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Do not write outside the box around each page or on blank pages.\u003Cbr>􀁸 Do all rough work in this book. Cross through any work you do not want to be marked.\u003Cbr>Information\u003Cbr>􀁸 The marks for questions are shown in brackets.\u003Cbr>􀁸 The total number of marks available for this paper is 88.\u003Cbr>􀁸 Spelling, punctuation, grammar and specialist terminology will be assessed in Question 01.8.\u003Cbr>Advice\u003Cbr>For the multiple-choice questions, completely fill in the circle alongside the appropriate answer(s) . CORRECT METHOD  WRONG METHODS \u003Cbr>If you want to change your answer you must cross out your original answer as shown. \u003Cbr>If you wish to return to an answer previously crossed out, ring the answer you now wish to select as |\n| shown. \u003Cbr>Please write clearly, in block capitals, to allow character computer recognition. 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