9. (A) Forty-five women were killed in the blaze at a drug treatment center.

　　(B) The fire was not caused by arson according to a senior firefighter.

　　(C) Nine mentally ill patients died in the fire.

　　(D) People were trapped behind locked gates and barred windows.

　　10. (A) Two detectives investigating the case had tested positive for traces of radiation.

　　(B) The ex-wife and the former mother-in-law of the spy were also poisoned.

　　(C) The Russian businessman who met the former spy in London has fallen ill.

　　(D) There is a high degree of probability that it is polonium that killed the spy.

　　Questions 11 to 15 are based on the following interview.

　　11. (A) Closed to the public. (B) Silent and empty.

　　(C) Packed with (D) Strangely crowded.

　　12. (A) New Mexico. (B) Minnesota.

　　(C) The coast of Florida. (D) The Caribbean.

　　13. (A) Several gallons of petrol. (B) Food for at least three days.

　　(C) Plenty of drinking water. (D) A sturdy pair of work boots.

　　14. (A) The potential damage.

　　(B) The unexpected temperature changes.

　　(C) The hurricane's possible path.

　　(D) The vulnerability of the locals.

　　15. (A) Watch, wait and try not to panic.

　　(B) Choose another place for a vacation.

　　(C) Ask for their money back if there's a hurricane.

　　(D) Plan for very bad weather.

　　Questions 16 to 20 are based on the following talk.

　　16. (A) Car alarms.

　　(B) Sirens.

　　(C) Jack-hammers.

　　(D) Loud music.

　　17. (A) Break eggs on the road.

　　(B) Take certain legal action.

　　(C) Use some minor retaliatory step.

　　(D) Paint the windshield or front hood of a car.

　　18. (A) It can only alert the police.

　　(B) It is of no use.

　　(C) It can prevent the car being broken into.

　　(D) It is really too expensive.

　　19. (A) It makes them noisier than they were 20 years ago.

　　(B) It makes it difficult for them to fall asleep.

　　(C) It affects their work during the day.

　　(D) It does harm to their hearing.

　　20. (A) Many New Yorkers agree about banning this form of sonic pollution.

　　(B) The police have formed a posse to reduce the amount of noise.

　　(C) Police can break into a car as soon as the alarm goes off.

　　(D) Car alarms are very effective at preventing theft.