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ENGLISH
JUNE 2008 - A

Total
marks

WRITTEN EXAMINATION PAPERS

Marks given

Part 1: 5

I. Reading Comprehension
Part 2: 5
TOTAL: 15 marks/ PASS MARK: 9

Part 3: 5
Part 1: 5

II. Listening Comprehension


Part 2: 5
TOTAL: 15 marks/ PASS MARK: 9

Part 3: 5
Part 1: 10

IV. Writing

Part 2: 10

TOTAL: 20 marks/ PASS MARK: 12

Minimum mark for each examination paper 60%


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WRITTEN EXAMINATION PAPERS


I. Reading Comprehension
TOTAL: 15 marks/ PASS MARK: 9

Duration: 30 minutes

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READING COMPREHENSION (15 MARKS)

PART 1: (5 x 1 = 5 marks)
You are going to read 5 texts that can be seen in different places. For questions 1-5 choose the
correct answer a, b or c, as in the example (0-c).

0.

SORRY

a) At a petrol station

No children
under 18

b) In a concert hall
c) In a pub

1.

Maryland Farm
Mild Cheddar Cheese

a) In a cookery book

Made at Maryland Farm in Somerset where cheese


has been made using a traditional recipe for over
100 years

2.

Fourth floor
Third floor
Second floor
First floor
Ground floor
Basement

Bedlinen / Pharmacy
Bookshop/ Restaurant
Childrens wear
Womens clothes/Underwear
Mens clothes / Sports hall
Electronic goods

b) In a travel guide
c) On the cheese itself

a) In a department store
b) In a shopping centre
c) In a supermarket

a) In a public telephone box


3.

b) In the underground

Insert a coin in the slot before dialling

c) On a parking meter
a) At a petrol station

4.

b) In a hospital
c) On a road
a) At a hairdressers
5.

b) On a suit label

Dry clean only

c) On a washing machine

Sources: various authentic materials

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PART 2: (5 x 1 = 5 marks)
You are going to read 5 sentences that explain the meaning of notices. For questions 6-10,
match each sentence to the most suitable notice from the list (AH), as in the example (0
H). There are two extra notices you do not need to use.

Sentences

Notices
A. ADMISSION FREE

You cant go in.

B. KEEP IT TIDY

6.

You dont have to pay to get in.

C. HAZARDOUS AREA DONT CROSS

7.

You have to pay if you travel without a ticket.

D. LOOK BOTH WAYS

8.

You must be careful with traffic.

E. PAY AND DISPLAY CAR PARK

9.

Danger. You must keep away.

F. PENALTY FARE 10

10.

You mustnt throw rubbish.

G. PROTECTED BY CCTV CAMERAS


H. STAFF ONLY

Write your answers here:


example
0

Sources: various authentic materials

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PART 3: (5 x 1 = 5 marks)

You are going to read part of the Metropolitan Museum's web page. For questions
11-15, answer the questions about the text with a maximum of 6 words, as in the
example.
0. Where is the museum?
1000 Fifth Avenue
.
11. How long before closing do you have to clear the galleries? ..
12. Is it closed on 2nd July? ..
13. How much is a student ticket? ..
14. Do you have to pay extra for special exhibitions?
15. Can you leave your suitcase at the coat-check?

The Metropolitan Museum of Art


1000 Fifth Avenue at 82nd Street
New York, New York 10028-0198
General Information: 212-535-7710
TTY: 212-570-3828 or 212-650-2551
Directions
Hours*
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Closed

9:30 a.m.9:00 p.m.


9:30 a.m.9:00 p.m.
9:30 a.m.5:30 p.m.
Closed**
9:30 a.m.5:30 p.m.
9:30 a.m.5:30 p.m.
9:30 a.m.5:30 p.m.
Mondays (except as listed below), January 1, Thanksgiving Day, December 25

*Galleries are cleared at 5:15 p.m., SundayThursday, and 8:45 p.m., Friday and Saturday
**The Main Building of the Metropolitan Museumits galleries, public restaurants, and shopswill be open
from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on the following Met Holiday Mondays:

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day: January 15, 2007


Presidents' Day: February 19, 2007
Memorial Day: May 28, 2007
Independence Day Weekend: July 2, 2007
Labor Day: September 3, 2007
Columbus Day: October 8, 2007

