Mankind’s fascination with gold is as
old as civilization itself. The ancient Egyptians esteemed gold, which had
religious significance to them, and King Tutankhamen was buried in a solid-gold
coffin 3300 years ago.
People have always longed to possess
gold. Unfortunately, this longing has also brought out the worst in the human
character. The Spanish conquistadores robbed palaces, temples and graves, and
killed thousands of Indians in their ruthless search for gold. Often the only
rule in young California during the days of the gold rush was exercised by the
mob with a rope. Even today, the economic running of South Africa’s gold mines
depends largely on the employment of black labourens who are paid about 40 a
month, plus room and board, and who must work in conditions that can only be
described as cruel. About 400 miners are killed in mine
A. ( people had to mark out their gold claims with a rope
B. ( people carried ropes instead of guns
C. ( hanging was a common form of punishment
D. ( the rope was the symbol of law and order
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Mankind’s fascination with gold is as
old as civilization itself. The ancient Egyptians esteemed gold, which had
religious significance to them, and King Tutankhamen was buried in a solid-gold
coffin 3300 years ago.
People have always longed to possess
gold. Unfortunately, this longing has also brought out the worst in the human
character. The Spanish conquistadores robbed palaces, temples and graves, and
killed thousands of Indians in their ruthless search for gold. Often the only
rule in young California during the days of the gold rush was exercised by the
mob with a rope. Even today, the economic running of South Africa’s gold mines
depends largely on the employment of black labourens who are paid about 40 a
month, plus room and board, and who must work in conditions that can only be
described as cruel. About 400 miners are killed in mine
A. ( it loses its shape too easily
B. ( it changes the human characters
C. ( it entails danger to miners
D. ( it costs money to produce
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