I would, first of all, congratulate you on taking the first step of starting to learn that language.

我会首先祝贺你踏出了学习语言的第一步。

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I also enjoyed taking a look at the fog detector, responsible for starting the foghorn that had disturbed my peace the night before.

我还兴致勃勃地看了看探雾器，头天晚上让我不得安宁的雾号就是这个家伙弄出来的。

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I couldn't wait any longer and took the opportunity to tell him my decision. Starting next year, I wouldn't be taking art class anymore.

不能再拖了，我选了这个机会，我告诉他我的决定:下个学期起我不再选修美术课了……

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I would first of all, congratulate you for taking the first step of starting to learn that process.

我会首先祝贺你踏出了学习语言的第一步，

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