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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. ^fK8~g;rB
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1. A ) The lecture for next Monday is cancelled. /-|xxy
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Directions: In this section, you will hear 3 short passages. At the end of .~L4#V{c~
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11. A ) Rally support for their movement. Os 2YZ<t
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14. A ) The Asian elephant is easier to tame. z'}= A
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