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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?
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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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