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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. M|l`2Hpe
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1. A ) The lecture for next Monday is cancelled. y!,Ly_x$@
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Directions: In this section, you will hear 3 short passages. At the end of %6%QE'D
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Questions 11 to 13 are based on the passage you have just heard. #77p>zhY
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11. A ) Rally support for their movement. 'a^'f]"
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13. A ) To show that mindless graffiti can provoke violence. "A>/m"c]*
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Questions 14 to 16 are based on the passage you have just heard. Ed^F_Gg#
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14. A ) The Asian elephant is easier to tame. $&@etsW0/
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15. A ) From the captured or tamed elephants. U*R
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19. A ) To impose restrictions on further immigration. P9
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