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There is a man standing at the door. The man is looking strange.

I have got a new pencil case. The pencil case is blue.

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Is there a cinema in your city?

I am looking for a bridge because I need to cross this river.

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I saw the River Thames when I was in London.

We went to the Natural History Museum.

The King lives in Buckingham Palace.

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Grandpa is the oldest member of our family.

My birthday party was the biggest surprise for me.

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The Tower of London is the oldest building in London.

In this photo, you can see the Houses of Parliament.

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Joseph was the first person I met at the university.

This is the last time I am teaching you.

My friend Rachel joined the competition for the third time.

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The King lives in Buckingham Palace.

You can have lunch in Hyde Park.

Big Ben is next to the Houses of Parliament.

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