In his inaugural address, Mr. Obama said he is entering the White House at a time when the nation is in the midst of crisis.

在就职演说中，奥巴马说，他走进白宫之际，美国正处在危机之中。

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In his inaugural speech Mr Obama made three mentions of hope and only one of change (plus a "changed").

在他的就职演说中，奥巴马提到了“希望”3次，而“改变”仅1次(再算上1次“变化(changed)”)。

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Before getting to work, Obama enjoyed a night of celebration, appearing with Michelle at 10 inaugural balls around Washington.

在正式工作前，奥巴马享受了一个欢庆之夜。他和米歇尔出席了华盛顿附近的10场就职舞会。

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Kenya - the birthplace of Barack Obama's father - will host the Africa and International Friends Inaugural Ball.

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In the evening, the new president and first lady Michelle Obama will attend the ten official inaugural balls.

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Barack Obama's inaugural ceremony will include poetry by Elizabeth Alexander and music by singer Aretha Franklin, violinist Itzhak Perlman and cellist Yo-Yo Ma.

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Lots of patience and comfortable shoes will be crucial for surviving the Obama inaugural.

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James Taylor and Beyonce both sang for Mr Obama at inaugural balls in 2009 after he was first elected president.

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In contrast, Obama's inaugural address sounded more like a memo filled with bullet points, written by a committee.

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