Questions 12 to 15 are based on the passage you have just heard.

Directions: In this section, you will hear two passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear three or four questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.
    12.
  • A Beside a beautifully painted wall in Arles.
  • B Beside the gate of an ancient Roman city.
  • C At the site of an ancient Roman mansion.
  • D At the entrance to a reception hall in Rome.
    13.
  • A A number of different images.
  • B A number of mythological heroes.
  • C Various musical instruments.
  • D Paintings by famous French artists.
    14.
  • A The originality and expertise shown.
  • B The worldly sophistication displayed.
  • C The stunning images vividly depicted.
  • D The impressive skills and costly dyes.
    15.
  • A His artistic taste is superb.
  • B His identity remains unclear.
  • C He was a collector of antiques.
  • D He was a rich Italian merchant.