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The situation is rather complicated ______ we have two managing directors.

If powerful measures ______, this area would have been badly polluted.

Friends ______ one of the popular drama series for students who want to study English.

Diamonds, sparkling under an African sun, have an attraction commensurate(相称的)with their high price and beauty. For Anglo-American the opportunity to get their hands on some more has proved too much to resist. On November 4th the global mining giant announced that it would acquire the 40% of De Beers, a company that mines two-fifths of the world's diamonds, from the Oppenheimer family for $5.1 billion. This takes Anglo-American's stake in De Beers to 85% ; the rest is owned by the government of Botswana, where the firm digs up its gems. The price looks right. Demand for diamonds has bounced back after the credit crisis in 2008 and the following recession in the rich world. More and more wealthy Indians and Brazilians seem keen to sport a "rock" to show just how well they are doing. And the shrewd Oppenheimers do not seem to be getting out of the business because its future looks bleak, "here is apparently no family member who wants to take on diamond mining. Nicky Oppenheimer, De Beers's chairman, foresaw the sale in February when he stood down from the board of Anglo-American. For Anglo-American it resolves the issue of its non-controlling stake in De Beers. Analysts have long reckoned it should either sell or try to increase its stake. In fact the firm might yet spin off De Beers with an IPO. The terms of the deal allow the Oppenheimers to pocket some more cash from a flotation(债券发行)or sale in the next couple of years, suggesting that such an outcome is not unlikely. It would also make sense. Anglo-American is a different beast to the global diversified mining giants that would count as its competitors. It stood apart from the wave of mining mega-mergers over the past decade or so—except as a potential target. The consolidation and the emergence of huge markets for the world's resources have propelled BHP Billiton, for instance, to become one of the world's biggest listed companies. Many would claim that Anglo-American has suffered as a result. Once one of the world's biggest miners, it now ranks alongside Xstrata, a company just ten years old, which in 2009 even attempted a nil-premium takeover of Anglo. It also has a significant portion of its assets in South Africa. And unlike its peers it has a large platinum business, as well as all the diamonds. Anglo-American's recent strategy has been to diversify out of South Africa, where the threat of nationalization, scarcely credible but a fear for investors none the less, hangs over it. Black-empowerment laws, a scarcity of water and electricity as well as an obstinate workforce make it a difficult place to operate. Botswana is far more accommodating, but it might also make sense to get out of diamonds: it is a business that is more about branding the rocks and less about the savvy(懂行的)capital deployment and logistical(物流的)know-how that are the hallmarks of the mining business. If that is Anglo's eventual aim, then the deal looks like a smart move.

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International Dining Etiquette1. AsiaRules of using chopsticksRest them on a plate or a【T1】【T1】______Avoid to rest them【T2】a rice bowl【T2】______Use rice bowl as a safety net2. AfricaFamous for pleasure, entertaining and generosityRule: eating with【T3】【T3】______3. Middle EastKnown for hospitalityRulesDo not ask for【T4】【T4】______ Use only【T5】hand to eat【T5】______4. Latin AmericaLong【T6】lasting for hours【T6】______RulesKeep hands above the tablePass【T7】with right hand【T7】______ 5. Europe【T8】style: fork in left hand and knife in right hand【T8】______RulesDo not rest【T9】on the table【T9】______Keep both hands above the tableRest【T10】on the edge of the table【T10】______

I only know the man by ______ but I have never spoken to him.[2001]

A research suggests that just 15 minutes of exercise a day can boost life expectancy by three years and cut death risk by 14%. People who keep doing daily exercise are usually stronger than those who don't. Write a composition in NO LESS THAN 200 words on the following topic: The Importance of Daily Exercise You are to write in three parts. In the first part, state clearly what your view is. In the second part, support your view with appropriate reasons. In the last part, bring what you have written to a natural conclusion or a summary. Marks will be awarded for content relevance, content sufficiency, organization, language quality. Failure to follow the above instructions may result in a loss of marks.

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Nine is to three ______ three is to one.

These overseas experts came from all _____ of life in different countries.

You will now be asked to give your opinion about a familiar topic. After you hear the question, you will have 15 seconds to prepare your response and 45 seconds to speak.Would you rather live in a big place but far from campus? Or would you like a small apartment close to the university? Explain why.

I was much put______by Mark's rude behavior; it really annoyed me.（2000年考试真题）

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Which of the following sentences expresses a future action?

An______degree was conferred on the distinguished professor. （1995年考试真题）

Party Time Americans plan parties【T1】______. As in other cultures, many Americans attend parties for weddings and【T2】______. But some parties are【T3】______American. For example, a group of neighbors may【T4】______to eat food, play music and visit with one another. This is called【T5】______. A woman might【T6】______a group of women to a party called a baby shower for a friend【T7】______Birthday parties are【T8】______. Many parents【T9】______a party for their child around a theme.【T10】______parties are very popular for young girls and boys.

I wish I could go to the movies, but I've got to hit the books. The underlined part means

It is desirable that you_____ some familiarity with computers.