The person in the photograph could be an orchestra conductor or a train conductor even though the clothing is not appropriate to either profession. The person is raising something, but it is his hand, not a baton-Common Trap: Do not be confused by one word which is right (raise) and miss the whole context of the picture. | 2. Where are the food and medicine now A On the docks. B At the United Nations. C With concerned governments. D With the million victims. 3. By what percentage will food distribution be reduced if additional money is not received A 10 percent. B 20 percent. C 50 percent. D 80 percent. TALK 2 Questions 4-6 4. According to the passage what is the scarcity of consumer loans in Japan due to A The low growth rate. B The lack of housing. C The value of the yen. D The high savings rate. 5. What would make protectionist pressures worse A Low housing costs. B A scarcity of business loans. C A trade surplus. D Inexpensive investment funds. 6. What would increase the value of the yen A A lower savings rate. B Higher trade tariffs abroad. C Fewer consumer loans. D High economic growth. TALK 3 Questions 7-10 7. How much advance notice did the press have about the visit A None. B Three days. C Six days. D Six months. 8. What concerns the embassies of the two countries A Defense. B Commerce. C Education. D Space. t 84 LISTENING COMPREHENSION PRACTICE 9. Which of the following best describes the relations between the two countries A Deteriorating. B Improving. C Unchanging. D Demoralizing. 10. What was signed in January A A cultural agreement. B A tourist exchange letter. C A trade pact. D A long-term lease. B D D EXERCISE 6 WEATHER Directions You will hear three items about the weather. They will not be repeated. Below you will read two or more questions about each item. After you listen to the item answer the questions. When you are ready to begin start the audio at the section Listening Comprehension Part IV Exercise 6. At the end of the third talk turn off the audio. TALK 1 Questions 1-4 1. What is the problem A A high pollen count. B Excessive rainfall. C The flu virus. D A broken air conditioner. 2. When will the problem abate A By today. B By tomorrow. C In two weeks. D In ten years. 3. What advice does the announcement give A Breathe deeply. B Take frequent showers. C
