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Prince Sam

Sam’s mother cooked at the royal palace. One day, he went to work with her. She emphasized that he should stay in the kitchen. But Sam was bored. Thus, he decided to look around.He went around a corner. It shocked him to see a boy who had a strong likeness to him. Sam soon recovered. The other boy stared at him. Then he spoke. “Come with me.”

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Words expressing similarity and difference

CD1 Track 25

1- Victor and Vincent are identical twins.

2- Boys and girls rarely think alike.

3- We enjoy watching a diverse range of films.

4- Psychiatry and psychology are two distinct disciplines.

5- The average cost of a house today is equivalent to six years’ average annual salary.

6- The minister was sacked for expressing views that were contrary to those of the government.

7- The majority of female respondents reported spending more on sugary snacks; conversely,the majority of male respondents said they had spent more on savoury snacks.

8- People who do similar work should receive comparable rates of pay.

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Henrik Widegren – Never Google Your Symptoms

One evening, my father said My son
I’m dying and soon I’ll be gone
But before my final farewell
Hear me. And hear me well
Do whatever you want to do
Have a plan or roll the dice
But one thing is strictly taboo
Please, follow my advice

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Hobbies

CD1 Track 51

What are your hobbies?
What is your favourite musical instrument?
Do you prefer action films or comedies? Why?
Do you think it is important to read novels and poetry? Why?

What are your hobbies?
There is no one thing I’m fanatical about. I have various interests. I’m a keen cook and love to create new dishes and then invite my friends over to taste them. I love playing cards, especially Uno. Most of my friends are crazy about karaoke and I go with them from time to time but it’s not really my kind of thing.

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