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A: Welcome to One On One, Bill.

B: Thank you.

A: Do you like to play {#blank#}1{#/blank#} ?

B: Yes, I do. And basketball is my favorite.

A: Really? What do you think of baseball?

B: I love it, too. Many {#blank#}2{#/blank#} boys love to play it.

A: Do you like to watch TV?

B: Yes, I do. I think {#blank#}3{#/blank#}TV is relaxing and interesting.

A: How do you like soap operas?

B: I can't stand them. They are too boring and {#blank#}4{#/blank#}

A: What about {#blank#}5{#/blank#}?

B: I don't mind them. In fact, my brother loves them.

A: OK! Thank you for telling us, Bill.

B: You're welcome.