Admissions
$20 recommended for adults, $15 recommended for senior citizens (65 and older), $10 recommended for students,
includes Main Building and The Cloisters on the same day; free to Members and children under twelve with an adult.
To help cover the cost of special exhibitions, for which there is no additional charge or special ticketing, we ask that
you please pay the full suggested amount.
Coat-Check Facilities
All bags, standard-size backpacks, umbrellas, and packages 16" x 16" x 8" or larger must be checked in at the coatcheck facilities. To avoid waiting in line at the coat-check facilities, please do not bring these items to the Museum.
Please note that luggage is not permitted in the Museum and may not be checked in at the coat-check

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ENGLISH

Gobierno de Navarra
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WRITTEN EXAMINATION PAPERS


II. Listening Comprehension
TOTAL: 15 marks/ PASS MARK: 9

Duration: 25 minutes

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LISTENING COMPREHENSION (15 MARKS)


PART 1 (5 x 1 = 5 marks)
You are going to listen to five radio extracts. For questions 1-5, match each extract to the name of
the programme from the list (A-H), as in the example (0-E). There are two extra headings you do
not need to use. You will hear the recording twice.

LISTEN
RADIO PROGRAMMES
A. Engineering solutions
B. Cities in the UK

Extract 0

C. Monuments in Britain

Extract 1

D. Zoos in Britain

Extract 2

E. South Asia: Bangladesh (example)

Extract 3

F. The Natural World

Extract 4

G. The Sky at Night

Extract 5

H. Weather news
PART 2 ( 5 x 1 = 5 marks)

You are going to listen to five conversations. For questions 6-10, chose the option a, b or c
that best matches each conversation, as in the example (0-c). You will hear the recording
twice.

LISTEN
0. Where is the man? (example)
a) at the cinema box office

b) at the travel agency

c) at the tube station

b) at the restaurant

c) at the supermarket

b) booking a table at a restaurant

c) reserving travelling tickets

b) house decorations

c) mobile phones

b) a TV programme

c) the first day at school

b) checking into a hotel

c) making an appointment

6. Where are the people?


a) at the pub
7. What is the man doing?
a) making an appointment
8. What are they shopping for?
a) clothes
9. What is it?
a) a street interview
10. What is the man doing?
a) booking travelling tickets

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PART 3 (5 x 1 = 5 marks)
You are going to listen to a recorded message with information about the Royal Botanic Gardens,
Kew. For questions 11-15, complete the sentences below with the correct information in no more
than 4 words, as in the example. You will hear the recording twice

LISTEN

0. Kew Gardens opens at ______9:30 ________. (example)


11. Kew Gardens web page is www.__________________ .org.
12. To obtain information about opening times and prices, press
__________________.
13. For information about how to get there and ____________________, press 6.
14. To repeat these options, press __________________.
15. The phone number is 020 8 _____________________.

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ENGLISH

Gobierno de Navarra
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I. READING COMPREHENSION (20 marks)

PART 1 (5 x 1= 5)
Example
1
2
3
4
5

a
a
a
a
a
a

PART 2 (5 x 1= 5)
b
b
b
b
b
b

c
c
c
c
c
c

Example 0
6
7
8
9
10
TOTAL

TOTAL
PART 3 (5 x 1= 5)
Example
11___________________
12___________________
13___________________
14___________________
15___________________
TOTAL
II. LISTENING COMPREHENSION (15 marks)
PART 1 (5 x 1= 5)

PART 2 (5 x 1= 5)

Example 0
1
2
3
4
5

Example
6
7
8
9
10

TOTAL

TOTAL

PART 3 (5 x 1= 5)
Example
11___________________
12___________________
13___________________
14___________________
15___________________
TOTAL

a
a
a
a
a
a

b
b
b
b
b
b

c
c
c
c
c
c

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ENGLISH

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WRITTEN EXAMINATION PAPERS


III. Writing
TOTAL: 20 marks/ PASS MARK: 12

PART 1

PART 2

TOTAL: 10 marks

TOTAL: 10 marks

Duration: 45 minutes

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PART 1
Write a text in between 50 and 70 words following the instructions below. (10
marks)
Your friend Anne, from Malta is coming to visit you next week. You have
arranged a weekend trip in the mountains. Write an email to her including:

your plans for the weekend


suggestion about a particular activity to do in the trip

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PART 2
Write a text in between 100 and 120 words following the instructions below. (10
marks)
You have travelled to the USA to take an English course. Your host family
picked you up at the airport and after dinner you went to your bedroom.
Write an entry in your diary describing your first impressions about:

the area
the host family
the house

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ENGLISH

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IV. ORAL EXPRESSION


TOTAL: 20 marks/ PASS MARK: 12
tiempo total 15

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SPEAKING TASK 1: MONOLOGUE

Talk about yourself

HEALTH

TRAVELLING

Food
Sport
Sleep
Smoking
Drinking
Stress

Holidays
Transport
Spain/abroad
Family/friends
Weekends

HOME
House/flat
Area
Transport
My bedroom
City/village

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SPEAKING TASK 2: DIALOGUE

A. ENGLISH COURSE IN DUBLIN

CANDIDATE A (You start the conversation)


1. Greet your partner
2. Ask him/her about:
-

origin?
like course?
first time in Ireland?
do/evening?

