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PAPER 1 READING (1 hour 15 minutes) Part 1 You are goìng lo read an extract from an article about a National Trust VVarden. Choose from the list A-l the most suitable heading for each part (1-7) of the extract, There is One extra headíng which you do not need to use. There is an exampie at the beginning (0). Mark your answers on the separate answer sheet. Test ỉ A A minor annoyance B What makes him good at the job? c Towards agreemeni D The problems of an ouidoor lífe E There to staỵ F Getting things done G Changes to the environment H The most suitable candidate I The right qualities for the job
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