Duo’s illustrations
Sometimes, we have the opportunity to more explicitly show how Duolingo brings people together.
Here are a few ways to show how language helps us break down barriers and make connections, sometimes in unexpected places.
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Look at that pink parrot on top of the horse!
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My brother used to hide my doll, and I could never find it!
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Sorry I’m late to the party. I had to wait a while for my train to come.
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Oh, are there chilies in this soup? I love it!
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Yes, Tom has shown me the ice cream cake! It looked really good!
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I love it when my brother performs at parties. He is such a great musician!
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What did you buy this cabbage for? Are you putting it in the soup?
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Can you bake 100 rolls for the party?
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What kind of dishes can you make with peas?
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Oh no, it’s going to rain tomorrow! It looks like we’ll have to cancel the party.
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This is the room where we’ll have the party. Imagine it with ballons and flowers! It will look amazing!
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After the number of guests increased, Mia had to buy more food for the party.
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Tom thinks this cake is delicious, but in my opinion, it’s too sweet.
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In my opinion, tomorrow is a perfect day for a barbecue. It will be sunny too!
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Oh no, it seems like Junior is already enjoying the ice cream!
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We’re having a party, so Tom brought a cake, which looks delicious.
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Let’s have the party at that restaurant, which is her favorite.
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We are going to the movies for our first date.
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I don’t know why my roommate bought roses. Maybe he has a date!
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I’m getting married tomorrow, Duo! Ha, ha, I’m just kidding. But did you believe me?
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He has a big space between his front teeth.
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Bob is in a hurry. He has to get to his date tonight.
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We’re both pretty quiet people, so sometimes we just read next to each other and don’t talk.
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Do you know what time her date is?
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Dan wants to tell his girlfriend how he feels, so he’s writing a letter to her!
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We had lunch together for our first date.
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For their first date, Mary and Peter went to a really nice restaurant.
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There was a basketball court near our house, so we used to play every week.
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Grandpa used to cover his car when he wasn’t driving, so it was always clean.
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I packed a spare bag in my suitcase.
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I didn’t expect them to look so surprised at the news.
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Was the storm cause of the accident?
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Chocolate was my favorite as a kid.
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We often saw a fly near the house.
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Do you know how to say this in English!
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You can see the border between the countries on this map.
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I think a spy is following them.
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We used to have a 10 inch TV, but we have a 32 inch TV now. It’s much bigger!
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I was a good student! However, Grandma never studied in school. She was a bad student!
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I didn’t use to do housework, but I clean my house often now.
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I never used to go outside because I was always studying in the library.
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I loved all sweet! Actually chocolate was my favorite, so I ate it often!
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There used to be a lot of flies around our dog because he was always dirty.
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Well, I don’t watch the sunrise anymore because I wake up late.
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Grandma and I used to grow corn on our farm.
We grew corn in the fields near our house.
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Grandma used to work as an accountant a long time ago.
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Let’s go to the checkout and pay for the clothes.
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I put your change and receipt in this bag. Have a good day!
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My little sister and I had a happy childhood. It was more difficult when we became adults.
My sister and I used to play at the playground by ourselves because there were fewer kids in our neighborhood.
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The sun is very bright today.
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The small dog sits beside the big dog.
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Wow, the zebra is running fast!
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It’s so hot and humid today.
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Do you think we’ll see any tigers on our trip?
Look, there is a wild tiger!
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These red shoes are so cute!
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Anne loved the snakes. She wants to go back and see them again!
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The environment is important, so we need to take care of it.
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The end of the path is ahead of us.
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The leaves on that tree have already changed colors!
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It’s so bright outside! The bear needs to wear sunglasses!
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Dan dislikes the smell of the zebras.
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Did you know that penguins can’t fly? But they can swim very fast!
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Shhh! Move very quietly so the animals don’t hear us.
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That bear loves the smell of the flowers here.
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Did you see that dolphin jump out of the water?
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Why can’t plants grwo without dirt?
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I haven’t ridden a horse on this trip yet!
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Why can’t I bring my dog on this trip?
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Hurry! I want to take your picture. Stand beside that lion!
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Jungles are amazing places with wild animals and colorful birds.
I can’t wait to see animals in the jungle!
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Who didn’t bring their own lunch on this trip? We have an extra one!
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I need to buy some new underwear.
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Sorry, you need to pay over there because this checkout is closed.
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Lily doesn’t like to write about her private life on her blog.
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That ring is so huge!
