I. Listening Comprehension ( 20 minutes, 15 points )
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Directions: In this section, you’ll hear 10 short conversations. At the end of the conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the question will be spoken only once. After each question there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A), B), C) and D), and decide which is the best answer. xGFbh4H=8p
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1. A ) The lecture for next Monday is cancelled. aqWlX0+
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11. A ) Rally support for their movement. SXm%X(JU
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