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They happen to be building a new subdivision nearby, and here is what one of the boxes looks like during construction. English reading comprehension for esl students comprension. Unlike regular libraries, the kington magna book exchange is open 24 hours a day. Inside the box is a large punchdown panel where phone company employees attach each pair in the smaller cable to the correct pairs in the larger cable. Books and bookshelves in a famous red british telephone box.
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