Questions 26 to 28 are based on the
following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 15 seconds to
answer the questions. Now, listen to the
news.
Why did the natural pearl trade collapse in the 1930s
A．Because of competition from cheaper Japanese pearl-fishing. B．Because of competition from oil industry. C．Because of competition from cheaper Japanese cultured pearls. D．Because of pollution from oil industry.