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Where can the man get money

A. From the Dunnes Stores.
B. From the Allied Irish Bank.
C. From the Bank of Ireland.

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Which of the following statements is true

A. [A] The Bank of Ireland is near Dunnes Stores.
B. It is about ten minutes’ walk from the place where they are standing to the bank.
C. The man isn’t familiar with the area.

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