Listen to the following passage and then decide whether the following statements are true or false. There are ten questions in this part of the test, with 1 point for each question. You will hear the passage only once.
Large firms dominate the economy of the U.S..

A. Because the pound fell to its lowest level against the dollar.
B. Because the American currency soared to a new peak.
C. Because the Footsie slumped forty-two points.
D. Because the government increased interest rates to fifteen per cent.