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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. H^YSJ6
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1. A ) The lecture for next Monday is cancelled. =Q.^c.sw
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13. A ) To show that mindless graffiti can provoke violence. ?kZT
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B ) To show that Londoners have a special liking for graffiti. Z6_N$Z.A
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14. A ) The Asian elephant is easier to tame. DWID$w
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