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REAL ENGLISH 8

The following day I was returned to Malawi. At the border my
escort handed back the items they had confiscated. Before they
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left, they insisted on a formal group photograph: four rebels and me,

the sergeant still wearing his furry flying hat, his arms resting on my
31. taken away shoulder in an act of possessive camaraderie. 32
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32. good fellowship I have the photo still – a testament to the permanence of good
33. proof deeds.
Peter Godwin

Peter Godwin, born in 1957, is a Zimbabwean author and journalist, best known for
writing about the politics of his homeland Zimbabwe. He is also a screenwriter, documentary
film-maker, and former human rights lawyer. He is currently based in Manhattan, New York.

A Reflect

A1 Based on your reading of the text, think carefully about the points given below and form your
own views.
1. The author in the story helped his mother as a young boy. He did not know that this small
act would help him out later in life.

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