LRN LEVEL 3 CERTIFICATE IN ESOL

INTERNATIONAL (CEF C2)

LEVEL C2 Duration
Listening: 35 minutes
LISTENING Writing - Reading and Use: 2 hours and 30 min
WRITING
READING AND USE

EXAM PAPER - JANUARY 2017

INSTRUCTIONS:

 Do not open this paper until you are told to do so.

 Read the instructions before answering the questions.
 You will hear Section 1, Section 2 and Section 3 of the Listening TWICE.
 You will hear Section 3 of the Listening AGAIN in Writing, Section 1.
 Answer all the questions.
 Mark your answers on the separate Answer Sheet in pencil.
 Use a pencil HB 2.
 Do TWO Tasks in the Writing.
 Write your Tasks in the Writing Booklet in pencil.
 You must ask any questions now as you cannot speak during the Test.

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LISTENING SECTION 1 CEF C2

Listen to 10 short conversations. For questions 1-10, choose the best answer
(A, B or C). You will hear each conversation TWICE. You now have 2 minutes
to read the questions.
Mark your answers on the separate Answer Sheet.

Water on the floor Cooking hamburgers

1. What is TRUE according to what you 6. George suggests going out for dinner
hear? because he
A. It costs Bob a lot to maintain his store. A. thought Beth would be too tired to
B. The pipe leak has caused little damage. prepare dinner.
C. The water hasn’t been drained yet. B. doesn’t like the way Beth cooks burgers.
C. doesn’t feel like staying home and
Registering for a course
cooking.
2. From what you hear, you understand that
A wedding gift
A. the assessment test is free of charge.
7. After talking with Bill, Jane
B. online registration costs less.
C. the afternoon course hasn’t begun yet. A. agrees with him to give her sister cash.
B. decides to buy her sister a more personal
Gardening
gift.
3. It seems that C. sounds unsure about what gift to give
A. Judy makes a living out of gardening. her sister.
B. Judy’s family enjoy gardening. At a club
C. Judy likes planting flowers more than
8. Unlike Tracy, Tim
anything else.
A. is annoyed by the loud music.
Missing a deadline
B. seems to be enjoying himself.
4. What is FALSE according to what you C. wants to leave the club.
hear?
Moving to the city
A. Karen can’t finish her project due to
9. Kate tells Chris that
unforeseen problems.
B. Karen has been postponing doing her A. he will never regret moving to the city.
project. B. if given the chance, she’d move to the
C. Karen will most likely not follow Bob’s countryside.
advice. C. she would be bored if she lived in a
village.
Going to an art gallery
A football game
5. Peter doesn’t want to go to the art gallery
because 10. Michael sounds upset because
A. the art gallery is not exhibiting well- A. the roar of the crowds during the
known artists. game was disturbing.
B. he isn’t that keen on visiting art B. he couldn’t find a parking space near
galleries. the stadium.
C. he has some pressing business C. his car won’t start and he will miss the
obligations today. game.

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LISTENING SECTION 2 CEF C2

Listen to 3 longer conversations. For questions 11-20, choose the best answer
(A, B or C). You will hear each conversation TWICE. You now have 2 minutes
to read the questions.
Mark your answers on the separate Answer Sheet.

An exchange student 17. What is FALSE about what you hear?

11. Ann went to Spain as a A. Steven’s new post may require him
A. teacher. to work more.
B. student. B. Katie believes that Andrew will
C. tourist. manage fine.
C. Steven doesn’t mind giving up his
12. What is FALSE according to what you personal life.
hear?
A traffic offence
A. Andrew wishes he could live in
another country. 18. From what you hear, you understand
B. Living abroad has changed Ann’s that the driver
personality. A. talks to the police officer rudely.
C. Andrew seems to admire what Ann B. takes immediate responsibility for
did. speeding.
13. At the beginning of her stay in Spain, C. makes excuses for violating the
Ann speed limit.
A. had difficulty understanding Spanish. 19. Besides violating the speed limit, the
B. had no problems adjusting to the driver committed
new culture. A. one more violation.
C. didn’t make any friends. B. two more violations.
14. At the end of the year, Ann C. three more violations.
A. still spoke Spanish poorly. 20. The police officer informs the driver that
B. did very well in all her exams. he
C. felt disappointed about her stay.
A. is disqualified from driving for 6
A promotion months.
15. It seems that Steven B. will be prosecuted if he doesn’t pay
the fine.
A. never desired a promotion.
C. has to pay £1000 fine for all the
B. is happy for being promoted.
offences.
C. sounds upset for not being
promoted earlier.
16. Steven has doubts about whether he
A. should arrange a meeting with the
director.
B. can be successful in his new post.
C. deserves the promotion.

