Questions 3 and 4 are based on the news report you have just heard.

Directions: In this section, you will hear three news reports. At the end of each news report, you will hear two or three questions. Both the news report 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), D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the center.

    3.
  • A The distance travelled.
  • B The incidence of road accidents
  • C The spending on gas.
  • D The number of people travelling.
    4.
  • A Fewer people are commuting.
  • B Gas consumption is soaring.
  • C Job growth is slowing down.
  • D Rush-hour traffic is worsening.