3. Suggest / go / theatre

B. ENGLISH COURSE IN DUBLIN

CANDIDATE B

(A starts)

1. Greet your partner


2. Ask him/her about:
-

origin?
why/choose/this course?
accommodation?
friend in Dublin?

3.

Offer / buy / tickets

4.

End the conversation

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EJEMPLOS DE REDACCIONES CALIFICADAS Y COMENTADAS


NIVEL BSICO

TAREA:
Part 1: Write a text in between 50 and 70 words following the instructions
below. (10 marks)
Your friend Anne, from Malta is coming to visit you next week. You
have arranged a weekend trip in the mountains. Write an email to
her including:

your plans for the weekend


suggestion about a particular activity to do in the trip

Ejemplo 1:

La puntuacin asignada por un equipo de correctores a esta redaccin es de 6 sobre 10 (3 en el


apartado de tarea y 3 en el apartado de lengua).La realizacin de la tarea es suficientemente
satisfactoria. El formato, el registro, el estilo y la extensin se adecuan a la consigna. Se observa
un intento de cubrir los puntos de la consigna de manera elaborada pero con alguna digresin
que hace que requiera algo de esfuerzo por parte del lector. El control en el uso de la lengua es
suficientemente correcto para la transmisin del mensaje aunque se observan errores de
cohesin (... your visit and I have prepared...), errores gramaticales, aunque slo uno entorpece
la comunicacin ( I'm nice with your future visit...) y cierta falta de variedad (repeticin de
Would you like...).

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Ejemplo 2:

La puntuacin asignada por un equipo de correctores a esta redaccin es de 4 sobre 10 (2 en el


apartado de tarea y 2 en el apartado de lengua). El formato, el registro y la extensin se adecuan
a la consigna pero el contenido y el estilo no son del todo adecuados. El texto no expone el plan
abierto de un fin de semana en la montaa acompaado de alguna sugerencia, sino que se centra
en una enumeracin de actividades como si fuera un programa de una agencia, en vez de un
mensaje a una amiga. A menudo se necesita una relectura para seguir el hilo de lo que quiere
decir. En cuanto al uso de la lengua, se observa un elevado nmero de errores en el uso de
estructuras (... we must go in a ..., Saturday night we should sleep in a refuge..., it must rain...)
y vocabulario (wallet mountain, refuge) que dificultan considerablemente la comprensin.
Ejemplo 3:

La puntuacin asignada por un equipo de correctores a esta redaccin es de 10 sobre 10.


La tarea se lleva a cabo de manera muy satisfactoria: el formato, el registro, el estilo y la
extensin se adecuan a la consigna. Desarrolla ambos puntos de la tarea con naturalidad
y de manera proporcionada. No requiere ningn esfuerzo de comprensin. Demuestra
un buen control del uso de la lengua, con variedad de estructuras del nivel, aunque haya
algn error en el uso de las formas verbales (...hope we're going to enjoy..., ...forward to
hear...), que no dificultan la comprensin del mensaje.
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Part 2: Write a text in between 100 and 120 words following the instructions
below. (10 marks)
You have travelled to the USA to take an English course. Your host family
picked you up at the airport and after dinner you went to your bedroom.
Write an entry in your diary describing your first impressions about:

the area
the host family
the house

Ejemplo 1:

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La puntuacin asignada por un equipo de correctores a esta redaccin es de 6 sobre 10 (3 en el apartado


de tarea y 3 en el apartado de lengua). Lleva a cabo la tarea de manera suficientemente satisfactoria;
aunque el formato no es correcto, el registro, el estilo y la extensin se adecan a la consigna. Cubre
todos los puntos de manera muy sencilla pero no requiere esfuerzo de comprensin. En cuanto al uso de
la lengua, la cohesin entre frases es algo repetitiva pero correcta en general. La lengua usada no es
ambiciosa pero no hay apenas errores.