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LISTENING SECTION 3 CEF C2

Listen to an extract from a radio talk about fashion. For questions 21-25, choose the best
answer (A, B or C). You will hear the extract TWICE. You now have 1 minute to look at
the questions.
Mark your answers on the separate Answer sheet.

21. In early civilisations, clothes were chiefly used to

A. show someone’s social status.
B. provide protection from cold temperatures.
C. express the wearer’s inner feelings.

22. According to what you hear, what is TRUE about fashion?

A. It is of greater importance to educated people.
B. It may shape part of people’s identity.
C. It isn’t a characteristic of one’s culture.

23. When people follow fashion trends, they

A. can feel more sure of themselves.
B. are bound to lose their individuality.
C. find it difficult to connect to others.

24. One downside of fashion is that it

A. reminds people of what they really need.
B. promotes materialistic values.
C. can make people better judges of others.

25. People unconcerned about fashion trends may be regarded as

A. shallow-minded.
B. lonely.
C. unattractive.

Now turn to Writing, Section 1, Task 1. Open your Writing Booklet and listen to the
instructions. You have 1 minute to open your Writing Booklet.

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WRITING SECTION 1 CEF C2

Task 1

Listen to the extract from the radio talk again. USE the space provided in your Writing
Booklet to take notes. You can use the information from the recording and the notes
you have taken to write an Essay about the advantages and disadvantages of following
fashion.

Write your Essay in the Writing Booklet.

Your notes will not be marked.

Take notes for the following

information or for anything
else you wish.

Advantages of following
fashion

establishes identity Write your notes in

connects people the Writing Booklet.
boosts confidence
hides imperfections
makes an impression

Disadvantages of
following fashion

keeps changing
places great demands
makes people spend
more
may make followers
short-sighted
divides people

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WRITING SECTION 1 CEF C2

Task 1

You must do Task 1.

Write your Essay on the following topic in the space provided in the Writing Booklet.
You can use the notes you have taken. You may add any other relevant information you
wish. Write your Essay in 200-250 words.

A lot of people, regardless of their background, follow fashion. In your

opinion, what are the advantages and disadvantages of following
fashion?

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WRITING SECTION 2 CEF C2

Choose ONE of the following WRITING TASKS. Use the points below each TASK. You
may add your own points if you wish.
Write your TASK in the space provided in the Writing Booklet in 250-300 words.

Task 2
Write an essay on the positive and negative effects that the media have on
people’s lives. Use examples to support your ideas.

Positive effects of media Negative effects of media

 create a more informed society  lead to addiction
 eliminate communication barriers  affect personal relationships
 provide a variety of entertainment  increase consumption
sources

OR

Task 3
Write an essay about the reasons why people do not have sufficient free time
to pursue their interests and hobbies and what the consequences of not having
free time are. Use examples to support your ideas.
Reasons Consequences
 work long hours  experience depression and anxiety
 have a lot of family obligations  alienate themselves from friends
 prefer to spend more time at home  feel tired and bored

OR

Task 4
Write an essay saying why some people donate to charities or volunteer to help
them whereas others choose not to. Use examples to support your ideas.

