13. What does the man prefer to do?
A. He prefers staying at home because he doesn't like to travel.
B. He prefers taking a plane because the bus is too slow.
C. He prefers taking a bus because the plane makes him nervous.
D. He prefers traveling with the woman.
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14. What are these people most probably discussing?
A. Weights and measurements.
B. Political systems.
C. Employment.
D. Money.
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15. How does the man feel about the class?
A. He does not understand it.
B. He does not like it.
C. He is used to it.
D. He does not have to take it.
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16. To whom is the woman speaking?
A. To a coach.
B. To an optometrist.
C. To a dentist.
D. To a waitress.
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17. What is the man's opinion of the radio announcer?
A. He does not believe what the announcer says.
B. He thinks that the announcer is very good at his work.
C. He does not have an opinion of the announcer.
D. He thinks that they should do what the announcer says.
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SECTION C    NEWS BROADCAST
Questions 18 and 19 are based on the following news item.    At the end of the news item you will be given 20 seconds to answer the following questions.    Now listen to the news.

18. Human rights activists complain that _____.
A. the US has taken the place of the UN in settling human rights issues
B. the UN has failed to play its necessary role in protecting human rights
C. the UN should have tolerated the violation of human rights by big powers like the US
D. the UN has talked more than it has done in protecting human rights
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19. Mr. Annan's speech at the meeting was criticized because _____.
A. he failed to offer any facts or evidence to support his views
B. as the new UN leader he was not very popular
C. he spoke only before 53 members of the UN human rights commission
D. he made a promise without giving any concrete details
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Questions 20 and 21 are based on the following news item.    At the end of the news item you will be given 20 seconds to answer the following questions.    Now listen to the news.

20. What's a central theme of the conference held in London?
A. Passing laws to deal with unemployment.
B. Letting the government take the lead in helping workers.
C. Encouraging businesses to hire more workers.
D. Creating more job opportunities.
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21. Which of the following did the conference also call for?
A. Maintaining labor laws and welfare systems.
B. Helping workers gain the skills that employers need.
C. Allowing workers the freedom to choose jobs.
D. Reforming labor laws and welfare systems.
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Questions 22 and 23 are based on the following news item.    At the end of the news item you will be given 20 seconds to answer the following questions.    Now listen to the news.

22. What is said about the law passed in California?
A. The law has provoked nationwide controversy.
B. The law has been declared to be against the constitution.
C. The law has been approved by a federal court in terms of the constitution.
D. The law has been enforced by the federal court.
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23. Which of the following is likely to be found in the law passed in California?
A. All immigrants have the right to education, health and welfare benefits.
B. Undocumented immigrants should be denied education, health and welfare benefits.
C. Education, health and welfare benefits should be given with discrimination.
D. Education, health and welfare benefits should be guaranteed by the constitution.
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Questions 24 and 25 are based on the following news item.    At the end of the news item you will be given 20 seconds to answer the following questions.    Now listen to the news.

24. Which of the following is a place Miss Albright is NOT planning to visit?
A. Saudi Arabia.
B. Algeria.
C. Damascus.
D. Syria.
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25. The mission of Miss Albright's trip to the Middle East is _____.
A. to help resume the peace process in the Middle East
B. to prepare for a formal visit due to start September 9th
C. to decide measures with Syrian President Hafez al-Assad
D. to help restore peace talks between Israel and Syria
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