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mistake by____.
A) going on a whaling expedition
B) moving to Pennsylvania
C) searching for oil
D) retiring from his job
29.Why does the author mention the California gold rush?
A) To explain the need for an increased supply of gold
B) To indicate the extent of United States mineral wealth
C) To describe the mood when oil was first discovered
D) To argue that gold was more valuable than oil
30. Which of the following words could best replace the word “one” (Underlined)?A) Oil. B) Door.
C) Store. D) Product.
Passage Three
Questions 31 to 35 are based on the following passage:
“Welcome to the U.S.A.! Major credit cards are accepted!”
By the millions they are coming no longer the tired, the poor, the wretched masses longing for a better living. These are the wealthy. “We don’t have a budget,” says a biologist from Brazil, as she walks with two companions through New York City’s South Street.“ We just use our credit cards.”
The US has long been one of the world’s most popular tourist destinations, but this year has been exceptional. First, there was the World Cup, which drew thousands from every corner of the globe; then came the weakening of the US dollar against major currencies. Now the US, still the world’s superpower, can also claim t
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