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Voice 1 Welcome to Spotlight. Im Liz Waid. Voice 2 And Bruce Gulland. Spotlight uses a special English method of broadcasting. It is easier for people to understand no matter where in the world they live. Voice 1 A building stands against a bright bl

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A: How are you today? B: Great, thanks. A: Can I help you? B: I would actually like to view the apartment for rent today. A: Im sorry, but you wont be able to view it today. B: Why not? A: You have to make an appointment first. B: Oh, okay. Can I do

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A: How are you doing? B: Everythings fine with me. A: What can I do for you today? B: Is it possible for me to view the apartment today? A: Unfortunately, you will not be able to view it today. B: Why cant I view it today? A: Youll need to make an ap

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A: Hows it going? B: Im fine, thank you. A: Did you need help with something? B: If I could, I would like to view the apartment sometime today. A: That wont be possible today. B: Why is that? A: You can only view the apartment with an appointment. B:

地道英语对话：Subleasing(3)

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