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1. （1） —How are you going to Japan?

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3. （2）  me here and I'll come back soon.
5. （3） Lisa's hobby costsher sister's.
7. （4） Sorry, I can't be with you. Igo home and cook for my family.
9. （5） We didn't go to the parkthe bad weather yesterday.
11. （6） Hello, Dave! Can youme the weather in Toronto?
13. （7） How far is itGuangzhouHong Kong?
15. （8） I think Hangzhou is more beautiful than Ningbo.