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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. P^lzbWj^
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1. A ) The lecture for next Monday is cancelled.
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B ) The lecture wasn’t as successful as expected. N6%L4v8-}X
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4. A ) The lens. B ) The price. C ) The flash. D ) The leather case. q_"w,28
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Directions: In this section, you will hear 3 short passages. At the end of v"<M
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11. A ) Rally support for their movement. ^,J>=>,1\
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12. A ) It will bring a lot of trouble to the local people. w,X J8+B
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D ) It is popular among rock stars. L\"eE'A
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13. A ) To show that mindless graffiti can provoke violence. }Q-Tw,j
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B ) To show that Londoners have a special liking for graffiti. SUL\|z`5
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14. A ) The Asian elephant is easier to tame. Z'd]oNF
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B ) The Asian elephant’s skin is more valuable.
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17. A ) They had lost their jobs as a result of the Industrial Revolution. 6Zv-kG
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19. A ) To impose restrictions on further immigration. <'~6L#>,<
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