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2007 Academy Awards

This text is adapted from an extract from PRC news sources about the 2007 Academy Awards.

A Message: Purchase Supplies

This is a message from the Chinese colleague of an American residing in Guangdong, asking for help purchasing some supplies.

A Playful Song

This is a playful song to the tune of Turkey in the Straw. It contains a number of commonly used exclamations indicating surprise and dismay.

A Self-Introductory Note

This brief note provides information about introducing oneself.
Activities By a Calendar

This message focuses on days of the week and key activities of a student.

Ad Offering Professional Services

This text is adapted from an ad for professional services in a U.S. west coast Chinese newspaper.

An Entry in Li You's Diary

The text is a student's diary entry.

Beijing's Four Seasons

This text discusses the weather in Beijing and seasonal activities.

Career Goals

This text is an excerpt from a letter from a Chinese high school student, discussing her career aspirations.

Chicago Weather Forecast

This text reports the weather in a format often found in a newspaper or on the Internet.

China's Geographical Position

This text discusses the geographical dimensions of China.

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