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None of my friends call me because they’re too busy. I’m so sad.
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These jeans have a low price today
What percent is the discount today?.
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Let’s take a selfie here!
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I received that document as an email attachment.
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It’s cool to learn Spanish in schools.
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Did someone rob this place and steal everything?
Was there a crime in that house last night?
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Eddy still went to court though his leg was broken.
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Mr. Lee is trying to find more information about the crime. We still don’t know who did it.
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I like the long sleeved shirt.
I like shirts made of cotton.
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We are here to celebrate and have fun!
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Nobody knows the cause of the accident, but the man is in the hospital now.
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The man had to go to court because he stole a lot of money.
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They were in court for three days. They wanted to explain that they didn’t do anything wrong.
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The man went to jail because he robbed someone’s house.
The police will put the spies in jail if they can find them.
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Someone robbed the bank! They took two bags of money and drove away with them.
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We need to find out what the enemies are planning. They are hiding in the mountains.
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Ben knows how to use a gun, but he doesn’t ever want to hurt anyone.
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The United States shares its border with Mexico.
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I haven’t seen your newspaper. I think someone stole it. I hope they bring it back.
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Did you see the front page of the newspaper? There’s a story about you on it!
The headline in the news today was big.
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We used to play cards games every weekend.
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Tom is using a tissue for his nose.
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Is this brown suitcase your baggage?
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I was lost and really confused at the airport.
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Can you tell me if the flight is delayed?
Is there transportation from the airport to the city?
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With this pass, you can get on the plane before the other passengers.
You need a pass or ticket to board the plane.
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There seems to be a lot of canceled flights this week because of the bad weather.
Did that woman really work for the government?
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The security of the airport is very important. Everyone needs to be safe.
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Spanish tourists can go to the embassy if they lose their passport in a foreign country.
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He can translate for you because he knows both English and Spanish.
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I can speak both French and English, so I can translate for you.
Do you know where David and Anne met for the first time?
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Wouldn’t you like to go abroad and see the world?
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When does the restaurant next to the airport open its front doors to let travelers in?
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It was my first time traveling abroad, so I didn’t know that I needed a passport.
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We have arrived! Our plane just got in.
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Shouldn’t we call first to ask if the restaurant takes reservations?
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My father is a citizen of two countries: Mexico and Spain.
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The fastest transportation to the airport is a taxi, right?
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My flight was canceled, so now I have to wait for a new flight.
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Can’t I use the phone at the airport to order pizza?
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Shouldn’t she take a taxi to the airport?
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They might cancel the flight if there aren’t enough passengers.
Please remember to take your baggage on the plane.
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Couldn’t he print his ticket before the flight?
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I have already checked in for my flight, so I can get on the plane now.
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Let’s take a selfie with everything we bought today!
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Junior may need to throw away some old socks.
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The quality of this leather looks great! It must be an expensive purse!
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I used to not like spinach, but now I eat it in salad.
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I caught a mouse in my kitchen when I was ten. I called him Bob.
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When I played outside in the dirt, my mom always made me take a bath.
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The sunset is very cool!
When we were young, we watched the sunrise every morning.
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My teacher was very strict in class.
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I like shirts made of cotton.
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I think the red dress is pretty, but the blue one is ugly.
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That sweater is pretty expensive. I’d like something that’s cheaper.
This sweater is nice, but the price is high.
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I want to pay for these clothes, but there’s no one at the checkout!
He has to pay an extra fee if he wants to choose his seat on the plane.
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When Bea sees Duo, she puts her arms around him and gives him a hug!
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The wedding ceremony is so beautiful.
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Oscar has given up wine, so he’s not goint to drink it.
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Look at all the stuff I bought today! Don’t these clothes look cool?
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These shirts are at a 50 percent discount.
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This jacket is perfect for low temperatures.
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Oh no, Oscar needs new pants. I can see his underwear!
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I usually pay with a credit card, so I don’t carry change.
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Don’t these pants look great on me?
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I need shirts with short sleeves because it’s going to be hot soon!
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I love the clothes at that store, but not their high prices.
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Wow, the quality of these shoes is great! I really like them!
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I don’t think I threw away my pants, but I can’t find them!
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How do you like my sweatshirt? I bought it at the mall yesterday!
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I think this dress is too ugly. Let’s go shopping and get a new one!
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My nephew is 7 years old. He’s my sister’s son.
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The roses that my partner gave me were huge!
Oh, you’re so romantic! I love the flowers!
