Statements Directions: In this part of the test, you will
hear several short statements. These statements will be spoken ONLY ONCE,
and you will not find them written on the paper; so you must listen carefully.
When you hear a statement, read the answer choices and decide which one is
closest in meaning to the statement you have heard. Then write the letter of the
answer you have chosen in the corresponding space in your ANSWER
BOOKLET
A． I don’t think we should open our local branch here in Shanghai. B． I cannot appoint Mr. Brown to the post although he was born in Shanghai. C． I believe Mr. Brown can easily be connected as he is now living in Shanghai. D． I recommend that Mr. Brown be in charge of our local branch in Shanghai.