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Christmas is a time when children hope to receive presents from their parents, other family, and friends. Imagine that you are one of the children in this conversation (a three-year-old boy and a six-year-old girl). What Christmas gifts would you like to receive?
HELPFUL TIP: Try renting a movie [...]

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What camping gear would you take to the mountains to make it a pleasurable experience (e.g., tent, cooking stove, etc.)? What problems could occur and what precautions would you take to prevent them?
HELPFUL TIP: Be sure to take a survival kit when you go camping in case of [...]

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Students are always looking for cheap apartments to rent. What are three things you look for in selecting a place to live? Put them in order of importance to you and discuss them with a partner.

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Listen to the conversation by pressing the “Play Audio” button [...]

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Describe a normal school day in the life of a student in your country including hours, class subjects, meals, rules, dress, and extra-curricular activities. What options are there in your country to take online classes through distance learning, even for children?
HELPFUL TIP: Instruction in the United States [...]

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There are many types of phone services today to choose from, including cellular, satellite, and even voice over IP phone services. Whatever service you use, learning how to leave and understand phone messages is important. What questions or requests might you hear in a telephone message (e.g., “Please call [...]

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