Directions: In this section, you will hear 3 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 4 choices marked A, B, C and D. 1. What does the news report cover? A. Snowstorms in northern Italy. B. Severe flooding in Venice. C. The destruction of famous landmarks in Italy. D. Rising sea levels in St. Mark ’ s Square. 2. What can you infer from the news report? A. Venetians are largely used to the high water phenomenon. B. There might be more flooding in coming days. C. Some shops and ground-floor apartments were damaged by the flood. D. A system of moveable barriers to protect Venice will be finished in 2014.