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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. !is8`8F8
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1. A ) The lecture for next Monday is cancelled. $k!t&G
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Directions: In this section, you will hear 3 short passages. At the end of 69`9!heu
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each passage, you will hear some questions. Both the passage and the question will be spoken only once. After you hear a question you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center. h,\^Sb5AP
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Questions 11 to 13 are based on the passage you have just heard. Ddghw(9*H
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13. A ) To show that mindless graffiti can provoke violence. @>ONp|}@qI
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15. A ) From the captured or tamed elephants. SKD!V6S
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B ) From the British wildlife protection group. '=\]4?S
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17. A ) They had lost their jobs as a result of the Industrial Revolution. OWtN=Gk
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