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I’m glad that our neighbor is a firefighter!
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Her outfit is very traditional, not modern.
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The couple looks happy at their wedding.
The were engaged to each other and now they are married.
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We should keep this photo! Nobody will be able to see it if you delete it.
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The bride is crying in the bathroom before the wedding.
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I feel blind without my glasses.
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They have a friendly relationship with their family.
My niece is the cutest baby in our family.
We didn’t use to live with our children, but we live together now.
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I have a great relationship with my neighbors. They are very friendly.
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After being married for 60 years, Tom loves and respects his spouse, Marie.
My neighbors plan to relax and enjoy life.
My grandparents’ relationship advice is, Be patient with each other. Don’t get angry about little things.
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I need to work, but my laptop battery is low. I need my charger.
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The bride and groom exchanged rings.
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We will celebrate with cake to surprised her!
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My nephew is not honest. He said the dog broke the vase!
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Lily’s dream is to play the guitar with her favorite band.
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I’m sorry your baby sister cries all the time. That is annoying!
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My best friend’s husband is a barber. He uses special scissors to cut hair.
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Do you know where she met her husband?
They greet each other with a big hug.
Do you know who Ben is meeting in the park?
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After 20 years of marriage, Bob and Lisa still hold hands at the movies.
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Mike and Amy opened a successful new restaurant last year.
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Ben and Maria have a successful relationship. They got married five years ago!
They are a happy couple in their marriage.
The groom is standing next to the bride.
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My niece, my sister’s daughter, just graduated from school.
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Ben is from a small town in England, so he is British.
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Mike got a new haircut. He looks like a completely different person!
His hair is so cool!
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Lisa’s parents are divorced. They live in different cities now.
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Tom and his brother have a great relationship. They tell each other everything.
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Grandfather Bear is almost blind. It is difficult for him to see.
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Let’s read the descriptions in the book together.
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I got in trouble because I ate all the cookies. My parents were angry!
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Did Ben spill coffee on your shirt? You may need to clean it up!
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When you lock a door, nobody can open it without a key.
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Bea has got lemon tea for her sore throat.
Although the party has just started, Bea is already tired.
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On her way to school, Emma saw a snake and she’s really scared.
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Junior needs to rest because he has a headache.
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Junior’s body temperature is 100 degrees. He has a fever.
Oh no, Junior’s temperature is too high!
Junior is sick, and he feels very hot. He might have a high temperature.
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The elbow is a body part. It’s in the middle of the arm.
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They had a big party for the celebration.
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My dad never used to drive to walk to work, but now he does every day.
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Kevin, go and get some water. You need to mop the floor!
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Spinach salad used to be my favorite.
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I used to bake a pie every week, but now I am too busy.
We used to bake a pie every Sunday.
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I used to go fishing with my family every summer. I have caught many fish since my childhood.
I just caught one fish at the lake.
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What happened, Mr. Bear? Why do you have dirt on your coat?
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I used to love bugs when I was a kid, but now I think they’re scary!
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Our house was in a very quiet neighborhood.
My neighborhood had a small church and two houses.
There used to be fewer houses in our town, but many people live here now.
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I remember staying awake until midnight and playing games with my friends every weekend.
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The kids in my neighborhood loved to play soccer in the park near our houses.
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I played the trumpet in my high school band.
I used to play the trumpet every day.
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I never knew Ben played the trumpet in school.
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Junior got shy when he had to talk to the school principal.
I felt shy and nervous as a child.
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Mia was holding a beautiful red rose.
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My parents greeted the guests when they arrived at the wedding.
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No, we don’t meet every month. We meet once a year. We have an annual party on May 1st.
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Mary has fallen asleep on top of her books.
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In general, I don’t use social media. I prefer to talk on the phone.
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Music or sports? Which is a more interesting topic for my next blog?
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The white vase holds blue and yellow flowers.
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The ceremony is over, let’s enjoy the food!
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He looks nice with that rose.
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After their wedding, Mia and Kevin exchanged gifts.
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I’m going to change my clothes and put on this pink shirt.
Wow, I like this shirt! Grandma, did you use to wear this when you were young?
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The couple looks happy at their wedding.
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Ben doesn’t eat meat anymore. He has become a vegetarian.
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The party after the wedding lasted all night.
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The bride and groom thanked their guests for the wedding gifts.
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The bride and the groom gave each other a kiss.
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Lily’s cheeks are red because she’s angry. She hates it when her mom talks about her!
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The groom’s suit is so nice!