Ejemplo 2:

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La puntuacin asignada por un equipo de correctores a esta redaccin es de 4 sobre 10 (2 en el apartado


de tarea y 2 en el apartado de lengua). La tarea no es satisfactoria: el formato y el estilo no se
corresponden con la consigna; se ha omitido el primer punto de la misma y el ltimo prrafo no es
coherente con el contexto dado. Adems el primer prrafo es una copia de la consigna. En cuanto al uso
de la lengua, las estructuras son repetitivas, se observan una serie de errrores bsicos que a veces
interfieren en la comunicacin (..mother is boss an international company, they had got two children...) y
los errores de puntuacin dificultan la trasmisin del mensaje.
Ejemplo 3:

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La puntuacin asignada por un equipo de correctores a esta redaccin es de 10 sobre 10. La


tarea se lleva a cabo muy satisfactoriamente: el formato, el registro, el estilo y la extensin se
adecuan perfectamente. Introduce y concluye el texto de forma muy adecuada al contexto y
desarrolla los puntos de manera proporcionada. Demuestra un buen control de la lengua con un
uso de vocabulario variado (block of flats, peculiar, in her fifties, cellar), aunque haya errores
puntuales (I like live here..., semi-terraced house), que no entorpecen la comunicacin.

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CLAVE DE RESPUESTAS
READING COMPREHENSION (15 MARKS)

Part 1: (5x1=5 marks)


1 c
2 a
3 a
4 b
5 b

Part 2: (5x1=5 marks)


6 A
7 F
8 D
9 C
10 B

Part 3: (5x1=5 marks)


11 15 minutes
12 No
13 $10
14 No
15 No

LISTENING COMPREHENSION (15 MARKS)

Part 1: (5x1=5 marks)


1 B
2 H
3 C
4 G
5 F

Part 2: (5x1=5 marks)


6 a
7 c
8 a
9 a
10 b

Part 3: (5x1=5 marks)


11 kew
12 2
13 parking
14 0
15 332 5000

WRITING (20 MARKS)

Part 1: (10 marks)

Part 2: (10 marks)

Task requirements:
Informal style
Greeting and signing off
No paragraphs required
Contractions, abbreviated forms (CU) and
emoticons allowed
Suggestions structures

Task requirements:
Informal style
Introductory sentence
No paragraphs required
Closing sentence
No signing off
Contractions allowed
Descriptive vocabulary

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SCRIPTS

RADIO PROGRAMMES
Example:
(Reporter) This is a very wet land where everybodys life can be devastated by too
much water. Bangladesh, a country of farms and fields and huge wide rivers and vastspreading fertile deltas and lots of monsoon rain.
Extract 1:
(Presenter) One thing I noticed is how green the city is. There are something like 2
million trees in the city, thats more trees per person than any other European city. And
there are dozens and dozens of parks. Like this one, Mewsbrook park near where I
live.
Extract 2:
(Weather forecaster) Rain will be widespread through out this evening becoming more
scattered as the night wears on except in Northern counties where it will be more
persistent. Lowest temperatures tonight, five to seven degrees.
Extract 3:
(Presenter) Edinburgh castle is visited every year by approximately 1 million people. If
we dont count the Tower of London, thats more people than visit any other ancient
monument in the UK. Every visitor should see the castle not only because of the
historical interest of this remarkable fortress and former royal residence but because it
offers such fine panoramic views of the city.
Extract 4:
(Presenter) The results were astonishing. Almost 3,000 galaxies were seen in the
image. Scientists analysed the picture and found that the Hubble telescope had seen
back to the very young universe, almost to the actual time of the Big Bang itself. These
very remote galaxies also seemed to be smaller and more irregular than those nearby.
What had been discovered by Hubble was about to change the way we look at the
universe and the way we see our own place in the cosmos.
Extract 5:
(Presenter) The Red Kangaroo powerful, comical, engaging. This is the desertdwelling symbol of Australia. But kangaroos can be found almost anywhere down
under. Theyre up in treeson the forest floorand can even be found on the rocks.

