SECTION C NEWS BROADCAST

Questions 16 & 17 are based on the following news. At the end of the item, you will be given 20 seconds to answer the two questions.
　
Now listen to the news.
　
16. How many people lost their lives in the fire? ____
A. 4.
B. 6.
C. 10.
D. 19.
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17. Who may have caused the fire? ____
A. A Lebanese refugee.
B. A Polish refugee.
C. Right-wingers.
D. Immigrants from Syria.
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Question 18 is based on the following news. At the end of the item, you will be given 20 seconds to answer the two questions.
　
Now listen to the news.
　
18. How was one of the U.S. soldiers found alive in North Korea? ____
A. He made a public appearance.
B. He published a book telling the truth.
C. He was found in a picture of a film.
D. He received an interview by a TV reporter.
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Questions 19 & 20 are based on the following news. At the end of the item, you will be given 20 seconds to answer the two questions.
　
Now listen to the news.
　
19. Why did Papuans start a long-time campaign? ____
A. To gain independence.
B. To protect the President.
C. To fight the commandos.
D. To seize hostages.
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20. How many people are still held hostage by the Free Papua Movement? ____
A. 10.
B. 200.
C. 24.
D. 14.
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Question 21 is based on the following news. At the end of the item, you will be given 20 seconds to answer the two questions.
　
Now listen to the news.
　
21. Which of the following statements is true according to the news? ____
A. Budget talks are being held between the two parties.
B. A new budget deal will be made in a short time.
C. Both parties have reached an agreement on budget.
D. The chance for both parties to agree on the budget is slim.
正确答案是
　
Question 22 is based on the following news. At the end of the item, you will be given 20 seconds to answer the two questions.
　
Now listen to the news.
　
22. What might eventually happen between Microsoft and Cambridge University? ____
A. To set up a joint research center.
B. To extend their cooperation.
C. To hire some researchers.
D. To complete the project.
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Questions 23 & 24 are based on the following news. At the end of the item, you will be given 20 seconds to answer the two questions.
　
Now listen to the news.
　
23. The percentage of the annual decrease in infant mortality rate since 1990 is ____
A. 6.5.
B. 5.85.
C. 5.
D. 19.
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24. ____ progress has been made in cutting down the mortality rate in China.
A. Rapid.
B. Slow.
C. Little.
D. Negative.
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Question 25 is based on the following news. At the end of the item, you will be given 20 seconds to answer the two questions.
　
Now listen to the news.
　
25. Which of the following statements is NOT true? ____
A. A section of M4 motorway has been closed to traffic.
B. There has been a serious car accident on the toad.
C. No person has been reported to be dead.
D. Rescue operations have been going on throughout the day.
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