Reasons for helping charities Reasons for not helping charities

 want to help people in need  don’t believe they can make a
 set an example for others significant difference in someone’s life
 get a sense of purpose in life  do not trust charities
 worry more about their personal
problems

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READING AND USE SECTION 1 CEF C2

Read the text below about Acupuncture and then answer the questions that follow.
For questions 1-9, choose the best answer (A, B or C).
Mark your answers on the separate Answer Sheet.

Acupuncture
Acupuncture, a branch of ancient Chinese medicine, goes back 2,500 years. However, it
was not until the second half of the 20th century that it began to spread rapidly in
Western Europe, the USA and Canada. The general principle of this form of alternative
medicine is that there are patterns of energy flow through the body which are essential for
health. If this energy flow is disrupted, illnesses and pain develop. Acupuncture is believed
to locate and remedy the imbalances of flow.

Acupuncture, looked at from the traditional Chinese viewpoint, is to regulate the

circulation of vital energy, otherwise known as qi, and blood. Certain illnesses are thought
to enter the body through the skin and then penetrate inwards. Chinese practitioners
insert needles to the appropriate depth – depending on the degree of disease penetration-
so that the disease can be let out. The Chinese compare the qi to the systems of water
courses such as streams, rivers, canals and oceans. The flow of qi through the pathways
or meridians, just like the flow of water through a stream, can be blocked off. When a
stream is blocked, a small hole or crevice can clear away the blockage and the stream can
resume its natural course. __________, if a needle is inserted into the blocked meridian,
the natural qi flow could be restored.
Although acupuncture remains controversial among Western doctors and scientists,
according to the World Health Organisation, there is evidence for its therapeutic value for
many illnesses. For example, it has shown that acupuncture appears to be a safe and
effective treatment of chronic pain, often having a better effect in reducing pain than a
standard pain treatment. The Organisation also claims that acupuncture can help lower
blood pressure and improve fatigue, anxiety and depression. Acupuncture generally
involves several weekly or fortnightly treatments. A visit to an acupuncturist involves first
an assessment of the patient’s condition and then the insertion of needles and advice on
self-care. Most sessions last for 15 minutes to an hour depending on the patient’s
condition.
Acupuncture is relatively low-risk. There may be some side effects such as fatigue,
soreness or bruising, but the results of several studies indicate that serious or severe
adverse events are rare in standard practice and when they occur, they are mostly caused
by negligence or insufficient training.

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1. What is TRUE about acupuncture?

A. It had caught on outside China by the beginning of the 20th century.
B. It is said to treat diseases that develop due to energy flow imbalances.
C. Its practice is as old in China as it is in other parts of the world.
2. What does the word ‘remedy’ in the 1st paragraph mean?
A. cure
B. measure
C. inject
3. ‘Qi’ is the term used for
A. the treatment of illnesses.
B. the circulation of blood.
C. vital energy.
4. What if FALSE according to the 2nd paragraph?
A. The degree of disease penetration determines the depth of the inserted needles.
B. Acupuncture is mainly used to treat skin related diseases.
C. Not all diseases enter the body through the skin.
5. Which of the following can best fit the gap in the 2 nd paragraph?
A. Besides that
B. On the contrary
C. In a similar manner
6. It seems that Western doctors
A. still question the effectiveness of acupuncture.
B. are now convinced of the value of acupuncture.
C. choose to use acupuncture to treat common illnesses.
7. Concerning chronic pain, the World Health Organisation claims acupuncture
A. is not as effective as conventional medicine.
B. doesn’t pose any risks.
C. may have severe side effects.
8. Prior to inserting needles, an acupuncturist should
A. evaluate the patient’s condition.
B. schedule the patient’s visits.
C. inform the patient of the right treatment.
9. Acupuncture may have severe side effects when
A. a patient’s physical condition is not good.
B. the acupuncturist is not well-trained.
C. treatment doesn’t involve conventional drugs.

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READING AND USE SECTION 2 CEF C2

Read the following passages about Two Famous Sculptors.

For questions 10-20, choose the best answer (A, B or C).
Mark your answers on the separate Answer Sheet.

