新标准初中英语九年级(上):UNIT2 The Peak

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地道英语在线听-Peak 高峰 顶点

What's another meaning for peak? Helen: This is Real English from BBC Learning English. I'm Helen. Zo: 欢迎收听今天的地道英语，我是刘佳。 Helen: Today we're going to look at words and phrases that have recently become part of the English language. Z

音乐咖啡厅:Anne-Marie - Peak

Wasn't I enough Didn't I amount to you I don't blame you for the love That I lost to her It will take time A lot of heartache too But I was in love I thought you were too No one compares if I'm honest I've beaten myself blue I wish you could've been

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China cuts GDP growth to 7.5 pct in 2012

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Every mountain has a peak

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Film, TV spending rises 16 pct in Hollywood North

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China braces for another travel peak

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