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<v Speaker 3>In this episode, will fly High with le May, Chunwei

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<v Speaker 3>and Jong Tao as they discover the true spirit of

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<v Speaker 3>friendship and creativity amidst a thrilling kite competition by the

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<v Speaker 1>Siminsia the Shu Chuan Chuan chang Chu Mala jul Yi

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<v Speaker 1>Yo Kuhu Dan Dien siziz Agili Fu Funjo Pien Kung

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<v Speaker 1>chung Gou Chile and the fun June Sin chliyfume Li

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<v Speaker 1>Demye Sajiga, The chanzing jun Li May Changway jug tal

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<v Speaker 1>Juan jun Beja tamed the fun Jian b side Lime Silo,

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<v Speaker 1>Sitant tai Ji Saya Junin Sin san jent tar Yan

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<v Speaker 1>Yoshio Juan told the fun Jiang Sung Shihi did the

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<v Speaker 1>Yo Dai Yo Pilia Chiangway to soung Shilu Guan Taisian

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<v Speaker 1>sing Jiahawan Tyding Nan Ying Limei Bi Zingja Chiangway sail

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<v Speaker 1>jishuur yianfung Jian Daishai, the Seli and Jo Heart Limiting

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<v Speaker 1>who way away is yah Sili, the ting song Bushah

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<v Speaker 1>beside ha Shi Li made the fun Jiang Sung Shigin

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<v Speaker 1>Sita Fung Jung Chang Sai Jian Tayode and Wu na

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<v Speaker 1>A Juan Tarda, Fung jiang Issy Ting Sounga Saga ko in,

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<v Speaker 1>the Daisya Jinging hers had the may No leader san

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<v Speaker 1>kan Ji Jusii, the Fung Juan To Budu and Shibat Tata,

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<v Speaker 1>Fung Jianzako joun sand Tel Peter so high burn Felo

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<v Speaker 1>and drug Usa Jushi remain senile Chuan Way, the Hua

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<v Speaker 1>Tajidina being told biding Judi Isshue Tatan Boule Natu Ta Sir,

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<v Speaker 1>the Janosan Hua shan Kwati belting the Bu sin Su,

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<v Speaker 1>the joans A fun Juansha Soyurin not halted. The Tanjita

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<v Speaker 1>Turyan re made, the Fundanzi Susia dri Jusa Dadaiwata YadA

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<v Speaker 1>Da Dmi Shi not the Kwatidlan Turya and Kuanfai Si

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<v Speaker 1>Rong Janu, san Juan Tai, Fung Jansa, Kung Jung Yuri

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<v Speaker 1>and Pialda, though the Guanjung Hahada Sell besides y Shushi.

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<v Speaker 3>Remain mail in.

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<v Speaker 1>The Guantan Tanta into the soil Guanjung Juan Selka junction

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<v Speaker 1>a Joshi tire John, I mean bailah quite, the katoibition

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<v Speaker 1>ligang Junya Tatii, the funan ganzai sin Yet then show

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<v Speaker 1>down the fun Juan fei Wu da la de lu

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<v Speaker 1>chi saichrii the way fun jung Li Mai chen Wei

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<v Speaker 1>Jiang Tao Sancho Sho Chiang Chuanza Tama de shin Hu

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<v Speaker 1>fang fu za we Jijufu sing Hien Bi says, so

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<v Speaker 1>yensie shudanhamad yo yi u Huen Sho Zia yung Yen

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<v Speaker 1>Zaijipian tien kunzhasi Shi.

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<v Speaker 3>Let's take another listen. Listen closely to any parts you

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<v Speaker 3>may have missed.

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<v Speaker 1>Singing tie de Shao Wu Chang Chuan Shao Chu Mala

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<v Speaker 1>hun shun seo Yi.

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<v Speaker 3>On the morning of ching Ming Festival, the great wall

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<v Speaker 3>was filled with joyful laughter.

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<v Speaker 1>Yo ku hu dan di jen Zizi zai Jili Fuang

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<v Speaker 1>fun Ju.

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<v Speaker 3>Tourists and locals gathered here to fly kites.

