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SECTION C NEWS BROADCAST
In this section ,you will hear several news items. Listen to them carefully and then answer the questions that follow.
Questions 21 and 22 are based OH the following news．At the end of the news item，you will be
given 10 seconds to answer the questions．Now listen to the news．
21. What is happening to the schools in Fairfax County this school year?
A. 15 schools have started social studies.
B. 15 schools have used digital textbooks.
C. Students are ready to use electronic resources.
D. Digital textbooks are used for social studies.
22. With digital textbooks, schools have saved about __________ million dollars.
A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
Questions 23 and 24 are based on the following news．At the end of the news item．you will be given 10 seconds to answer the questions．Now, listen to the news．
23. Who found the suspicious item at the airport?
A. TSA agents.
B. FBI agents.
C. The police.
D. Passengers.
24. Which of the following statements is INCORRECT?
A. The terminal was closed temporarily afterwards.
B. There was a thorough search inside the airport.
C. Passengers at the airport were safe and sound.
D. The security authorities identified the explosives.
Questions 25 and 26 are based on the following news．At the end of the news item, you will be
given 10 seconds to answer the questions．Now, listen to the news．
25. According to the news item, doctors use art therapy to treat the following problems EXCEPT
A. alcohol abuse.
B. smoking.
C. depression.
D. schizophrenia.
26. Why did doctors introduce art therapy in the first place?
A. To prevent patients from smoking.
B. To better understand patients.
C. To get patients occupied.
D. To teach patients some skills.
Questions 27 and 28 are based on the following news．At the end of the news item，you will be
given 10 seconds to answer the questions．Now, listen to the news．
27. What is the main purpose of the new rules?
A. To reduce the number of pilots on duty.
B. To prevent pilots from working overtime.
C. To ensure an adequate amount of sleep.
D. To fix the amount of work for each pilot.
28. The Independent Pilots Association was unhappy about the new rules because they
A. had only covered cargo plane pilots.
B. had failed to cover all the pilots.
C. would be put into effect in two years.
D. would be too costly if implemented.
Question 29 and 30 are based on the following news．At the end of the news item, you will be given 10 seconds to answer the question．Now, listen to the news．
29. Why is increase in livestock production necessary?
A. Because livestock production is highly efficient.
B. Because more people will become wealthier.
C. Because it may help double food production.
D. Because it has fewer ecological risks.
30. What does the word “challenge” mean in the news item?
A. Balance between human survival and ecology.
B. Conflict between less land and more production.
C. Difference between present and future needs.
D. Calls by environmental critics to consume less meat.
