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Keanu Reeves

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Keanu Reeves Biography  Keanu Reeves is a famous actor from Canada. He was born on September 2, 1964, in Beirut, Lebanon. His father is from Hawaii, and his mother is from England. Keanu moved to Canada when he was a young child, and he grew up in Toronto. Keanu became famous for his roles in movies. His first big movie was "Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure" in 1989. Many people know him from the "Matrix" movies, where he played a character called Neo. The "Matrix" movies are about a world controlled by machines. Keanu also acted in other popular movies like "Speed," "John Wick," and "Point Break." Besides acting, Keanu loves music and played in a band called Dogstar. Keanu is known for being a kind and humble person. He helps many charities and likes to keep his life private. Fans all around the world admire him for his talent and good heart. Answer These Questions  1. Where was Keanu Reeves born? 2. Where did Keanu R...

Listening practice about jobs

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Listen to and read the interview; then, answer the quiz questions below  ** Interviewer :** Welcome everyone to today's show! We have a fantastic lineup of guests who'll be sharing insights into their careers, highlighting what they love and what they find challenging. Let's get started! Our first guest is Sarah, a nurse. Sarah, could you tell us about the best parts of your job? ** Sarah :** Absolutely! Being a nurse is incredibly rewarding. The best part is definitely the opportunity to help people and make a real difference in their lives. Seeing a patient recover and knowing you've played a part in their journey to health is truly fulfilling. Also, every day brings new challenges and learning opportunities, which keeps the job interesting. ** Interviewer :** That sounds wonderful, Sarah. But there must be some tough aspects too? ** Sarah :** Yes, of course. The job can be very demanding and emotionally exhausting. Long hours, sometimes back-to-back shifts, can be ph...

Laughter

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  What makes you laugh? **Radio Host** : Welcome back, listeners! Today's topic is all about laughter—what tickles your funny bone? We've got our first caller on the line. Hey there, you're live! What makes you laugh? **Caller 1** : Hey! Thanks for having me. For me, nothing beats a good pun. It's all about that moment when you realize there's a second layer to what you've just heard. Like, I heard this one the other day, "I’m reading a book on the history of glue. Can’t put it down." It's simple but so clever! **Radio Host** : (Laughs) That’s a good one! It really sticks with you. Thanks for sharing! Let's hear from our next caller. What's your source of laughter? **Caller 2** : Hi! I'm all about those funny moments in everyday life. You know, those situations you can't make up even if you tried. Like when you walk into a room and forget why you’re there, but it turns out you went to get your phone, which you’ve been holding in you...