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<v Speaker 1>Kien kung ju Shiya, the fung ju ying fun Fei

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<v Speaker 1>Wu sing chung Li yfu mei li the Hua Mie.

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<v Speaker 3>In the sky. All sorts of kites danced in the wind,

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<v Speaker 3>creating a beautiful picture.

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<v Speaker 1>Sure Saji Juna the Chan Zing Jung Li Mai chen

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<v Speaker 1>Wi hu Jiug Tao Jung Jun Bejit tamend the fun Jumbi.

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<v Speaker 3>Sat in this lively scene. Limei, Chunwei and Jong Tao

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<v Speaker 3>were preparing for their kite competition.

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<v Speaker 1>Lime sil Yu Sitan Tu.

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<v Speaker 3>Lime felt a bit anxious.

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<v Speaker 1>Tayi Jishaya Jungnin Siznan san Jian ta ya Yo Si.

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<v Speaker 3>She always wanted to prove she could be as excellent

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<v Speaker 3>as Jong Tao Jiuan.

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<v Speaker 1>Taoda Fun Jung Zun Shihezi the Yo da Yo pia La.

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<v Speaker 3>Jong Tao's kites were always designed to be big and beautiful.

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<v Speaker 1>Chen Wi Tuzun Shluku.

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<v Speaker 3>However, Chunwei was always optimistic.

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<v Speaker 1>Taisian Sin Jiahua tu Yi ding non Ying.

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<v Speaker 3>He believed that as long as it was fun, he

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<v Speaker 3>could definitely win.

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<v Speaker 1>Lim Bi jing Ja chen Wei Saojishur Jiang fun Jun

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<v Speaker 1>Day shah Ni de Seol and Joha.

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<v Speaker 3>We may don't worry, Chenwi said, with a smile, Just

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<v Speaker 3>let the kite carry your smile.

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<v Speaker 1>Li made y Ho way Way shah Si lidy de

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<v Speaker 1>ting Sol Lusha.

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<v Speaker 3>After hearing this, Limei smiled slightly, feeling much more relaxed

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<v Speaker 3>inside Bi sek Kai Shi Li.

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<v Speaker 1>Made the fun Jung Sun Chigen Sita fun Juan Chan

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<v Speaker 1>Zai zi Jian Tayudi and Wu Nat.

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<v Speaker 3>As the competition started, Limei's kite kept getting tangled with

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<v Speaker 3>other kites, which left her a bit helpless.

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<v Speaker 1>H Jiang Taoda fun Jung Yiju Tin song Go Ko

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<v Speaker 1>Jinda da ya jing jinhus.

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<v Speaker 3>Ha Jong Tao's kite, on the other hand, soared easily

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<v Speaker 3>in the high sky, drawing rounds of applause from everyone.

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<v Speaker 1>Limen Uli de sen conji Juzizi the Funja t Shiba.

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<v Speaker 3>Lime struggled to control her kite, but kept failing.

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<v Speaker 1>Tata Fung jianzakun Junlpi de sa Hi Bnfelnjo.

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<v Speaker 3>Her kite was like a mischievous child in the sky,

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<v Speaker 3>flying and bumping around erratically.

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<v Speaker 1>Tuzeghi Lime San Ti La Chenwei the Hi.

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<v Speaker 3>Just then we may remember Chenwei's words.

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<v Speaker 1>Tatia Dina binzl buze jinjizuji Shu.

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<v Speaker 3>She decided to change her tactics and stopped solely pursuing technique.

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<v Speaker 1>Tas Hongboli Nachusai sir deja luisa ju hua sha hu

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<v Speaker 1>shin sud juan za fun junha.

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<v Speaker 3>She took out colorful parachutes and fabric with funny faces

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<v Speaker 3>from her bag and quickly attached them to her kite.

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<v Speaker 1>Soyo yen do halti de Kanjeita.

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<v Speaker 3>Everyone watched her curiously.

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<v Speaker 1>Turien li may the fun junzi sou sa chu.

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<v Speaker 3>Suddenly Li Mae's kite plummeted rapidly jiuza da.

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<v Speaker 1>Da yueita yodl da di neshi nagahuai de lie turen

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<v Speaker 1>juan fajo ziel lu san jian cat fun juan ze

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<v Speaker 1>kun jun yur en pio da do de guen jun

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<v Speaker 1>ha ha da sel.

