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M: Hi Karen, will you come to my birthday party at 7:00 pm tomorrow?

W: Oh, I've made an appointment with my hairdresser. Would you mind if I came half an hour later?

M: Of course not.

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M: If only we had taken the side road. See, we can't move at all.

W: Calm down. We are not in a hurry. Let's turn on the radio and see what's going on.

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W: What a lovely day! Let's go for a picnic in the garden.

M: But I promised John I'd go to study in the library with him.

W: Come on. The garden is a good place for study. See what he thinks?

M: Okay, I'll call him.

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M: Hey, it's me. I heard your car wasn't working this morning. Do you need a ride? I can drop you off.

W: Thanks, Allan, but what I need most is to get my car fixed. Do you have any garage recommendations?

M: Why bother? I'm the best mechanic.

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W: Can I get a coffee with an extra boost today? I'm running on empty?

M: Sure. How about we add some rocket fuel to it?

W: Perfect. I'll need to launch into a meeting soon.

M: One rocket fuel coming up. Just don't take off before paying.

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W: It's said that twins can read each other's mind. That's really magical. Do you think we humans can really read minds?

M: That's just because twins spend a lot of time together. They develop a secret language only they understand.

W: But they can even sense it when the other is ill.

M: That could just be a coincidence. Darling, forget mind reading, shall we order now? We don't want to be late for the show.

W: See, you just read my mind.

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M: Good morning, how can I help you?

W: Um, hi. I just checked in a few minutes ago. There's a problem — I can't get online. I need to send some paperwork to my business partner right away.

M: I'm very sorry. I'll have someone deal with it right away. Anything else I can do for you?

W: Actually, I have a free day tomorrow. Are there any interesting places nearby?

M: Of course, there is a big shopping mall, a beach that is just a 10-minute walk away and a history museum that tells the story of this city's past.

W: Oh, I just want to grab a coffee and clear my mind by the shore. Thanks.

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M: Emma, what's up?

W: I just read this heartbreaking report about abandoned animals. Look, they are so cute but look so helpless. I was thinking, could we adopt a little pet?

M: Darling, it's not a good idea.Adopting a pet isn't like buying a toy. You need to feed it and give it proper medical care. And a messy home will definitely make Mom angry.

W: I'll take care of it every day, I promise. Please, let's adopt one.

M: And you have to budget for food and toys, which means you'll have less pocket money.

W: That's not a big deal at all.

M: Okay. Just promise not to cry when it chews up your favorite toy. Where can we adopt one?

W: There is a telephone number and a website below the report.

M: It's better to go to the local shelter in person. That way you can choose the one you feel most connected with.

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W: Today we have with us Tim Peake, a British astronaut. Hello Tim! What impressed you most on the International Space Station? The spacewalking?

M: Actually, no. With transport on earth, there are many sounds and you can feel the force making you go fast. On the space station, you're sailing silently around the earth once every 92 minutes. For example, I had lunch over Brazil and when I finished we were already over the Himalayas.

W: In space, you need to exercise every day, right?

M: Yep, in the weightless environment, our body doesn't need muscles and bones, so they become weaker and shrink. Of course, we don't want that to happen. We need to keep fit for coming back to earth and that's why we have to exercise and it's quite fun.

W: How long did it take your body to return to normal after coming back?

M: Well, the first 48 hours were tough. But after adjusting to gravity, I could walk and do everyday activities. But it took about two months to get back to the same level of fitness I had before I left, though the flight doctor said it would take six months.

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Welcome to Campus Sports News Channel. Today we'll talk about pickle ball, which is spelled P-I-C-K-L-E-B-A-L-L. You have probably never heard of it, but it is exploding in popularity. Invented in 1965 in America, it's now played by over 8 million people, with a 650 percent growth rate in the last decade. Courts are popping up everywhere from school gyms to public parks. Why has this game suddenly become so popular? It's the development of social media that has fueled this trend. Videos of exciting matches and friendly games attract many new players. Even celebrities have been filmed playing pickleball and then shared on social platforms. Undoubtedly, this game is attractive. It can be played by singles or teams. You don't have to find partners. Besides, it's easy to learn and doesn't require much physical strength, which makes it ideal for people of all ages and skill levels. You can even master the basic rules without any knowledge of other games. For seniors, its relatively low-impact nature also means less stress on joints. For teens, it's a perfect mix of competition and connection. Proof that the best sports don't need to be complicated to be cool.