浅巷长歌B) To entertain those who had made great contributions to the government. C) To collect money from the persons invited. D) To reward outstanding tax collectors.
13. A) They tried to collect more money than the ruler asked for. B) They were given some silver and gold coins by the ruler. C) They were excused from paying income tax.
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 traveling.
B) They wanted to find a better place to live in. C) They were driven out of their homes. D) The reasons are unknown.
15. A) They try to put up with Gypsies. B) They are envious of Gypsies. C) They are unfriendly to Gypsies.
D) They admire the musical talent of the Gypsies. 16. A) Special schools have been set up for them. B) Permanent homes have been built for them. C) They are now taught in their own language. D) They are now allowed to attend local schools.
Passage Three
Questions 17 to 20 are based on the passage you have just heard. 17. A) The causes are obvious.
B) The causes are very complicated. C) The causes are familiar.
D) The causes are not well understood. 18. A) Regular driver training. B) Improved highway design. C) Stricter traffic regulations. D) Better public transportation. 19. A) Highway crime. B) Poor traffic control. C) Confusing road signs. D) Drivers’ errors.
20. A) Designing better cars. B) Building more highways.