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<v Speaker 3>Just when everyone thought it would crash to the ground,

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<v Speaker 3>the funny face suddenly beamed with a smile. The parachute opened,

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<v Speaker 3>and the kite drifted leisurely in the air, amusing the

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<v Speaker 3>audience into hearty laughter.

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<v Speaker 1>Bi sides ye shu shi lime Mai jing de Guanziu

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<v Speaker 1>danta ying de la Suyo gwen joun de juenza hu Jianshu.

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<v Speaker 3>By the end of the competition, Limey didn't win the championship,

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<v Speaker 3>but she won the laughter and applause of all the spectators.

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<v Speaker 1>O Jushi Taye Jui mien Bai la Qui lu Hu

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<v Speaker 1>Chu Yibi shun Li gun jun Ya.

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<v Speaker 3>At that moment, she finally understood that joy and creativity

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<v Speaker 3>are more important than victory.

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<v Speaker 1>Tad Zizi the fung Jinzi gun zat sis ye dain

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<v Speaker 1>shoda la fun jung Feu da la de lu Shi.

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<v Speaker 3>She felt more confident in her kite flying skills and

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<v Speaker 3>enjoyed the fun that kite flying brought.

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<v Speaker 1>Sechri the Wai fung jun Li Mai chen Wei Hujuan

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<v Speaker 1>Ta Sanchu Sha Chuang Chuan Sat Taman de shin hu

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<v Speaker 1>Fuang Fui Zai Shoji Joufu.

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<v Speaker 3>In the gentle spring breeze, Limee Chuenwei and Jong Tao

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<v Speaker 3>exchanged smiles with the great wall behind them, as if

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<v Speaker 3>it too was smiling and offering blessings.

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<v Speaker 1>Jin kin Nabi says su Yenzie Shu, and Taman the

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<v Speaker 1>Yu Yi hu Huan sell tell Yu and Kun.

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<v Speaker 3>Although today's competition had ended, their friendship and laughter would

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<v Speaker 3>continue forever under this sky.

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<v Speaker 2>Today's vocabulary words are coming up right after this commercial break.

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<v Speaker 2>Here are today's vocabulary words first in Mandarin Chinese, then

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<v Speaker 2>in English.

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<v Speaker 3>Zie zie zie festival t t t t t ti, gathered.

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<v Speaker 1>Fun jump fung jump fun jump.

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<v Speaker 5>Kaihua should sell you?

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<v Speaker 3>Why should sell you?

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<v Speaker 1>Why should sell you?

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<v Speaker 3>Joyful?

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<v Speaker 1>Panto, tanto, tantru, anxious, jung mean, chung mean, chung mean,

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<v Speaker 1>prove you, seal you, seal you, seal excellent?

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<v Speaker 3>Look what look what look what? Optimistic see shoot, see shoe,

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<v Speaker 3>see shoe technique Chan Chan Chan, tangled, fay fay fay, sword.

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<v Speaker 1>Hood's hat, hood's hat, Hood's hat.

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<v Speaker 3>Applause, pio pee piao pee, peo pe, mischievous, Lua Lua Lua, erratically, truly.

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<v Speaker 5>Tactics Tian Louisa, Sian Louis Sa Siah Louisa, parachutes, how ti,

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<v Speaker 5>how ti, how ti, curiously, shag, sagguate, sagu plummeted, Yoshah, Yoshah, Yoshah,

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<v Speaker 5>Leisurely Gwan Jou guang Jue, Gwan Joue, Spectators, Guangyu, Guangyu Guangyu.

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<v Speaker 3>Championship, chang Yi chang Ye chang Yie, creativity Si Si

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<v Speaker 3>Si Sis, confident gang show Gang show Gang Show, enjoyed, paful, wayful, wayful, gentle,

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<v Speaker 3>jew ful, jew Fuol, jew Ful Blessings b set b

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<v Speaker 3>Set b set Competition, yull yee yu yee yull yee Friendship,

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<v Speaker 3>Why shall why sell? Why shall laughter see sh seez

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<v Speaker 3>sh geeesh continue?

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