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Passage One
ITEM ONE FOR SALE: Ocean Kayak Frenzy, Bright Yellow, $300; no accessories. Their kayak has been stored in the garage, is in terrific shape, cuz hubby barely used it. Visit www. oceankayak.com for specs and details. The kayak is in Canyon Country, and I'm willing to drive 1/2 way to deliver. That is, depending on where you are. Call me, Terry, at 661-294-2510 (work) or e-mail me at kyakker@thevine, net for more information. (ad expires October)
ITEM TWO FOR SALE: Perception Pirouette. Excellent condition, granite (white) color, front & rear flotation bags, one Perception Skirt. Very stable, fast and a lot of fun. This is a beautiful boat and will fit just about everyone. $350.00 or best offer. George 714/842-7183 or scckayak@eatrhlink.net (ad expires September)
ITEM THREE FOR SALE: (2) BRATCHA Ⅱ WING Paddies. 100% carbon graphite blade and shaft, large size blade, Hungarian design, made in So. Africa. Ideal for sprint kayak. One of the most popular paddles worldwide. 220 cm, but easily disassembled for adjustment, used hot glue to attach blades to shaft. $200.00 ea. Or best often. George 714/842-7183 or scckayak@earthlink.net (ad expires October)
ITEM FOUR FOR SALE: Current Designs Gulfstream in excellent shape, three years old with factory mounted Ritchie compass. Fiberglass, 16'10", 23.3" wide, Green deck, 52 lbs; Derek Hutchinson designer. $1800 or best offer. Phone Lew or Cindy Warden, 909 585-9976; Big Bear CA. lew. warden@verizon.net (ad expires August)
ITEM FIVE FOR SALE: derrick Hutchinson design TOOKSOOK carbon fiber paddle, 240 cm shaft. This is a symmetrical paddle and a great all around paddle. The carbon fiber blades have metal embedded on the ends to prevent damage from rocks. The only reason I am selling is that it is a little too long and heavy for me since my (relatively unsuccessful) shoulder surgery. Contact Mike at embro@earthlink.net or call me at 818-599-8169 (ad expires July)
Passage Two
Listed below are some of the key events of the Asian economic crisis in 1997
July 2 Thai officials devalue the bath, the Thai currency, following a several-weck4ong sell-off by international
currency speculators, who behaved that it was overvalued
July 18 Alter weeks of pressure from speculators, currencies throughout Asia begin to plummet. The Singapore
dollar, the Malaysian ringgit and the Indonesian rupiah all decline sharply
Aug. 11 The International Monetary Fund (IMF) coordinates a $17 billion bailout package of loams to help
stabilize Thailand's economy
Oct. 22 The South Korean government intervenes to aid the Kia Group, one of the country's largest conglomerates
(集团). Kia is the fifth South Korean conglomerate in 1997 either to dc fault on loans or seek bankruptcy
protection
Oct. 31 The IMF pledges a $33 billion Bailout package for Indonesia; the following day the government shuts
down 16 insolvent banks
Nov. 3 After weeks of intense criticism of his handling of Thailand's economic crisis, Thai Premier Chavalit
Yongchaiyudh announces his resignation
Nov. 19 Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir bin Mohamad survives a confidence vote on his leadership. The vote
was held following international condemnation of remarks he made criticizing currency speculators and
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A. Y
B. N
C. NG

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The penny-press approach was pioneered by ______.

A. Henry Raymond
B. James Gordon Bennett
C. Benjamin Day
D. Joseph Pulitzer

Non-slick cookware material Teflon has once again landed in the spotlight after a US independent review board said they believe a chemical used in making it poses more of a cancer risk than previously indicated.
But DuPont, the US-based chemical giant that manufactures Teflon, denied exposure to PFO, an acid, which could pose a health risk to the public.
The findings have not resulted in any substantial impact on the company, a DuPont China Beijing office official, said on Friday.
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"Landed in the spotlight" (Line 1, Para 1) can be best replaced by______.

A. Entered the market
B. Retreated from the market
C. Become the focus of attention
D. Been prohibited from sales

A.Navigation.B.Drainage.C.Irrigation.D.Electricity.

A. Navigation.
B. Drainage.
C. Irrigation.
D. Electricity.

What did Mr. Johnson forget to mention in the ad? The condition of

A. the power brakes.
B. the tires.
C. the power steering.

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