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VOA标准英语2012--NGO Warns of Effects of AIDS Funding Shortfall

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VOA标准英语2009年-US Senate Approves Funding For Afghanistan

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VOA标准英语2012--New 007 Movie Reveals Bond's Inner Demons

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Bond movie prompts call for film review reform

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