Two Famous Sculptors

Passage A

Robert Glen 10. What does the first paragraph tell us

about Robert Glen?
The internationally recognised sculptor,
Robert Glen, born and raised in Kenya, A. He worked as a curator at several
developed an interest in art and natural European museums.
history while he was a child. His friendship B. His reputation is established
worldwide.
with John Williams, the curator of
C. He taught taxidermy at a studio in
ornithology at the Nairobi Museum of
the USA.
Natural History, had a great impact on his
life’s work. Having served as an expedition 11. What does the word ‘captured’ in the
assistant to Williams, collecting research 1st paragraph mean?
specimens of birds for European museums, A. assigned
Glen was given a three-year apprenticeship B. attracted
in the well-known taxidermy studio of C. intimidated
Coloman in the USA where he learnt the art
12. What is TRUE about Glen’s Mustangs?
of preparing, stuffing and mounting the
skins of animals. It was here that sculpture A. They are as big as life-size horses.
and design captured his interest. B. They are installed near a river in
Texas.
Since his first bronze sculpture in 1970, C. They appear to be running through
Glen’s work has met with great success and a stream.
he has had many public commissions, one
13. What is FALSE about Glen’s Mustangs?
of which includes the monumental bronze
sculpture of a herd of 9 Mustangs, one and A. They celebrate the history of Texas.
a half times bigger than life-size horses B. Their casting took place in Glen’s
galloping across a granite stream, in Irving, studio.
Texas. Having spent a year studying the C. Glen did research into the life of
mustangs.
history of the mustang horses, he made the
initial models for his sculpture in his studio
in Africa, which were then cast in England
and sent to Texas. The horses are a
memorial to the heritage of Texas,
representing the unfettered lifestyle of its
people in the state’s pioneer days.

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Passage B
14. What does the first paragraph tell us
Andy Scott about Andy Scott?

The Scottish artist, Andy Scott, a member of A. He avoids employing modern techniques.
B. He works with one particular material.
the Royal British Society of Sculptors and
C. He is quite a prolific artist.
one of the UK’s leading public artists, has
created more than seventy public sculptures 15. Scott’s famous work The Kelpies are
not only in the UK but as far afield as A. in his homeland.
Australia, the USA and Spain. A figurative B. two life-sized horse-heads.
sculptor, Scott works in galvanised steel, C. made of bronze.
fibreglass and cast bronze and produces art 16. What did originally inspire Andy Scott to
which is a combination of traditional create The Kelpies?
sculptural dexterity and contemporary A. the Scottish landscape
fabrication techniques. B. the Helix project
One of his most famous sculptures is The C. the mythical water horses
Kelpies, two horse-heads standing in The 17. What is TRUE about The Kelpies?
Helix, a new parkland built to connect 16 A. They symbolise Scotland’s industrial past.
communities in the Falkirk area, Scotland. B. They are the only landmark worth
Built of structural steel in 2003, The Kelpies seeing in Scotland.
are 30 metres high and weigh 300 tonnes C. They are one of the most famous
each, forming a gateway into the canal ancient Scottish monuments.
system of Central Scotland from the Forth
Estuary via the River Carron. At the Questions 18-20 refer to
launching of the Helix project, The Kelpies BOTH Passages A and B.
were named after the mythical water horses
18. The main purpose of these TWO passages
said to be in Scottish lochs and rivers.
is to
However, according to Scott, although the
original concept of mythical horses was the A. inform the reader.
starting point for the development of the B. criticise pieces of art.
C. compare life-sized sculptures.
structures, he claimed that The Kelpies are,
in fact, a historical monument, representing 19. An influential figure in the artist’s life is
the horse’s role in the Scottish industry and mentioned in
agriculture. Whatever the case might be, A. Passage A.
The Kelpies are one of the greatest B. Passage B.
landmarks in Scotland, attracting thousands C. In neither passage A or B.
of tourists from all over the world. 20. A piece of art reflecting history is mentioned
A. only in passage A.
B. only in passage B.
C. in both passages.

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For questions 21-40, choose the best answer (A, B or C).

Mark your answers on the separate Answer Sheet.

