Examen de Inglés de Galicia (PAU de 2012)

CiUG COMIS IÓN INTERUNIVERSITAR IA DE GALICIA PAU XUÑO 2012 Código 11 INGLÉS OPCIÓN A Read the text and the instructions to the questions very carefully Answer all the questions in English For some people fear can create a business opportunity Patrick Smith for example makes a living out of answering questions about an activity that many people are afraid of namely getting on an airplane A pilot himself Patrick Smiths Ask the Pilot column on the online magazine Saloncom has become very popular …
Comunidad AutĂłnoma Galicia
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Convocatoria Ordinaria de 2012
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