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The student stopped playing basketball on weekends due to timetable changes and competing study commitments. He had previously moved basketball to Sunday because he had to 'accompany his younger sister to tutoring class' on Saturdays. Furthermore, he now has to stay home on Sundays to 'revise schoolwork' and 'prepare for next month's exams'. Finding this routine 'really too tiring', he decided to completely stop playing basketball on weekends.
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She chose the smaller company because she wants comprehensive hands-on involvement in her work rather than narrowly divided duties, pointing out that unlike large corporations, 'I alone can follow through an entire project'. Taking on full projects allows her to 'learn fast' and 'accumulate a lot of work experience', enabling her to master new skills and secure better career development within two to three years.
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She chose to come on a weekday because weekends are too crowded to view the exhibits properly. She points out that 'on weekends there are too many people, so you cannot see clearly', which prevents her from having a good viewing experience. Thus, she took half a day off work to enjoy the museum when it is quiet.
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The family moved back primarily because the grandfather was in poor health and 'needed someone to look after him'. Furthermore, the relocation was made possible because the father's company 'happened to open a branch over there'. This job transfer provided the practical opportunity for the family to move, allowing them to live close by and support the grandfather.
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The school banned phones because they were worried after observing that 'nobody was talking during lunch break' and 'everyone was looking at their phones'. Sitting inside looking at screens every day harmed students' eyesight and physical health. Instead, the school introduced the rule because they wanted students to go outside, walk around the garden, and chat with classmates.
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She rewrites her notes by hand because previously typing and copying was too fast, meaning she 'did not remember anything at all'. Instead, handwriting forces her to think through the material as she writes and highlight key points. This clarifies her thinking, leaves a deeper impression, and makes revising before the exam much faster and more effective than merely reading on a computer.
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He always buys from the same stall because of the appealing food and the shopkeeper's attentive service. In terms of the food, the noodles are handmade, delicious, and great value at 'only fifteen dollars', while personally, the owner thoughtfully remembers that he 'does not eat green vegetables'. This combination of satisfying, inexpensive meals and tailored customer care makes him feel valued. As a result, these food and personal factors ensure he regularly returns to the stall.
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She chooses to travel by train because the overall travel time is practically the same as flying and it allows her to spend the journey reading. Although flying sounds faster, she explains that factoring in airport security makes the flight four hours, which is 'about the same' time as taking the train directly to the city centre, where she can also 'read a book for a while'. This demonstrates that flying offers no real time advantage over the train, while the train journey provides uninterrupted personal time to engage in reading. Therefore, travelling by train is a more sensible option that eliminates the hassle of air travel while making productive use of her time.
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He joined the reading club because he struggles to finish reading books on his own. He explains that whenever he reads alone he 'always gives up halfway', whereas having others together allows him to finish. Being part of the club therefore ensures he stays motivated to see his reading through to the end.
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She chose this school because its convenient location and small class sizes provide the individual attention her child needs. Specifically, the school is 'close to home'—requiring only a 'ten-minute walk'—and has 'only fifteen students' per class, meaning teachers can check homework individually and spend ample time helping each student. This level of support is vital because her daughter is 'weak in maths' and requires tailored help. Ultimately, these features ensure her daughter can learn happily every day, which is the mother's highest priority.
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The festival was moved because the old venue had drainage issues, whereas the square offers better weather protection and greater capacity. Specifically, the old location would accumulate water 'as soon as it rained', whereas the square provides 'large umbrellas' and space to set up 'over a dozen more stalls'. These improvements ensure that attendees are sheltered from rain and allow the event to accommodate more exhibits comfortably.
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The team changed their meeting approach because their previous sessions lasted 'two hours without reaching a conclusion', with staff frequently arguing over trivial matters, causing exhaustion and disrupting work. In response, they introduced a structured process where everyone writes their thoughts on a 'one-page sheet' and 'reads for ten minutes before discussing'. This reform successfully streamlined their workflow, saving 'half a day a week' and enabling team members to go home earlier to rest rather than working late.
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