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One for you all to enjoy, an old O level English examination paper on line

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Blandmum · 06/07/2008 10:03

here on the times on line

Have fun!

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gothicmama · 06/07/2008 10:12

was thinking I had nothing to do today;thanks

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JackieNo · 06/07/2008 10:12

Blimey. I could do them, but I'd have to think about it. All very grammar-heavy, isn't it. How many 16-year-olds these days would be able to explain what a 'Job's comforter' is?

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unknownrebelbang · 06/07/2008 10:14

Don't think I'd dare have a go!

(I did pass back in 82).

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jimjamshaslefttheyurt · 06/07/2008 10:19

Which board is it? Is it Oxford? I remember always starting with a summary of 120 words. Oh from the end looks as if its AEB. From the 50's. 4 (b) is quite hard isn't it!

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LovelyDear · 06/07/2008 10:24

2a part 1v) - do they mean saucy? or outdoorsy?

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