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Sze-wan: It sounds like a real-life take on “Pinocchio” – a US lobster diver says he was scooped into the mouth of a humpback whale early this month and lived to tell the story. Today we have with us in the studio, Michael Packard, who was swallowed and spat out by the giant creature. Hi Michael, what an ordeal you must have been through!

Michael Packard: Hi Sze-wan, I'm glad to be here, and talk about it! I was diving for lobster off the coast of the northeastern…

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Voice 1: Are you superstitious? If you are, you're not alone. Superstitions or strange things, and even famous people from world leaders to film stars have them.

Voice 2: American millionaire, Cornelius Vanderbilt, had the legs of every bed he slept in placed in dishes of salt to keep evil spirits away. The famous English writer Samuel Johnson never entered a house with his left foot first, because he believed that this brought bad luck to the people who lived there.

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Interviewer: What motivated you to become a paramedic, Sam?

Sam Wong: I'm often asked that question but my friends, and people I meet because they think that it's a very stressful and emotional job, and they can't see themselves doing it. I sometimes ask myself why I do it when I am more mentally and physically exhausted than you ever think possible. But I know the answer. Being a paramedic is exciting, rewarding, emotional, and never dull, and you will always have…

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Ho-ling: It’s great you’re interested in joining Best Thesps, Amisha. Can you tell me why you want to be a member of a theatre group?

Amisha: When I was at secondary school, I acted in three school productions and I loved it. We had a brilliant drama teacher who inspired quite a few of us to get involved in acting. It was great fun taking part in the school play every year, but it was hard work as well. I miss it a lot.

Ho-ling: Right, what sort of roles did you…

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Kate: I’ve been thinking, I really do want to change the cover for our next issue. The photo of the school that we used for the last few years is so dull and old. It doesn’t encourage anyone to pick up the magazine and look inside.

Hina: Is that a good idea? I know Mr Ma took that photograph himself and he might not be too pleased if we stop using it. We don’t want to annoy the principal when it comes to the magazine.

Kate: Don’t be such a worrier! We have to make…

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Tina: Hi, I’m Tina Barriston. Let me spell my surname because it’s a bit unusual. B-A-R-R-I-S-T-O-N. I’m Australian. I live in the town of Parramatta near Sydney in New South Wales.

I’m fifteen years old and my birthday’s November 12, if any of you want to send me a card. I was born in 2006. I have two younger brothers, Morris and Clive.

I’m very sporty and I’m in the New South Wales Girls’ Under 18s football team. I live to play football and my favourite…

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Voice 1: Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh – who died this month aged 99 – spent most of his life as a companion to his bride, Queen Elizabeth the second. Throughout their 73 years of marriage, the prince was portrayed by a variety of actors in movies and television.

Voice 2: Let’s take a look at a few of the actors who have taken on the memorable role over the years — and one who will play him in the near future.

Voice 1: Stewart Granger, a British actor,…

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Krish: I lost my job three weeks ago, but I’m not worried because I know I’ll get another job soon. I’m very optimistic about my chances for finding work again quickly. I work in retail, and there are lots of opportunities in this work sector at the moment. I’ve already had three interviews and was offered the position after each interview. However, the working hours were not what I wanted so I didn’t take the jobs.

I’ve got three more interviews scheduled…

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Alyssa Brown: Hi guys! Thanks for tuning in to another episode of “Speed Tips”. Joining us this evening is popular dating expert Kang Cho-Hee. Welcome, Cho-Hee!

Kang Cho-Hee: Hi everyone! Thanks for having me, Alysaa.

Alyssa Brown: It’s our pleasure. As some of you might have guessed, today’s topic is on first dates. Cho-Hee, how important is it to nail that first date?

Kang Cho-Hee: That’s a great question. First dates are all about uncovering potential…

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Customer one

Female customer: I wonder if you could help me. I don’t really know which book to buy and I need a bit of advice.

Eun-woo: No problem at all. I’m happy to help. Are you looking for any particular sort of book?

Female customer: Well, yes and no! I want to buy something for my nephew’s birthday. He isn’t an avid reader, so I want to get something that will grab his attention. I don’t want to buy something that he will just put on a shelf. He has…