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The princess loved wearing shiny things, especially jewelry!
The prince gave her a shiny and bright ring.
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They discovered the magic box, but it was empty!
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Ben is engaged to Lisa. They will get married next month.
Playing guitar for her is very romantic.
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There was a beautiful fontain by the trees near the palace.
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My kids get excited when I read them a story.
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I’m in a lot of pain! My leg hurts badly!
Tom hurt his knee when he hit it on the door.
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When it’s raining hard, that means there is a lot of rain.
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This is written in Chinese. Can you translate it into English?
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Tom studied last night, because he wants to read his notes one more time.
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There are four students sitting in the front row.
I didn’t like math, but I really liked my religion class.
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This is where the university students eat breakfast, lunch, and dinner. It’s the dining hall.
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The ocean wave is big and beautiful.
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The magic candle gave a bright light.
The prince used a candle because the room was very dark.
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She held a beautiful object in her hands.
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The prince lived in a big castle.
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The monster opened its moth to show big teeth.
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I’m really cold because my dad has thrown all my jackets in the garbage!
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The princess in the story wears a blue dress.
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The rabbit sits on a cushion for the story.
I didn’t have many friends, but I still had a fun childhood.
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She got lost while she was looking for the gold.
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The queen’s jewelry got stolen while everyone was at the party.
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Is there is a storm, you may hear some loud thunder.
I remember a frog hiding in the rain.
Why isn’t that frog somewhere safe? The weather is dangerous!
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Mia needed information for her essay, so she did some research at the library.
Mary wants to be a famous author. She’s already very good at writing.
It’s rainy today, so I’m working from home!
We didn’t use to search the web for information. Actually, we read books!
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Tom read my message, but he didn’t reply.
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When students write an essay, they write several pages about on question.
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When the war was over, there was a huge celebration. Everybody sang and danced.
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At the end of the story, the cooks made a lot of food for the big celebration.
They prepared my favorite traditional food for the wedding.
Wow, this shrimp soup smells really good!
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After the monster was killed, there was a party with many beautiful fireworks.
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The princess has strong shoulders because she exercises a lot.
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When the monster arrived, everyone ran toward the castle.
The king lived in a beautiful palace.
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The prince and princess got excited when they discovered the key.
My dad always gives me the spare key to his suitcase when we travel together.
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Did the king get lost in the forest?
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The princess fought the monster yesterday.
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There was a monster behind the princess. The prince shouted, “Look out!”
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The brave young man was ready to fight anything dangerous that came his way.
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The princess’s cat always gets thirsty on hot days.
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The king is fighting in a war at the beginning of the story.
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The monster is very scary!
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Besides dancing, the princes also enjoys reading.
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I love this story. It’s about a beautiful girl who lives in a palace.
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It’s getting late. I’m too tired to read you a story.
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When we read, we always sit on the red sofa with two yellow cushions.
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This has been the best day of my life. Let’s celebrate.
Although very few people came to the party, everybody had a great time.
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Maybe there’s old food in this bag of garbage. It smells really bad.
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Lisa loves to meet new people and talk with them. She’s very outgoing.
Amy has a very exciting social life. She loves to go out and meet new people.
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A coconut fell on Ben’s foot, and now his foot is hurt.
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You want French food, right? I know very few restaurants!
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I’m going to wear this dress to our annual party.
The bride’s mother is wearing a colorful dress.
I wore the long dress instead of the short one.
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Mia didn’t sleep last night, so now she’s exhausted and needs some rest.
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If you want to feel better, you need to follow the doctor’s instructions.
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I did a lot of housework today. I washed dishes, cooked for the family, and cleaned the toilet.
I always help my sister clean because her house is big.
Grandma always swept the floor, but I prefer vacuuming it.
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I got my diploma on the day of my graduation.
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It’s cold in here. I need to turn on the heater.
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Cover your nose! Something in the fridge smells terrible!
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If you put too many lemons in the lemonade, it will be very sour!
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You can see all of my teeth when I smile.
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I don’t wat to go out, so I’m going to order food for delivery.
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Ben was so tired. He put his head on the pillow and fell asleep in two seconds.
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Our boss doesn’t let us have beards at work, so I shave my face every day.
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When I brush my teeth, I put a lot of toothpaste on my toothbrush.
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Lisa and I were sleeping in the library, but I’m awake now.
It was difficult to stay awake and study when I was a student.
We used to stay up late reading books.
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Tom exercises at the gym every morning.
