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Please pick up the big blue paper bag. She sells six fresh shells by the busy seashore, and Bob's puppy splashes past. Now hold one long, steady: aaaah.
Pablo prepara pan con bastante paciencia. Su hermana Susana siempre sale sin prisa y se sienta al sol a charlar con los chicos. Para terminar, pronuncia con voz tranquila una aaaaaaah.
O Pedro prepara pão e bolo para o pessoal do bairro. A Sara sai cedo, sem pressa, e senta na sombra para tomar chá com os vizinhos. Para terminar, pronuncie com voz tranquila um aaaaaaah.
Papa prépare une bonne baguette pour le petit-déjeuner. Sa sœur Sophie sort sans se presser et s'assoit au soleil pour chanter avec ses chats. Pour terminer, prononce d'une voix tranquille un aaaaaaah.
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