Questions 7 and 8 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 10 seconds to answer the questions.
Now listen to the news.
7. What is the main idea of Mr. Obama's plan for cutting America's huge budget deficit?
A. Americans should pay the same rate of tax.
B. Companies and the wealthiest citizens must pay higher taxes.
C. The current tax rate should be increased sharply.
D. Republican opponents must cooperate with the government.
8. What do Republican opponents think of Mr. Obama's plan?
A. They think it will cause class warfare.
B. They believe it may increase the deficit.
C. They guess it will spread evenly.
D. They wish it may reduce the deficit.
