirements for candidates to have previous knowledge or previous experience ofalcoholic beverages.1.2.2 The indicative levels of literacy and numeracy required for the examination are as follows:literacy: Level 2 of the UK basic skills national standards, or equivalent level of literacy in the languageused for the examination.numeracy: Level 2 of the UK basic skills national standards, or equivalent.

2 Format and Results

2.1 The WSET® Level 2 Award in Spirits assessment is a closed-book examination of 60 minutes durationand consists of 50 multiple-choice questions worth one mark each.2.2 Results for successful candidates will be issued to APPs within two weeks from receipt of completedscripts.2.3 Results are graded as follows:

Mark of 85% and above Pass with distinction

Mark of between 70% and 84% Pass with merit

Mark of between 55% and 69% Pass

Mark of between 45% and 54% Fail

Mark of 44% and below Fail unclassified

3 Reasonable Adjustments

3.1 Examination candidates who have special examination requirements, which are supported byindependent written assessment, are requested to notify the examinations officer at their APP of any suchrequirement at the time of enrolment. Further guidance for examination officers and candidates isavailable fromWSET Awards as required.3.2 It is the policy ofWSET Awards that such candidates should not be placed at a disadvantage in theexaminations. Candidates are responsible for informing their APP of any such requirement at the time ofenrolment.

SAMPLE EXAMINATIONQUESTIONS 17

4 Resits

4.1 Candidates may apply to resit the examination if they are unsuccessful. There is no limit on thenumber of attempts that may be made.4.2 Candidates who have passed are not permitted to retake to improve their grade.

5 Examination Conditions and Conduct

5.1 It is a condition of entry that candidates agree to the following specific conditions for the closed-bookexamination.• At the start of the examination all candidates must supply the invigilator with proof of identity in theform of photographic ID.

• The examination is to be completed in a maximum of 60 minutes.• No reference is to be made to any material, in whatever form, other than the examination questionpaper and answer sheet.

• No communication of any kind between candidates is permitted.• The use of electronic devices of any kind is prohibited.• The use of dictionaries of any kind is prohibited.• The use of audible ‘alarms’ on any clock or watch is prohibited.• Candidates may not leave the room until the first 15 minutes of the examination time have elapsed.• Candidates who arrive after the published start time will NOT be allowed to sit the examination if anyother candidate has already left the examination.

• Candidates who arrive late may be allowed to enter the room at the discretion of the invigilator andonly if other candidates are not compromised. Under normal circumstances we would not expect anycandidate to be allowed to start the examination if they arrive more than 30 minutes after thepublished start time.

• Candidates who complete the examination/assessment early may leave the examination room upuntil the last 10 minutes providing they do not disturb other candidates; no readmission is permitted.

• Invigilators have no authority to comment upon, interpret, or express an opinion on any examinationquestion.

• Any candidate who is suspected of misconduct will be advised to leave the examination hallimmediately and their examination paper will be submitted to the Examination Panel to determine itsvalidity and any future ban on sitting papers.

• No examination question papers are to be removed from the examination room; candidates who failto submit the question paper with their answer sheet will be deemed guilty of misconduct.

• It is prohibited for candidates to reveal the content of examination papers to others, or reproduce iton social media.

5.2 Candidates also agree to abide by the Invigilator’s instructions. Failure to do so may render acandidate’s results invalid.5.3 Examination papers and answer sheets are the property ofWSET Awards and will not be returned tocandidates.

6 Examination Feedback, Enquiries and Appeals

6.1 Candidates requiring feedback and/or an enquiry (re-mark) on their examination paper shouldcontact their APP and request an Application Form for Feedback and Enquiries Against ExaminationResults. The form must be completed and submitted toWSET Awards along with the appropriate feewithin six weeks of the date of the examination. Any request received outside this time-frame will notbe reviewed. Feedbacks and enquiries will be issued within two weeks of receipt byWSET Awards.6.2 Any candidate dissatisfied with the result of an enquiry of an examination paper should contact theAPP and request an Appeal against Examination Results Application Form, which must be completed andreturned toWSET Awards, together with the appropriate fee, no more than 10 working days followingnotification of the enquiry decision. Appeals received outside this time-frame will not be reviewed.Appeals will be issued within two weeks of receipt byWSET Awards.

7 Student Satisfaction

7.1 Should any student have concerns that their APP is not providing the service that they expect, oris behaving in a way that is inconsistent with the standards required in terms of administration, tuitionor examinations they should first take this up with their APP. If this does not lead to a satisfactoryresolution, candidates are asked to contact our APP Administration Team, [email protected]. Pleasenote that all complaints will be dealt with confidentially, butWSET Awards cannot act on anonymouscomplaints.

8WSET® Awards Regulations

8.1WSET Awards reserves the right to add to or alter any of these regulations as it thinks fit.


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