A: Can you turn the music down a little? I want to take a lunchtime nap.
B: It’s not that loud. Can you hear it in the next room?
A: Yes, I can. The walls aren’t very soundproof.
B: No problem. I’ll use headphones.
A: 可以把音樂調小聲一點嗎？我想要午睡一下。
B: 我沒有放很大聲耶。你在隔壁房間聽得到嗎？
A: 聽得到，牆壁隔音很差。
B: 好吧，那我用耳機聽。
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Have you ever wondered why “Manila envelopes” carry that name? The answer lies in a plant native to the Philippines. Though a fruit-producing plant, abaca is most valued for its leaf stalks, which are __1__ to extract fibers known as “Manila hemp.” These fibers are known for their strength and resistance to saltwater. Because of its __2__ in sea environments, Manila hemp has long been used to make Manila rope, a staple in the sailing and maritime industries for centuries. It withstands harsh ocean conditions without its flexibility being __3__. Manila rope doesn’t break down easily when exposed to
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