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The passage describes Eugene Evans, a young, self-taught computer programmer, detailing his career, earnings, and background.

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The passage is about Eugene Evans, a successful young computer programmer, his journey from a humble background to a high-earning professional, and his current achievements.

1. Eugene's expected salary this year is: The first paragraph states: "Eugene Evans expects to receive £35,000 this year as a computer programme designer..." Answer: $\boxed{\text{£35,000}}$

2. Eugene's age: The first paragraph mentions "not aged only 16". The second paragraph states: "A year ago he was sitting behind a school desk studying for six 'O' levels and two CSEs". If he was studying for 'O' levels a year ago (typically around age 16), he would be 17 now. Answer: $\boxed{\text{17}}$

3. The car older people in his profession might own: The first paragraph states: "Other executives of his calibre and earning power might well own a Jaguar..." Answer: $\boxed{\text{Jaguar}}$

4. The number of 'O' levels he has: The second paragraph states: "...studying for six 'O' levels and two CSEs..." Answer: $\boxed{\text{Six}}$

5. The age at which he started reading about computer: The third paragraph states: "...having read books on computers beneath the bed clothes from the age of 12." Answer: $\boxed{\text{12}}$

6. The name of his first computer programme: The third paragraph states: "He designed his first programme 'Space Panic', last year." Answer: $\boxed{\text{Space Panic}}$

7. His basic salary: The third paragraph states: "His basic salary is £17,000..." Answer: $\boxed{\text{£17,000}}$

8. The name of his firm: The third paragraph states: "...the company Image Software was launched and invited him to become an employee." Answer: $\boxed{\text{Image Software}}$

9. The place where his father works: The third paragraph states: "...his father, a bus driver in Liverpool." Answer: $\boxed{\text{Liverpool}}$

10. His father's job: The third paragraph states: "...his father, a bus driver in Liverpool." Answer: $\boxed{\text{Bus driver}}$