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 The self-driving system was faulty.
  • B The car was moving at a fast speed.
  • C The man in the car was absent-minded.
  • D The test driver made a wrong judgment.
    2.
  • A They have generally done quite well.
  • B They have caused several severe crashes.
  • C They have posed a threat to other drivers.
  • D They have done better than conventional cars.