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歌词： christmas days and valentines, happy days when you were mine baby, easter morning, summer nights, how i miss you by my side many lonely nights i cried. wondering boy, why oh why? even though i can't deny our love, love you so i'm divided in t

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VOA标准英语2012--WFP: Sahel in Urgent Need of Aid

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VOA双语新闻 WFP: China Ends Need for Food Aid

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ESL Podcast 306 – Giving First Aid

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