LISTENING-SWISSAIR

Listening 1

1. Swiss Air has suspended its flights because …

A. they are being taken over by Sabena

B. they are afraid of terrorist attacks

C. they are in financial difficulties

2. The program for the redistribution of white-owned land …

A. is now legal

B. is unconstitutional

C. has been suspended

3. The recent election in Bangladesh was won by …

A. the Awami League

B. an alliance of parties

C. the Bangladesh Nationalist Party

4. The Indian Government has …

A. praised Pakistan for its fight against terrorism

B. stated its horror at Monday’s attack

C. asked for US support in Kashmir

5. The British Government will not pay the extra money …

A. to hold the championships

B. to move the games to London

C. to build the stadium

Listening 2

1. The former Taliban ministers have been …

A. arrested by the Afghans

B. released by the authorities

C. handed over to Americans

2. In France two children sued their doctors because they …

A. didn’t care for them well enough

B. infected them with a disease

C. allowed them to be born ill

3. The Thai army spokesman said that…

A. opium production outside Afghanistan has increased

B. Afghan opium prices have dropped

C. Afghan plantations have now recovered

4. The spiritual leader of the Anglican Church …

A. is moving to Canterbury

B. is facing new issues

C. is leaving his job

5. The airline industry in the USA …

A. is showing no signs of improvement

B. is gradually getting better

C. is still reducing flight numbers

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