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Reading
Passage 1
Questions 1–9 Reading Passage 1 has nine paragraphs A–I.
Choose the correct heading for each paragraph from the list of headings below.
List of Headings i Island legends ii Resources for exchange iii Competition for fishing rights iv The low cost of equipment v Agatti’s favourable location vi Rising income levels

vii viii ix x xi xii The social nature of reef occupations
Resources for islanders’ own use
High levels of expertise
Alternative sources of employment
Resources for earning money
Social rights and obligations

1 Paragraph A

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2 Paragraph B

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3 Paragraph C

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4 Paragraph D

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5 Paragraph E

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6 Paragraph F

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7 Paragraph G

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8 Paragraph H

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9 Paragraph I

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Questions 10–13 Choose the correct letter, A, B, C or D.
10 What proportion of poor households get all their income from reef products?
A 12%
B 20%
C 29%
D 59%
11 Kat moodsal fishing
A is a seasonal activity.
B is a commercial activity.

C requires little investment.
D requires use of a rowing boat.

12 Which characteristic of present-day islanders do the writers describe?
C courage
A physical strength
B fishing expertise
D imagination
13 What do the writers say about the system for using the reef on Agatti?
A Fish catches are shared equally.
C There are frequent disputes.
D There is open access.
B The reef owner issues permits.

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The coral reefs of

Agatti Island
A Agatti is one of the Lakshadweep Islands off the southwest coast of India. These islands are surrounded by lagoons and coral reefs which are