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I don’t have any cash. Is there another payment method I can use?
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When you make pasta or rice, you start with a pot full fo water.
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I like all kinds of ice cream, but strawberry is my favorite flavor!
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Emma, stop drawing there! Use this water and a towel to clean up the wall.
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How many flavors of soda do you have?
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Here’s your prescription. Please take this medicine with water.
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I like fruit, but I really hate pineapple.
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I want to introduce you to my classmate!
Kevin’s not dating anyone right now. He’s single!
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Wow, Lisa’s steak looks delicious. I’ll order some too.
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Tom is stressed because he has a test tomorrow.
When I was in high school, I had a lot of assignments. They were very difficult!
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The phone hasn’t rung all day. It’s been quiet in the office.
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Duo and Eddy get lots of exercise.
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Julia was bored because her friends were too busy.
Julia has nothing interesting to do. So feels bored.
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My phone rang, but I couldn’t hear it. Actually, I was listening to music!
I never used to listen to music in my bedroom, but now I do.
Today’s my day off. I’m going to relax before the party!
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Lisa, your boots look very uncomfortable! Are you OK?
Why did you wear those shoes? We have to walk a lot today. Your feet are going to hurt afterward!
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Tom wrote everything down in his workbook.
He looks happy because he is successful in his studies.
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Carolina hugs her cat every day.
Anna loves to put her arms around her cat and hug her for a long time.
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Our favorite TV series starts at 7.
Mia and her mom are relaxing on the sofa.
After work, Mom likes to relax by sitting on the couch and watching a movie.
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The dog is asleep on the bed.
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I like to read about important issues during lunchtime.
These days, it’s common to read the news online.
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I don’t need those documents because I’ve received them as an attachment!
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I love Tom’s new book. The end of this story is so surprising! I want to write one too.
I think computers have a bad effect on our eyes. I have to wear glasses now!
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Have you heard about her new blog? It’s too boring!
I don’t trust Marie. She said she doesn’t have a boyfriend, but I’m sure she does!
Emma broke up with Ben, and now she’s dating Tom.
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Lisa, I have been busy with my new website! Do you want to hear about it?
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We can take the bus or some other type of public transportation.
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When you enter a new country, the airport workers check your passport at passport control.
He checked my passport to see if I had a visa to enter Spanish.
They checked my visa at passport control.
Airport security found false information in a passenger’s passport.
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I paid for the hotel room, but breakfast costs extra. I had to pay more.
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Zari is sad because she feels homesick. She really misses her family.
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Ben doesn’t like to travel with people, so he always travels solo.
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When I get to my room, I’ll unpack my suitcase. I’ll put all of my clothes in the closet.
You have to pay a fee to bring an extra suitcase.
Is there a fee for my luggage?
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Summer is warm. Winter is cold. In between, fall weather is cool.
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You’ll find a lot of information if you search the internet.
We didn’t have the web, only books.
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When you click on a link on your computer, it takes you to a file or website.
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This hotel has a laundry room, so I can wash my clothes.
I do housework on the weekend. On Saturday morning, I usually do the laundry.
I usually stayed indoors on the weekend, because I had a lot of housework to do.
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A meeting agenda is a plan of what you will talk about during a meeting.
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My cat doesn’t want anybody to find him. He likes to hide under the bed.
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Do you want to watch the sunset after work?
Kevin and I don’t speak much. We haven’t really been in contact since high school.
Ben expected me to go to court today, but I was too busy!
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I’m busy now, but I will sign the document later.
Can you spell your name slowly please? I can only type on the keyboard with one hand.
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I’m wearing a beautiful outfit for my meeting today!
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Please exit the websites before you close the laptop.
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Lily is writing in her notebook because her computer is completely broken.
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None of the information is true, so I’m going to delete this app.
What effect does social media have on our lives?
Please answer the phone when it rings.
I can check in for my flight on an app on my phone!
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I’m still sick because I didn’t follow the doctor’s instructions.
It’s a shame that I’m sick today. I wanted to go to the party!
It’s too bad that I’m sick. We’ll have to cancel the party.
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I need to buy some tissues for my sister because she’s sick.
We need more snacks for the party. I’m going to get five bags of potato chips plus some juice.
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You have a cough, so you need this medicine.
I didn’t have an appointment, but fortunately, the doctor was able to help me.
Anna felt sick, so she went to the clinic to see a doctor.
I have a cold. I can’t eat, drink, or talk too much because my throat hurts.
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