C. loud

D. unattractive

2. parlour staff will be allowed to claim compensation from the Government for hearing loss suffered at work.

A. Tattoo

B. Amusement

C. Massage

D. Mahjong

3. Asia's largest and country club, Mission Hills in Shenzhen, is being sued for more than $211 million in a legal battle over membership fees.

A. golf

B. tennis

C. swimming

D. cricket

4. confidence in Hong Kong's future has improved, with almost three out of four people expecting better days ahead.

A. Consumer

B. Politicians'

C. Public

D. Investor

5. An electronic unit that attaches to a swimmer's ankle and emits an electric field to ward off the predators has been unveiled in Australia.

A. fin

B. shark-repellant

C. radar

D. gun

6. American , seeking his fifth consecutive Key Biscayne title, beat Swede Thomas Johansson to reach the quarter-finals.

A. Pete Sampras

B. Todd Martin

C. John McEnroe

D. Andre Agassi