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A conversation between a student and a librarian

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Section 1

A conversation between a student and a librarian

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Questions 1–4

Complete the following information using NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR NUMBERS for each answer. Surname

1.Surname:

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  1. 1

    Buwal

    The librarian explicitly spells out the surname 'Buwal' (transcribed as buwan) after confirming the student's identity.

  2. 2

    16 Bridgeway Road

    The student provides the specific street address directly in response to the librarian's request.

  3. 3

    25th May 1983

    The student states the date clearly, which matches the required format.

  4. 4

    M.Sc. Engineering

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  5. 5

    one/1

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  6. 6

    A4

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  7. 7

    (about) half a million/ 500000

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  8. 8

    silent

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  9. 9

    books and reports

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  10. 10

    video and DVD

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