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CONVERSATIONS
Example:
Ticket salesman: Yes?
Customer: Id like 2 tickets, please.
Ticket salesman: Where to?
Customer: One to Camden Town and the other to Kings Cross.
Ticket salesman: Single or return?
Customer: Single, please.
Ticket salesman: Thats 7.40.
Customer: Thanks.
Extract 1:
Man: Its your round, Alice.
Alice: What? Again? Oh. Alright. What do you all want?
Girl: An orange juice, please.
Mihail: The same for me, too.
Man: Oh. Come on, Mihail! Youre not in Poland now! Why not try a traditional pint of
English bitter?
Mihail. OK, then.
Man: And the usual for me, G & T, love.
Alice: Ah. OK.
Girl: Dont call Alice love.
Man: Why not? Isnt she lovely?
Extract 2:
(phone ringing)
Ticket salesman: Good morning. Number One Direction.
Customer: Two tickets for the river boat cruise, please.
Ticket salesman: When?
Customer: Next Thursday?
Ticket salesman: Sorry?
Customer: Thursday?
Ticket salesman: Im sorry. Is that Tuesday the first or Thursday the third?
Customer: Thursday the third.
Ticket salesman: Right. What time would you like?
Customer: In an evening?
Extract 3:
Alice: How do I look?
Girl: Oh. Its a gorgeous dress, Alice. But the other seemed nicer.
Alice: Ah. Its lovely, isnt it? But youre right. The blue dress looked better. Tim?
Tim: Oh. Yes. Lovely! Very nice! Can we go and look at the computer games now?
Alice: OK Tim. Youve been very patient. Lets just get Helens shoes and we can go to
the electronic shop.
Extract 4:
Presenter: Hello.
Schoolgirls: Hello.
Presenter: Were hanging out till everybody arrives. Tell me your name.
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Schoolgirl: My names Jessica Ortiz.


Presenter: Tell me yours.
Schoolgirl: Zulema Ortiz.
Presenter: What High school are you from?
Schoolgirls: Big Picture High School.
Presenter: What do you think you are coming for?
School girl 1: Um. I have no idea.
Schoolgirl 2: To eat for free.
(laughter).
EXTRACT 5:
Receptionist: Hello. Can I help you?
Hotel guest: Um. Yeah. Hi. Ive got a reservation. My names John Arkett.
Receptionist: Ah. Yes. You booked a shared room for one week.
Hotel guest: Yes. A shared room. But perhaps Ill stay longer.
Receptionist: OK. But let us know as soon as you decide.
Hotel guest: Yes, of course. How much is the room?
Receptionist: 18.50 for a shared room. Can I see your passport?
Hotel guest: Here you are.

KEW GARDENS
Welcome to the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew.
The Gardens open everyday at 9.30 except for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
Please select some following options making all this information available on our
webpage: www.kew.org
To book a group or school visit, press 1.
Opening times and prices, press 2.
For information for visitors with special needs, press 3.
For information about future events including Easter and Summer sling. Press 4.
For information on how to get to Kew and parking, press 6.
To speak to the information staff Monday to Friday, excluding bank holidays, during
office hours or to leave a message, press 8.
To repeat these options, press 0.
If you require the main switchboard, please dial 020 8332 5000, alternatively, further
information can be found on our website www.kew.org

PEANUT BUTTER (Extra)


Time for breakfast, Peetie said mother. I made scrambled eggs and toast.
No. Peanut butter. Said Peetie.
Peetie, please, eat your eggs and toast. she said
No. Peanut butter, said Peetie.
Peetie. Peanut butter for breakfast? replied mother. I dont think so. Come eat your
eggs.
Peetie scrunched his face, shrugged his shoulders and put his hands on his waist. No.
Peanut butter, insisted Peetie.
OK: Peanut butter for Peetie. At least, drink some orange juice, pleaded mother.
After breakfast, Peetie ran off to have an adventure with his favourite toys.
Peetie was a quiet, smart boy of few words. Some might say Peetie was hard to
please, persistent and picky possibly even persnickety. The truth is Peetie knew
exactly what he liked and what he didnt like.
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Peetie liked dogs but not cats.


Peetie liked basketball but not baseball.
Peetie liked school but not homework.
Peetie liked green but not pink.
Peetie liked the number eight but not the number seven.
Peetie liked circles but not triangles.
Peetie liked shorts, even in winter, but not pants.
Peetie liked sneakers but not shoes.
Peetie liked candy bout not gum.
Peetie liked pizza parties but not slumber parties.
Most of all, Peetie liked peanut butter which he found positively perfect.
Peetie, lunch time. Please put down your toys and come eat, said mother. I made
you a ham and swiss sandwich on rye with a garden salad.
No. Peanut butter. Said Peetie
Peetie. Please eat your ham and Swiss sandwich. She said.
No. Peanut butter. Said Peetie
She reasoned. You had peanut butter for breakfast. Dont you want something
different to eat for lunch?
Peetie scrunched his face, shrugged his shoulders and put his hands on his waist. No.
Peanut butter, insisted Peetie.
OK: Peanut butter for Peetie. At least, drink some milk, pleaded his partially perturbed
mother.

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