2-3.mp3: Part I Listening Comprehension ( 26 minutes ) Section A Directions: In this section, you will hear serveral 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) and D). Questions 1 to 2 will be based on the following news item. 1. A) February to December. B) October and November. C) March and April. D) February to October. 2. A) Because the doctors in the station were sick. B) Because the doctor could not provide medical treatment needed by the workers. C) Because there was an infectious disease spreading in the station and many workers were sick. D) Because the weather at the South Pole is getting worse and the station has to be closed.