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.