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Is there enough variety of content?

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The variety of content seems to be appropriate and sufficient. News related to happenings in school is there. Then there are jokes followed by interview of an eminent personality. Advertisements are also thrown in.

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Chapter 4.1: Radio Show - Exercise [Page 72]

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