Airlines are being hit with huge increases to ensure their planes after the terrorist attacks in the United States. Goshork Insurance Holdings, which ensures aircraft around the world, said rates had soared as much as 10 fold since the September 11th terror attacks. Airlines around the world have cut services and dismissed staff as their business has plunged in the wake of the crisis. They are also struggling with increased security costs.
Question 22 is 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.
22. After the terrorist attacks in the United States, insurance rates soared as much as ____.
A. 100%
B. 200%
C. 500%
D. 1000%
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We’ve just installed two air-conditions in out apartment, _______should make great differences in our life next summer.
A. which
B. what
C. that
D. they
4. Passengers must check in to board Flight 998 by ___.
A. 10:30 a.m
B. 10:00 a.m
C. 11:30 a.m
D. 11:00 a.m
Criticism and self-criticism is necessary ________ it helps us to find and correct
A. by that
B. at that
C. on that
D. in that
Malaysian authorities are discussing possible salvage efforts with Sun Cruisers, the Singapore owner of a large liner, that sunk off Malaysia last week, a news report said yesterday. Sun cruisers had received some advice from Malaysia on the matter. The Business Times newspaper quoted the company’s spokeswoman Judy Shoo Asian. Judy and other Sun Cruiser’s officials could not immediately be reached for further comment as they were away in Indonesia. The Sun Vista went down in international waters. The nearby Malaysia may have the right to order the wreck’s removal, the newspaper said. Salvage experts said the wreck of the Sun Vista, which sank in 65 metres of water, poses no threat to ships passing over it. But Malaysia may still want it removed.
Nigeria was suspended from the 54 nation group of mainly former British colonies in 1995 after it executed 9 minority rights activists including writer Ken Thawrawiwa. But now that the country has embarked on the return to democracy, Commonwealth heads of government have agreed to end this estrangement. Secretary general chief Ormiga Anyaco said in a statement: “I’m delighted an unfortunate episode in Nigeria Commonwealth relations will now come to an end and Nigeria is resuming its rightful place in the Commonwealth.”
Question 25 is 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.
25. The news item is mainly about___.
A. efforts to salvage Sun Vista
B. negotiation with the ship’s owner
C. threats Sun Vista poses to passing ships
D. a newspaper’s comment on Sun Vista