Directions: In this section you will hear everything ONCE ONLY. Listen carefully and then answer the questions that follow. At the end of each news item, you will be given 10 seconds to answer the questions.
听力原文: Early Statements of major U. S. cooperations continue to show mixed results. Among major jor oil companies, Exxon, Mobil and Shell all reported higher profits, but all three say improved chemical operations offset sluggish profits at petroleum operations. Another U.S. company, Texaco, also posted better third quarter earnings mostly on cost cutting moves. Texaco sold its chemical business last year.
Among major oil companies, Exxon, Mobil and Shell all reported______.
A.lower profits, but improved chemical operations offset sluggish profits at petroleum operations
B.higher profits, but improved chemical operations offset sluggish profits at petroleum operations
C.earning statements of major U. S. cooperations continue to show mixed results
D.Texaco sold its chemical business last year