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A: What do you need today? B: I need to take a few classes. A: What kind of classes would you like to take? B: How about a driver's course? A: Okay, you're going to need to make an appointment. B: I don't understand why I need to make an appointment.

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A: Hi Linda, this is Todd. B: Todd, good to hear from you! A: I just wanted to tell you what a great time I had with you at the movies last week. B: Me too, Todd! Thanks for suggesting that great movie. A: I also enjoyed it and was wondering if you w

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By Benjamin Sand Islamabad 30 May 2007 U.S. and Afghan forces in Eastern Afghanistan have killed at least six suspected insurgents. Violent attacks are on the rise throughout much of Afghanistan, including areas previously considered relatively secur

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By Stefan Bos Budapest 23 November 2006 Poland says all 23 coal miners trapped after a gas explosion have died, making it the country's deadliest such accident in decades. The tragedy at the mine in Ruda Slaska, about 300 kilometers southwest of the

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VOA标准英语2012--Did Early Man Contribute to Central Africa Climate Change?

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A: Hello, this is Ray. May I speak with Lee? B: Yes, this is Lee speaking. A: Hi, Lee. How are you today? B: Oh, things are going great. What's up? A: I was wondering if you could meet me tomorrow for lunch? B: Sure! Where did you have in mind? A: I

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A: Hi, Jim. It's Olivia. B: Hey, Olivia. What's happening? A: I'll be moving out in a while, so I wanted you to know. B: Well, that's not good news. When are you moving? A: The last day of June. B: Is something wrong with your apartment? A: No, not a

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By Tom Rivers London 04 May 2007 Britain's ruling Labor Party has suffered local election losses in England and Wales and a swing to the pro-independence Scottish National Party in Scotland. Prime Minister Tony Blair is widely seen as the reason behi

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A: Hello, this is Albert. B: Hi. I'm Jack. You called about the room for rent. Are you still interested? A: Yes, I am. B: I was wondering if I could ask you a couple of questions. A: Shoot. B: I just want to be sure that we get along. A: I agree with

Schalke tie 2-2 with Arsenal in Champions League

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Its hard to find something not impacted by our current financial crisis. Here are 12 examples of what the recession means for specific things, from Spam to sex addiction. 1. Spam It looks like meat, it tastes like meat, but its a far cheaper substitu

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By Mil Arcega Washington, DC 13 February 2006 watch Political Cartoon report The violent outcry in the Muslim world over cartoon depictions of Islam's prophet is a reminder of the power - good and bad

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