SECTION C NEWS BROADCAST

Questions 18 and 19 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 20 seconds to answer the questions.

18. What was Nelson Mandela planning to do after his retirement?
A. He would take a role as an international mediator.
B. He would return to his home village and help the local development.
C. He would do whatever he is asked of.
D. He would only rest and enjoy nature.
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19. When will he be retired?
A. On July 16.
B. On June 16.
C. On June 15.
D. On July 15.
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Questions 20 and 21 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 20 seconds to answer the questions.

20. Who was accused of murder and causing explosions?
A. Nicholas Moore.
B. John Light.
C. David Copeland.
D. Andrea Dykes.
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21. The three-people-killed bombing took place ______
A. on June 7.
B. nine days ago.
C. on June 2.
D. on April 30.
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Questions 22 and 23 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 20 seconds to answer the questions.

22. According to the news, Iran has been suffering from ______
A. flood.
B. dry weather.
C. economic crisis.
D. food crisis.
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23. What products have been damaged?
A. Wheat, corn, meat and sugar.
B. Wheat, maize, cotton and meat.
C. Wheat, cotton, meat and bean.
D. Wheat, sugar, meat and bean.
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Questions 24 and 25 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 20 seconds to answer the questions.

24. What is the main idea of the news?
A. A fire broke out when people were busy scooping up the petrol.
B. More than 100 people were engulfed by flames.
C. A fire caused by gas spill put 57 people to death.
D. As the petrol started to spill, local people ran up with cans to collect it.
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25. According to the officials, the total death is ______
A. 57.
B. 60.
C. 86.
D. 67.
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