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Passage I

Some of Michael Jackson's memorable, glittery outfits sold on Wednesday for thousands of dollars at a huge auction of goods belonging to the "King of Pop" and his famous musical family. A black silk jacket that Jackson wore on stage in the 1980s fetched US$17,000, while the evening's biggest sale was another glittery jacket that went under the hammer for $19,000 at the auction, which was held at a Las Vegas hotel-casino.

1. What is the main idea of this news?

A. Michael Jackson was the "King of Pop"

B. Michael Jackson sold his goods at an auction

C. Jackson's black Jacket was sold at US$17,000

D. Jackson's gambling at a Las Vegas hotel-casino

Passage II

The recent Cannes Film Festival brought US$20 million in sales of Thai movie distribution rights and plots. Surasak Sunpitakseree, secretary of the Federation of National Film Associations of Thailand, said recently that Sahamongkol Film walked away with $14 million, mainly from distribution rights to "Ong Bak 2", the sequel to the action flick, and pre-sales of Nonzee Nimibutr's big budget "Puen Yai Jom Salad" (Queens of Langkasuka). Both productions are still shooting. Although this year's sales at Cannes fell far short of last year's $27-million take, Thai films have gained credibility as marketable Asian movies, he said.

2. Which of the following is true according to the news?

A. "Puen Yai Jom Salad" was shown just last month

B.  Thai movie distribution rights and plots are worth US$14 this year

C.  Thai movies gained less this year from Cannes than last year

D.  "Onk Bak 2" produced a minority of Sahamongkol Film's income

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