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The document provides sample responses to questions about how long someone has been in a particular situation or known someone. It includes responses about living in one's house, working in one's current job, studying English, and knowing someone else. The responses discuss likes and dislikes of the current situation, plans to change or move in the future, and reflections on the past time spent in that situation or knowing the other person.
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