Questions 5 and 7 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.

    5.
  • A It sank into the sea due to overloading.
  • B It ran into Nicaragua’s Big Corn Island.
  • C It disappeared between two large islands.
  • D It turned over because of strong winds.
    6.
  • A 13.
  • B 25.
  • C 30
  • D 32.
    7.
  • A He has helped with the rescue effort.
  • B He is being investigated by the police.
  • C He was drowned with the passengers.
  • D He is among those people missing.