SECTION C NEWS BROADCASTNews Item One (17)The authorities in Hong Kong have released the second group of Vietnamese boat people from detention after Vietnam refused to accept them. The group of
DICTATIONThe Railway in BritainThe success of early railways, such as the lines between big cities, /led to a great increase in railway building in Victorian times. /Between 1835 and 1865, about 25 th
DICTATIONUnited Nations DayThe 24th of October is celebrated as United Nations Day. h is a day that belongs to everyone. And it is celebrated in most countries of the world. Some countries celeb
SECTION A STATEMENT1. During this morning’s test, I couldn’t do the last four questions, but I did the first five.2. According to Jane there is no better cheese than Swiss cheese in
SECTION B CONVERSATION9. W: Do you know that Mark turned down that job offer by a travel agency?M: Yeah, the hours were convenient, but he wouldn’t have been able to make ends meet.10.
SECTION C NEWS BROADCASTNews Item One (17-18)Haitian hunger strikers at the US labor base at Guantannamo Bay, Cuba, have begun refusing all fluids and medical treatments. 15 of the 267 Haitians
DICTATIONWhat We Know About LanguageMany things about language are a mystery and will remain so. However, we now do know something about it. First, we know that all human beings have a language
SECTION A STATEMENT1. Harry’s brother would not remain an engine driver if he were ambitious.2. Would you mind waiting a few minutes? Ms Ellis is being examined by her physician at this mo
SECTION B CONVERSATION10. M:What do you think? Am I OK?W: Well, there is some information that seems to me ... I want to have a thorough checkup and do some tests. 11. M: It’s hot! I wi
SECTION C NEWS BROADCASTNews Item One (18)NATO and Russia are reporting some progress in efforts to finalize a charter governing their post-cold-war relationship. But they stressed more work mus