[originaltext] Listen to the following passage. Altogether the passage will

Listen to the following passage. Altogether the passage will be read to you four times. During the first reading, which will be done at normal speed, listen and try to understand the meaning. For the second and third readings, the passage will be read sentence by sentence, or phrase by phrase, with intervals of 15 seconds. The last reading will be done at normal speed again and during this time you should check your work. You will then be given ONE minute to check through your work once more. Please write the whole passage on ANSWER SHEET ONE.
    Now, listen to the passage.
                                Diamond
    The diamond is considered the most famous and valuable jewel in the world. / Diamonds were made as a result of great volcanic heat and pressure. / They were pushed towards the surface of the earth millions of years ago / by a number of great volcanic explosions. / It is in the narrow volcanic pipes that diamonds are found. / They are also found among the sand and stones of certain river beds / and in a few places on the floor of the sea. / The earliest known diamonds were found in India many centuries ago. /