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In this task, we ask you to rewrite a sentence in simple English without changing its general meaning. Essentially, you want to make the sentence easier to read by using simpler words, utilizing more straightforward sentence structures, and omitting non-essential information etc.
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The Ruhr ( ; -RSB- ) , also referred to as Ruhr district , Ruhr region , Ruhr area or Ruhr valley , is a polycentric urban area in North Rhine-Westphalia , Germany .
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The Ruhr Area ( " " ) is an urban area in North Rhine-Westphalia , Germany .


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The College Board 's Advanced Placement Program is an extensive program that offers high school students the chance to participate in what College Board describes as college-level classes for a fee , reportedly broadening students ' intellectual horizons and preparing them for college work .
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The College Board Advanced Placement Program is a program that gives high school students a chance to take college level classes for a fee , preparing them for college .


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Berks Area Regional Transportation Authority ( BARTA ) , previously Berks Area Reading Transportation Authority , is a public transportation system serving the city of Reading and its surrounding area of Berks County , Pennsylvania .
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The Berks Area Reading Transportation Authority ( BARTA ) is in Reading , Pennsylvania .