21. He’s such an ungrateful man! He showed no appreciation of ………… him money.
A. having lent
B. her to have lent
C. her lending

22. What’s the rush? The train ………… until 10 o’clock.

A. isn’t departing
B. wasn’t to depart
C. doesn’t depart

23. He prefers ………… a professional do all the plumbing at his new restaurant.
A. getting
B. having
C. hiring

24. ………… sending a CV to the company, you must write a letter explaining why you are
interested in the job.
A. As much as
B. As long as
C. As well as

25. ………… the deadline, his professor failed him.

A. Since he met
B. Despite of meeting
C. His not having met

26. She resents ………… a fool of by anyone.

A. to be made
B. being made
C. when she has made

27. Some athletes are believed ………… from yesterday’s race due to their having taken
drugs.
A. they disqualified
B. in being disqualified
C. to have been disqualified

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28. The director suggested that the computer systems ………… upgraded.
A. be
B. were to be
C. have to be

29. ………… free time she has, the more miserable she feels.
A. The too little
B. The less
C. The least

30. Although she was ………… of walking alone in the dark, she tried to compose herself.
A. frightened
B. frightening
C. frightful

31. They ………… in films for twenty years now.

A. are acting
B. acted
C. have been acting

32. ………… they were exhausted from working out at the gym, they chose to spend the
night at home.
A. Even if
B. As
C. As though

33. The man ………… of hacking into our company’s accounts was brought to trial.
A. accused
B. who accused
C. accusing

34. ………… you be well prepared for the interview, you will certainly impress everybody.
A. Were
B. Provided
C. Should

35. By July next year, they ………… in the countryside for ten years.
A. will be living
B. will live
C. will have been living

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36. The washing machine has ………. and it needs repairing immediately.
A. broken down
B. carried out
C. dropped by

37. I’m sure he mentioned ………. the electricity bill.

A. to have paid
B. paying
C. of paying

38. Neither John nor his roommate ………. a scholarship to study abroad.
A. was given
B. have been given
C. may give

39. She never neglects doing her homework and ………. .

A. so does her brother
B. her brother does, too
C. nor does her brother

40. She has made ………. progress that all her teachers are proud of her.
A. so great a
B. such great
C. too much

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READING AND USE SECTION 4 CEF C2

For questions 41-50, read the text below and use ONLY ONE word which best fits to fill
in the gaps.
Mark your answers on the separate Answer Sheet.

Television Advertising Aimed at Children

Most companies advertise their products on television. As the main target of such
advertisements (41) ………… children, celebrities, cartoon characters and sports stars are
included to make an advertisement more persuasive. While (42) ………… is extensive research
clearly establishing that children below the age of 8 do not have an understanding of the
persuasive intent any advertisement may have, there is less research examining (43) …………
what age children are (44) …………… of recognising the bias of advertising messages.
(45) ………… children understand the underlying purpose of advertising or not, though, the
fact is that advertisements do have a harmful (46) ………… on them. Take, for example, food
advertising. Food ads on television make up 50% of all the ads children and teenagers watch,
only 3% of (47) ………… advertise healthy foods. There is no question then why there is an
obesity epidemic (48) ………… children and teenagers. Another negative effect of television
advertising is the increase in family expenses. Children and teenagers, influenced by
advertisements, have the power to pester their parents for products (49) ………… do not
actually need, but which help them to compete with their friends and peers in terms of fashion,
gadgets and trends. Furthermore, a lot of teenage girls and boys may develop a low self-
esteem when they (50) ………… exposed to images of models portrayed in ads.

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 LRN LEVEL 3 CERTIFICATE IN ESOL
INTERNATIONAL (CEF C2)

LEVEL C2
SPEAKING
Duration: 16 to 18 minutes

EXAMINER’S INSTRUCTIONS
Speaking Exam Paper January 2017

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SPEAKING SECTION 1 CEF C2

Warm up Stage

Duration: 4 minutes

Examiner: Good morning / Good afternoon. My name is ……………

To Candidate A: What’s your name?

