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+The `import` directory contains tests imported from the [SVG 1.1 Second
+Edition test suite](http://www.w3.org/Graphics/SVG/Test/20110816/),
+with tests renamed to contain `-manual` in their name.  These tests need
+review to verify that they are still correct for the latest version of
+SVG (which at the time of writing is [SVG 2](https://svgwg.org/svg2-draft/))
+and then need to be converted to reftests or testharness.js-based
+tests.
+
+The SVG 1.1 test suite came with [reference
+PNGs](http://dev.w3.org/SVG/profiles/1.1F2/test/png/) for each test,
+which, while not suitable as exact reftest reference files, at least
+give a rough indication of what the test should look like.  For some
+tests, such as those involving filters, the test pass criteria are
+written with reference to the PNGs.  When converting the tests to
+reftests or testharness.js-based tests, you might want to consult the
+reference PNG.
+
+Tests should be placed in a directory named after the SVG 2 chapter name
+(for example in the `shapes/` directory for Basic Shapes chapter tests).
+Scripted tests should be placed under a `scripted/` subdirectory and
+reftests under a `reftests/` subdirectory, within the chapter directory.
+Filenames for tests of DOM methods and properties should start with
+*InterfaceName*.*methodOrPropertyName*, such as
+`types/scripted/SVGElement.ownerSVGElement-01.html`.
+
+Direct questions about the imported SVG 1.1 tests to
+[Cameron McCormack](mailto:cam@mcc.id.au).