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How did Woman 5 spend her time in the waiting hall? - English

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How did Woman 5 spend her time in the waiting hall?

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Woman 5 spent her time by showing her photos to some of the patients. She went on describing the place when the photo was taken. She explained the persons found in the photos and about their qualities and facilities.

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Chapter 3.3: The First Patient (play) - Exercises [Page 100]

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Chapter 3.3 The First Patient (play)
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