Section B
Directions:In this section, you will hear 3 short passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear some questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C), and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.
Passage One
Questions 11 to 13 are based on the passage you have just heard.
11.
A)He was a tax collector.
B)He was a government official.
C)He was once a friend of the ruler.
D)He was once a shcool teacher in India.
12.
A)To reward outstanding tax collectors.
B)To declare new ways of collecting tax.
C)To collect money from the persons invited.
D)To entertain those who had made great contributions to the government.
13.
A)They were excused from paying income tax.
B)They were given some silver and gold coins by the ruler.
C)They tried to collect more money than the ruler asked for.
D)They enjoyed being invited to dinner at the ruler's palace.
Passage Two
Questions 14 to 16 are based on the passage you have just heard.
14.
A)They liked travelling.
B)The reasons are unknown.
C)They were driven out of their homes.
D)They wanted to find a better place to live in.
15.
A)They are unfriendly to Gypsies.
B)They admire the musical talent of the Gypsies.
C)They are envious of Gypsies.
D)They try to put up with Gypsies.
16.
A)They are now taught in their own language.
B)They are now allowed to attend local schools.
C)Special schools have been set up for them.
D)Permanent homes have been built for them.
Passage Three
Questions 17 to 20 are based on the passage you have just heard.
17.
A)The causes are familiar.
B)The causes are not well understood.
C)The causes are obvious.
D)The causes are very complicated.
18.
A)Improved highway design.
B)Better public transportation.
C)Regular driver training.
D)Stricter traffic regulations.
19.
A)Highway crime.
B)Drivers' errors.
C)Poor traffic control.
D)Confusing road signs.
20.
A)Increasing people's awareness of traffic problems.
B)Enhancing drivers' sense of responsibility.
C)Building more highways.
D)Designing better cars.