D. Southern Europe.

12. In which part of Europe does the weather stay both fine and cool?

A. Southern Europe.

B. Northern Europe.

C. Eastern Europe.

D. Northwestern Europe.

13. In which region will the weather change tomorrow?

A. Northern parts of the Mediterranean.

B. Eastern parts of the Mediterranean.

C. Central parts of the Mediterranean.

D. Southern parts of the Mediterranean.

Questions 14 to 17 are based on the following passage. At the end of the passage, you will be given 20 seconds to answer the questions.

Now, listen to the passage.

14. According to the passage, what benefit can technology bring to people?

A. Closer contact with modern devices.

B. Greater changes in social organization.

C. Better understanding of mass media.

D. More useful information to better their life.

15. The speaker questions about everybody''s access to technological advances. The main reason is

A. illiteracy.

B. poverty.

C. food shortage.

D. ignorance.

16. According to the UN plan, all the following will be achieved within ten years EXCEPT

A. giving everyone a radio or TV.

B. starting to carry out the scheme in ten years.

C. offering internet service to more people.

D. providing more job opportunities.

17. What could be the topic of the passage?

A. Growth in telecommunications.

B. Technology and the developing world.

C. Education and medical care.

D. Building an information society.

Questions 18 to 20 are based on the following passage. At the end of the passage, you will be given 15 seconds to answer the questions.

Now, listen to the passage.

18. People in Latin America wear something __________ to express their hopes for wealth in the New Year.

A. new

B. red

C. white

D. yellow