Слушание 4.4

1.

    Which statement is true about the current event? -
A. The liberal radio station “Rain” was shut down in Moscow.
B. The ceremony for the unveiling of the monument to rain was canceled because of rain.
C. A monument commemorating the victims of rain was erected in the Moscow region.
D. The outdoor party was canceled because of the rain.

1.

    What is true about the rules in the new park? -
A. Humans must put their cellphones on silent mode when visiting this park.
B. Dogs are not allowed in this park because they are noisy.
C. Dogs are allowed in this park, but only if they whisper-bark.
D. All visitors are welcome in this park, except those who bark too much.

1.

    What is the primary goal of the law published in the 1,200-page pamphlet in A3 format? -
A. Reduce the use of paper.
B. Improve the economic situation.
C. Replace hard copies with digital versions.
D. Ban drawing on paper.

1.

    What is stated as the reason why there is no expiration date on the ticket to the Museum of Boredom? -
A. Visitors can go to the museum only when they truly have nothing to do.
B. Visitors who became very bored at the museum often asked for a refund.
C. In reality, this museum does not exist and the tickets sold were a scam.
D. Good marketing strategy.

1.

    Why did the authorities install big mirrors on the roads? -
A. To mock drivers.
B. To ease the burden of traffic jams by showing drivers how nice they look while stuck in traffic.
C. To let drivers see how recklessly they drive.
D. To ease the burden of traffic jams by making drivers feel good when they see their own faces.

1.

    What will be the consequences if the wind does not calm down? -
A. The Minister of Bad Weather will be sent to jail.
B. The parliament will be fined.
C. The wind will have to pay a fine.
D. The wind will be sent to jail.

1.

    Which statement is correct? -
A. The lower the government’s rating gets, the thicker the clouds become.
B. The higher the government’s rating gets, the brighter the sun shines.
C. The weather forecasters threatened the government with a “cloudy weather curse.”
D. The weather forecasters explained the government’s inefficiency by the cloudy weather.

1.

    What did the authorities claim was sabotage from the West? -
A. The deaths of opposition leaders.
B. The attack on opposition dealers.
C. The snowfall.
D. Climate change.

1.

    What is stated as the main reason for above 100% voter attendance? -
A. They were warned that if they did not vote, a hurricane would come.
B. They had nowhere to hide during the hurricane except at the polling stations.
C. They were all forced to the police stations, where the voting took place.
D. They were brought to the polling stations by the wind.

1.

    Why were the parliament workers clapping until morning? -
A. After an inspiring speech by the parliament speaker.
B. Celebrating the decision to extend ovations after deputies’ speeches.
C. Celebrating the longest speech by the parliament speaker.
D. Because the effects of cocaine and techno music would not let them stop.