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Hi everyone, today I’m going to talk about my weekly routine. I work 5 days a week from Monday through Friday.
Therefore, on these days I always get up at 6:30 and leave the house at 7:30. I often get back home after 8 p.m. I never
work on Saturdays and Sundays. I have two days off. I go jogging on Saturday mornings because I love being in nature
and also I take care of my health. Then, I have a big breakfast and do the chores such as cleaning the house or doing
the washing. I eat out with my friends once a week and it’s usually on Saturday evenings as we don’t have to get up early
the next day. On Sundays, I always go to the supermarket in the morning and do the weekly shopping. If the weather is

nice, I go for a walk with my dog in the afternoon. Otherwise, I stay at home and rest. Reading with my coffee next to me
is my favorite activity especially when it’s rainy. How about you? What’s your weekly routine?

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James Hi! How are you doing, mate? children’s education in poor countries. People
Oliver All is good. Good to see you. also admire Miley because of her supportive
James Nice to see you too. What are you doing? character.
Oliver I’m watching Miley Hensen’s latest vlog. It’s a James Wow! It seems that she is very impressive. What
really interesting one. about her appearance?
James Miley Hensen? Who is that? Oliver She looks gorgeous. She has thick curly black
Oliver Don’t you really know her? I can’t believe that. hair, dark eyes and an athletic physique. She is
James Why not? It’s true. Tell me about her, please. tall, as well.
Oliver Well, Miley Hensen is a famous American actress. James Nice to know her. Can I watch her vlog with you?
She inspires millions of people with her acting Oliver Please! Come and sit with me.
skills and character. She’s generous, kind and James OK!
humble. She has a charity organization for

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Listening-1 Taj Mahal
Taj Mahal is the largest and one of the most visited monuments in the Damien Well, Brussels is the capital city of Belgium and is well-known
world. It stands as a symbol of love. It is located in the city of Agra, for its history, architecture, cuisine and politics since it is the
India. It is close the River Jumna. It is one of the most important tourist political capital of Europe at the same time.
attractions in the world. Karen Oh, yes. I think it is because Brussels is home to many
Emperor Shah Cihan and his wife Mumtaz Mahal had a great love important European institutions such as the European
for each other. After his wife’s death, Shah Cihan wanted to build a Parliament.
monument for his beloved wife. The construction began in 1630 and Damien Absolutely!
lasted for 20 years. Jason Is there anything to add, Damien?
There is a picture of Shah Cihan and his wife in Taj Mahal. You can also Damien Hmm… Belgians do not share one common language.
see many emeralds, diamonds and pearls in it. Thousands of people French, Dutch and German are the languages spoken. In
visit this monument every year. It is fascinating. Brussels, people mostly speak French. The city has
Listening-2 damp,cool winters and rather mild summers. Brussels is a
fascinating place and the best seasons to visit the city are
Karen Hello, hello and welcome to City Life podcast once more. spring and summer.
This is Karen of London. Karen What’s the best thing to eat there?
Jason And this is Jason of Cardiff. We have a lot to talk about today. Damien Chocolate!!!
Let’s move on to the first part of the program. We call it ‘Travel Karen No doubt!
and Explore’. Let’s see who’s on the line. Then, we will talk Damien You can find chocolate everywhere in the city, but the airport
about his city. in Brussels is the largest chocolate selling point in the world!
Karen This time, Damien of Brussels is on the line. Hi, Damien! Jason Wow, amazing. OK, Damien, thanks for joining us. Stay safe
Damien Hi, Karen, hi, Jason! and happy!
Karen All right, Damien, you have two minutes to tell about Brussels.
Here you go!

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