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Oct 2022
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Lesson 23: Advanced English Speaking / I...

Wafa Damlaj
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For the time being, I just got my foot in the door to start making a living. With a raw job, everything has changed. I have to hit the rack by 5 am so I could work on my night shift. I should rack out for at least 8 hours so I won’t doze off at my job. My work shift is from 5 pm to 3:30 am. That’s why I bought some energy shots in case I lose my energy. I’m ... Show More
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