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  3. Read the text below about the use of gold. Choose the correct word from A, B, C or D on the opposite page to fill in each gap. F

Read the text below about the use of gold. Choose the correct word from A, B, C or D on the opposite page to fill in each gap. F

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问题 Read the text below about the use of gold.
Choose the correct word from A, B, C or D on the opposite page to fill in each gap.
For each question 19—33, mark one letter A, B, C or D on your Answer Sheet.

                    Why the World is Sold on Gold
Gold is a measure of (0) C which is recognized ail over the world. For centuries it was the foundation of the international monetary system and, 19 today, it remains one of the most important components of a country’s foreign currency reserves.
    What 20 gold attractive is that it has a value of its own for both industrial and ornamental purposes, 21 paper banknotes, which are worthless 22 themselves. As a result, gold is bought as an 23 in times of financial uncertainty.
    Until the 1930s, several European currencies were based on the Gold Standard, which meant that the value of a 24 of currency was fixed in 25 of a stated quantity of gold. People could freely 26 any banknotes they had for gold. In 1931, worldwide financial problems 27 the Gold Standard to be dropped. Then, in 1935, the USA, France and the UK 28 the price of gold at $ 35 an ounce, which remained the price until 1971. Because the demand for gold 29 so fast, however, the price of gold for ornamental and industrial purposes was 30 to rise. Today one ounce of gold costs $ 390 in London.
    Gold for jewellery is mixed up 31 a metal alloy and the purity of the gold is measured in carats. Most gold sold to the public has 40% gold and is 32 nine-carat gold. Gold investors can buy pure gold from dealers in the 33 of gold bars or gold coins.
选项 A、makes
B、turns
C、gives
D、forms
答案A
解析 make使，使得，make+名词，后面可以加上形容词作宾语的补足语。其他词没有此用法。
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