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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. (#)XRm{t
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1. A ) The lecture for next Monday is cancelled. 02NVdpo[wU
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Directions: In this section, you will hear 3 short passages. At the end of /d:hW4}<}.
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11. A ) Rally support for their movement. ]cS(2hP7
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13. A ) To show that mindless graffiti can provoke violence. *dBmb
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14. A ) The Asian elephant is easier to tame. pMViq0
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17. A ) They had lost their jobs as a result of the Industrial Revolution. 8=0I4\
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19. A ) To impose restrictions on further immigration. Ek6g?rj_
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