Reading water meters in an unfamiliar part of town, I came upon a house with no number.

我老婆这样认为在城区陌生地段查读水表时，我发现一处房子没有门牌号。

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The father continued, "Reading is like holding water with the basket."

父亲继续说：“读书就像用篮子提水。”

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She was speaking during a second reading debate on the Water Industry (Financial Assistance) Bill on 29 February 2012.

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Then they continue with the second reading debate on the Water Industry (Financial Assistance) Bill - which is intended to curb the painfully high water bills charged in the south-west.

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