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Why did the author stop giving speeches for a while？
A．The death of his stepbrother makes him feel guilty.
B．The development of seat belt avoided most accidents.
C．There are no more requests from schools inviting him.
D．He did not have enough time to give lectures at that time.
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A、A person spending winter in a warmer climate
B、A bird seen chiefly in winter
C、A person permanently living in a foreign country
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A、Winters in Long Island are milder
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A、The colorful light display
B、The family gathering
C、The cold temperature
D、The winter landscape
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B、The author had a good time in Florida
C、The author owned a home in Florida
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A.Winters in Long Island are milder.
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A.The colorful light display.
B.The family gathering.
C.The cold temperature.
D.The winter landscape.
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B. The author had a good time in Florida.
C. The author owned a home in Florida.
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