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Discuss in pair and answer question below in a short paragraph (30 − 40 words).
Why did the narrator (Jerome) volunteer to do the packing?
Solution
The narrator volunteered to do packing because he thought he was the best packer. He felt proud of his packing and wanted to show it.
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