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Answers 7–14

1. 7

   Text 7

   D: Green Time – Come and learn about all the different species that live in our local fields, woods and back gardens. And if you’ve got any experience looking after animals, let us know! We’re short on youth volunteers who can offer tips and advice at our weekly teen meetings in villages and towns across the nation. Our club wants to provide a softer environment for local creatures – big and small – by holding talks and events. Matching features

2. 8

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   G: Nature First – Come and get some fresh air and meet people of all ages concerned about the environment at our beach project, where we collect plastic to be recycled in a coastal area near you. Learn how waste in our oceans harms sea life and what you can do about it. Matching features

3. 9

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   F: Genius! – Don’t put your bottles, newspapers and tin cans in the recycling bin – bring them to any Saturday-morning meeting, when our expert environmental artist shows you how to make art out of rubbish! Take part in planning the annual event to show off your creative projects to the public, and share tips on ways to reduce waste. Matching features

4. 10

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   E: Listen Up! – You can access our weekly meetings from any time zone on our award-winning website, where you can chat with young people concerned about the environment. Our members are passionate about making people aware of the things everyone should do to save and protect species all over the Earth. Members post updates and articles about wildlife issues weekly. Matching features

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   H: Band Together – You won’t believe you’re in the middle of the city where our club meets every Sunday afternoon. Come and see all of the different crops we produce at our little farm. Young and old are invited to come and find out when to pick what you’ve planted when you join Band Together. We also discuss monthly topics such as vehicles and how they affect nature. Matching features

6. 12

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   J: Farm assistant – The position of farm assistant is available over the summer period. The job involves picking fruit for several hours per day and assisting with the packing of the fruit before it is sent for delivery. You must be fit and happy to work outdoors for long periods of time. No previous experience needed. We offer a good salary. Matching features

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   K: Kitchen assistant – We need a part-time assistant to work in the small kitchen or our hotel restaurant. The job involves preparing food before the restaurant opens and then cleaning the dishes after we have served the food. We require someone to work three hours Tuesday to Saturday, and Friday and Saturday evenings. We offer good pay. Matching features

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   L: Seaview Gallery – Less than an hour's ride along the coast road, shows paintings and photographs by local artists in attractive rooms on the cliffs. Open 2pm–5pm. There's a teashop next door which serves delicious lunches and teas. Matching features

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