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to Brazil in August. (go)

my vacation during the last tn'o n'eeks. (take)
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Argentinafirst. (go)

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them for next vear. (leave) a visa to go to Brazil.*(get)

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6. That involves

in a long line at the consulate. (stand)

the $45 fee (pa1)

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10.

in lines. (rl'ait)
passport photos. (get)
the country, so

I realll,'rvant

I did it.

(see)

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start soon because

I can't

stand

in a rush. (pack)

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mv neighbor to tale care ol m dog. (ask,) behind. (stay)

us come back! (see)

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warrs until his roommates do it. On the other hand. he loves (to cook. cooking) and uqually makes a big mess

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rvhen he"s cooking. Sometimes he forgets (to look. looking) u,hen he is using knives and cuts himsell When he is done cooking. he never remembers (to clean. cleaning) up the kitchen, so the place gets invaded bv cockroaches.

After he has a dinner

part.v-,

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see.

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