Questions 1 and 2 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.

    1.
  • A It examines the effect of cholesterol on people's health.
  • B Its participants all had high blood cholesterol levels.
  • C It questions the benefits of a vegetarian protein diet.
  • D Its finding came as a surprise to the researchers.
    2.
  • A They do not know all the effects of eating meat.
  • B Red meat itself does not cause heart diseases.
  • C White meat may be healthier than red meat.
  • D Vegetarian protein may be easier to absorb.