Where are you from?

To Candidate B: What’s your name?

Where are you from?

Examiner: In this part of the Test, I would like to ask you some questions about
yourselves.
The Examiner asks each Candidate one or more questions about the following topics.

 hobbies
 free time activities
 school / college
 job
 hometown or neighbourhood
 future plans

No questions about their families are allowed.

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SPEAKING SECTION 2 CEF C2

Prepared Topics – Individual Talks and Interaction

Duration: 6-8 minutes

Examiner: In this part of the Test, each of you is going to talk for 2 minutes about the topic
you have already prepared for. After you have finished your talk, I will ask you
some questions about what you have presented and then your partner can express
his/her point of view on the same topic.

The Examiner shows each candidate the list of topics and asks them which one they
have prepared to talk about.

List of prepared topics

1. What are the disadvantages of distance education?

2. What would a visitor to your town enjoy the most?
3. What is your dream holiday? Why?
4. What are two things that you like most about your school?
5. What kind of career would you like to follow? Why?

Examiner to Candidate A: Which topic are you going to talk about?

Candidate A can speak for 2 minutes
The Examiner asks Candidate A a question on what he/she has said.
Examiner to Candidate B: What do you think of this? or Do you agree or disagree with
your partner?

The Examiner asks both candidates a question and prompts them to engage in a conversation.
Interaction: 2 minutes

Examiner to Candidate B: Which topic are you going to talk about?

Candidate B can speak for 2 minutes
The Examiner asks Candidate B a question on what he/she has said.
Examiner to Candidate A: What do you think of this? or Do you agree or disagree with
your partner?

The Examiner asks both candidates a question and prompts them to engage in a conversation.
Interaction: 2 minutes

Examiner: Thank you.

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SPEAKING SECTION 3 CEF C2

Respond to a question and Interaction

Duration: 6 minutes

Examiner: In this part of the Test, I will ask each of you to respond to a question. You
may use the ideas given below the question and/or use your own ideas to
answer the question. Your partner will be asked to comment on what you
have said and express his/her point of view as well.

The Examiner must choose a question related to what each candidate talked
about in Section 2 of the Test.

The Examiner tells each Candidate to look at the chosen question and the points
below it. When the Candidate has finished talking about the question, the
Examiner asks the other Candidate to comment and express his/her point of
view.

1. Online learning is considered to be the greatest revolution in

contemporary education.
• makes education accessible to all
• enables one to study from home at their own pace
• lowers cost of tuition and study materials
2. A village or a small town is a better place to raise children.
• a safer environment
• neighbours look after one another
• more opportunities for outdoor activities
3. It is better for a family to book a holiday home instead of a hotel room.
• offers more space
• feels like home
• costs less
4. A well-designed classroom can have positive effects on student learning.
• creates a pleasant and friendly class environment
• physical space can encourage interaction among students
• natural light and the right colour can foster creativity
5. There are various factors which can determine one’s career choice.
• the salary and promotion prospects
• the interest in the job
• the location of the job

Examiner: Thank you. This is the end of the Test.

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ANSWER KEY C2

LRN January 2017

C2 Key

LISTENING READING AND USE READING AND USE READING AND USE

Section 1 Section 1 Section 4 Section 4

1. C 1. B 21. C 41. is
2. A 2. A 22. C 42. there
3. B 3. C 23. B 43. at
4. A 4. B 24. C 44. capable
5. B 5. C 25. C 45. Whether
6. A 6. A 26. B 46. effect
7. A 7. B 27. C 47. which
8. B 8. A 28. A 48. among
9. B 9. B 29. B 49. they
10. C 30. A 50. are
31. C
Section 2 Section 2 32. B
33. A
11. B 10. B 34. C
12. A 11. B 35. C
13. A 12. C 36. A
14. B 13. B 37. B
15. B 14. C 38. A
16. B 15. A 39. C
17. A 16. C 40. B
18. C 17. A
19. B 18. A
20. B 19. A
20. C
Section 3

21. B
22. B
23. A
24. B
25. C